How does this model compare to the XBR-55X900A as far as the picture quality goes?
2065006
It does not compare. The 55x900a is a 4k tv. The audio system is far superior. The picture quality is far superior.
2065007
While all that is true, I find it odd that someone buying a 4k TV would be using TV speakers at all. If you actually care about sound you'd have a separate receiver. I personally wouldn't want the side speakers as the first thing I do with any TV is disable the internal speakers to use my 5.1 surround speakers. Seems aimed at people that just want to brag about an expensive fancy looking TV while not actually knowing/caring about their setup. Now if they make a version without the ugly speakers, I'd consider it. Also assume there will be a lot of revisions to the 4k standard once more content comes out, and will wait for a 'real' 4k set rather than one designed primarily for upscaling 1080p sources. While all that is true, I find it odd that someone buying a 4k TV would be using TV speakers at all. If you actually care about sound you'd have a separate receiver. I personally wouldn't want the side speakers as the first thing I do with any TV is disable the internal speakers to use my 5.1 surround speakers. Seems aimed at people that just want to brag about an expensive fancy looking TV while not actually knowing/caring about their setup. Now if they make a version without the ugly speakers, I'd consider it. Also assume there will be a lot of revisions to the 4k standard once more... » Read More While all that is true, I find it odd that someone buying a 4k TV would be using TV speakers at all. If you actually care about sound you'd have a separate receiver. I personally wouldn't want the side speakers as the first thing I do with any TV is disable the internal speakers to use my 5.1 surround speakers. Seems aimed at people that just want to brag about an expensive fancy looking TV while not actually knowing/caring about their setup. Now if they make a version without the ugly speakers, I'd consider it. Also assume there will be a lot of revisions to the 4k standard once more content comes out, and will wait for a 'real' 4k set rather than one designed primarily for upscaling 1080p sources. « Show Less
2065008
It's the same tv except for the 4k which you have to be 4 feet or closer to even see and it doesn't have the ugly side speakers that the XBR has.
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A 4K TV has 4x the resolution - it's like asking what's better, the best Trinitron TV or an early HD set. I've seen various 4K TVs in person and they're stunning with 4K content, there is not 1080p set that can compare WHEN you have a 4K source. In my opinion, and others are free to disagree, it doesn't make a lot of sense to spend $2K or more right now on a 1080p set when in a few months you'll be able to pickup quality 4K TVs in the same price range. I wouldn't have any issues if it was under $1k, but to me buying this now is like buying a $500 top of the line VHS player when DVD was already available. A 4K TV has 4x the resolution - it's like asking what's better, the best Trinitron TV or an early HD set. I've seen various 4K TVs in person and they're stunning with 4K content, there is not 1080p set that can compare WHEN you have a 4K source. In my opinion, and others are free to disagree, it doesn't make a lot of sense to spend $2K or more right now on a 1080p set when in a few months you'll be able to pickup quality 4K TVs in the same price range. I wouldn't have any issues if it was under $1k, but to me buying this now is like buying a $500 top of the line VHS player when DVD was... » Read More A 4K TV has 4x the resolution - it's like asking what's better, the best Trinitron TV or an early HD set. I've seen various 4K TVs in person and they're stunning with 4K content, there is not 1080p set that can compare WHEN you have a 4K source. In my opinion, and others are free to disagree, it doesn't make a lot of sense to spend $2K or more right now on a 1080p set when in a few months you'll be able to pickup quality 4K TVs in the same price range. I wouldn't have any issues if it was under $1k, but to me buying this now is like buying a $500 top of the line VHS player when DVD was already available. « Show Less
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I literally just ordered a KDL-W3000 52 inch television 1 hour ago. I did 3 months of research and although I am not sure how I'll fell when I get the television, I can say that I went for the w3000. I looked at some seocnd tier brands first, but quickly moved on to the main brands.... settling in on the Sharp D64 or a Toshiba 167 or the Sony W3000. Of course the Sony was the most expensive of the brands I was looking at. As far as picture and blur: I can not even tell you if I could see any difference between the w3000 and the XBR, so I went for the XBR. I did see one scene in a movie where I saw a slight amount of motion blur, so I am sure it exists.. the quesiton is, "how bad does the blur appear to you and what is it worth for you to minimize the blur" ? For me... the answer was in my order.. I went with the W3000. The price was $2309 no tax, no delivery fee.
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I have the 80" and love it! No Blur. Great Picture! When not in the 3D mode, it has depth.
1023753
I went through all the technical spec agony and then chose this set because I could see no difference in the picture between this model and the more expensive 1080p or i's. In fact it is better than all the others I compared it to. In particular the colors are truer and the detail is outstanding. Remember you are watching high definition in the store. Standard programming is not quite as good on any set although it is better on this size than on larger models. Be prepared to get the HD option on your cable or sat. I frequently watch active sports. None of the issues you mentioned are discernible. The only time you might notice a slight blur is in a very fast video game but you would not see it unless you were specifically looking for it.
1061200
I do not have the 52XBR6 yet as I am keeping an eye on the price. I don't know anything about the XBR5, but i will say that i wouldn't go back a model when the prices are so good for the XBR6...VERY GOOD POINT! The 52XBR6 is down to $2,219 as of 11/28/09, directly from Amazon! Wow!!
