Custermer Review
This is my first ever review and my first leap into the hdtv arena. I've been waiting for quite some time to purchase an "almost perfect" tv at a great price. Had my eye on the 55xbr8 which probably has a superior picture because of its LED backlighting. Also in the running was the super slim Samsung B8000. I ruled out the Samsung because of its limited connectivity and a review written by the owner of one which stated that the edge backlighting caused a halo effect around the tv in a darkened room. I decided to go with the 52xbr9 because of its moderate depth, hidden speakers, built-in internet video and widgets, and much more resonable price than the 55xbr8.
I've had this baby for 3 weeks and I'm still in the process of learning about how to get the best out of it. Out of the box, I was blown away by how great the picture looks. HD channels really come alive. SD channels are just ok. DVD's look great, with a little added help from my Oppo dvd player. Haven't purchased a blu-ray player yet. Built-in internet video quality ranges anywhere from outstanding to extremely poor. That all depends on the source content and your connection speed. Because of its florescent backlighting, this tv generates a lot of heat. The longer it's on, the warmer the room feels. The owners manual warns against enclosed installations and advises a free air space of 4 inches on boths sides and bottom and 11 7/8 at the top to prevent heat damage or possible fire. If you've been thinking about putting this tv in a tight spot, please don't.
I wall-mounted this tv in my bedroom above the dresser in place of the mirror. My bedroom is 12x12 and no, this tv is not too big. Keep in mind that probably half of all viewing on a widescreen tv will not fill the entire screen without distorting the picture, so the bigger the tv, the happier you'll be. My favorite thing of all is the pc input. I have it connected to a pc in the next room which has dual monitor display capabilities. The pc display quality is outstandingly sharp. I'm now able to lounge in bed and surf the net on the big screen using my Gyration wireless compact keyboard and air mouse ( all purchased from Amazon at a great price btw). I'm also able to stream all the Netflix movies I want via pc at no additional cost than my $8.99 monthly membership. Surprisingly, Netflix streaming video quality is usually very good.
The bottom line....This is a fantastic tv. Sound quality is very good for a flat panel, especially in surround mode. Speakers are on the bottom of tv (not the back) and are of decent size. Amazon had the best price and more importantly, they can be trusted. Black levels aren't quite as dark as with tvs with LED backlighting but the picture is still quite good. Shipping was fast. Amazon's customer service kept me well informed with the status of my shipment and Pilot delivery service was very easy to work with. If you've been playing the waiting game to purchase a great HD television as I have...you need not wait any longer.
UPDATE...August 1, 2009...Netflix will be coming this fall to Sony Bravia. They've already added the Netflix icon on the internet video menu of my tv. That's one more reason to buy this remarkable television.
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Product Description
From premium performance to elegance, the Lifestyle® 28 Series III DVD system is made for your roomwith all its unique characteristics. It includes the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system to deliver a consistent surround sound presentation in any room, while offering greater freedom of speaker placement. This proprietary technology analyzes and adjusts your Lifestyle® systems sound to your rooms dimensions, speaker placement and preferred seating locations. The brushed silver media center features an integrated progressive scan DVD/CD player and AM/FM tuner. Its also the hub of a whole-home entertainment system, made possible by Bose® link home networking technology. This allows you to connect compatible Bose products to your Lifestyle® system for sound in as many as 14 additional rooms, even outdoors. Direct/Reflecting® cube speaker arrays, standing roughly 6" high, blend with your décor and deliver a level of sound youd expect from much larger speakers. A new, horizontal center channel speaker locks dialogue on screen and complements flat-panel television dimensions. And the redesigned Acoustimass® module -- now 30% smaller than the previous model -- reproduces deep, resonant low notes while stationed inconspicuously almost anywhere in your room. Lifestyle® systems are designed to make the most of DVDs and the rest of todays digital media. But you may still hold a spot in your heart for the film or TV classics you have on VHS. Keep them ... and enjoy them. The Lifestyle® 28 DVD system features an integrated suite of signal processing capabilities, including Videostage® 5 decoding circuitry and digital 5.1 decoding. Together, they ensure a high-quality, 5.1-channel surround experience from practically any source. Even those recorded well before surround sound was an option. No matter what you want to hearor where you want to hear itthe Lifestyle® 28 Series II DVD system makes it all possible with performance you expect from Bose.
customer review
I bought this system a few years ago and have never regretted my purchase. The first time saw and heard it was in a crowded electronics store, out in the middle of the floor, terrible acoustics and lots of noise all around. They had the unit sitting on a display with two arching arms going back over where I stood in front of it and maybe 9 or 10 feet behind me. The sound was amazing, even in that environment.
My problem with our family room is that with lots of windows and doors, no drapes and with the length of the room it's an acoustic nightmare. This system seemed like a solution. I brought it home and the hook-up was easy. There were lots of spots in back of the unit for all of our other devices that we wanted to run through it. I followed the diagrams in the manual and didn't run into any problems. There were several alternative ways to hook up things like an old tape player and VCR. Last year we added a Sony bdhp21u 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player and play the HD movies using that but run the sound through the Bose. I even added a cable connector to connect my iPod so I could listen to my playlists in surround sound.
I like the speakers because they're small and unobtrusive and the sound is crisp and clear. It's amazing the sound that you get from these little speakers when watching a movie with a lot of action and different sounds. More than once I heard a dog barking or a phone ringing in a movie and thought it was coming from my home instead of the movie. And there is nothing like listening to a classical CD or selection from my iPod in surround sound. It's like sitting in a symphony hall with the music all around you.
The remote is easy to use and you can control all your other devices from it as well. The unit itself is elegant and looks great in the cabinet. Bose automatically sends firmware upgrade CD's from time to time if you register the product. We've never had a problem, have thoroughly enjoyed it and I can highly recommend it.
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