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Sony KDS-R50XBR1 50 in. HDTV Television

Sony KDS-R50XBR1 50 in. HDTV Television
alaScore 83

26 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 reviews of Sony KDS-R50XBR1 50 in. HDTV Television. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony KDS-R50XBR1 50 in. HDTV Television is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Jeremy R. Kipnis (avrev.com)

Sony KDS-R60XBR1 SXRD Rear Projection HDTV

 

Introduction It seems like new televisions are coming out all the time now. The most interesting of these are the new 1920 x 1080p sets. Increasing the pixel count by 225 percent versus a 1280 x 720p set improves the portrayal of fine details and...

Feb, 2006

Expert review by : Michael Fremer (ultimateavmag.com)

Sony KDS-R60XBR1 SXRD 1080p RPTV

 

Though the first Sony product imported to America was either a transistor radio or a reel-to-reel tape recorder, and the cassette-based Walkman was probably the company's best seller, it was the 1968 introduction of the Trinitron television that drove...

and Low, Full 1920x1080p HD resolution, CRT-like black levels and contrast, Rich color gamut and outstanding saturation

No place for center channel speaker, Poorly organized instruction manual, No direct input access

Nov, 2005

Expert review by : Geoffrey Morrison (hometheatermag.com)

Sony KDS-R60XBR1 LCOS HDTV

 

The first product available with Sony's version of LCOS was the Qualia 004 front projector. Coming in at around the price of a BMW 3 Series, it was admittedly beautiful in design and performance. For that kind of money, one would hope so. Next was the...

As you can tell, I was most impressed with the KDS-R60XBR1. It is quite simply one of the best RPTVs we've ever reviewed, regardless of what it's called.

Nov, 2005

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Greatest TV Ever Made

 

The Sony XBR SXRD is truly an amazing rear projection television. It was one of the first 1080p televisions to be on the market, and it is still rockin. The picture quality in full high definition is unparalleled, even with an upconverting DVD player ...

Amazing picture quality

Lamp faded once

Aug, 2008

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great at first, green at last

 

I was crazy about this TV when we got it about 1 1/2 years ago from Circuit City. We were looking at plasmas but were talked into this one. Chunked out $3,000 for it but it was well worth it! Awesome picture, excellent sound. No better TV for your HD ...

Picture quality, great sound, clear angle views

Yellow/green spots

Oct, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Amazing Home theater T.V

 

I have been very leery of Sony for good reason.The last 10 years have proved Sony to be sub standard at best. I have a 27" JVC I'Art which in just 480i is very crisp and accurate especially from a Good quality DVD. I was hooked on JVCs video and audio ...

This 720p/1080I set looks better than any other 1080p set I have seen.

Poor sound quality, won't except true 1080p video.

May, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great Movie Watching TV, not suitable for FPS gaming

 

I bought my 60" marvel on Memorial Day '06 at a local Tweeter. It cost around $3,400. I was finding it hard to convince my wife that a large HD TV was necessary. She wanted a smallish 40" and I wanted a larger unit. We had seen some TVs at the local ...

Picture is simply beautiful

Game lag, only one HDMI, poor remote, beware of Optical Block problem.

Apr, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great pitcure going on 1 year +

 

I brought this HDTV exactly one year ago and am still blown away with it every-time I turn it on. The picture in 1080 is crystal clear. I may not ever go to the stadium ever again after watch baseball and football games on this TV. Regular shows look...

Incredible picture

Sound is just ok, smart sound is pretty dumb.

Jan, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Yellow tinting ruins an otherwise perfect rating

 

First off, Ive owned many Sonys over the past 20 years. I purchase about every 4 or 5 years and nearly always the flagship models. This HDTV is a perfect 10 with one HUGE exception. When using the computer input, a yellow hue (tinge, etc.) becomes ...

Superb picture

Yellow tint appears when using computer input 8

Sep, 2006

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Exquisite Picture -- Suspect Quality -- Loathsome Service

 

No need to write endlessly about the picture quality -- it's the best. No need to write on and on about the cost -- it's up there, however it has come down about $500 since after the low World Cup sales. What is worth writing about is the abysmal ...

Top of the line picture quality

Sold a set with defective front display -- service after sale a travesty

Aug, 2006

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