Sony Bravia XBR-55HX929
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CNET editors' review
Sony Bravia XBR-55HX929 price range: $2,919.33 - $3,499.99
- Reviewed by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 07/05/2011
- Released on: 06/15/2011
The good: The Sony XBR-HX929 series produces deeper black levels than any current LCD or plasma TV, giving excellent overall picture quality. It evinces accurate shadow detail and color; offers plenty of video processing options; and can properly handle 1080p/24 sources. It has a beautiful, thin-profile exterior design with Gorilla Glass, and its Internet suite includes numerous streaming services and widgets as well as built-in Wi-Fi. Its 3D image shows minimal crosstalk.
The bad: The extremely expensive XBR-HX929 shows some blooming artifacts, and its picture deteriorates more noticeably than usual when seen from off-angle. Its menu and Internet service design is lackluster, and Sony does not include 3D glasses. When displaying 3D, the image flickers when dejudder is turned off, and it deteriorates rapidly when you tilt your head.
The bottom line: One of the best-performing LED-based LCDs we've ever tested, the expensive local-dimming Sony XBR-HX929 competes well with the top plasmas.
The first so-called LED TVs were local-dimming models, where the LEDs behind the screen could be dimmed or brightened in different areas to correspond to darker or brighter areas of the picture. The result was excellent contrast, on a level no other LCD-based TV could muster. Since 2007 when these TVs debuted, they've remained uncommon and expensive while so-called edge-lit models have populated store shelves and living rooms with abandon.
The XBR-HX929, Sony's most expensive and, we're willing to guess, best-performing TV of 2011, is also the company's only local dimmer. It boasts that excellent contrast by way of inky black levels not found on any TV aside from the oft-cited Pioneer Kuro plasma, and improves upon the color accuracy of its predecessor XBR. In short, it represents the pinnacle of LCD picture quality, so if you're shopping in the extreme upper end of the TV market and were only going to consider plasma, the XBR-HX929 might change your mind.
Update August 30, 2011: This review has been updated to reflect testing of its 3D picture quality. See the Performance section for details.
Series information: We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 55-inch XBR-55HX929, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series. All sizes have identical specs and according to the manufacturer should provide very similar picture quality.
| Models in series (details) | |
| Sony XBR-46HX929 | 46 inches |
| Sony XBR-55HX929 (reviewed) | 55 inches |
| Sony XBR-65HX929 (Available August 2011) | 65 inches |
Design
| Design highlights | ||||
| Panel depth | 1.5 inches | Bezel width | 1.75 inches | |
| Single-plane face | Yes | Swivel stand | Yes |
In our view the Sony XBR-HX929 is the best-looking TV this year aside from Samsung's thin-bezel UND6400 and UND8000/7000 models. Seen from the front it earns the company's Monolithic moniker: the panel is a featureless black slab when turned off, thanks to its one-piece face and darkened glass. The extreme edge is metallic-looking and very slightly set back from the main pane, and we love the low-profile swivel stand with its thin metal base.
The HX929 exudes class and high cost everywhere except the back panel, which is cursed by a small protrusion that houses the RS-232 port. Otherwise its profile is significantly thinner than last year's XBR-HX909, rivaling those of edge-lit LEDs.
| Remote control and menus | ||||
| Remote size (LxW) | 9.8x2 inches | QWERTY keyboard | No | |
| Illuminated keys | 36 | IR device control | No | |
| Menu item explanations | Yes | Onscreen manual | Yes |
We're big fans of Sony's remote. The logically sized and placed, flush-yet-still-tactile keys emit a satisfying low-pitched click. The concave shape along the clicker's length sends the thumb to the Home key and the middle of the big cursor control. We like the ability to control other devices via infrared or HDMI, but we wish the blue backlight also illuminated more button labels.
Sony revamped its Home menu this year, ditching the PlayStation 3/PSP-style XMB interface for a new scheme that creates a main horizontal bottom row and a right-hand vertical column flanking a smaller, inset TV image (tweakers fret not; the TV image expands back to full size during picture adjustments). The menu shows all of the horizontal options at once, but there are simply too many of them--10 total: Settings, Widgets, Applications, Qriocity, Internet Content, TV, Media, Inputs, Favorites/History, and Recommendations (which is removable...a good thing since it appears to be in-menu advertising). None of the main horizontal choices is labeled until you select it, so you must either remember Sony's quirky iconography or scroll a lot to find the right one. Each option has its own column of suboptions, for a total effect that can easily become overwhelming.
Submenus for Options and Favorites/History, as well as those dedicated buttons, help a little, and we appreciate that the numerous "small fry" niche video services are shunted into a submenu. Overall, however, we feel the company could have done a much better job of organizing the TV's numerous features and options.
Features
| Key TV features | ||||
| Display technology | LCD | LED backlight | Full-array with local dimming | |
| 3D technology | Active | 3D glasses included | No | |
| Screen finish | Glossy | Internet connection | Built-in Wi-Fi | |
| Refresh rate(s) | 240Hz | Dejudder (smooth) processing | Yes | |
| DLNA-compliant | Photo/Music/Video | USB | Photo/Music/Video | |
| Other: Optional 3D glasses (TDGBR250/B, $70 list); optional Skype camera/speakerphone (CMU-BR100, $150); Position Control, Distance Alert and Presence Sensor; Gorilla Glass face |
The main reason why the XBR-HX929 sits atop Sony's lineup--and the main reason it's so expensive--is full-array local dimming. Unlike on most LED TVs, which mount the little light-emitting diodes around the edge of the LCD panel, the backlight of the 929 consists of an array of LEDs placed directly behind the entire panel. In addition, different zones of the backlight can be brightened or dimmed independently to correspond with bright or dark areas in the picture--although Sony wouldn't tell us how many zones the TV has. This is our favorite kind of LED backlight, and in 2011 only the HX929, a few higher-end Vizios, and LG's upcoming Nano models have it (more info).
