SONY KDS60A3000 owners opinion - Blu-ray Forum

Vlad44 · 11-29-2007, 03:57 PM

I like kds60a3000 design and picture performance, but I can't find anywhere its review. Could any owners of this tv mention its up & down sides? What you like and what you don't? Your opinion is very important for me!
thanks.

Spankey · 11-29-2007, 04:15 PM

After calibration, I can say the set is amazing. I have found no downsides. I think the picture is better than the XBR2. For the money, it is a steal.

daisuke149 · 11-29-2007, 04:30 PM

i believe this is one of the best rated projection tv's ever made. Now if only i could remember where that review was.

jedivball · 11-29-2007, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlad44

I like kds60a3000 design and picture performance, but I can't find anywhere its review. Could any owners of this tv mention its up & down sides? What you like and what you don't? Your opinion is very important for me!
thanks.

I just got one on Saturday. Haven't watch much on it yet. What I have seen looks great. The a3000 is replacing my 60xbr800 which I still love.

Comparing the two:
-a3000 picture is much much better when watching Blu-ray tried the Sony BDP-S1 and PS3.
-Brighter picture
-Directv SD channels looked a little more fuzzy on the new set. HD channels are look great. I really didn't noticed any difference.

What I liked:
-V/A inputs on the side and not in back.
-3 HDMI inputs
-speakers are on the bottom of the set and not on the sides (I don't use them anyway)

What I didn't like and this is very small and not really important:
The off/on, volume, input buttons are on the side and not on the front.

CNet review:

http://reviews.cnet.com/projection-t...-32468849.html

jedivball · 11-29-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Spankey

For the money, it is a steal.

Very true!

badboi · 11-29-2007, 04:54 PM

I have the 50" version, and wouldn't even think of buying anything else. The only downside is the odd snapping noises it makes, but after reading the manual, found this is normal. Apparently the heat causes plastic to expand and it makes a snapping noise here and there.

dillycheeze · 11-29-2007, 05:09 PM

this tv is unreal - like someone else said, after calibration it is amazing - i had the sony KDF-55XS955 for 3 years before this tv...and wondered how much of a difference i would notice - because usually when you upgrade....you make yourself come up with something it does a little better to justify the money you spent....as soon as i hooked this thing up, ------>

the color and motion blew me away - why sony has this tv priced so low is beyond me - GET IT

Vlad44 · 11-29-2007, 07:25 PM

so many replies for short time! thanks a lot!
What was really shoking for me that estimated screen size of A3000 was BIGGER than my current 42'' sony overall faceplate (!). Awesome!

GregBlu5 · 11-29-2007, 07:28 PM

I concur with all that's been said. Wouldn't trade it for any other.

-Greg

Vlad44 · 12-04-2007, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlad44

...but I can't find anywhere its review.

finaly found fresh review (nov 28 2007) on http://reviews.cnet.com/projection-t...tag=prod.txt.1 , but 55 inch model.

Vlad44 · 12-21-2007, 06:28 PM

thanks to everybody. just found my perfect deal.1850+free del+3yr service. frankly speaking... I AM HAPPY!

Vlad44 · 01-01-2008, 12:08 AM

Picture - outstanding! Simply awesome... Great set!

POTC123 · 01-01-2008, 05:16 AM

my new years resolution was to buy this set, and today after a year of waiting, i am proud to say that i will heading down to BB and picking up my own a3000, i will post my thoughts on it in a few days, after i have had time to calibrate it, set the picture to my liking, and all that, i bought a new HDMI cable, and a power conditioner, just for the occasion, i cant wait

rigsgoneblu · 01-01-2008, 05:47 AM

This is the best HDTV picture I have seen. So I bought one. You will love this picture. I just bought my son a PS3 so I bought about 10 blu ray movies and on this set they look unbelievable...you will be blown away. As for all those bone head HDDuDs yes we with only PS3's buy movies. I have had it a week own 10 have 5 on the way and am looking for more. Enjoy this tv is the best deal for the $$$

POTC123 · 01-01-2008, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rigsgoneblu

