Archive for the ‘KDL-40XBR4 Reviews’ Category

“Love it… but…” LCDs are weak on producing a deep black, esp. compared to plasmas. Sony’s LCDs have the richest black of all the LCDs, which mostly explains their superior picture. This Sony has the best blacks and colors yet. I also appreciate the uplevel connections, esp the vga computer connection and the internet possibility. […]


“Excellent TV, especially now when the prices are droping” I’ve been a Sony video guy forever. I still own a SLHF-1000 Beta VCR, and this XBR is replacing a 27″ Trinitron as my main television (which is still going strong after 12 years, and will for many more, undoubtedly). I finally caved in to the […]


“Sony XBR4 – worth a look into” This is truly an exceptional television. After reading Consumer Reports, CNET, etc. regarding various televisions to use, I had concluded that an LCD television was the right kind to buy. There is no danger of images “burning” into the monitor (as plasma televisions have a history of doing). […]


“Highly Recommended” Happy Camper! Did a lot of research and waited for the right blend of features vs price. Narrowed the options down to XBR3-5 or a Kuro. Liked the bezel (and value) on the XBR4 (compared to the XBR3 & XBR5), and the glare on the Kuro’s screen was too distracting (if not the […]


“Sony Bravia 40XBR4 is a fabulous TV” I am in agreement with the majority of the earlier reviewers that this TV is a well-made, sophisticated yet easy to use TV. When paired with HDDVR and HD service from DirecTV, the broadcast images are truly impressive. I have not spent much time to tweak the picture, […]