Sharp Aquos LC-52D64U Review & Specs
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Overview: |
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This review and the specifications below contain information about Sharp’s 52-inch LCD HDTV with 1920×1080px resolution, 3 HDMI inputs, and 2 component-video inputs.
Price: $2900
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TV Type |
Digital (integrated HDTV) |
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Screen Size (in.) |
52 |
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Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
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Native Resolution |
1920×1080 |
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ATSC Digital Tuner |
Yes |
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QAM Digital Tuner |
Yes |
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CableCard-Ready |
No |
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Speakers |
Internal Front, Below Screen |
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Overall Height (in.) |
33 |
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Overall Width (in.) |
48.75 |
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Overall Depth (in.) |
13 |
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Panel Size Without Base (HxWxD, in.) |
30.5 x 49 x 4 |
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Weight (lb.) |
75 |
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Warranty (months): parts/labor/in-home |
12/12/Yes |
LCDFlatScreenTVs.com Ratings
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HD Picture Quality |
Supreme |
DVD Picture Quality |
Supreme |
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SD Picture Quality |
Awesome |
Sound Quality |
Awesome |
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Remote Ease of Use |
Supreme |
On-Screen Menu Ease of Use |
Awesome |
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Viewing Angle |
Decent |
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Rundown
Pros
This LCD TV has nice picture quality with DVDs and HD content. The Sharp Aquos LC-52D64U does very well with standard definition as well. The visual detail on this set matches the best displays on the market. The color and contrast are both very good and the black levels are on the same level as the best LCD TVs available. Jagged edges in movies and film-based content are very smooth as well. The remote is easy to use and can be used in the dark compliments of the backlit buttons.
Cons
There was some slight banding visible in subtly light-to-dark shaded areas. The viewing angle is limited causing deterioration in the picture color, contrast, and brightness as we moved from the center of the set.
Summary
This LCD TV in Sharp’s D64U series offers awesome performance and like the other models in the series, it is lighter and slimmer than most sets on the market. Because the viewing angle is more narrow than average, this might be a concern for some viewers that sit off-center.
Features
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Illuminated Remote |
Yes |
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3:2-PullDown Compensation |
Yes |
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Customize Display Settings by Source |
Yes |
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PIP (no. of tuners) |
No |
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Virtual Surround Sound |
Yes |
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Memory-Card Slot |
No |
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Swivel/Tilt Base |
No/No |
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Separate Control Unit |
No |
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Backlight Brightness Adjustment |
Yes |
Connections
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Composite-Video Inputs (Rear/Front or Side) |
2/1 |
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S-Video Inputs (Rear/Front or Side) |
1/0 |
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Component Video Inputs |
2 |
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HDMI Inputs |
3 |
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DVI Inputs |
0 |
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VGA Input From Computer |
Yes |
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Digital Audio Output |
Optical |
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Headphone Jack |
No |
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Other |
RS-232 port |
Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 Review & Specs
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Overview: |
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This review and the specifications below contain information about Sony’s 52-inch LCD HDTV with 1920×1080px resolution, 3 HDMI inputs, and 2 component-video inputs.
Price: $3500
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TV Type |
Digital (integrated HDTV) |
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Screen Size (in.) |
52 |
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Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
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Native Resolution |
1920×1080 |
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ATSC Digital Tuner |
Yes |
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QAM Digital Tuner |
Yes |
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CableCard-Ready |
No |
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Speakers |
Internal Front, On Sides |
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Overall Height (in.) |
35 |
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Overall Width (in.) |
56 |
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Overall Depth (in.) |
12.25 |
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Panel Size Without Base (HxWxD, in.) |
33 x 56 x 5 |
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Weight (lb.) |
108 |
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Warranty (months): parts/labor/in-home |
12/12/Yes |
LCDFlatScreenTVs.com Ratings
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HD Picture Quality |
Supreme |
DVD Picture Quality |
Supreme |
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SD Picture Quality |
Supreme |
Sound Quality |
Awesome |
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Remote Ease of Use |
Supreme |
On-Screen Menu Ease of Use |
Good |
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Viewing Angle |
Good |
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Pros
This LCD TV has great picture quality with image details and accurate colors matching some of the best LCD displays on the market. The 120Hz technology doubles frame rates and reduces motion blur. The black levels are good but can be a little bright during the darkest scenes. The HD film mode operations get rid of any jagged edges on any movie content. The remote control is very easy to use and has a backlit function to see in the dark.
