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Sony has fix for backlighting problem in the advanced contrast section.
We were unhappy with this TV and then found that Sony has fixed the back light issue so you can adjust it or turn it off and this has fixed the screen changing from dark to light with different scenes. It was easy to down load this onto a usb memory stick and the TV automatically did the update. The channels seem to change faster also. Here is the web site for downloading it from Sony - just make sure you follow all of the steps and read the info first. They will mail you the update on stick ...
[Sony 32" KDL-32XBR9 TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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New or Return Unit?
We bought this for our master bedroom - my wife loves the picture, thinks the sound is fine and doesn't mind waiting for 30 seconds or so for the TV to "boot up" as she believes that following the Energy Star guidelines is the right thing to do.
The one issue we had is that this unit had clearly been opened previously. Although the box was sealed and it was delivered by the outfit Amazon uses in our area, when I opened the box, it was clear that this was probably a return unit. The p...
[Sony 32" KDL-32XBR9 TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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XBR9 = REDUCED SOUND QUALITY OVER XBR-6
I bought an XBR-6 a few eeeks ago and absolutely loved it 5 stars. So I figured an XBR-9 would be that much better. Wrong!! The picture is great as long as you turn off all of the light enhancing features. Don't know why they even bother with them. Nothing beats self adjusting.
The 9 takes much longer to start up. Its like booting up a computer.The menu is more complex for no appearant reason.
The XBR-6 has double the sound quality of the XBR=9. The sixes speakers are bigger and the ...
[Sony 32" KDL-32XBR9 TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Let me clear up some misconceptions...
This is a great HDTV. Hands down is one of the most beautiful displays in this size. You can buy a fancier ultra-thin 32" TV from Samsung right now but it's almost twice the price!
Pros: The blacks are black! When you start it up, the Bravia logo appears on a black background and it's as black as when the TV is off! People say that edge LED lighting will make the blacks truer with less backlight bleeding but this TV is already great in this aspect. The colors and settings are very go...
[Sony 32" KDL-32XBR9 TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Great TV, but a Few Issues
First, let me say this TV excels on many levels. Picture quality is great, pre-set picture settings are almost spot on, but plenty of flexibility to adjust, decent off-angel viewing, matte screen deals well w/ bright lighting (we have a lamp directly across from the TV and only notice a reflection in truly dark scenes), and of course the long history of Sony quality standing behind it. However, unless the 120hz is a must for you, see if you can get your hands on a XBR6 on clearance. The XBR9 ...
[Sony 32" KDL-32XBR9 TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Excellent Crisp Picture Once You Upload Sony Updated Software
Buying a new LCD TV can be a nightmare with all the choices. We had a Sony XBR4 which died 2 months ago after only 20 months but luckily I remembered that Mastercard doubled the one year warranty and got a check back for $1,080 to buy a new set. At first, I was drawn to the amazing $1,300 Samsung LED with what seemed to be the clearest picture (the store had the Samsung LED on it's own Blue Ray player which was deceiving). Then I went to a big box retailer and looked at all the LCD (and LED) set...
[Sony 32" KDL-32XBR9 TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Sony XBR9 is Good
Sony 32" XBR9 is a good TV with great picture.
I have read review that this model dim in and out and got darker on a dark scene. I found out if you used HDMI line with a upconverting DVD player, this problem will happen. I think in the process of upconverting 480 to 1080 it causes the dimming and darken effect in the dark scene. If you used component and composite line, this problem will be solved. Try it and enjoy your Sony 32" XBR9.
[Sony 32" KDL-32XBR9 TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Great TV but Pricey!
Sony makes some of best LCD HDTV's and this 32"XBR9 is no exception.
This is a great set for anybody who wants 120hz, and doesn't care about getting a bargain deal on a XBR6.
In regards to the picture dimming, this is an inherent factor that has plagued many of the past Sony models.
You can turn off the light sensor for the auto dim, but presently there is no way to completely eliminate this problem.
This is well documented on many AV forums.
Other than this slightl...
[Sony 32" KDL-32XBR9 TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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MUST READ - A step in the wrong direction for SONY KDL-32XBR9
MUST READ - A step in the wrong direction for SONY KDL-32XBR9
I bought two of these TVs a week ago and just set one up a couple of days ago. I am a true sony fan since the WEGA editions and have stayed true to them. My largest screen 46" is the an XBR5 model and I have loved it since. So when it came time to buy TVs for my bedrooms, I naturally thought the latest XBR would be just as good. How wrong was I?
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Picture quality is very good, one of the best. Glossy fin...
[Sony 32" KDL-32XBR9 TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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First HDTV
Well there was no review for this item so I figured I would right one. I recently started doing internet research since I wanted a new computer monitor and something to watch my Blu-rays on that was high definition. I wanted 1080P for maximum resolution and to make my Blu-rays look the best so the smallest you can get that in is 32' right now. Also right now there are only like 5 TV companies I think that have 32 with 1080P. After looking at them for a while I would say if you want the best it i...
[Sony 32" KDL-32XBR9 TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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