T2K Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I'm going to buy one tomorrow unless I change my mind. Any last minute bragging or complaining that I should consider? Thanks for comments, this place is always my last resort for personal experiences. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor.Ham.Slap Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 The SXRD is a fantastic TV. I've been a proponent of LCoS for quite a while, and Sony is doing it very well. One thing to consider before you take the plunge is the JVC HD-ILA sets. The light engines JVC uses is virtually identical to Sony's. The only real difference between the two is the video processing; Sony's is slightly better on standard def. content, but it also gives the TV a pretty heavy red push (if you go to Best Buy, wait for the Mitsubishi promo to come up, when they show the Mitsubishi logo the background is all red... it'll almost burn out your retinas in a way). Both are fantastic TVs, but just remember to tone down the SXRD a little bit as far as the profile set is concerned. Standard or movie is always good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 The sxrd is a really good lookin' tv and the current prices are gettin' right.I don't see how you can go wrong as long as you're gettin' a good deal on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bismarck Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I sold the 60" to a guy tonight, great TV. Honestly, it's hard to go wrong with *most* of the TV's now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InVeNtOr Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 just my two cents...i live in dallas and there is a mall with a sony store. in this store there is a 70" sxrd 1080p tv. you should see this thing. now at the store it's $6000, but i found it on line, new from a company...not individual for $4200. i am going to use that in my future media room instead of front projection. it will only be used for movies. is this tv for regular tv viewing? if so, don't get the 70"....the 40" look the best for regular tv. if you want to check on line heres the link..... http://www.nextag.com/70-tv/search-html good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonrpayne Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Keith, the one complaint I saw is that the Sony TVs will only accept a 1080p signal over HDMI. Only likely to be a concern if you have an Xbox 360 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I've got the 50" SXRD WEGA and love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 Thanks for the comments. I visited the local Circuit City today only to find that the store is closing after tomorrow (Saturday) to move into a new store. They didn't have any of the SXRD's in stock because of stock issues. Since I'm in no hurry I'll just order online and have it delivered along with one of those heavy a$$ glass stands. Personally, I'm not crazy about the physical appearance of the TV or any stand that I can find. I do like the prices though, when utilizing the online coupon. Prices locally are: 60" SXRD - $2100 55" SXRD - $1875 50" SXRD - $1650 What U think? Thanks again. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I saw their 70" model at the Sony Store in SF two years ago and I was blown away. Make sure the viewing angle works for you. Where are you fixing to buy it? Amazon charges no sales tax, and shipping might be free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 Hey Gregg. I'm going to buy at CC. I looked around on the net and the CC online prices I posted above vs other store online prices are little if any. Since I'm not planning on paying for the extended warranty, rather relying on their past reliablity, the local service issue becomes important (my time constraints). I'm still not crazy about the silver on the TV. I hate silver on a TV. I guess I can buy a can of black spray paint. Keith EDit > Since CC didn't have the TV in store I'll just order on their site and have it delivered by CC for free. Hope that's less confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Bought the 50" SXRD from CC for $1650 plus tax. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I anxiously await your review, Keith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I'm still not crazy about the silver on the TV. I hate silver on a TV. I guess I can buy a can of black spray paint. Keith Man, I totally agree with you on this silver on TV issue, it's so distracting. And I would not be afraid to mask off and spray paint flat black any silver on a TV we get in the future. Nice going on the new TV....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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