Sony doesn't include 3D glasses with the XBR-HX929, which is surprising considering the TV's high price. Given Samsung's 3D glasses promotion we wouldn't be surprised if Sony offered something similar later in the year. In the meantime we appreciate that Sony doesn't require purchase of a separate emitter this year, although we do wish Sony's newer, lighter 2011 glasses used Bluetooth and not IR transmission technology for synching. They are rechargeable, however, and charge up very quickly.
This model offers built-in Wi-Fi, saving you the cost of a USB dongle or other wireless alternative.
Less important but still mildly noteworthy are a few extras designed around a sensor and low-resolution camera that can respond to viewers in the room. The Presence Sensor automatically turns the TV off if it fails to detect a viewer in the room (see the EX720 review for details); the Position Control is said to automatically optimize picture and sound by detecting viewer position; and the Distance Alert disables the picture and emits a warning sound if a child approaches the screen. Aside from noting that the latter somehow differentiated children from adult viewers, we didn't test any of these features on the HX929.
| Streaming and apps | ||||
| Netflix | Yes | YouTube | Yes | |
| Amazon Instant | Yes | Hulu Plus | Yes | |
| Vudu | No | Pandora | Yes | |
| Web browser | Yes | Skype | Optional | |
| Yes | Yes | |||
| Other: Gracenote TrackID; CinemaNow; numerous niche video services; Sony's Qriocity video and music service; 100 total Yahoo Widgets as of press time; Picasa, Photobucket, Shutterfly |
In short, there are plenty of online choices for just about everyone. Unfortunately, as we noted of the company's Blu-ray players, Sony's standardized interface for most of the major video services, like Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Instant, is worse in general than those services' default interfaces, in part due to relatively small thumbnail images. On the other hand, having the same basic interface for each makes them relatively easy to learn.
The main missing link is Vudu, and while many other services (namely Amazon VOD and Qriocity) can duplicate Vudu's VOD offerings, none currently offers Vudu's 3D on-demand or the superior image quality of Vudu HDX. We'd also like to see support for a major subscription music service, like Rhapsody or Napster, but doubt it's coming, since Sony is pushing Qriocity. The latter recently expanded from its VOD offerings to include a subscription music service, which is available on this TV.
We did a full writeup of the new Gracenote music identification service already, so we'll just include the conclusion here: "Despite its hiccups and occasional failures, we really liked the ability to identify music quickly and conveniently with the push of a button." There are also separate Video and Music searches powered by Gracenote that allow you to look up information on each, but don't yet lead to additional content.
The appeal of the numerous niche video services (Sports Illustrated, The Minisode Network, Blip.tv, Style.com, Howcast.com, video podcasts, and so on) is heightened somewhat by the ability to search across all of them. Unfortunately, that search doesn't include any of the mainstream services like Netflix, Amazon, or YouTube, and is a pain to use with the TV remote.
Sony's audio, widget, and photo service selection is top-notch--you get Slacker, NPR, and an exclusive classical music/video service (Berlin Philharmoniker); numerous Yahoo and FrameChannel (the second also a Sony exclusive) widgets; and no fewer than four onboard photo-sharing options, if you count the Flickr widget.
Unlike LG, Samsung, and Panasonic, Sony doesn't have an "app store" for its TVs. The Yahoo widget service is where you'll find Twitter and Facebook, along with numerous even less useful things to occupy your TV screen.
And, yes, the HX929 has a Web browser, although it's even slower and more annoying to use than the one on Samsung and LG TVs. After a few minutes of frustrated waiting for it to load the Sony Style home page, we feel comfortable saying that it should be avoided entirely.
| Picture settings | ||||
| Adjustable picture modes | 12 | Fine dejudder control | No | |
| Color temperature presets | 4 | Fine color temperature control | 2 points | |
| Gamma presets | 7 | Color management system | No | |
| Other: Two local dimming settings; Smooth Gradation and adjustable Reality Creation video processing. |
Sony divides its picture presets into two groups: General (with three choices) and Scene Select (with eight, including Auto). Two of the Scenes, Cinema and Game, have two separate modes of their own as well. The total number of adjustable modes crests the double digits, which should be enough for just about everybody.
The available adjustments themselves are somewhat sparse by today's standards. The company didn't add the option to adjust dejudder processing beyond the four presets, and unlike some competitors it doesn't offer a 10-point white-balance control or color management system. A pair of wacky processing extras differentiates the XBR-HX929's settings from lower-end Sonys.
| Connectivity | ||||
| HDMI inputs | 4 | Component video inputs | 1 | |
| Composite video input(s) | 1 | VGA-style PC input(s) | 1 | |
| USB port | 2 | Ethernet (LAN) port | Yes | |
| Other:Headphone jack; RS-232 port |
The XBR-HX929's jack pack, as on many thin TVs, relies on sideways- and downward-facing ports as well as a breakout cable for component or composite video (you can connect one or the other, but not both). The headphone output is welcome, but the aforementioned bulge for the RS-232 port, which will only be used in custom installations, is not.
Performance
The Sony XBR-HX929 is the best-performing LCD-based TV we've tested this year, outdoing edge-lit models by virtue of superior black-level performance and very good color. Those exceedingly deep blacks don't sacrifice any shadow detail, but the local-dimming backlight does result in some blooming and off-angle issues. Overall, however, for picture quality the HX929 stands above all but the very best plasma TVs, at least when viewed from the sweet spot directly in front of the screen.
The Cinema preset came closest to ideal on the HX929, enabling local dimming by default (unlike Custom) without being overly bright for darker rooms, as well as showing solid color accuracy and gamma. We used Custom for calibration since it offered the full range of controls without having to utilize Scene Select to get to the Cinema preset. The available 2-point grayscale controls were mostly adequate, although we'd have liked the ability to tweak 10 points. It also would have been nice to get some color management tweaks, although the primary and secondary colors were very good, as you can see from our test results.
