Sony XBR4 or Samsun LN-T4071?

[daisuke149]

Originally Posted by Blu Red

First of all, "Best Buy Guy" : Just because your computer says DISCONTINUED dose not mean its DISCONTINUED. It just means Best Buy isint selling it anymore (they went to the 81 series LED). Secondly that 71 series SMOKES the XBR4. ( 10 years Audio/Video experience, hooked up in my store side by side for a true test) Thirdly : Don't take Audio/Video advice from pocket clueless "experts" online who think they know what they are talking about because they bought one T.V. Lastly just another example why you never ever ever listen to the verbal diareha that comes from a Best Buy Guy. Unless your comfortable knowing that sometimes they "GUESS" right...sometimes...

lol 10 years experience wasted if you think the 71 smokes the xbr4. Side by side the xbr4 shows a much better picture than the 71. calibrated and "out of the box" hell no samsung out there shows a natural color pallet. strong reds, overblown tones.

Might wanna consider a new line of work if 10 years and u still cant see that.

[cawgijoe]

XBR4.....and I don't own one........but I have more than ten years experience!!!

[gand41f]

I bought more than one TV...and I stayed at Holiday Inn Express!

enjoy
gandalf

[mgonzo2u]

Outside the Pioneer Elite Plasma sets, the Sony XBR 2-5 series is better than any other maker.

Also, it is well documented that Samsung and many other makers fudge their contrast numbers greatly.

Contrast ratio is not that important when comparing side by side. Let your own eyes decide for you what model looks best.

[GTsmokeya]

Man there are alot of sony fans here hope I dont get banned for saying I would go with a 71 series. I agree with "blu red" in that with proper calibration the samsung handles motion, color better than the xbr4. This does not mean the xbr4 is a bad set by any means.

GTsmokeya

[doctorD]

Originally Posted by GTsmokeya

Man there are alot of sony fans here hope I dont get banned for saying I would go with a 71 series. I agree with "blu red" in that with proper calibration the samsung handles motion, color better than the xbr4. This does not mean the xbr4 is a bad set by any means.

GTsmokeya

Don't worry you are not alone. Although I am a Sony fan, I too prefer the 71 series over the xbr4. I will be picking up the 5271 some time this month.

[Pimpin Ken]

Well to answer the question of the XBR4 vs. the Samsung 71 series, damn it makes it kind of tough considering that they're both 120Hz and all but the XBR4 outweighs the 71 series in a couple of aspects. First of all, the samsung went with the super reflective glossy screen as for the sony stayed true to the lcd's matte finish. Secondly, the whites on the 71 series have a tint of red in them and the reds appear pink, this comes from hours upon hours of looking at the Sharp Aquous emblem that plays in a loop at my local bestbuy. Although the 71 series looks more like an eye pleaser than the XBR4, to me, the XBR4 does do colors better. But if you're a die hard Samsung fiend, glance at the 69 series in the 40" and 46", it has the matte finish as well, along with the 120Hz technology. Oh yeah, I work at the local BestBuy so believe me when I tell you, hours upon hours of looking at f-ing lcds and as much as I would love to have either of these televisions, the XBR4 is the better of the two.

[UTVOL06]

Originally Posted by Pimpin Ken

Well to answer the question of the XBR4 vs. the Samsung 71 series, damn it makes it kind of tough considering that they're both 120Hz and all but the XBR4 outweighs the 71 series in a couple of aspects. First of all, the samsung went with the super reflective glossy screen as for the sony stayed true to the lcd's matte finish. Secondly, the whites on the 71 series have a tint of red in them and the reds appear pink, this comes from hours upon hours of looking at the Sharp Aquous emblem that plays in a loop at my local bestbuy. Although the 71 series looks more like an eye pleaser than the XBR4, to me, the XBR4 does do colors better. But if you're a die hard Samsung fiend, glance at the 69 series in the 40" and 46", it has the matte finish as well, along with the 120Hz technology. Oh yeah, I work at the local BestBuy so believe me when I tell you, hours upon hours of looking at f-ing lcds and as much as I would love to have either of these televisions, the XBR4 is the better of the two.

That and the Sony XBR4 is the only one that does 24p 5:5 pulldown right.

[MaleManGuy]

Originally Posted by UTVOL06

That and the Sony XBR4 is the only one that does 24p 5:5 pulldown right.

I am planning to sell my Sharp 46" off for about $1000 and get the XBR4. I enjoy the motion flow technology... it's probably one of the first things that caught my eye. It's a personal thing but more people are giving praise to the xbr4 than the samsung. ANyone want a 46" Sharp 62U cheap? Only 11 months old :-)

[FF750]

I'm no hardcore videophile but side-by-side I was much more impressed with the XBRs than any Samsung LCD - or any other LCD TV for that matter. There seemed to be a lot more artifacts in the picture on other TVs so that's why I've now had a 52" XBR4 in my living room since Thursday.

Hasn't disappointed in the least for whatever I'm using it for - PS3 games, Blu-ray movies, anime DVDs, NTSC cable, or using the PC input. I've never been this psyched with a TV since my parents first let me have my own for my room

[punkguy03]

xbr4!i have the xbr4 its the best!the 5 is also out now but theres not really a difference cept a 300 dollar price difference.i mean come on its sony go for it!!!!

[Blu-Raider]

I've had an XBR3 for about a year and a half.

Still gives me wood.

[BluPayne4400]

I'll buy that 46 sharp as long as its 1080p. message me