Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR Series LCD Flat Panel HDTV

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Pros

  • Great picture quality (19)
  • High resolution (19)
  • Fast setup (18)
  • Good connection options (17)
  • Wide viewing angle (15)
  • Attractive design (14)
  • Simple controls (12)
  • Great sound quality (2)
  • Black levels (1)
  • Great blackwhite contrast (1)
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Cons

  • Average sound (1)
  • Bought sight unseen (1)
  • Can't set judder to zero (1)
  • Definitely not cheap (1)
  • Glass bezel can break (1)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • Poor sound quality (1)
  • Speakers not removable (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (13)
  • Movies (12)
  • Home theater (10)
  • Wall mounting (5)
  • Bedroom (3)
  • Gaming (1)
  • Sports (1)
 
 
 

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TRILUMINOS® RGB Dynamic LED Backlight
TRILUMINOS® RGB LED backlight technology aligns individual clusters of red, green, and blue LEDs to produce a significantly higher purity of primary colors than single white LED backlights, resulting in more accurate color reproduction. This clustered arrangement also allows the XBR®8 to adjust the brightness of the backlight in units of small blocks, so it can display deep blacks in one portion of the screen and bright whites in another, producing images with enhanced depth, three-dimensionality and exceptionally accurate shadow detail. And, because it uses LEDs rather than the fluorescent tubes found in many HDTVs, the TRILUMINOS® RGB Dynamic LED backlight also promises exceptionally long life.

BRAVIA Engine™ 2 PRO
BRAVIA Engine™ 2 PRO is Sony’s most advanced video processing system, utilizing the latest generation of Digital Reality Creation technology to render a supremely sharp, crystal clear image from any video resolution.

Motionflow™ 120Hz PRO technology
Motionflow™ 120Hz PRO technology couples a high 120Hz frame rate with sequential scanning technology, which controls the backlight to horizontally divide frames and reduce visual flickering. The combination of high frame rate and sequential scanning significantly reduces source image blur and judder in film sources, HD content, broadcast movies, and primetime programming, and helps create smoother, more fluid motion for a natural and realistic viewing experience.

10-bit processor / 10-bit panel
The BRAVIA® XBR®8-Series HDTV combines a 10-bit processor and 10-bit panel to create and display billions of colors. Using both a 10-bit processor and 10-bit panel allows for 64 times the level of color expression in 8-bit panels, resulting in smoother color transitions and helping to avoid giving the picture a "paint-by-numbers" look.

Live Color Creation™ technology
Live Color Creation™ technology utilizes special processing to refine colors and deliver a more realistic picture.

x.v.Color™ technology
x.v.Color™ technology adopts the x.v.YCC international color standard to display nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors than the existing RGB color standard.

Dynamic Video Noise Reduction
Dynamic Video Noise Reduction adaptive technology analyzes the motion, sharpness, and brightness of each scene in real time to identify various types of noise and reduce unwanted artifacts without compromising the video signal.

24p True Cinema™ capable
24p True Cinema™ mode enables you to enjoy films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second) when viewed using a 24p capable output device, such as a Blu-ray Disc™ player.

DMex™ enabled
DMex™ functionality expands your HDTV’s capabilities by letting you connect optional BRAVIA® Link modules, including the BRAVIA Internet Video Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately).

BRAVIA® Sync
BRAVIA® Sync capability allows you to control CEC-enabled components connected via HDMI™ input. Use your BRAVIA® HDTV remote control to play Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD movies, access home theater settings, and even operate compatible Handycam® camcorders with a convenient on-screen display.

DLNA® compliant
DLNA® (Digital Living Network Alliance) compliance allows BRAVIA® XBR®8-Series HDTVs to access digital photos from DLNA-enabled PCs and other devices

PhotoTV HD
Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, Full HD 1920x1080p images with the PhotoTV HD mode. PhotoTV HD fine tunes settings on your BRAVIA® XBR®8-Series HDTV, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to display images that more closely match the look of printed photographs.

Xross Media Bar™ (XMB™) user interface
Xross Media Bar™ (XMB™) makes it simple and intuitive to navigate the television's menus, controls, and user settings.

TV Guide® Interactive Program Guide
Sony® has integrated the TV Guide® Interactive Program Guide into the exclusive Xross Media Bar™ user interface to deliver regularly updated program listings.

Favorites & Photo Slideshow functions with rich 3D graphics
Favorites and Photo Slideshow functions feature rich 3D graphics that make it easy and fun to quickly access video content and digital photos to share with family and friends.

Ample Connection Options
BRAVIA® XBR®8-Series LCD HDTVs offers four HDMI™ inputs (up to 1080/60p capable) that transmit uncompressed digital video and multi-channel audio over one cable, as well as two HD component connections (1080/60p capable), giving you the flexibility you need to connect the latest video sources.

