Sony Bravia KDL-XBR8 Series LCD TV (46", 55") Reviews Analysis

46" BRAVIA XBR LCD TV - 120Hz - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - LED Backlight technology - HDTV - gloss piano black More product details

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Sony Bravia KDL-XBR8 Series LCD TV (46", 55")

78 reviews

November, 2009

87 / 100

9 Experts

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88 / 100

69 Users

What people think about the Sony Bravia KDL-XBR8 Series LCD TV (46", 55"): (BETA!)

We compute this summary by analyzing 78 reviews from across the web.

image quality

image quality fades when seen from off-angle

numerous picture controls
Crisp sharp picture
Best Picture out there
Image quality very good
Image quality very good, size is great, beautiful details

Outstanding picture
no real reason to seek adjustments of the picture
Picture Quality
Picture Quality, Sound!!, and Ease of use
Awesome Picture
Picture quality, Sony whiz-bang features and sound
NICE PICTURE QUALITY
Awesome image

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price

0.5

Mind-bogglingly expensive
Super-expensive
The price is higher than others but the return on the investment if extraordinary
Price is much too high and speakers can't be removed
price

Yes the price might be higher then a Samsung but the Sonys have long term quality

Non-removable speakers, price, modules needed to add functionality
Price, speakers on the side can't be removed, need modules to add functionality that should be standard
The price
Silly money
Only the price
Expensive
Only the price, Expensive
Size and price
extremely expensive
A little higher in price but WELL WELL WORTH IT
Price is the only downfall
Price is the only downfall, but it is the best TV out there, no question
Terribly high Price
Terribly high Price, Non-removable speakers
Pricey

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color

highly accurate primary color points and grayscale tracking
superior color
Color
The level of color and the blacks on this TV put away my previous 60' SXRD to shame and easily out shine my 720p Pioneer Elite
accurate primary color

0.5

Cumbersome menu system
Cumbersome menu system, Super-expensive
Not so user friendly (menu

glare

Super clear and brilliant picture

remote control

0.5

remote
Not so user friendly (menu,remote

sound

Sorround Sound
Sound
Sound quality is the best out of any TV ive ever heard
Sony whiz-bang features and sound

black level

Reproduces the deepest black levels of any LCD we've tested
Black Background
Black Background, Sorround Sound, Excellent pricture

connectivity

4.5

Cabinet depth and internet/multimedia connectivity

Dolby Digital Audio
USB and Ethernet access to digital content
expandability
None-better blacks, great shadow detail, Razor-sharp detail, Beautiful colors, Better-than-most off-axis performance, Great 120Hz frame interpolation, USB and Ethernet access to digital content, expandability
USB

usability

0.5

Too bad I am not able to use the TV guide feature that is included in the television, because that service is provided through the Cable company box set, and can only be used when you connect the cable directly to the TV
Since I dont use the speakers on the TV, I wish they were removable
Too bad I am not able to use the TV guide feature that is included in the television
Too bad I am not able to use the TV guide feature that is included in the television, because that service is pr

and Ease of use

design

4.5

Non-detachable speakers are a design "faux pas" IMO
Personally, I dont mind the design but I actually preferred the previous generation design
the picture looks grainy on DVD
the picture looks grainy on DVD, and not as good as you'd think with Blu-Ray

unique styling
I like the design
Great design
Best Picture out there, Great design
TV style and design

interface

top of the line model

size

size is great
Wonderful clarity when little to no motion was present

contrast

minor blooming in some high-contrast areas

Excellent contrast ratio
Excellent contrast ratio, superior color, matte screen finish, great motion enhancement
contrast ratio
Color, contrast ratio, firmware updates, motion enhancement
COLOR, non-glare screen, contrast, ability to connect to a wide variety of imputs, overall design stands out when TV is off, ease of use in setting up and with remote

blacks made good contrast
000:1 Contrast
LED, 1,000,000:1 Contrast, 120Hz PRO, 10-BIT Processor, TV style and design
exellent contrast and bright colors
Awesome image, deep blacks, exellent contrast and bright colors

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LCD

Remnants with motion and scene changes made this the worst LCD I have ever seen

Breathtaking 55 inch 1080p/24p LCD screen with flawless motion and vibrant colors
Breathtaking 55 inch 1080p/24p LCD screen with flawless motion and vibrant colors, Motionflow 120Hz PRO, DLNA, BRAVIA Engine Pro 2, TRILUMINOS, and more, Tons of ports and plugs— 4 HDMI, 2 Component, PC, Ethernet, USB, etc, Almost too many award-winning features and advanced technologies to list
Outstanding LCD TV with all the latest bells and whistles, that looked great in both light and dark conditions
The 55 inch screen is a great size for movie viewing
Great viewing angle even for an lcd

extremely large LCD TV
The 55XBR8 has the deepest Blacks you will ever encounter in an LCD
The LED lightning used in this LCD makes a complete
Pretty big LCD screen like you're watching in a movire theather

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appearance

0.5

Color, especially on face, was lacking depth and correctness (probably needs calibration)

control panel

0.5

Bad Matted Panel

flash

The LED bulb is supposed to last ~ 20 years

battery

energy efficient

product quality

matte screen finish

video

MotionFlow 120 Hz PRO and Bravia Engine 2 Pro video processor
HDMI input for uncompressed digital video
1080p full HD – perfect for next generation DVD players, DLNA, Bravia Sync and Digital Media Extender (DMe), MotionFlow 120 Hz PRO and Bravia Engine 2 Pro video processor, HDMI input for uncompressed digital video, Dolby Digital Audio, Simulated Surround and S-Force Sony Original Surround
scads of video processing options including superior dejudder capabilities

performance