Review of Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR6: 52” 1080p LCD HDTV

The new entrant in the list of high definition televisions from Sony is the 52” widescreen KDL-52XBR6. It has the trademarked Sony Bravia engine for digital video processing. Sharp, colorful images light up the huge screen with an extremely reduced noise feature. The sleek black frame entices the onlooker immediately. A transparent plastic hugs the entire screen and gives way to a horizontal speaker bar at the base of the screen. This silver speaker grill is available in black, brown, red and gold colors also.

The XBR6 series has the capability to reproduce the deepest black through its ACE (Advanced Contrast Enhancer) circuit. Its dynamic backlight lends strength to a wide range of natural and vibrant colors. The number of viewable colors is twice that of a regular RGB color standard. A 10-bit display panel is integrated to provide an extremely wide variety of colors. Another prime aspect of the XBR6 series is the Motionflow 120 Hz anti-blur technology. This high refresh rate helps remove judder and provide a smooth transition in between frames for a more realistic viewing experience.

Sony KDL-52XBR Features & Specifications Review:

Screen: 52” LCD
Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Widescreen
Dynamic Contrast Ratio : 50,000:1
Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080p full HD
Panel bit : 10 bit
Display Device : LCD
Backlight Type : WCG-CCFL
Digital Amplifier : Yes
Dolby : Dolby Digital
5.1 Channel Audio Out : Yes
DLNA : Yes
IP Network Update : Yes
Power Consumption (in operation) : 295 W
Power consumption (in standby) : 0.20 W
Power requirements : AC 120 V
Audio Power Output : 20W + 15W Subwoofer
Speakers : 3
Limited Warranty Term : 1 year parts / 1 year labor

The remote control is a bit cumbersome for the user owing to its design and size. An important feature which attracts attention is the Digital Media Port connection which allows digital devices to be connected directly to the Sony KDL-52XBR6. Being DLNA compliant, the XBR6 can grab photos from compatible PCs. However, music and video cannot be accessed without connecting add-on modules like Bravia Internet Video Link through the DMex port. Provision is there to connect Sony cameras and flash memory drives to the USB port at the side.

The XCross Media Bar accelerates navigation between the menus, controls and settings. This user interface regularly updates the program listings in conjunction with TV Guide Interactive Program Guide providing the most sophisticated menu systems ever. Noise reduction settings, color temperature presets, picture presets and a theatre preset are all a part of this high definition TV.

The Bravia KDL-52XBR6 can be proclaimed to be one of the most energy-efficient high definition TV’s. It is Energy Star compliant and has optimum energy consumption. Priced between $2,995.00 and $3,699.99 MSRP, it is one of the strongest contender in the higher-end 1080p LCD market.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR6 9/10 stars!