This is the best HDTV picture I have seen. So I bought one. You will love this picture. I just bought my son a PS3 so I bought about 10 blu ray movies and on this set they look unbelievable...you will be blown away. As for all those bone head HDDuDs yes we with only PS3's buy movies. I have had it a week own 10 have 5 on the way and am looking for more. Enjoy this tv is the best deal for the $$$

so i guess you like it, i was way ahead on blu-ray, i got my PS3 when it came out last Nov. and to date i have 92 BD's, but as of yet no way to enjoy them fully, i mean i noticed a little difference on our old CRT, and i have yet to really see a BD on HDTV, is it really better,

DetroitSportsFan · 01-01-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POTC123

so i guess you like it, i was way ahead on blu-ray, i got my PS3 when it came out last Nov. and to date i have 92 BD's, but as of yet no way to enjoy them fully, i mean i noticed a little difference on our old CRT, and i have yet to really see a BD on HDTV, is it really better,

Wow...

It is like night and day.

Get a HDTV.

Vlad44 · 01-02-2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlad44

finaly found fresh review (nov 28 2007) on http://reviews.cnet.com/projection-t...tag=prod.txt.1 , but 55 inch model.

Finally review on UltimateAVmag here: http://ultimateavmag.com/rearproject.../1207sony3000/

11-29-2007, 03:57 PM	#1
Vlad44 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray reviews:29	SONY KDS60A3000 owners opinion I like kds60a3000 design and picture performance, but I can't find anywhere its review. Could any owners of this tv mention its up & down sides? What you like and what you don't? Your opinion is very important for me! thanks.

01-01-2008, 05:47 AM	#14
rigsgoneblu Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Chicago	I love mine This is the best HDTV picture I have seen. So I bought one. You will love this picture. I just bought my son a PS3 so I bought about 10 blu ray movies and on this set they look unbelievable...you will be blown away. As for all those bone head HDDuDs yes we with only PS3's buy movies. I have had it a week own 10 have 5 on the way and am looking for more. Enjoy this tv is the best deal for the $$$

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11-29-2007, 04:15 PM	#2
Spankey Power Member Member since:Oct 2006	After calibration, I can say the set is amazing. I have found no downsides. I think the picture is better than the XBR2. For the money, it is a steal.

11-29-2007, 04:30 PM	#3
daisuke149 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	i believe this is one of the best rated projection tv's ever made. Now if only i could remember where that review was.

11-29-2007, 04:54 PM	#6
badboi Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Atlanta	I have the 50" version, and wouldn't even think of buying anything else. The only downside is the odd snapping noises it makes, but after reading the manual, found this is normal. Apparently the heat causes plastic to expand and it makes a snapping noise here and there.

11-29-2007, 05:09 PM	#7
dillycheeze Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	this tv is unreal - like someone else said, after calibration it is amazing - i had the sony KDF-55XS955 for 3 years before this tv...and wondered how much of a difference i would notice - because usually when you upgrade....you make yourself come up with something it does a little better to justify the money you spent....as soon as i hooked this thing up, ------> the color and motion blew me away - why sony has this tv priced so low is beyond me - GET IT

11-29-2007, 07:25 PM	#8
Vlad44 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray reviews:29	so many replies for short time! thanks a lot! What was really shoking for me that estimated screen size of A3000 was BIGGER than my current 42'' sony overall faceplate (!). Awesome!

11-29-2007, 07:28 PM	#9
GregBlu5 Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indio, CA 4K collection:794 Blu-ray collection:3954 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	I concur with all that's been said. Wouldn't trade it for any other. -Greg

12-21-2007, 06:28 PM	#11
Vlad44 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray reviews:29	thanks to everybody. just found my perfect deal.1850+free del+3yr service. frankly speaking... I AM HAPPY!

01-01-2008, 12:08 AM	#12
Vlad44 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray reviews:29	Picture - outstanding! Simply awesome... Great set!

01-01-2008, 05:16 AM	#13
POTC123 Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:New Jersey	my new years resolution was to buy this set, and today after a year of waiting, i am proud to say that i will heading down to BB and picking up my own a3000, i will post my thoughts on it in a few days, after i have had time to calibrate it, set the picture to my liking, and all that, i bought a new HDMI cable, and a power conditioner, just for the occasion, i cant wait

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