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I went today to look at HDtv's. I saw both the 46XBR4 and the 3000W and another 3000? Sony. All I can say is that by far the XBR4 was crisper and brighter, it looked more like reality. They had ESPN-HD feed on from Direct-TV. Is the difference worth the price, that's something you have to decide. Go look at them, I saw them at CC. I actually spent a good hour in a recliner they had setup and just watched the 46XBR4 comparing it to the sets around it. This is the one I'm getting, it was simply the best picture constantly, even better than models bigger in size with 1080p. It really stood out in the finer details when next to the other sets.
964367
I've had both TV's. The B550 replaced my A550 which was broken. The PIP was on A550 but the screen was so small it wasn't worth it. The sound on the B550 is supposed to be better but I'm unconvinced. I think it's worse. But I do admit that the accident that broke my A550 could have caused a problem on the HDMI port on my cable box. I'm not ready to blame Samsung yet. But I have also read reviews where sound was mentioned as an issue.But the picture on the B550 is a lot better.
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They both record 1080 high def but the xa-1 is at 30 fps and the xa-2 is the newer version that records at 60 fps. The xa-2 also has a few more features. Both are very good camcorders. I don't think anyone makes a B&W camcorder any more.
957980
would anyone comment on whether to purchase a sony hdr cx550v or sony hdr xr 550
235177
I only evaluated to models with 3D; the Sharp and the Samsung UN75F6400. I thought they were very comparable in 3D mode and the price difference was obviously substantial, even though the Samsung is a 75-inch. I purchased the 70-inch Sharp in early August and we have watched a half-dozen movies in 3D since we received it and our family has been thoroughly impressed. Some movies, like Avatar, have some shadowing and clarity issues in the background imaging, but I was the only one of our family who really noticed it; probably because I was looking hard to evaluate the entire picture. The 3D features along with the internet / video streaming capability have been very good so far.
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We have the Sony 55" W900 model. We have not seen any of those issues. The picture has been very clear. Our children and grandchildren have also been watching 3D movies with no issues and this group would point it out to us very quickly. I should also point out that I did not know what banding, flashlighting, or clouding problems were, but reviewed the issues on the internet to see what I should be looking for. We have not had any of those issues.
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I sit about 14 to 15 feet away from my KDL-70R550A and the picture is OUTSTANDING with HD programming. The only time I see any lines or distortion is when I get very, very close to the screen, about a foot away.
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I can only comment on the M3D550KD because that's what I own. The price difference is very close, so I consider the price as not a factor. The 240MHZ refresh rate was a big deal for me and I still think it's worth having. The picture is very smooth on DVD's and Blue Ray. HDTV is really nice as well. Standard definition is noticably worse, but I guess that's why they went to HD. The 3D is really cool. I didn't buy the TV for 3D, but it's one of my favorite features now. I've owned it for several months with no problems. Bottom line, if it was stolen off my wall, I'd buy another one to replace it. I can only comment on the M3D550KD because that's what I own. The price difference is very close, so I consider the price as not a factor. The 240MHZ refresh rate was a big deal for me and I still think it's worth having. The picture is very smooth on DVD's and Blue Ray. HDTV is really nice as well. Standard definition is noticably worse, but I guess that's why they went to HD. The 3D is really cool. I didn't buy the TV for 3D, but it's one of my favorite features now. I've owned it for several months with no problems. Bottom line, if it was stolen off my wall, I'd buy another one to... » Read More I can only comment on the M3D550KD because that's what I own. The price difference is very close, so I consider the price as not a factor. The 240MHZ refresh rate was a big deal for me and I still think it's worth having. The picture is very smooth on DVD's and Blue Ray. HDTV is really nice as well. Standard definition is noticably worse, but I guess that's why they went to HD. The 3D is really cool. I didn't buy the TV for 3D, but it's one of my favorite features now. I've owned it for several months with no problems. Bottom line, if it was stolen off my wall, I'd buy another one to replace it. « Show Less
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I am certainly no TV guru but, I had purchased the LN40A550 & returned it & bought the LN40A650 & could not be happier! We noticed immediately that the picture looked faded on the 550 & went to one of the local retailers & found that this is a common complaint on these units. They actually had a LN40A550 & LN40A650 side by side in the store & there is a huge difference. We are very impressed with the picture quality regardless of what we are watching. We have had many friends commenting on the awesome picture on this TV. Hope this helps. Les
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even though i haven't seen the xbr5 in action, i have seen the xbr6 up close and personal and can tell you that it is definitely far better investment than the xbr5. the 10bit color depth makes all the difference, and as far as xbr6 vs. xbr7 120Hz is sufficient. cdw has the 52" xbr6 on sale for $2942.99 link: http://dw.com.com/redir?astid=2
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I agree with Brad with his assessment of the TV; The B550 is a superior set, in brightness and general picture quality as compared to the A-series. There are some very good deals out there. A friend of my bought one from Expo for a great price and is fully satisfied with it. The problem seems to be a years' worth of praise and satisfaction with the 'A' series and not nearly as much exposure with the "B." Too much worrying about a TV that performs admirably. Enjoy
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Thanks for the tip. I bet it is in store mode. I'll keep my Samsung. It's the best picture I've ever seen and all my friends say the same. I looked at the Xbr4 side by side and couldn't not tell a difference. At least not $1500 difference. You pay for the Sony brand name. Not me.