Despite the relatively sparse color controls, we achieved excellent results. Unlike last year's HX909, the HX929 showed nominal color drift for an LED-based LCD, while the 2010 version shifted significantly toward blue in the first 90 minutes of so of on time. That difference alone made the HX929's picture significantly better.
For our image quality tests we checked out "Tron: Legacy" using the comparison lineup below.
| Comparison models (details) | |
| Sony XBR-52HX909 | 52-inch full-array local-dimming LED |
| Vizio XVT553SV | 55-inch full-array local-dimming LED |
| Samsung UN55D8000 | 55-inch edge-lit local-dimming LED |
| LG 47LW5600 | 47-inch edge-lit local-dimming LED |
| Panasonic TC-P55VT30 | 55-inch plasma |
| Samsung PN59D8000 | 59-inch plasma |
| Pioneer PRO-111FD | 50-inch plasma |
Black level: Producing a deep shade of black is the HX929's specialty. The black areas of dark scenes, such as the letterbox bars above and below the image and areas of night sky, were the darkest in our comparison aside from the Pioneer. The darker the scene, the more the difference became apparent, and at times the Sony's screen seemed to blend completely into the blackness of our viewing room. The result was excellent contrast and pop in many scenes.
Blooming, in which that inky blackness gets brightened by adjacent lighter areas because the backlight zones aren't small or numerous enough, was more noticeable on this set than on the other local dimmers (aside from the 909). One big reason, we're guessing, is because the Sony is so black to begin with, but regardless, it's a visible problem, especially in letterboxed movies. In chapter 3 of "Tron: Legacy," for example, the bars were brightened in parts by a moonbeam (18:27), two ceiling lamps (19:46), a bright plastic dust cover (20:38), and a flashlight-illuminated bit of door (21:29). Aside from the bars we saw blooming in many scenes with bright elements surrounded by darkness, like credits, the PS3's menu displays, and other text. That said, overt blooming was less of an issue than on last year's 909, and in most scenes with normal program material--as opposed to graphics or text--we didn't find it distracting when watching even this relatively dark film.
Comparing the HX929 to the plasmas we also noticed that black areas brightened somewhat when they were surrounded by lighter areas, such as the dark space under the bridge (15:09). This effect was a more subtle form of blooming, but its result was that the plasmas showed better contrast, with a bit more pop, in many mixed scenes. We doubt the difference would be visible outside a side-by-side comparison, though.
The Sony managed excellent shadow detail in most areas, outdoing both the Samsung PND8000 and the HX909 at showing details in Sam's and the guard's clothing (13:30), while avoiding the somewhat too-bright shadows of the VT30. It matched the Vizio and LG in this department, while delivering deeper blacks than either.
Color accuracy: The Sony performed well in this area, beating its predecessor in dark areas and delivering excellent saturation and richness. The skin tones of Sam and Quorra on the motorcycle in Chapter 19 (1:57:18), for example, looked very close to our reference, as did the green of the trees and the overcast sky. We did detect a blue tinge and very slightly washed-out highlights at times, but it wouldn't be visible outside of a side-by-side comparison.
In near-dark and black areas the Sony did turn bluer, but not to the same extent as most other LED/LCDs. Since blacks were so dark the blue cast was not apparent, and shadows stayed relatively true, albeit worse (bluer) than the plasmas.
Video processing: With Motion Flow set to the Off position, the HX929 correctly handled 1080p/24 film cadence. All of the other settings introduced some degree of smoothing (dejudder), although Clear 1 came closest to Off, preserving a good deal of judder and keeping smoothness to a relatively low, albeit still easily discernable, level. As usual we wished for a Custom implementation similar to what Samsung provides, as opposed to having to select from presets.
Two of those presets, Clear and Clear Plus, use backlight scanning for maximum motion resolution. The other two, Standard and Smooth, do not, and come in at around 900 lines. As usual we couldn't tell the difference in normal program material between any of these settings, including Off.
We also checked out Sony's Reality Creation system and preferred to leave it set to Off for high-quality sources. The Resolution portion seemed to act a lot like a sharpness control, adding edge enhancement at high levels and softening the image when we turned it down. The Noise Reduction section might be useful (along with the three other NR settings) for some lower-quality material, but had no impact we could discern on high-quality sources.
We chose to turn on the Smooth Gradation control, however, choosing Low, because the default Off position left small artifacts around the diagonal lines on our Sharpness test pattern. We noticed no ill effects in Low, and no difference in false contouring regardless of which setting we used.
Unlike the 909 and most other TVs we've tested, the 929 failed our 1080i de-interlacing test, so you may see some minor artifacts in 1080i film-based material.
Uniformity: The screen on our HX929 review sample was quite uniform overall, with no obvious hot spots and similar brightness in the middle and near the edges. We did notice minor banding on occasion; when the camera panned up over the facade of Flynn's, for example (23:33), a pair of slightly brighter horizontal strips appeared in darker areas. This banding was infrequent and subtle enough that we didn't find it distracting--it was nowhere near as bad as we saw on the LG 47LX9500, for example.
Updated July 8, 2011: After this review posted, we were contacted by a couple of readers asking about the "crease." We missed it the first time around, but looking closely we see it now. It appears as a very slightly darker line running vertically along the left side of the screen, and can be seen most clearly in flat fields of color especially during camera movement. On our review sample we don't consider it a big deal, mainly because it ranges from invisible to barely noticeable in most scenes (see the video at 0:51 for an example), and as such it doesn't affect our overall evaluation. Like many such issues it can vary on different models, however, and we've heard reports of it being more noticeable or appearing along other edges of the screen. Sony is apparently aware of the issue, at least in the U.K., and we've contacted its U.S. representatives for an explanation. As of July 14, here's what we've been told.