Specification Description
Model KDL-46XBR8, KDL46XBR8
UPC 027242739062
Analog Audio (1) Rear Output
Analog Audio (1) Side Output
Analog Audio (5) Rear Input
Analog Audio / Video (1) Side Input
Analog Audio / Video (2) Rear Input
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Compatible Formats 1080i
Compatible Formats 1080p
Compatible Formats 480i
Compatible Formats 480p
Compatible Formats 720p
Component Video (2) Rear Input
Contrast Ratio 1,000,000:1
DB15 (PC Video) Rear Input
Depth (Inches) 12.5
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
Energy Star Compliant Yes
HDMI (1) Side Input
HDMI (3) Rear Input
HDTV HDTV Tuner Built In
HDTV Capable HD Tuner is included
HDTV Native Resolution 1080p
Height (Inches) 29.1
Optical Rear Output
PC Audio Rear Input
Refresh Frequency 120 Hz
Remote Control Included
Resolution 1920 x 1080
RJ45 Ethernet Rear Input
S-Video Rear Input
Screen Format 16:9 Widescreen TV Imaging
Screen Size (inches) 46
Screen Size (Inches/Diagonal) 46
Speakers 10 Watts x 2
Speakers Built-in
Stand Included
Tuner ATSC
Tuner NTSC
Tuner QAM
Viewing Angle 178 degrees Horizontal
Viewing Angle 178 degrees Vertical
Wall Mountable VESA Compliant
Weight (Pounds) 84
Width (Inches) 49.6

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Last update: Nov 13, 2009

Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR Series LCD Flat Panel HDTV Reviews

 
 
 

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[30 of 40 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
World's Best LCD

"I've been waiting a long time to buy a new TV set and chose this set over another brand's recently released flagship LCD. Principle reasons were: 1) Best contrast ratio - much like a plasma because of the localized LED back-lighting. I compared this set side by side to several plasmas in a darkened room and it was as good if not better than most plasmas. 2) Superior color - including expanded color depth and sp..." Read Full Review »

Nov 17, 2008 by jdherman

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Great specs - poor design and price

"I was so excited when I first heard about this model, but when I discovered that the speakers were on the sides of the unit and unremovable, I realized that it just won't fit in my room. The overall width of this unit is more like a 50" TV than a 46" TV. In addition, I think that most individuals who are in the market for a high cost TV like this one, already have a surround sound system, or will purchase one to..." Read Full Review »

Nov 30, 2008 by Tone

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Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR Series LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

World's Best LCD

★★★★★
5.0

"I've been waiting a long time to buy a new TV set and chose this set over another brand's recently released flagship LCD. Principle reasons were:



1) Best contrast ratio - much like a plasma because of the localized LED back-lighting. I compared this set side by side to several plasmas in a darkened …"  Read Full Review »

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Nov 17 2008
jdherman
Boulder, CO
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Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR Series LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

World's Best LCD

★★★★★
5.0

"I've been waiting a long time to buy a new TV set and chose this set over the Samsung 950. Principle reasons were:



1) Best contrast ratio - much like a plasma because of the localized LED back-lighting. I compared this set side by side to several plasmas in a darkened room and it was as good if not …"  Read Full Review »

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Nov 8 2008
jdherman
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[30 of 40 customers found this review helpful]

Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR Series LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

Great specs - poor design and price

★★★☆☆
3.0

"I was so excited when I first heard about this model, but when I discovered that the speakers were on the sides of the unit and unremovable, I realized that it just won't fit in my room. The overall width of this unit is more like a 50" TV than a 46" TV. In addition, I think that most individuals wh …"  Read Full Review »

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Nov 30 2008
Tone
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Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR Series LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

KDL-46XBR8 w/ Triluminos LED Backlight

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Bright Image
  • Fast Setup
  • Good Connection Options
  • Good Resolution
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    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I bought this Flatpanel TV for the reviews on color performance with the LED bcaklight. What surprised me was the great black-to-white extinction ratio. Can't say enoigh about the color performance, especially the bright red colors. No CCFL backlight can compare. Just wish there was a simplier way …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 13 2009
Phil the LED geek
San Jose, CA
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Sony 46" BRAVIA XBR Series LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

Highly Recommended!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Bright Image
  • Good Resolution
  • Great sound
  • Reduced Glare

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Wall Mounting
 

"Spent much time deciding to by this TV. Best PICTURE. Great SOUND. Good Price from ONE CALL. I had a plasma before and this new Sony provides the same LIFE LIKE picture, just a little crisper. TV sound is very adequate, especially when utilizing the simulated surround sound option. I am a spor …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 2 2009
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Santa Cruz, California
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