Compared to Sony LCDs: How does Sharp compare to Sony LCD TVs?
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Its a crap shoot, to each there own, Pioneer is tauted as the better plasma, as far as LCD, my opinion it comes down to asthetics/appearance of the set, features, etc. basicly which ever one your perfer, but more importantly than any brand name... think about getting an extended warranty, they are astronomical to repair, minimum of $500.00 (parts/labor). Warranty is well worth the piece of mind.
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Just be happy your soundbar is working. I returned mine - no one at Sharp, after 3 weeks of trying, would believe that my unit lost sound output intermittently. I now have a Sony soundbar that is working well (with my Sharp TV), and I could not be more satisfied.
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I went today to look at HDtv's. I saw both the 46XBR4 and the 3000W and another 3000? Sony. All I can say is that by far the XBR4 was crisper and brighter, it looked more like reality. They had ESPN-HD feed on from Direct-TV. Is the difference worth the price, that's something you have to decide. Go look at them, I saw them at CC. I actually spent a good hour in a recliner they had setup and just watched the 46XBR4 comparing it to the sets around it. This is the one I'm getting, it was simply the best picture constantly, even better than models bigger in size with 1080p. It really stood out in the finer details when next to the other sets. I went today to look at HDtv's. I saw both the 46XBR4 and the 3000W and another 3000? Sony. All I can say is that by far the XBR4 was crisper and brighter, it looked more like reality. They had ESPN-HD feed on from Direct-TV. Is the difference worth the price, that's something you have to decide. Go look at them, I saw them at CC. I actually spent a good hour in a recliner they had setup and just watched the 46XBR4 comparing it to the sets around it. This is the one I'm getting, it was simply the best picture constantly, even better than models bigger in size with 1080p. It really stood out... » Read More I went today to look at HDtv's. I saw both the 46XBR4 and the 3000W and another 3000? Sony. All I can say is that by far the XBR4 was crisper and brighter, it looked more like reality. They had ESPN-HD feed on from Direct-TV. Is the difference worth the price, that's something you have to decide. Go look at them, I saw them at CC. I actually spent a good hour in a recliner they had setup and just watched the 46XBR4 comparing it to the sets around it. This is the one I'm getting, it was simply the best picture constantly, even better than models bigger in size with 1080p. It really stood out in the finer details when next to the other sets. « Show Less
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I purchased 12 of these for my passive 3d tv's at my business. They are Sceptre brand tv's... which are 'budget' tv's. As long as your Sharp TV is for 'passive' 3d then it should work just fine. If your TV is 'active' 3d then you'll need the $100 pair of glasses. Hope that helps. -Craig
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I forgot to mention; I have a separate sound system, so I'm mostly concerned with the picture. How would you compare the picture quality of the two TVs?
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I have the 48inch also I upgraded from a newer LG and to me the LG always seemed a bit washed out and the blacks were very Grey.This Sony has a beautiful picture and the black is truly black. Great TV and and price!!
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Hi Trevor, yes this Sony RMVZ220 will work on your Sharp TV. It has the remote codes for Sharp TV. -Ely
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I like the Samsungs. We have had Sony Bravia, Sharp, and Samsung, and the Samsungs of recent years including the model 6350 are sharper in picture and we like the apps better, however, when buying a blue ray player we still stick with Sony, they load faster and have a better user friendly menu.
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Since the Sony has a matte finish, as already noted, you should find that this particular LCD is the best you can get for high levels of reflective light, far better than any of the Plasma sets, even with anti-glare coating and better than most of the Samsung sets which do not have anti-glare or matte screens. Sony did a fine job with the use of the screen materials to avoid any reflections.
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Unknown. I purchased my Sharp over 10 years ago and it's still going strong. Recently I purchased the same model from Amazon in case mine finally gives up the ghost. I've been very satisfied with older model. Sorry I couldn't help with info on later models.
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I've had my Sharp Aquos 60" LCD for 28 months now and there hasn't been a single issue with it. The colors are still vibrant as the first day!