From off-angle the HX929 fared poorly, as we expect in general from LCDs and in particular from local dimmers. Dark areas and colors washed out worse the others in our comparison (aside from the 909), and the difference in contrast--for example the lightening of letterbox bars on the far edge and slight rise in shadows--was visible from as little as one couch cushion to either side of the sweet spot at a viewing distance of 8 feet. Areas of blooming became, as usual, more apparent the further we moved off-angle.
Bright lighting: The Sony's glossy screen was a liability when bright lights and objects reflected therein; those reflections appeared brighter than on any other set aside from the Panasonic VT30. The Sony did preserve black levels quite well, however, outdoing the others aside from the 909 in this department. As usual, the matte-screened LCDs, from LG and Vizio in our comparison, looked best overall.
PC: The HX929 performed as well as we'd expect from a 1080p LCD-based TV with PC sources, resolving every line of a 1,920x1,080-pixel-resolution source via VGA with no edge enhancement or softness in text.
3D: We experienced issues testing the HX929's 3D performance and have asked Sony for replacement glasses.
Update August 30, 2011: We've had the chance to test the 3D picture quality of the XBR-HX929 with new glasses, and the short story is that the issues we saw originally are still there, putting a fly in the ointment of the TV's excellent overall performance. These problems won't affect the review score, since we don't take 3D picture quality into account when determining ratings, but they're still worth noting. To test 3D we again used "Tron: Legacy" and kept the set in its default Cinema picture setting.
The biggest issue in our book, and the one that made us ask Sony for replacement glasses, is significant flicker when dejudder (MotionFlow) is turned off. In that setting the entire image flickers visibly, increasing in intensity as the picture brightens (for example, when we turned the TV's glasses brightness setting from Low to Medium to High). The flicker is most obvious in bright areas, such as Flynn's dining room (Chapter 9, 53:12), but still noticeable in all scenes to a greater or lesser extent.
On the other hand, turning MotionFlow on to either setting (Standard or Smooth) causes the flicker to disappear. Of course, doing so artificially smoothes over the film cadence of 1080p/24, something videophiles may object to as much as the flicker. In our opinion the flicker makes the image unwatchable, and as much as we hate smoothing, if we had the HX929 we'd watch 3D with MotionFlow set to Standard, where the smoothing is less objectionable than Smooth.
The Sony's 3D image also deteriorates rapidly--losing the 3D effect and becoming rife with crosstalk, as well as brighter and discolored--when you tilt your head (to place one eye higher than the other relative to the horizontal edge of the TV screen). The LW5600's passive 3D also loses 3D during head tilts, but you have to tilt pretty far. With the HX929, even the slightest tilt of the head spoils the 3D. We don't recommend watching 3D with any angle but straight on (when you lay on your side and watch, provided the TV can even handle it, you're likely to experience discomfort after a few minutes), but the Sony's intolerance for even the slightest tilt is an issue.
We saw neither flicker nor extreme intolerance to head tilts on any of the other active 3D sets. We saw both issues, on the other hand, when viewing 3D on Sony's KDL-46EX720.
If you keep your neck straight and turn on MotionFlow, the HX929 delivers very good 3D performance. Crosstalk was minimal even in difficult scenes like the pattern on the floor of the dressing room in Chapter 5 (28:25) and the stripes on Quorra's suit in Chapter 9 (1:04:00). As expected for an LCD, the HX929 was also significantly brighter than any of the plasmas, with ample light output for even bright rooms, and colors looked fine in the default Cinema mode we tested.
Power consumption: The HX929 is unquestionably our new efficiency champ. Its local-dimming backlight enables it to underdraw the edge-lit competition after calibration, and it even surpasses smaller local dimmers (such as the LG LX9500).
| GEEK BOX: Test | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Black luminance (0%) | 0.0001 | Good |
| Avg. gamma | 2.1523 | Good |
| Near-black x/y (5%) | 0.3125/0.3374 | Good |
| Dark gray x/y (20%) | 0.3139/0.3321 | Average |
| Bright gray x/y (70%) | 0.3136/0.3297 | Good |
| Before avg. color temp. | 6641 | Average |
| After avg. color temp. | 6440 | Good |
| Red lum. error (de94_L) | 0.9198 | Good |
| Green lum. error (de94_L) | 0.1415 | Good |
| Blue lum. error (de94_L) | 2.2128 | Average |
| Cyan hue x/y | 0.2308/0.3326 | Good |
| Magenta hue x/y | 0.3181/0.1507 | Good |
| Yellow hue x/y | 0.4251/0.5087 | Good |
| 1080p/24 Cadence (IAL) | Pass | Good |
| 1080i De-interlacing (film) | Fail | Poor |
| Motion resolution (max) | 1200 | Good |
| Motion resolution (dejudder off) | 400 | Poor |
| PC input resolution (VGA) | 1,920x1,080 | Good |
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| Picture settings | |||
| Default | Calibrated | Power save | |
| Picture on (watts) | 127.96 | 61.39 | 80.042 |
| Picture on (watts/sq. inch) | 0.1 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Standby (watts) | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 |
| Cost per year | $28.96 | $13.66 | $17.75 |
| Score (considering size) | Good | ||
| Score (overall) | Good | ||
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)
Sony XBR-55HX929 CNET review calibration results
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Excellent TV overall, Outstanding from front and center
by SunriseGatefield on September 25, 2011
Pros: Superb black levels, excellent shadow detail and color, gorgeous design, solid internet content, plays well with connected devices
Cons: Price (though that has been getting better), no 3D glasses included, off-angle blooming is significant, viewing angles limited (mainly an issue with darker content)
Summary: As of 9/25/11, I've had the Sony XBR-55HX929 for just over 2 months. Nothing I have to say differs significantly from what other (positive) reviews have said, ...
Summary: As of 9/25/11, I've had the Sony XBR-55HX929 for just over 2 months. Nothing I have to say differs significantly from what other (positive) reviews have said, but I thought I'd contribute to the collective wisdom.
