Sony Bravia XBR-52HX909 is an extreme example of excellence which produces deep black levels; video processing properly handles 1080p/24 material; energy-efficient; relatively accurate color with linear grayscale; 3D compatible; 2D-to-3D conversion system works better than expected; numerous streaming video services and excellent design with stylish monolithic exterior.
If you are ready to invest in something reasonable, to include a pair or more of 3D glasses, an IR emitter, 3D content, and a device to play it, the Sony XBR-HX909 will deliver that third dimension to your brain. Because the only reasonable demerit that it has is it’s extremely expensive, and besides exhibits more blooming than competing local dimming LED models; black areas tinged bluer; subpar off-angle viewing; 3D exhibited ghost images along edges and does not include 3D glasses or IR emitter.
Lets eye down its key specs: (Both sizes, 46/52 inch of the series almost have identical specs and, according to the manufacturer, should provide very similar picture quality.)
- LCD Display technology LCD
- Backlight is Full-array with local dimming
- 3D compatible with Internet connection
- Screen finish comes Glossy
- Refresh rate(s) is 240Hz
- Dejudder (smooth) processing
- 1080p/24 compatible
- Optional 3D glasses (TDG-BR100, $150/pair)
- Optional IR synch emitter (TMR-BR100, $50) required for 3D viewing
- Optional USB Wi-Fi dongle (UWA-BR100, $80)
One thing that the LCD miss out is 3D glasses and an emitter, as well as built-in Wi-Fi, all of which are standard on the similarly-priced, flagship Sony XBR-LX900 series. On the other hand, the HX909 has our favorite type of LED backlight, known as full-array with local dimming (it uses standard white LEDs, not the Triluminous scheme found on 2008′s XBR8 series), while the LX900 is stuck with a traditional edge-lit LED backlight. That’s probably why the 52-inchers from each series cost the same–although at the HX909′s price, it’s still annoying to have to buy a separate IR emitter to sync the TV to the glasses. Every other non-Sony 3D TV we’ve seen, regardless of price, has the emitter built-in.
Additionally, Sony also offers a 2D-to-3D conversion system that can convert any video to 2D, while Panasonic’s 3D plasma does not. And unlike Samsung’s system, the one on the XBR-HX909 will also convert streaming 2D video, such as Netflix, YouTube, and yes, “Ford Models” et al, to 3D.
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