Sony Grand WEGA KDS-55A2000 55-Inch SXRD 1080p Rear Projection HDTV | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: CE
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Avg. Customer Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 29338
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Display Size: 5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 83.9
Dimensions (in): 50.9 x 18.9 x 35.9
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: KDS-55A2000
Model: KDS-55A2000
UPC: 027242697782
EAN: 0027242697782
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| Features:
| • | Full HD (1920 x 1080)Picture Resolution with SXRD chip | | • | 3 SXRD chips (R/G/B), Over 2 Million Pixels each. | | • | Contrast Ratio up to 10000:1 | | • | 1080p Input for Full HD via HDMI rear connections (x2) | | • | Bottom Speaker. Slim and Stylish Design. |
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Product Description
Sony Grand WEGA 55" Widescreen HDTV - This 55" widescreen TV offers you the latest in HDTV technology - support for 1080p with a native 1920x1080 resolution. Sony achieves this with 3 separate SXRD panels that have a blistering response time of only 2.5ms! More than fast enough for even the most demanding images. These features and much more go into a television that provides an amazing entertainment experience. Supports 1080p natively with a resolution of 1920x1080 NTSC/ATSC hybrid with Clear QAM (8 VSB) Video Ports - 2 HDMI Inputs (rear - 1 w/ audio), 3 Component Inputs (1 front), 1 S-Video Input (rear), 3 Composite Inputs (1 front), & 1 PC Video Input (rear) Audio Ports - 1 Digital Optical Out (rear), 5 Analog Audio Inputs (1 front), 1 Audio Out (rear - variable/fixed), & 1 PC Audio Input (rear) Advanced Iris - A special Sony feature that helps to improve brightness and contrast CineMotion Reverse 3 - 2 Pulldown Technology Picture and Picture Color Temperature 3D Digital Comb Filter Game Mode Noise Reduction Picture Modes - Vivid, Standard, Custom Wide Modes - Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, & Zoom Dolby Digital Support MTS Stereo Decoder SRS TruSurround XT Audio Effect A/V Synch Auto Channel Programming Programmable Timer Sleep Timer - 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off (2 Event) Picture Freeze Unit Dimensions - approx. 50.9 (w) x 35.9 (h) x 18.9 (d) Unit Weight - approx. 84 lbs.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 An awesome HD TV that will not dissapoint! February 13, 2007
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
Pros: True 1080p capable, LCOS technology, 2 HDMI inputs, numerous other inputs, easy to use/understand onscreen menu, picture quaulity is superb.
Standard Def is nice and easy to watch.
Cons: It will cost you, no cable card slot, no picture in picture, will have to replace the bulb (aprox. every 8,000hrs).
The picture you get from this HD TV will not dissapoint! The system was incredibly easy to set up and connect. This thing is lighter than my 27" philps magnavox! Enough can't be said about how much we are enjoying this television. We are using comcast HD-DVR to recieve our HD programming. The picture is so crisp and clear and 3d like its amazing. The speakers aren't that great, but we are going to be hooking up a Onkyo reciever and speakers to take full advantage of the THX surround sound.
The reasons we settled on this tv are numerous.
LCOS vs. DLP - With DLP there is the possiblity that you will get what's called a rainbow effect. Not everyone can see it, but there are people who are sensative to this, and it will disrupt their viewing. It would be horrible to throw a superbowl party and have a few guests be distracted by the rainbow. I also didn't like the idea of a color wheel that spins...it made me nervous, and there were reviews by people who had their wheel get stuck, or break down.
LCOS vs. Plasma/LCD - We initially considred Plasma and LCD, however, at this time, to get the 1080p resolution that we truly wanted it was going to cost considerably more to have that feature on a Plasma or LCD. The LCOS image though I must say rivals many of the Plasmas and LCDs we viewed.
Sony vs. JVC - Once we decided to go with the LCOS technology it was a deul between Sony and JVC. I was lucky to get a side by side comparison at my local Best Buy. The image on both tvs were beautiful, however, my eyes kept moving back to the Sony. The image was crisp, it was clear, and yet there is a very subtle softness that really adds to the overall look of the image. The JVC image was very colorful, crisp, yet almost too harsh, it seemed hard on the eyes to me.
All in all, this is an exceptional HD Television that provides a great viewing experience. It's true what they say, "once you watch HD, anything else looks faded and blurry". Be prepared to have your television life altered forever!
Great TV! March 18, 2007
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
I just got this from Amazon, and this TV is great. I was worried it would be too big but the size is just right for 7-12 ft viewing distance. The shipping went smoothly. I received the TV in about a week, and they brought it up to my 3rd floor apartment. I would definitely recommend Amazon and their shipping company for such a purchase. Also, check with your credit card company because many automatically double the warranty for you and offer their own extended warranties.