Let me begin with a bit of context: I have had, at least briefly, five HDTVs since March 2011: a 62" Mitsubishi WD-62525 (a rear projection TV with 720p native resolution), a Panasonic TC-P55ST30 (plasma), a Samsung PN59D6500 (also a plasma), a Samsung UN55D6900 (an LED edge-lit LCD), and the Sony XBR-55HX929 (LED backlit LCD with local dimming). The Mitsubishi died in late March and I've been searching for a replacement. As you can see, I've tried just about the full array of TV tech. My search has ended with the Sony XBR-55HX929, and I'm very happy with it. I'll compare it to some of the other sets I've had below.
There are several concerns owners or prospective owners of the Sony have had, so let me address those. First, the build date: March 2011 (in Mexico). I ordered my set from Amazon.com on July 9, it shipped on the 13th and was delivered the 20th.
The dreaded "crease": Yes, mine has it (a slightly darker "line" that appears along the sides of the image on many of these Sonys, usually on the left and right, but sometimes along the top and bottom edges, about an inch in from the bezel). I have faint creasing on both the left and right sides. It seems a bit darker towards the bottom of the screen.
However: I agree with many owners and contributors to discussion forums that under normal viewing circumstances--when you are watching "real content" rather putting up a uniform (or nearly uniform) field of color for inspection purposes--I never notice it. My wife has never noticed it, nor has anyone who has come over to see the set. If I look for it, I can see it on the PS3's home screen, but that hardly bothers me. It surprises me a bit to say this, since I'm quite picky and minor imperfections often irritate me to no end (one reason I've gone through all the sets mentioned above!). If I could see it when I viewed typical content, I'd return it. But I don't. As it is now, I wouldn't dream of returning the set.
So, my view is that the "crease" issue should not deter you from getting the Sony XBR-HX929. If you don't need a new set right away, then wait a bit and perhaps there will be a reliable stream of crease-free sets (though a recent comment from Sony UK has me somewhat doubtful). If you must buy now, I don't think the crease should scare you away from this set. (I'm a bit torn about this actually: Despite what Sony UK has recently said, the crease is probably a manufacturing defect, and top-of-the-line items shouldn't have manufacturing defects. So, I sympathize with those who don't want to give Sony a lot of money for releasing a product with a defect.) Like some others, I plan to call Sony to report the crease. The more they hear about it, the more likely they are to do something. And if there is a recall, or an offer to replace sets with the crease, etc., I'd certainly be interested.
Picture quality: I'm using David Katzmaier's recommended settings. Viewed from straight on, front and center, at eye level, the picture is outstanding (4.5 or 5 stars). The blacks are truly black--deep, inky, and virtually indistinguishable from the bezel, especially when you view from a high-quality source like a blu-ray. It is the only TV I've owned with blacks as deep as the Panasonic plasma's. These deep blacks make for excellent contrast, which (along with strong shadow detail and good gamma) gives the image natural depth and that "pop" that impresses viewers so much.
Colors are rich and realistic. Shadow detail is excellent. Blu-rays I've watched on this set so far include Toy Story 3, Baraka, Master and Commander, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Rango. All looked absolutely fantastic (I give the overall nod to Toy Story 3). Best in-home theater experiences I've ever had. I am consistently "wow-ed" by the picture on this set.
Comparison with the Samsung UN55D6900 LCD. The colors on the Samsung were excellent (once I got the user-adjustable settings right--which is relatively easy on the Samsung thanks to its RGB-only mode: one thing I like better about Samsung than the Sony). Still, the Sony's are at least as good (I didn't do a side-by-side, simultaneous comparison, so it is difficult to say for sure which was better). However, there is one area in which the Sony clearly and, in my view, crucially bests the Samsung: uniformity. The Samsung is an edge-lit LED-LCD (as are all of the upper end Samsung LCDs), which means that the LEDs that provide the light for the TV's picture shine in from the edges of the set--parallel to the surface of the screen/LCD. Like many owners of Samsung's LCDs (see user forums), I was really bothered by the flashlighting (when light from the LEDs bleeds into a corner of the image), clouding (areas of the screen that appear lighter than they should) and generally uneven dark-scene performance exhibited by this set. The Sony's full-array LED backlighting (in which the light producing LEDs are arranged behind the screen, shining light perpendicular to the surface of, or out through, the LCD/screen) with local dimming is superior in this regard, hands down. Using the PLUGE pattern on the DVE calibration disc, I could never get the 2%-above-black bars on either side of the central gray-scale bar to be equally visible on the Samsung--when the one on the left was just visible, the one on the right wouldn't be. To improve this, I had to crank up the brightness, which improved shadow detail, but (obviously) hurt black levels. No such problem on the Sony. Both +2% bars are equally visible while the blacks stay black and shadow detail is preserved.
Viewing angles: A weakness, and one of the reasons I don't give the set 5-stars. The Sony cannot compete with the Panasonic or Samsung plasmas on this aspect of picture quality. Still, the viewing angles are not as bad as I feared from reading reviews and some other user comments. The picture washes out worst as you move away from center when the material is dark, but from my usual viewing distance of about 10 feet, I can sit on either side of my couch (a three-cushion, 6.5ft couch) and notice very little change in the picture. Viewing angles are comparable to the Samsung LCD (though I didn't do extensive tests on this--my main concern was image uniformity when comparing these). For something like sports on ESPN, and most cable/ local broadcasts, I can walk from one side of the room to the other without any bothersome loss of picture quality.
Blooming (a "halo" of light that shouldn't be there surrounding a bright object on a dark background): It happens, but again, not as bad as I feared. (It's worth noting that some blooming is virtually unavoidable on LED backlit LCDs.) With actual viewing material (blu-rays, dvd movies), viewed from front center, I observe infrequent blooming. Blooming is really only apparent on end credits, and images like PS3 pause and quit screens, but that hardly matters to me.