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Here is from one of the reviews for Sony SXRD.I tried the Samsung HLT-6187S that was LED driven. I guess the technology is toooo new and Samsung needs to iron out a few problems with those sets. I had two sets that I went through and so I had to buy my backup set, which was this KDS-60A3000 model. I noticed that in vivid mode, the Samsung HLT-6187S had a very strong blue push during dark scenes, but the colors really popped out. By the way, I used vivid mode to watch animated films. In Sony's vivid mode the colors are natural. No biased color push. The Sony KDS-60A3000 has a very solid build. The Samsung I owned felt cheap, felt like the plastic moved around. Sony's cabinet build felt strong. Here is from one of the reviews for Sony SXRD.I tried the Samsung HLT-6187S that was LED driven. I guess the technology is toooo new and Samsung needs to iron out a few problems with those sets. I had two sets that I went through and so I had to buy my backup set, which was this KDS-60A3000 model. I noticed that in vivid mode, the Samsung HLT-6187S had a very strong blue push during dark scenes, but the colors really popped out. By the way, I used vivid mode to watch animated films. In Sony's vivid mode the colors are natural. No biased color push. The Sony... » Read More Here is from one of the reviews for Sony SXRD.I tried the Samsung HLT-6187S that was LED driven. I guess the technology is toooo new and Samsung needs to iron out a few problems with those sets. I had two sets that I went through and so I had to buy my backup set, which was this KDS-60A3000 model. I noticed that in vivid mode, the Samsung HLT-6187S had a very strong blue push during dark scenes, but the colors really popped out. By the way, I used vivid mode to watch animated films. In Sony's vivid mode the colors are natural. No biased color push. The Sony KDS-60A3000 has a very solid build. The Samsung I owned felt cheap, felt like the plastic moved around. Sony's cabinet build felt strong. « Show Less
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Absolutely not as the Sharp isn't that much better. The Panasonic and the Sony (particularly the PS3) have the best success rates.
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I recently purchased the Sharp set you are considering. I'm not familiar with the Sony but the Sharp is 1080p capable so you'll never need to upgrade it when broadcast HD goes to full 1080p. Blue Ray and HD DVD also are either 1080i or 1080p capable now. I've been an admirer of the Sonys from what I've seen in the stores but my Sharp with 1080p is awesome.
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You really have to see both side by side at a dealer. I can't think of a better answer.My answer is the VT is better because it's more versatile. The VT has inky blacks, great off angle viewing (more practical in a wider room or a room with viewers at different angles), and great motion and "pop".However, if you need a "bright" TV, LED/LCD is the way to go -- this is better for a room that's inundated with light, many windows, lots of daytime viewing.The plasma motion vs. sony XBR motion is another -- have to see it. I prefer plasma.Technically speaking in terms of black levels, the Sony with its local dimming feature will produce better blacks than the VT30, this has been measured by 3rd party people on the 'net. You really have to see both side by side at a dealer. I can't think of a better answer.My answer is the VT is better because it's more versatile. The VT has inky blacks, great off angle viewing (more practical in a wider room or a room with viewers at different angles), and great motion and "pop".However, if you need a "bright" TV, LED/LCD is the way to go -- this is better for a room that's inundated with light, many windows, lots of daytime viewing.The plasma motion vs. sony XBR motion is another -- have to see it. I prefer... » Read More You really have to see both side by side at a dealer. I can't think of a better answer.My answer is the VT is better because it's more versatile. The VT has inky blacks, great off angle viewing (more practical in a wider room or a room with viewers at different angles), and great motion and "pop".However, if you need a "bright" TV, LED/LCD is the way to go -- this is better for a room that's inundated with light, many windows, lots of daytime viewing.The plasma motion vs. sony XBR motion is another -- have to see it. I prefer plasma.Technically speaking in terms of black levels, the Sony with its local dimming feature will produce better blacks than the VT30, this has been measured by 3rd party people on the 'net. « Show Less
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I actually deliver these tvs for amazon all day long. i have delivered and set up all the brands from the Samsungs to the Sharps to the Toshibas to the Pioneer. I have seen and operated all of the tvs, including the very heavy 60inch plasmas. First it deends on what ur using your tv for. The plasmas are very nice but do have a glare during the daylight or any light for that matter. my personal favorite along with 85% of the tvs i deliver are the Samsungs. Let let me tell u a secret. If you have no intentions on up grading your cable to HD and switching all your components to an HDMI plug it really wont matter what you buy the picture will not be as crisp as that with an HDMI. And the larger the TV honestly the further back you need to be. A 52inch tv is huge for just about any room. Samsung is very user friendly and the remote is simple to operate. Plasmas are the heavier and more sensitive tv. Samung is a great tv along with sony bravia and followed by the Sharp, Toshibas are just okay. They just dont look as classy as the othr three and not as simple to use. This is just my opinion, but like i say I deliver and set up these tvs all day long for Amazon.
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You are correct. The contrast ratio for this TV is 800:1, whereas a similarly priced competitor (Sharp) has a contrast ratio of 10,000:1. Yes, ten thousand against Toshiba's eight hundred. That's significant. No wonder why they hide it.