Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR 1080p LCD HDTV

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Pros

  • Attractive design (11)
  • Fast setup (10)
  • Great picture quality (10)
  • Wide viewing angle (10)
  • Simple controls (8)
  • Good connection options (2)
  • Hdmi inputs (1)
  • High resolution (1)
  • Multiple features (1)
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Cons

  • Difficult to use (1)
  • Flashlights in corners (1)
  • Fuzzy in standard tv (1)
  • Poor image quality (1)
  • Poor sound quality (1)
  • Uneven backlight in dark (1)
  • Variable std def picture (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (9)
  • Movies (7)
  • Video (4)
  • Professional (2)
  • High definition (1)
  • Home theater (1)
  • Office (1)
  • Ps3 (1)
 
 
 

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The Sony KDL-46XBR2 46" BRAVIA XBR LCD TV is a multifunction display that brings advanced video technology and design to your fingertips. Use it as a TV or a computer display that also enhances your room's decor with its sleek design. KDL-46XBR2 is a HDTV that delivers high-definition picture with its WEGA engine technology and impressive surround sound with its S-Master Full Digital Amplifier. It comes with WEGA GATE, an operation guide with on-screen menu for an easy-to-manage viewing experience. Finding the right screen to fit your rooms decor can be difficult to say the least, thanks to interchangeable color bezels (purchased separately) the KDL-46XBR2 is sure to fit your color theme no matter what it is. The KDL-46XBR2 is equipped with an integrated ATSC tuner that accepts all HD standards. This TV features Digital Reality Creation V1 circuitry to enhance video quality and reduce video noise and image blur. In addition, you also get CineMotion 3:2 reverse pull down, Caption Vision/Info Banner and Steady sound for your video and audio enjoyment. For your connection needs, this TV has variety of inputs like HDMI, component-video inputs as well as optical digital output. Connect your PC with the TV's 15-pin D-sub input with separate PC audio input connection.

Specification Description
Model KDL-46XBR2, KDL46XBR2
UPC 027242696143
Analog Audio (4) Rear Input
Analog Audio Rear Output
Analog Audio Side Input
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Compatible Furniture or Stand RHT-G800
Component Video (2) Rear Input
Composite Video (2) Rear Input
Composite Video Side Input
Contrast Ratio 1,300:1
Contrast Ratio 7,000:1
DB15 (PC Video) Rear Input
Depth (Inches) 12.68
HDMI (2) Rear Input
HDMI Side Input
HDTV HDTV Tuner Built In
HDTV Native Resolution 1080p
Headphone Jack Side Output
Height (Inches) 31.3
Optical Rear Output
Refresh Frequency 60 Hz
Remote Control Included
Resolution 1920 x 1080
S-Video Rear Input
Screen Size (inches) 46
Speakers 11 Watts x 2
Stand Pedestal
Stereo Modes SRS TruSurround XT
Surround Modes SRS TruSurround XT
Tuner ATSC
Viewing Angle 178 degrees Horizontal
Viewing Angle 178 degrees Vertical
Wall Mountable VESA Compliant
Weight (Pounds) 90.40
Width (Inches) 49.69

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★★★★★
5.0
Awesome

"Sony at its best. XBR tech and quality. The extra pixels make the difference at close viewing. Worth the $$$. Spoiled again!..." Read Full Review »

Oct 13, 2006 by The Consultant

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1.0
Disappointed due to product reliability

"When the TV works, it's great. But for me, three months after the 1 year warranty, it quit working. The repair cost was very expensive...." Read Full Review »

Mar 27, 2007 by Bman

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Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR 1080p LCD HDTV Review

Awesome

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Fast Setup
  • Great Picture
  • HDMI Inputs
  • Multiple Features
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • High Definition
  • Home
  • Movies
 

"Sony at its best. XBR tech and quality. The extra pixels make the difference at close viewing. Worth the $$$. Spoiled again! "

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The Consultant
California
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Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR 1080p LCD HDTV Review

Not sure you could get a better 46"

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Bright Image
  • Fast Setup
  • Good Connection Options
  • Good Resolution
  • More »

    Cons

  • N/A

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
 

"I spent a lot of time researching LCD Televisions. I was very worried about indoor/outdoor ambient light glare. Put it this way, if you take a very bright light and shine it 2 inches from the screen then you will notice glare. Other than that, you couldn't pick out glare if you tried.



Picture/ …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 7 2007
VTLouie
Arlington, VA
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Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR 1080p LCD HDTV Review

Love this TV!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Fast Setup
  • Great Picture
  • Reduced Glare
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • Variable std def picture

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
 

"Bought it in December[...]did a great job with set up. Also reccomend the Sony ...75... DVD player with HDMI. Incredible picture in HD bcst. & DVD, excellent intuitive menus, sound is solid though I use a surround system. HD feels like you could walk right through the screen. You can usually use the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 28 2007
Larry
Glenview IL
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Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR 1080p LCD HDTV Review

No Glare, Sharp Blacks

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Fast Setup
  • Great Picture
  • Reduced Glare

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Movies
 

"I was shopping for a plasma until I found that I have no tolerance for glare. I can see no glare on this screen, even with all the lamps on and the window blinds open. This TV has gorgeous styling, and DVD movies look great. However, the whole family is a little disappointed when they watch their …"  Read Full Review »

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Jan 5 2007
Beth
Naperville, IL
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Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR 1080p LCD HDTV Review

Research recommended, I agree

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Fast Setup
  • Great Picture
  • Reduced Glare

    Cons

  • Difficult to Use

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
  • Video
 

"This set and its JVC equivalent were the only large screen LCD flat sets Consumer Reports recommended. Sony's was more attractive. Majority of problems occur when you interface with HD provider -- knowing which remote does what is challenging for those lacking or resisting technology. Great set "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 26 2007
Bluejay
Arlington Heights, IL
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