Off-angle blooming is a different story. Not only does the screen wash out if you view from too far off-center, blooming becomes significant. Bad enough that it's another reason I don't give the set 5 stars. The moral: watch from front and center when you want that ultimate home theater experience!
The edge-lit Samsung LCD didn't exhibit blooming to the same degree, even off angle--but I'll take the off angle and credit-screen blooming over flashlighting and clouding any day. (They're related problems of course: all result when light from the LEDs shows up where it shouldn't.)
Plasmas don't (or shouldn't) exhibit blooming, so again, the clear advantage goes to the Samsung and Panasonic plasmas on this aspect of picture quality.
Dirty Screen Effect (uneven picture uniformity during pans that makes it look like there is something on the screen, sort of like a thin film of dirt): I notice it occasionally, but mainly on standard definition and pseudo-HD sources like Netflix streaming. I didn't notice it on any of the blu-ray movies I watched.
Video games/response time: My test material is Zen Pinball on the PS3. Good response times are important for this game (though not as much as for fighting games), since you want the "paddles" to move the instant you hit the shoulder buttons. Response time is good. Significantly better than on the Samsung LCD. I would say it is comparable or just slightly worse than the Panasonic plasma, though this is a memory-based judgment of which I am not terribly confident, so take it for what it is worth. Also: none of these sets were on Game Mode. I have local dimming set to Standard on the Sony. Response times are improved with local dimming set to Off and the set is in Game Mode. Nevertheless, I'm perfectly happy with the response times, even with local dimming On (the picture is better this way).
Appearance: I think this is an awesome-looking set. The monolithic design, with the single sheet of glass from edge to edge is really cool. It is better looking than either plasma (the Panasonic has the most boring design), no question. It's a tough call between the Sony and the Samsung LCD. I thought the Samsung was also very good looking. It's a toss up, and I could see someone going either way. The Samsung is a bit flashier, a bit sexier, with the super-thin bezel and clear strip of plastic around the edge, but the Sony has a more refined, sophisticated look to it. I do wish you could turn off the green "on" light though--I don't need to be told that the set is on when there is an image on the screen!
Reflectiveness: This was a pleasant surprise. CNET's review had me worried that it would be very reflective, but it isn't. It is less reflective than the Samsung LCD and similar to the Panasonic plasma. Can you see reflections? Yes, absolutely. But they're dull and muted, despite the fact that I have two fairly large windows on the south-facing side of my 12'x10' living room (perpendicular to the direction the TV faces).
Stand: Yes, the TV wobbles when it is on the stand and you swivel the TV. I think any "single-stalk" swivel stand, as is also used by Samsung, will allow the TV to wobble. Unlike some others, I have no significant "tilting" or "listing" of the TV on the stand. Use a level when you put the stand together, check it when you put the TV on the stand, and only tighten the screws when you have it level (have another person hold the TV in the level position). You should be able to get it very level this way. The stand is much better than the Samsung's stand (I did have tilting issues with the Samsungs, both the LCD and the plasma) and it is made of tougher material. The Panasonic's stand was the sturdiest of the bunch, by far (but it was not a swivel stand, so...).
Remote: I think the Sony remote is good. A little bulky, but the buttons are nicely arranged and on the whole it's very functional. The concave top really does guide your thumb naturally to the all-important central "enter" button. I like the dedicated Netflix button too. There's no easier way to watch Netflix: just two button pushes ("TV On" then "Netflix")!
3D: I haven't used 3D on this TV yet, so I cannot comment. Reviews such as CNET's suggest that 3D is not this set's strong suit, and user forums don't do much to refute this. I do think it is ridiculous that Sony doesn't include a pair of 3D glasses, especially given the price of this TV. Which brings me to...
Price: Prices have come down lately, and with the LG LW9800 and the Sharp Elite hitting the streets, it is no longer the most expensive consumer television in its category. But none of this changes the fact that this is a really expensive television. It is the most expensive I've had, and I never intended to spend this much. The Panasonic and Samsung plasmas offer much better value, in my opinion, while the uniformity issues with the Samsung LCD keep it from being a good value.
Other: Some folks have complained about the organization/ ease of use of the menu systems, but I actually find the menus pretty sensible (of course, I'm used to the basic set up since I have a PS3, so...). Internet content is solid. Unlike some others, I have been able to use the browser, but it is quite slow and I prefer to do my browsing on a computer or an iPad anyway. It would be nice if Sony added the vTuner Internet radio, as Samsung did, but this is a very minor complaint. Samsung offers the best suite of Internet options, in my opinion. But more importantly (for me), the Sony handles streaming video (e.g., Netflix) better than the Samsung LCD did. Streaming video often had significant "stutter" on the Samsung. To get rid of it I had to use motion smoothing, which resulted in the dreaded "soap opera effect", which I hate. True, I was able to tweak the settings to get it to look right, but the constant tweaking I was doing on the Samsung LCD was itself a problem. The Sony handles Internet content well in my preferred settings (and sometimes automatically shifts to a different setting, which also works well, then automatically returns to my custom setting when, for instance, I pop in a blu-ray).
I have been very happy with how well the Sony works with my AV receiver, a Pioneer VSX-1021-K. The HDMI ARC works flawlessly (it was hit-or-miss with the Samsung LCD), and the Sony automatically turns the AVR on when I turn it on (doesn't automatically turn it off though), which is convenient. I never had to do anything to get it to do that (other than connect the two devices via their ARC-capable HDMI ports).
I think that about covers it. Overall, the Sony XBR-55HX929 is an excellent TV. I initially wanted a plasma, but unfortunately I see "phosphor trails" when I watch plasmas (yellow after images/ flashes when I move my eyes or when a light object moves across a dark background) and I'm sensitive to the 60Hz refresh rate that Panasonic plasmas use, so no plasma for me. I'm happy to have found an LCD with a comparable, and in some ways better, picture, as long as you watch from front and center!