Also, note that HD quality depends on the HD signal. I discovered that my cable box (Motorola from Comcast) does not give the best signal. If you can get it, OTA HD is usually best. Cable rebroadcasts those signals in an unscrambled format. When I plug cable directly into TV (and bi-pass box), I get much better quality, but when I go through box, it is worse. This is especially noticeable with live action sports -- the box drops frames. For scrambled HD channels, you're stuck with the box unfortunately. I don't know if DirecTV is better, but I suspect it is.
DVD through my Toshiba up-converting DVD player is fantastic and looks HD. I like that you can have different video settings for each input. You will want to turn down the brightness -- swith from Vivid to Standard or Custom setting -- but overall, out-of-the-box picture is very good. The menu works well. I did not need manual to get going and to set up my system.
Thus far, I've noticed only two flaws: (1) you cannot set different audio setting for different inputs. I wish I could set it to always turn off TV speakers whenever I watch a DVD. (2) the remote is junk. It looks nice but is not really multi-device because it is not compatible with the rest of my components. It will not work with my Toshiba DVD-player or my Onkyo Receiver. Both are major brands, so that's unfortunate. I suggest investing in a universal remote.
I compared this with the cheaper KDF series. I like that this has 1080p, but the real reason I chose this TV was that it appeared brighter and sharper in the store -- even with 720p programming. It also has a wider viewing angle and better contrast. This is definitely the best projection available. IMO the picture quality rivals plasma.
Finally, I'd like to say a few words about bulb replacement. Yes, you will have to replace the bulb every few years for $200 or so. If you only consider this fact, then the overall cost of this TV is higher than a plasma. However, plasmas consume more than twice the energy. They are the SUVs of home entertainment, and your energy cost savings over time will almost pay for your bulbs. Also, you don't have to worry about picture fading over time. Every time you replace the bulb, you have a new TV. This type of TV is also more reliable and durable than plasma. Many extended warranties for plasmas therefore cost more -- sometimes twice as much. Finally, this TV is actually lighter (by a few pounds) than a comparable plasma.
Beautiful picture November 2, 2006
20 out of 23 found this review helpful
I have had this TV for a little over a week now. The picture is absolutely stunning. In my opinion, SXRD is superior to DLP in every way. As long as you have room for it and don't need a flat panel, this is the way to go. This TV has no rainbows, no screen doors, perfect blacks and plenty of inputs. Incredible value. Notice I am reviewing the television and NOT the freight carrier.
GREAT TV !!....... LCoS 1080P January 25, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Have had my TV now for about 2 1/2 months. Just look at all the great reviews this set has gotten from others. Have been very happy w/ it. I was debating between the Sony SXRD & the Samsung DLP. I went w/ the Sony because of the technology used on the Sony. LCoS 3-chip technology, vs. the Color-Wheel used by Samsung. I suggest using Cnet's, David Katzmaier's suggestions on user setting's ( search under Tips & Tricks, then type in Sony KDS60A2000 user-menu settings).After using those settings, you can tweak it a little more to get it exactly the way you want it. The picture still looks good when I have to get up & go into the kitchen to get something.SD channels look fine too. If you have Cable TV, find out if they offer an ADS line-up ( Advanced Digital Service). It makes the SD channels look better, they upgrade the SD channels which are Analog signal, to Digital. So the picture quality is much better on SD channels. This makes a difference on HDTV's.
I currently have mine hooked up to my Motorola HD DVR, OPPO Upconversion DVD Player, & Onkyo Surround Sound. I really liked the look of the A2000 series over the XBR 1 & 2. The XBR series still have the Elephant Ear speakers that stick out. Also I couldn't afford about the $1,000 difference in price. Like someone else suggested I also got a Logitech Harmony Remote (Harmony 720) You can also see my review of the Harmony 720 remote. Makes things so much easier.
I highly recommend this TV. Every once in a while, I still go into the retail stores & look at Big Screen TV's. After looking at other sets, I still believe I made the right choice. Also glad I went w/ the 55 inch instead of the 50 or 60 inch.
Sony KDS-55A2000 March 12, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I researched HDTVs for nearly 3 months before finally deciding on this one. And i could not be happier with my decision.
I will share some details that i have not seen in other reviews that i think may help in making your decision.
First, the lamp. This TV does use a lamp and the life of the lamp is around 4000 hours. This is a disadvantage when comparing RPTVs to LCD/Plasma but there is a warning light that will flash when the lamp is about to go and replacing the lamp is very simple and should require no tech support.
With standard cable television, the quality was surprising better than i had expected. If you change the screen ratio from 16:9 to 4:3, the picture will look much better because stardard broadcasts are designed to be viewed in 4:3 and if kept in 16:9 the picture will just stretch out to fit the screen and it will look disproportional.
Now, This is a true 1080p HDTV. When you connect it to a 1080p source, (like in my case a toshiba HD XA2 HD DVD player), the result is the most stunning picture you will ever lay your eyes on. Honestly it is better than going to the movies. I cannot recommend this TV enough. There is seriously not one thing i dislike about it.
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