Sony Bravia XBR 52" KDL-52XBR4 1080p LCD HDTV

Ratings across the Internet have called Sony's XBR4 Series of LCD televisions the ultimate LCD sets on the market today, and a quick review of the line-up's core features makes it easy to see why.

The KDL-52XBR4 extends the stellar reputation of Sony's Bravia series, with a selection of core features added to an already top performing series.

Below is a brief review of the KDL-52XBR4's stand-out specifications, making a clear case for moving this set to the top of the list of TVs to consider if you're in the market for a 52" LCD...

The KDL-52XBR4 boasts a 18,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, along with a 2,000:1 on-screen contrast ratio. These specifications represent the wide range of gradated detail and contrast the 52" display is capable of producing, giving you rich, vivid color and clear detail even in dark scenes.

Offering resolution that tops out at full 1080p HD, the KDL-52XBR4 is capable of accepting the highest definition that high-end devices like HD-DVD and Blu-Ray disc players and next-generation videogame systems like the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 can kick out.

The KDL-52XBR4 also feature Sony's MotionFlow 120Hz processing, which means the TV adds 60 unique video frames between those that standard film and TV content includes. This boosted frame rate creates a more fluid picture, most evident in the fastest moving of action scenes.

The KDL-52XBR4's wide range of input options more than meets the expections of a high-end Sony Bravia HDTV: 3 HDMI, 1 S_Video, 2 Component, 1 PC, and 3 Composite connections.

Compared vs. other popular 52" LCDs from the likes of Samsung, Toshiba, Sharp and the others, the KDL-52XBR4 is a bit pricey, but that's no surprise. You're buying into the Sony Bravia brand name, which thousands of discriminating AV aficionados have done before you. But before purchasing, make sure you read the comments of those aficionados, found in their user reviews at Amazon.com.

Comparisons vs. Top 52" LCD TVs

Samsung LNT5265F Samsung LNT5271F Samsung LN-T5281FX Sharp Aquos LC52D64U Sharp Aquos LC52D92U Sony Bravia 52XBR4 Sony Bravia 52XBR5 Sony Bravia KDL-52W3000 Toshiba REGZA 52HL167 Toshiba REGZA 52LX177

Model	Contrast	Refresh	Max Res	HDMI	Resp Time	Weight	Price
15,000:1		1080p	3	8ms	63 lbs	Check Price
25,000:1	120hz	1080p	3	8ms	128 lbs	Check Price
500,000:1	120hz	1080p	3	8ms	81 lbs	Check Price
10,000:1		1080p	3	4ms	63 lbs	Check Price
15,000:1	120hz	1080p	3	6ms	83 lbs	Check Price
18,000:1	120hz	1080p	3	8ms	108 lbs	Check Price
18,000:1	120hz	1080p	3	8ms	108 lbs	Check Price
16,000:1		1080p	3		95 lbs	Check Price
		1080p	3	8ms	140 lbs	Check Price
		1080p	3		90 lbs	Check Price

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