Is this TV for you? It depends. First, you need to decide whether you want to get an LCD or a plasma. Many plasmas provide comparable or better overall picture quality for much less money. The Panasonic TC-P55ST30, for instance, is nearly as good as this Sony on black levels and color, while being clearly superior with respect to blooming and viewing angles, yet costs about half the price. But if you have a very bright room, or don't want to take reasonable precautions to avoid plasma burn in, or insist on the most energy efficient devices, then an LCD is probably the way to go. In that case, if you've got the money, insist on top-notch picture quality, and you (and maybe one other person) can typically watch TV from front and center, then you will be very happy with the Sony XBR-55HX929.14 out of 14 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Amazing picture, local dimming is well worth the price.
by TECHNOGAL55 on July 8, 2011
Pros: Deep blacks while keeping fine texture and detail in gray areas.
Accurate colour and skin tone, love the slim design.
Excellent 3D.
.Cons: No glasses included
Summary: Excellent TV, true colour reproduction, deep blacks and vibriant whites at the same time.
The detail and texture is remarkable, makes all other LED's look ordinary.
Very energy efficent ...Summary: Excellent TV, true colour reproduction, deep blacks and vibriant whites at the same time.
The detail and texture is remarkable, makes all other LED's look ordinary.
Very energy efficent especially when 3D is turned on.5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best thing since Kuro Elite
by HDJunkie on June 23, 2011
Pros: Outstanding black level, accurate color out of the box (Cinema Mode). Built in wireless, includes netflix, amazon, and a slew of other streaming apps. 3D emmiter built in, etc
Cons: No 3D glasses included, a little overpriced. Tabletop stand is wobbly.
Summary: Overall I love my 929. Just had it calibrated by D-NICE and it looks better than ever. Some people have complained about blooming when standing up or looking at it ...
Summary: Overall I love my 929. Just had it calibrated by D-NICE and it looks better than ever. Some people have complained about blooming when standing up or looking at it from the side (this is normal) all LED's do this. Just sit down and enjoy this set. Coming from a plasma that was plaiged with floating blacks and I am happy to say this TV has none of that.
5 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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BEST LED TV on the Market
by hulago2 on August 30, 2011
Pros: Design and Picture Quality in 2D and 3D
PS3 on it is greatCons: Speakers are okay but not great.
Internet browser needs work. Sony needs to transition to a qwerty layout.
3D viewing from an angle is not so great.Summary: It took me months of research to educate myself on the latest TV technology. Trying to understand the difference between edge lit LED/ Dynamic edge lit LED/ Full Array LED ...
Summary: It took me months of research to educate myself on the latest TV technology. Trying to understand the difference between edge lit LED/ Dynamic edge lit LED/ Full Array LED w local dimming/ refresh rate 480Hz vs 960Hz vs 600Hz for Plasma/ Gorilla glass...ETC. At the end it came down to two TVs: the Pioneer VT30 ( best plasma TV on the market) and the Sony HX929 ( best LED TV on Market). I felt that the xbr produced a clearer image, more brilliant/brighter colors and the image was less grainy than a plasma TV. I finally bought the HX 929 and will definitely recommend it to all my family/friends.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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It's simply the best...!! No words to explain it.
by RishiMJ on October 11, 2011
Pros: Everythin'.....from the fantastic picture quality to outstanding 3D stuff.
Cons: No cons for this one...seriously...it's the best of 2011...!!
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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awesome in every way
by gwb57 on August 24, 2011
Pros: Best picture, sleek design, great connected services.
Cons: None... couldn't be happier.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great picture, the dimming feature is what snagged me
by Srgalhad on August 6, 2011
Pros: When I was comparing the TVs in the store the 55HX929 had darker darks, greater contrast and a richer feel to it than anything that I could see throughout the store. The clarity and crispness seemed unmatched even against competitive plasma TVs that were
Cons: When the presence sensor was on it was shutting the screen off while we were in the room watching it. Our couch is 5 meters from the TV which is wIthin the 6 meter specified distance for the feature to function properly. I've adjusted the sensitivity se
Summary: Great TV, fantastic picture, contrast, color and 3D experience is top notch. We were not outside of he specifications for the presences detector yet the set would continuously shut the ...
Summary: Great TV, fantastic picture, contrast, color and 3D experience is top notch. We were not outside of he specifications for the presences detector yet the set would continuously shut the screen off until we disabled the feature. The wireless connectivity feature is fantastic and easy to set up. There was a soft wear update when the set connected to the network. It did not identify what it fixed but the only thing I think I noticed a difference in was that the 3d seemed to run smoother. That is just a SWAG and I have noting to base that on, but the 3d is amazing and takes TV to another dimension. I didn't expect this level of clarity at all when I bought the TV and luckily I found the 3d channels on direct TV (103-106) and I have more 3d content then I ever imagined. Now I can finally use that ESPN3D in my package that I've been paying for but could never use until now.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great TV. 3D is Very Good with Active Glasses.
by nyankeescooter on July 28, 2011
Pros: Great Picture Quality & Color. Very impressed with the 3D
picture. Clear & Crisp. Goggle TV Very Cool!!I still need to get the TV calibrated after 100 hours of viewing.Cons: None a this time.
Summary: I paired up with the Yamaha receiver RX-A2000. Bowers & Wilkens M1 speakers & subwoofer. Sony 3D Blu Ray. Panamax equalizer,Sony Internet TV Blu-Ray, Audioquest Coffee HDMI, and banana ...
Summary: I paired up with the Yamaha receiver RX-A2000. Bowers & Wilkens M1 speakers & subwoofer. Sony 3D Blu Ray. Panamax equalizer,Sony Internet TV Blu-Ray, Audioquest Coffee HDMI, and banana clips. I could not be happier with my purchases after all my research. More than I wanted to spend, so far I am very happy.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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One of the best pictures, if not THE best, I've seen
by parker81 on July 6, 2011
Pros: Inky blacks
Accurate Color
Overall amazing pictureCons: Dark crease on left, right and top of screen
Summary: Let me qualify my review by stating that if I didn't have these weird creases on the edges of my screen I would be giving this TV a 5 ...
