Sony XBR TVs

superklye · 01-13-07, 10:02 PM

Are the XBR models in their SXRD Grand WEGA line of LCoS TVs really worth the almost 50% increase in price?

I was starting to plan my future TV purchase and really want to get one of the SXRD LCoS TVs because, as much as I don't care for Sony these days, I can't deny that they make arguably the best displays on the market and if I'm going to invest in a good HDTV, I want the best for my money.

Anyway, I was planning on getting this:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-KDS-60A20...&s=electronics

But then looking on Amazon today, I saw this coming soon:
http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000IHM...738011-8281406

I know the two 70" versions evilchris has are the XBR models, but I guess I'm not exactly clear on what, if anything, makes it worth the huge increase in price.

Uberpwnage · 01-14-07, 03:30 AM

From what I've seen, the XBRs have the best upscaling of any HDTV they have at my local Best Buy. 720p, which looked like crap on most of the other 1080p TVs looked amazing on the XBR. I know it wasn't actually 1080p because it was ESPN HD broadcasted in 720p.

**lee63** · 01-14-07, 06:01 AM

When I was shopping for a new for a new HDTV I was looking at the XBR 3, the 1080p picture was jaw dropping, I almost pulled the plug. I heard rumors about uneven back light so I went to Tweeter and asked them to put the TV on a blank input and turn the lights off, this what I saw http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=748779 My advice would be to stay away from these sets for right now

superklye · 01-14-07, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee63

When I was shopping for a new for a new HDTV I was looking at the XBR 3, the 1080p picture was jaw dropping, I almost pulled the plug. I heard rumors about uneven back light so I went to Tweeter and asked them to put the TV on a blank input and turn the lights off, this what I saw http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=748779 My advice would be to stay away from these sets for right now

I'm not getting an LCD though...

It's LCoS (liquid crystal on silicon). The LCoS line is completely separate from the LCD line.

**lee63** · 01-14-07, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superklye

I'm not getting an LCD though...

It's LCoS (liquid crystal on silicon). The LCoS line is completely separate from the LCD line.

Oh my bad, then you should be OK

Good luck with your purchase

superklye · 01-14-07, 09:50 AM

Thanks...

I just wanted to make sure the XBR technology was in fact worth the increased price. I have no problem saving a bit more/longer to buy this.

Ancient · 01-14-07, 09:52 AM

You might want to take a look at the JVC LCoS (JVC calls them D-ILA) TVs too. I just picked up the HD61FN97 and love it. It has a stunning picture that easily rivals the Sony. It's a popular set over at the AVS forums as well:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=715594

WorstBuy has them on sale today for $2149.00.

01-14-07, 09:55 AM

Is there a list of LCoS TVs?

01-14-07, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ancient

You might want to take a look at the JVC LCoS (JVC calls them D-ILA) TVs too. I just picked up the HD61FN97 and love it. It has a stunning picture that easily rivals the Sony. It's a popular set over at the AVS forums as well:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=715594

WorstBuy has them on sale today for $2149.00.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1138084693851

for only $1,749.99! OMG! Thats an awsome price...

OWA · 01-14-07, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee63

When I was shopping for a new for a new HDTV I was looking at the XBR 3, the 1080p picture was jaw dropping, I almost pulled the plug. I heard rumors about uneven back light so I went to Tweeter and asked them to put the TV on a blank input and turn the lights off, this what I saw http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=748779 My advice would be to stay away from these sets for right now

Dang, the two I've been looking at and wanting both have the issue (Sony & Samsung).

evilchris · 01-15-07, 12:08 PM

XBR2 is worth the increase. DRC 2.5 + 180W lamp is a no brainer.

thor1182 · 01-15-07, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by |MaguS|

Is there a list of LCoS TVs?

yes is there a list?

01-13-07, 10:02 PM	#1
superklye Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MKE Posts: 13,629	Sony XBR TVs Are the XBR models in their SXRD Grand WEGA line of LCoS TVs really worth the almost 50% increase in price? I was starting to plan my future TV purchase and really want to get one of the SXRD LCoS TVs because, as much as I don't care for Sony these days, I can't deny that they make arguably the best displays on the market and if I'm going to invest in a good HDTV, I want the best for my money. Anyway, I was planning on getting this: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-KDS-60A20...&s=electronics But then looking on Amazon today, I saw this coming soon: http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000IHM...738011-8281406 I know the two 70" versions evilchris has are the XBR models, but I guess I'm not exactly clear on what, if anything, makes it worth the huge increase in price.

01-14-07, 03:30 AM	#2
Uberpwnage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 898	Re: Sony XBR TVs From what I've seen, the XBRs have the best upscaling of any HDTV they have at my local Best Buy. 720p, which looked like crap on most of the other 1080p TVs looked amazing on the XBR. I know it wasn't actually 1080p because it was ESPN HD broadcasted in 720p. __________________ Core i7 980x @ 4.4GHz - EK Supreme HF - BlackIce GTX 360 - MCP655 - Rampage II Extreme BIOS 1639 - EVGA GTX 480 SLI - Corsair Dominator 3x2GB DDR3 1600 2 x 1TB Samsung F1 RAID 0 - Plextor PX-880SA DVD Burner - Dell 3008WFP - Silverstone Zeus 1200w PSU - Lian Li PC-P80 - Razer Mamba - Logitech G15 v2 Windows 7 x64, 3DMark06:30000, 3DMark Vantage: P38000 Eurocom M860TU: X9100 - 9800M GT - 2x2GB OCZ DDR3 1333 - 320GB 7200rpm - 15.4in 1920x1200

01-14-07, 06:01 AM	#3
lee63 Classified Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrieta, U.S./Taunton, U.K. Posts: 4,263	Re: Sony XBR TVs When I was shopping for a new for a new HDTV I was looking at the XBR 3, the 1080p picture was jaw dropping, I almost pulled the plug. I heard rumors about uneven back light so I went to Tweeter and asked them to put the TV on a blank input and turn the lights off, this what I saw http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=748779 My advice would be to stay away from these sets for right now __________________

01-14-07, 09:50 AM	#6
superklye Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MKE Posts: 13,629	Re: Sony XBR TVs Thanks... I just wanted to make sure the XBR technology was in fact worth the increased price. I have no problem saving a bit more/longer to buy this.

01-14-07, 09:52 AM	#7
Ancient Occasional User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Too far from the beach Posts: 619	Re: Sony XBR TVs You might want to take a look at the JVC LCoS (JVC calls them D-ILA) TVs too. I just picked up the HD61FN97 and love it. It has a stunning picture that easily rivals the Sony. It's a popular set over at the AVS forums as well: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=715594 WorstBuy has them on sale today for $2149.00. __________________ "You know the difference between cannibals and liberals? Cannibals only eat their enemies."

01-14-07, 09:55 AM	#8
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01-15-07, 12:08 PM	#11
evilchris Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,411	Re: Sony XBR TVs XBR2 is worth the increase. DRC 2.5 + 180W lamp is a no brainer. __________________ [CENTER][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [/CENTER][B][CENTER]--Communist Party of America--[/CENTER][/B]

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