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| Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR6 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV | 
| List Price: $3,499.99
Buy New: $2,457.97
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 6 reviews)
Sales Rank: 479
Category: CE
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
Brand: Sony
Label: Sony
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: 1
Display Size: 52
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 93
Dimensions (in): 4.9 x 55.7 x 35.4
MPN: KDL-52XBR6
Model: KDL-52XBR6
UPC: 027242739116
EAN: 0027242739116
ASIN: B001F7HJL0
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution (1920x1080p) LCD Panel | | • | DMex compatible; allows seamless feature upgrades | | • | BRAVIA Sync (Enhanced HDMI-CEC) | | • | BRAVIA Engine fully digital video processor | | • | Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE) |
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Product Description
Performance takes center stage with the KDL-52XBR6 BRAVIA XBR LCD flat panel HDTV. Chock full of features including HD 1080p resolution and Motionflow 120Hz technology that provide smooth, natural images. Plus, BRAVIA Engine fully digital video processing enhances overall image detail making every scene sharp, vibrant and life-like. You'll notice deeper blacks with Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE), while 24p True Cinema capability helps deliver the cinematic experience when used with 24p output devices, such as a Blu-ray Disc player. There are also numerous inputs including four HDMI connections, two HD component connections, Digital Media Port and a PC input that offer you a wide range of connectivity options. And with the gorgeous piano gloss black finish, you'll be wondering if the view is nicer with the TV on or off. 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) Live Color Creation technology with WCG-CCFL backlight uses advanced chroma signal processing to widen color fidelity Unit Dimensions (Approx.) - 49 1/2 x 34 1/2 x 13 5/8 in (1256.9 x 874 x 346mm) with pedestal; 49 1/2 x 32 3/4 x 4 7/8 in (1256.9 x 830.5 x 121.8mm) without pedestal
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 Fabulous Sony LCD TV November 23, 2008
I couldn't be happier with any other TV than I am with my Sony Bravia XBR KDL- 52 inch LCD HDTV. The blackest blacks, incredibly true colors, no reflections even in daylight, intuitive remote. Just automatically adjusts itself to the proper picture size. Glorious picture, and the sound is good also. I only have to keep it on 35 out of 100 on the volume. I have it with DirectTV, and I think this really makes a positive difference. Pricey, but worth it. Do not hesitate to buy.
 Beware of Mura November 22, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
At the moment, this is the top-of-the-line Sony flagship in LCD television. Consequently, as you might expect, the color, image, and performance are superb. The picture is honestly nothing short of spectacular.
It was a great disappointment, however, to discover that "mura" (also called black clouding), an irregularity in the LCD panel that keeps it from going dark evenly during playback of a very dark scene or during a dip-to-black in the program material, is STILL an issue with the XBR6 family. I found posts about this problem as far back as the XBR2.
Simply said, "mura" (the japanese word for "unevenness") is a quality control issue. Some sets have it, some don't. The larger the panel is, the harder it is to build it perfectly, and the nature of LCD backlighting makes it difficult to build a large, LCD screen that renders a pure black screen evenly without clouding. But not impossible. Other manufacturers with fewer accolades about their onscreen images don't seem to have the problem.
Amazon is shipping my 2nd unit even as I write this...so we will see whether my first was just a bad panel, or whether Sony Customer Service's comment that "mura is just typical of this unit and technology" is accurate.
But, this is Sony, after all...and it's their best-of-the-best product in the family. You don't expect "good enough" from Sony; if they want to be the unit against which all others are judged, you should expect "perfect".
Worth the Price November 20, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought the Sony 52XBR6 after nine months of research, including reading reviews of various LCD models on Amazon.com. I found the reviews very helpful so that's why I'm taking the time to write this.
I was considering buying a 52-inch Samsung model because of the many positive reviews, including top ratings in Consumers Reports. However a couple of the reviews mentioned Samsung's highly reflective screen. That wouldn't work in my Arizona home. The XBR6 is in my family room, the southern wall of which is all windows so we get lots of sunlight. No problem for the Sony.
When I ordered the XBR6 I also bought a Sony BDP-S350 Blu-ray player and a Sony STR-DG720 audiovisual receiver, all through Amazon. I've only had them for a week so still learning about them but they work great. Last night I watched a blu-ray disc about Australia. The picture was so clear I could stand within two feet of the screen without seeing pixels - amazing.
I don't have a home theater set up yet. For audio I'm alternating between the TV's speakers and two JBL speakers (Model 4312 Control Monitor) I've had for years. The DG720 receiver's audio settings allowed me designate the JBLs as Front Speakers and combine the 7.1 multi-channels through them without loss. The receiver's audio settings are so flexible I can later add speakers, such as a front speaker and/or a sub-woofer, and just change the settings to accomodate them. I really like that.
My only complaints so far are the user-unfriendly operating manuals for the blu-ray disc and especially for the receiver. Here's a couple of paragraphs from the STR-DG720 Operating Instructions:
"Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or the audio format of the audio output signals from the playback component is switched" (page 21)
"IF YOU CONNECT A SUB WOOFER. This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel signal. However, the low frequency signal is not generated for 'NE06 CIN' or 'NE06 MUS' when all speakers are set to 'LARGE'." (page 53)
You audiophiles out there might read these and say "of course" but my response was "huh?" Anyway, by comparison the TV's operating instuctions were a piece of cake.
One final comment. I chose the slower, no cost, delivery option but still received the White Glove service because of the size of the TV. The delivery company's paperwork including the recommendation that I keep the large carton for a while in case the TV had to be returned. However,the truck driver said he never had to return a Sony.
High end Sony November 17, 2008
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
Can't find a fault with the TV - no white sparkles here. Price dropped 250.00 5 days after I bought and Amazon would not budge.
A joy to behold! November 14, 2008
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I am simply thrilled with this TV! I did a lot of research over a period of many months before making this purchase and it really paid off. I got a great price from Amazon and the product itself is wonderful! Great picture, terrific color, easy to set up and use, great features, very attractive sleek design. It allows you to either go with the standard settings or make all kinds of adjustments to the sound and picture from the easy-to-use menu options. You can customize your settings (and save them) for the various HDMI and other inputs. I ordered it late on a Sunday evening and it was already out for delivery to my home on Wednesday morning. Pilot Air Freight called ahead to make arrangements for whatever delivery time was convenient for me. You choose your own time right down to the half hour, in fact, my deliver person was actually early! They gave me free white gloves delivery with a very friendly, prompt, and careful delivery person. They bring it into the house, unpack it and put it on your TV stand, all in just a few minutes--and in perfect condition! Non-HD over the air broadcasts look fairly decent on it. Ordinary DVDs look excellent--even from an ordinary DVD player. It has a USB port so you can look at your digital photos on the big 52" screen, and believe me it makes them look fantastic--and huge! It's at its best when you watch Blu-Ray movies on it. They just look incredibly beautiful and the sound is gorgeous, even with just the onboard speakers. I can't wait to hear how it sounds with my new receiver and surround speakers! And it can play Master Audio disks. You can't go wrong with this TV. The price is right and it's worth every penny and then some. I love it! Thanks again to Amazon for a great product at a great price with super fast high quality free delivery!
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