Summary: Let me qualify my review by stating that if I didn't have these weird creases on the edges of my screen I would be giving this TV a 5 star rating. I don't think everyone has experienced the crease issue - but there are enough people expressing concern over it that it's worth mentioning.
On my set there are very thin lines that are slightly darker than the rest of screen, which run parallel to the left, right and top of my set - about a half-inch in from the bezel. You don't notice them when viewing darker content on the screen, but when the screen is lighter (for instance a light blue sky is being shown) you can make out these lines fairly easily. Additionally if I display a flat color across the screen - for instance a light blue/green JPEG - the lines become clear.
After contacting Sony they confirmed that this is not a normal function, however, with so many people reporting the same issue via various message boards and forums I'm surprised there hasn't been an official announcement. Either way a tech is coming out to take a look at the screen, and if it can be fixed/replaced I'll update my review.
Until then I'd be interested to see if CNET has any insight regarding this issue.2 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Smart TV. I do agree with most of the review
by rizsurf on December 8, 2011
Pros: HD & non HD Picture quality.
Connectivity with smartphones and other devices.
Easy/wide access to content.
3D quality.
Practical ease of use.Cons: Opera web browser (limited support to rich applications and video).
lack of backlighting on remote
extremely dark images in very dark lighting get harder to display well.
Price (still I believe it is worth the price).
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: XBR-55HX929
- Description: Look no further for the best of the best. The Sony HX929-Series LED HDTV is the pinnacle of elegance and performance. This HDTV features exclusive innovations like a Corning Gorilla Glass panel for an incredibly durable, lightweight and frameless design. X-Reality PRO technology improves picture detail in everything you watch even low-resolution web videos. A unique resin layer boosts contrast, increases brightness and minimizes unwanted light reflections. You also get Full HD 1080p even in 3D , plus wireless access to the best selection of online entertainment – so you can watch what you want to watch when you want to watch it.
General
- Product type LED-LCD
- Diagonal size 55 in
- Viewing angle 178 degrees
- Viewing angle (vertical) 178 degrees
- Color Black
Video
- Technology 3D ,
LED-LCD - LCD backlight technology LED Backlight technology
- LED backlight type Intelligent Peak LED Backlight
- 3D Technology Yes
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display format 1080p
- Refresh rate 960 Hz
- Image aspect ratio 16:9
- 24p technology 24p True Cinema
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Widescreen
- Widescreen modes Wide Zoom,
Full,
Normal,
Caption,
Auto Wide,
Conventional 4:3,
Zoom - Comb filter 3D digital
- HDCP compatible Yes
- Supported DTV resolutions 1080/60p,
720/60p,
1080/60i,
480/60p,
1080/24p,
480/60i TV Tuner
- TV tuner presence Yes
- HDTV Tuner Yes
- Tuner qty 1x analog/digital combo
- Digital TV tuner ATSC,
QAM - Analog TV tuner NTSC
- TV tuner reception system NTSC-M
- Secondary audio program (SAP) Yes
Audio
- Speaker(s) 2 x Speaker - 10 Watt,
1 x Subwoofer - 10 Watt - Analog video input signals NTSC
- Surround mode Yes
- Sound effects S-FORCE Front Surround 3D
- Total output power 30 Watt
- Audio controls Sound mode
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Connectivity Wireless,
Wired - Connectivity protocols Built-in Wi-Fi ,
IEEE 802.11n - Internet streaming services BRAVIA Internet Video
Convenience Features
- Additional features Alternate Audio,
Sound Enhancer,
Invisible Speaker System,
Sound Booster,
Auto mute,
S-Master Digital Amplifier,
Clear Phase Speaker,
Clear Voice technology - Additional features X-Reality PRO video processing,
MotionFlow XR 960 dejudder processing,
Skype ready in 720p high definition - Closed captioning Yes
- Parental channel lock Yes
Connectivity
- Input/Output connections 1 x Composite video input (RCA phono) - On supplied adapter,
1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - On supplied adapter,
2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Bottom,
2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side,
1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Side,
1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side,
2 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - On supplied adapter,
1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Side,
1 x Audio line-out / headphones (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side,
2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Side,
1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom,
1 x Serial - Bottom - Video interface HDMI,
Component,
Composite - HDMI ports qty 4
- PC interface VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Type Remote control - Infrared
Power
- Power device Power supply - Internal
- Power device nominal voltage AC 120 V
- Power consumption operational 179 Watt
- Power consumption stand by / sleep 0.2 Watt
Stands & Mounts
- Stand included Included
- Stand design Tabletop
- Stand features Tilt,
Swivel - Flat panel mount interface 300 x 300 mm
Environmental Standards
- ENERGY STAR version 5.0
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 50.4 in x 1.5 in x 30.4 in - Without stand
- Weight 57.5 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support 1 year warranty
- Service & support details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 56.3 in
- Depth (Shipping) 7 in
- Height (Shipping) 35.7 in
- Weight (Shipping) 86 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Power Saver Yes
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 127.96 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 61.39 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 80.042 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.26 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 13.66 US Dollars
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 3.6
Product series
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: LED-LCD,
46 in,
3D Compatible,
1080p,
Intelligent Peak LED Backlight,
Wi-Fi,
BRAVIA Internet Video,
EPA Energy Star -
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: LED-LCD,
55 in,
3D Compatible,
1080p,
Intelligent Peak LED Backlight,
Wi-Fi,
BRAVIA Internet Video,
EPA Energy Star -
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: LED-LCD,
65 in,
3D Compatible,
1080p,
Intelligent Peak LED Backlight,
Wi-Fi,
BRAVIA Internet Video,
EPA Energy Star
Accessories
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Sony products on Shopper.com
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- Manufacturer:Sony
- Address:
16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 - Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
