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Sony Bravia XBR KDL 40XBR7 40 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
Sony Bravia XBR KDL 40XBR7 40 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
This exceptional 40-inch of XBR 7-Series BRAVIA LCD TV set the performance standard for large screen HDTVs. Ample connectivity options and the latest in color and motion technology make it a must-have for any home theater enthusiast.
You can enjoy crisp, cleat images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals form 1080 HD signals. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will notice a big difference.
High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standard-definition TV. Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. Most standard-definition signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. When a 4:3 image is displayed on an HDTV, you will see black bars on the sides. The picture quality may not be as sharp as with HD sources.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Sony Bravia XBR KDL-40XBR7 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
Another home run for Sony! I love this TV!! It’s just the right size and the picture quality, ease of use and appearance are excellent! I really did not know what to expect after seeing the awesome display of the older Sony TV models 40xbr4 and 52xbr5 series which both knocked my socks off but the 40xbr7 was surprisingly stunning even though it’s motion enhancer may not have been as good as the xbr4 or xbr5, it was better than I expected and watching in hi def, WOW!!!!!!! This TV looks like it should retail for more than it actually does and due to the exceptional Amazon values(via Crutchfield), I was again blown away!!!!!!! This made this purchase an even easier one! The sound quality of this TV however, let’s say somewhat on the light side, is not all that bad but I would suggest using an A/V receiver for listening if you’re able to. But the great picture, ease of use and looks make up for the average sound!
Thanks Amazon,Crutchfield and Sony!!!!!!
5 Stars Perfect
Sony Bravia XBR KDL-40XBR7 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV.
Not much more to say about this baby. It’s like, Why did I wait so long to buy one. A whole new television experience. Way to go Sony.
1 Star Too good to be true? Yep.
When a deal sounds too good to be true, it usually is. I ordered this TV directly from Crutchfield based on the price ($1,099) and the free Bravia Link Module. The first TV arrived via CEVA Freight in a box that had obviously been opened, and the TV had obviously been re-wrapped. Upon inspection, the whole top-left corner was shattered so I sent it back. Crutchfield was very apologetic and sent a replacement out. 8 days later, I got a call from CEVA who said the TV’s box had a forklift hole through it and the TV’s screen, so they didn’t even bother delivering it. Irate, I canceled the whole order with Crutchfield and had to drive the free Bravia thing back to UPS to ship it back before they’d give me a credit.
Incidentally, the Bravia wireless module was obviously not going to be useful, because I later found out that it operates in the 5 MHz range which would definitely interfere with my Wi-Fi network as well as my cordless phones.
But reading these other reviews, I feel like I dodged an $1,099 bullet. It sure sounds like this TV has a design defect resulting in a “halo of light” leaking in at the edges of the screen. My 46″ XBR5 has no such problem, by the way, and I’m quite happy with it. (I wish I could find a second one.) But had I taken delivery of a pristine XBR7 with this problem (or worse, dead pixels) I would have definitely felt cheated. Sony’s XBR designation just doesn’t seem to mean what it used to mean if they’re going to release products with known defects and then trust their delivery to careless companies.
5 Stars Stunning picture
I can’t believe this TV cost less than the 20″ Sharp LCD I bought 4 years ago. This will keep me satisfied until OLED technology becomes available (and much cheaper!). Don’t worry about shopping with Crutchfield, they were very easy and helpful to use. I would shop there again.
5 Stars perfect
similar to another reviwer, i had also bought this via crutchfield that came with a bravia ethernet link module. i was also skeptical about shipping and getting a broken/defective unit. to my pleasant surprise, everything arrived in new condition. after setting it up, everything worked as it should be. love the way it looks too! for 1099 (without tax and free shipping), this is definitely a good deal!