Cons
The picture lost some color, contrast, or brightness when we moved away from the center of the screen, making the viewing angle the only con worth noting.
Summary
This LCD TV in Sony’s XBR series is easily among the best LCD TVs on the market right now. The Bravia KDL-52XBR4 has amazing picture quality on all types of programs and even comes with a removable charcoal-colored bezel that you can swap out for colored ones. The colored bezels do cost extra.
Features
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Illuminated Remote |
Yes |
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3:2-PullDown Compensation |
Yes |
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Customize Display Settings by Source |
Yes |
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PIP (no. of tuners) |
Yes (1) |
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Virtual Surround Sound |
Yes |
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Memory-Card Slot |
No |
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Swivel/Tilt Base |
No/No |
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Separate Control Unit |
No |
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Backlight Brightness Adjustment |
Yes |
Connections
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Composite-Video Inputs (Rear/Front/Side) |
2/1/0 |
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S-Video Inputs (Rear/Front/Side) |
1/0/0 |
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Component Video Inputs |
2 |
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HDMI Inputs |
3 |
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DVI Inputs |
0 |
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VGA Input From Computer |
Yes |
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Digital Audio Output |
Optical |
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Headphone Jack |
Yes |
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Other |
None |
Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR5 Review & Specs
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Overview: |
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This review and the specifications below contain information about Sony’s 52-inch LCD HDTV with 1920×1080px resolution, 3 HDMI inputs, and 2 component-video inputs.
Price: $4300
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TV Type |
Digital (integrated HDTV) |
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Screen Size (in.) |
52 |
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Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
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Native Resolution |
1920×1080 |
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ATSC Digital Tuner |
Yes |
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QAM Digital Tuner |
Yes |
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CableCard-Ready |
No |
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Speakers |
Internal Front, On Sides |
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Overall Height (in.) |
35 |
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Overall Width (in.) |
55.75 |
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Overall Depth (in.) |
16 |
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Panel Size Without Base (HxWxD, in.) |
32.5 x 56 x 5 |
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Weight (lb.) |
108 |
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Warranty (months): parts/labor/in-home |
18/18/Yes |
LCDFlatScreenTVs.com Ratings
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HD Picture Quality |
Supreme |
DVD Picture Quality |
Supreme |
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SD Picture Quality |
Supreme |
Sound Quality |
Awesome |
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Remote Ease of Use |
Supreme |
On-Screen Menu Ease of Use |
Good |
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Viewing Angle |
Good |
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Rundown
Pros
This LCD TV has amazing picture quality, accurate colors, and good contrast. Images and video have great depth and dimension. The 120Hz technology works great to reduce motion blur. The black levels are good but tend to be brighter than most LCD TVs during some of the darkest scenes. The Bravia KDL-52XBR5 offers great HD film mode operations that eliminate jagged edges on movie content. It is important to note that the on-screen menu is extremely easy to navigate, the remote control is easy to use and offers a backlit button feature to see what you are pushing in the dark. The warranty on this LCD TV is 18 months which is 6 months longer than most LCD TVs.
Cons
While there aren’t many cons, the brightness levels with HD and SD programs are not as bright as some LCD TVs made for brightly lit rooms but still appear fine. At times, the viewing angle is somewhat limited when we moved away from the center of the screen. There was also some lost color, brightness, and contrast as we moved too.
Summary
While the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR5 is a bit on the pricey side, it is among the best HDTVs on the market and it even has an extra long lasting warranty to come with it.
Features
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Illuminated Remote |
Yes |
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3:2-PullDown Compensation |
Yes |
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Customize Display Settings by Source |
Yes |
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PIP (no. of tuners) |
Yes (1) |
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Virtual Surround Sound |
Yes |
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Memory-Card Slot |
No |
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Swivel/Tilt Base |
No/No |
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Separate Control Unit |
No |
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Backlight Brightness Adjustment |
Yes |
Connections
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Composite-Video Inputs (Rear/Front/Side) |
2/1/0 |
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S-Video Inputs (Rear/Front/Side) |
1/0/0 |
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Component Video Inputs |
2 |
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HDMI Inputs |
3 |
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DVI Inputs |
0 |
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VGA Input From Computer |
Yes |
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Digital Audio Output |
Optical |
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Headphone Jack |
Yes |
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Other |
RS-232 Port |