Please help me decide between these 3 LCD models - Blu-ray Forum

Wingman1977 · 02-10-2010, 08:12 PM

They are all Sony but I'm stuck on which to choose:

KDL-46V5100 120Hz

KDL-40Z5100 240Hz

KDL-46W5100 120Hz

Price is not a issue since they are all priced close (B&H). I don't know what would be the better buy. Thanks in advance.

Harry88 · 02-10-2010, 08:57 PM

I would go for the "Z" if you can afford it. Failing that I would be more than happy with the "W"

Big N' Tasty · 02-10-2010, 09:39 PM

The Z line is better than the others just shy of the XBR line.

Wingman1977 · 02-11-2010, 12:07 AM

Thanks for the help. I've decided to go with the Z series but now I'm debating on whether to go with the 40 or 46 inch version.

Harry88 · 02-11-2010, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Wingman1977

Thanks for the help. I've decided to go with the Z series but now I'm debating on whether to go with the 40 or 46 inch version.

Go big! 46" baby

Wingman1977 · 02-11-2010, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry88

Go big! 46" baby

I've actually saw the KDL46EX500. Anyone know about this one?

Wingman1977 · 02-11-2010, 06:05 PM

Well, I finally went with the KDL46XBR9 (PC Richard & Son has it on sale for $1589.97). I hooked it up and it looks absolutely beautiful.

808leo · 02-11-2010, 08:13 PM

congrats on the new purchase that is really a beautiful tv

Wingman1977 · 02-11-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 808leo

congrats on the new purchase that is really a beautiful tv

No kidding.

I can't wait to get my Onkyo receiver back from being serviced and purchase the BDP-S560 (even though I aready have a ps3 but I want to use the ps3 just for games and the BDP-S560 for movies).

mmunro2003 · 02-12-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingman1977

Well, I finally went with the KDL46XBR9 (PC Richard & Son has it on sale for $1589.97). I hooked it up and it looks absolutely beautiful.

Do you have a Sony Style store close to you, the 46XBR9 is closeout at all there stores for $1299.97

Wingman1977 · 02-12-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mmunro2003

Do you have a Sony Style store close to you, the 46XBR9 is closeout at all there stores for $1299.97

Well, it's not helping because I already purchased it yesterday and PC Richard & Son won't give me a price adjustment.(also, I can't return it since the box is already opened).

Last time I ever shop there. Their return policy is terrible.

blu-bry · 02-12-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 808leo

congrats on the new purchase that is really a beautiful tv

+1

You won't be sorry you went with the 46" either. I have yet to hear anyone I know say that the T.V. they bought was too large.

landry_p2000 · 02-12-2010, 05:30 PM

Congrats on the XBR9. I wanted that or the Z series, and every store in my part of town was sold out on both 52" XBR9s and Z series lcd tvs.

I eventually went with a 55" 120hz Sammy. I am happy with it, but that XBR9 is a BEAST!. Enjoy!

Wingman1977 · 02-12-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-bry

+1

You won't be sorry you went with the 46" either. I have yet to hear anyone I know say that the T.V. they bought was too large.

Anyone who says that, need to get their head examined.

Yeha-Noha · 02-13-2010, 01:49 AM

I have the 52V5100. I am very happy with it. I also own a Panny 42" Plasma. I don't watch it anymore except using it for gaming. The 52V5100 gives a much better more natural looking picture than my plasma TV. The 52V5100 doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the W and Z series. I put all three of them through the hoops at the store using my Iron Man BD to test them. I couldn't tell any difference at all between them PQ wise. The V series looks plain jane, but that matters little to me. It's the PQ that counts. If you want more features, sure go for the W or Z series.

Wingman1977 · 02-13-2010, 02:25 AM

I've already stated that I purchased the XBR9 (46 inch). No more need for advice folks.

02-10-2010, 08:12 PM	#1
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	Please help me decide between these 3 LCD models They are all Sony but I'm stuck on which to choose: KDL-46V5100 120Hz KDL-40Z5100 240Hz KDL-46W5100 120Hz Price is not a issue since they are all priced close (B&H). I don't know what would be the better buy. Thanks in advance.

02-11-2010, 12:07 AM	#4
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	Thanks for the help. I've decided to go with the Z series but now I'm debating on whether to go with the 40 or 46 inch version. Last edited by Wingman1977; 02-11-2010 at 01:07 AM.

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02-10-2010, 08:57 PM	#2
Harry88 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2009 Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:1	I would go for the "Z" if you can afford it. Failing that I would be more than happy with the "W"

02-10-2010, 09:39 PM	#3
Big N' Tasty Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:FL USA Blu-ray collection:1861 Trading Score:117	The Z line is better than the others just shy of the XBR line.

02-11-2010, 06:05 PM	#7
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	Well, I finally went with the KDL46XBR9 (PC Richard & Son has it on sale for $1589.97). I hooked it up and it looks absolutely beautiful.

02-11-2010, 08:13 PM	#8
808leo Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:90	congrats on the new purchase that is really a beautiful tv

02-12-2010, 05:30 PM	#13
landry_p2000 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Asgard Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:800 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:1	Congrats on the XBR9. I wanted that or the Z series, and every store in my part of town was sold out on both 52" XBR9s and Z series lcd tvs. I eventually went with a 55" 120hz Sammy. I am happy with it, but that XBR9 is a BEAST!. Enjoy!

02-13-2010, 01:49 AM	#15
Yeha-Noha Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 43	I have the 52V5100. I am very happy with it. I also own a Panny 42" Plasma. I don't watch it anymore except using it for gaming. The 52V5100 gives a much better more natural looking picture than my plasma TV. The 52V5100 doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the W and Z series. I put all three of them through the hoops at the store using my Iron Man BD to test them. I couldn't tell any difference at all between them PQ wise. The V series looks plain jane, but that matters little to me. It's the PQ that counts. If you want more features, sure go for the W or Z series.

02-13-2010, 02:25 AM	#16
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	I've already stated that I purchased the XBR9 (46 inch). No more need for advice folks.

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