Sony XBR-46HX909 LED 3D TV Review

In this review of the Sony XBR-46HX909 LED 3D TV, we will look at the 2D and 3D performance of this HDTV along with all the new features in the Sony HX909 series. The HX909 series is the flagship line of 3D TVs being offered by Sony and incorporates Sony’s latest technology and design philosophy. The Sony XBR-46HX909 is a 46 inch LED 3D TV and is the smallest 3D TV in the HX909 series. With excellent image quality, great 3D performance, and drop-dead looks, this is a fantastic, albeit expensive 3D TV that will surely be a hit amongst consumers looking to purchase a high-end 3D TV that features good performance while also providing a futuristic and sleek HDTV look that turns the neighbors green with envy.

Gorgeous, sleek look featuring Sony’s monolithic design philosophyOne of the only LED 3D TVs currently available featuring full array local dimming LED backlighting which provides far superior black-levels than edge-lit local dimming TVs that have unfortunately become the normExcellent black levels, contrast, color accuracy and 2D image qualityExcellent remote control with well thought out layout and button arrangementNarrow viewing angle for both 2D and 3D3D Glasses and IR emitter, WiFi adapter are not included (separate purchase)Steep pricing might deter some consumers

The design and aesthetics of the XBR-46HX909 is one of its outstanding features and is the first thing you will notice about this elegantly styled 3D TV. This features Sony’s “Monolithic” design philosophy, something they deserve special kudos for. This TV looks like a beautiful, elegant, black slab of glass minus any distracting logos and labels on the front face of the TV. Even when turned off, this television can be a centerpiece in your living room. This design involves the front panel glass extending all the way to the edge of the screen where it meets the black metal edge of the panel. The entire panel is only approximately 2.8 inches deep which is quite slim for a full-array local dimming LED backlit 3D TV (More on that later).

It should be noted that while the front glass panel extends all the way to the edge of the screen, the TV still has a narrow bezel, except that in this case the bezel is covered by the front glass panel, which makes for a very nice look.

The XBR-46HX909 is a 46 inch 3D TV that is capable of displaying content at full 1080p resolution (1920×1080 pixels). It can also output Full HD 3D content without any loss of resolution in the 3D content so you can enjoy 2D and 3D Blu-ray content in all its 1080p glory.

As far as viewing angles go, the Sony XBR46HX909 is underwhelming in comparison to top of the line Plasma 3D TVs like the Panasonic TC-P54VT25. However, this is common to all LED and LCD based 3D TVs due to the inherent viewing angle disadvantage of LED/LCD backlighting technology (for more details, be sure to read our LCD vs Plasma 3D TV article). When compared to other LED 3D TVs such as those from rival manufacturer Samsung, the HX909 performance is on par and it allows viewing from roughly 25-30 degrees of- center before the image quality and contrast ratio drops off to unacceptable levels. This is a steep contrast to plasma 3D TVs that can exhibit acceptable viewing angles well over 75-80 degrees off-center on either side of the TV. Depending on the layout of your living room, this could be a significant factor that affects your decision to purchase a plasma or LED 3D TV.

The XBR-46HX909 also features Sony’s latest Opticontrast Panel technology that consists of a surface treatment of the LCD glass panel in conjunction with a special resin sheet that is sandwiched between the LCD panel and the glass panel. The resin sheet and surface treatment work together to minimize back reflection and scattering of incident light on the TV screen thus allowing a significant reduction in glare and an improvement in black levels and image contrast. This Opticontrast panel technology works well and does a great job of reducing glare on this glossy screen.

Full array, Local dimming LED backlights on the Sony HX909 Series

One of the most attractive features of the 46HX909 is its full array of locally dimming backlight LEDs that allow different sections of the screen lower or turn off the backlight if the image in that section is dim or black (See the adjacent image). This allows for a significant improvement in black-levels while boosting the on-screen contrast ratio. An LED TV with a well implemented array of local-dimming LED backlights provides the best possible image quality available with current LED/LCD technology.

The XBR-46HX909 certainly doesn’t disappoint in this department and provides near Plasma like black levels. This is certainly a big achievement because while it is capable of such impressive black levels, it also has the added advantage that comes with LED 3D TVs – high maximum brightness. Brightness level is the Achilles heel of Plasma TV technology, and the HX909 has impressive maximum brightness levels when displaying white images while also exhibiting great black levels. All this means that the Sony XBR-46HX909 exhibits one of the highest contrast ratios currently scene in all the 3D TVs available on the market. Additionally, the Opticontrast panel technology on the HX909 series significantly reduces glare and ambient reflection from the screen thus improving the black levels and contrast ratio further.

When it comes to color performance, the Sony XBR-46HX909 performs admirably well. It maintains a very stable color temperature across shadows and bright areas in the image and also tracks all 3 colors (R, G and B) very well. The color accuracy is also quite good and on the whole, this HDTV features great image quality, excellent black levels, brightness and contrast ratio. The local-dimming might lead to a slight loss of details in shadow regions of the image, but this is not a major issue and in general, the image quality is excellent.

Being an LED 3D TV, backlight uniformity is always a concern for the XBR-46HX909. While the backlight uniformity is pretty good in general, these TVs can exhibit some minor clouding and flashlighting in some cases. We would strongly recommend that you give your new 3D TV a thorough inspection during your “return window” so that you can return it to the store you purchased it from if you are not happy with the backlight uniformity.

The Sony XBR-46HX909 features Sony’s 240Hz MotionFlow PRO technology which essentially means that it incorporates a display panel capable of 240Hz refresh rates to help smooth fast moving content and to reduce flickering and cross-talk when viewing 3D content.

When it comes to videoprocessing, the HX909 is a very capable 3D TV. It can convert 2D content to 3D including streaming video (eg: from Youtube). It also features “Clear 2” processing that inserts a black frame between each displayed frame thus enhancing motion resolution and reducing blurring in fast moving videos at the expense of the total image brightness (not a big issue as this panel is very bright). This technique is referred to as scanning backlighting. The Smooth setting makes video look unnaturally smooth and fake and we recommend turning it off.

The 46HX909 is good at handling blu-ray content at 24fps as it does not need to resort to 3:2 pulldown techniques to display the video content. As a result, blu-rays and DVDs play smoothly without much perceivable judder.

3D performance on the Sony XBR-46HX909 is a bit of a mixed bag. Sony has done a good job of implementing 3D on an LED/LCD TV and the 46HX909 has better 3D performance and 3D quality than the Samsung LED 3D TVs released in 2010. However, the Panasonic VT25 and GT25 Plasma 3D TVs still outperform the 46HX909 when it comes to displaying 3D content. While the 46HX909 has reduced cross-talk, it is still not as low as the Panasonic Plasma 3D TVs. In addition, the low viewing angle of the 46HX909 works against the 3D effect when viewing the content from angles away from the “sweet spot” right along the normal to the TV. The Panasonic plasmas do not have this issue. All in all, the 46HX909 provides a very good 3D experience with the caveat that you need to be seated within the narrow “sweet spot” in front of the TV. While we still recommend the VT25 and GT25 series to consumers basing their purchase purely on 3D performance, we would recommend the HX909 series to those who cannot or do not want a Plasma 3D TV (Plasma’s suffer from lower brightness levels and not providing great image in brightly lit environments).

The XBR-46HX909 is excellent in this department just like all of the Sony’s 3D TVs in 2010-2011. Apart from the ability to stream Netflix, it can also interface with Amazon’s Video on Demand (VOD), Pandora, YouTube, Sony’s Qriocity, Blip.tv and many others. It can also play photos, music and videos off USB thumbdrives that are connected to the USB ports on the TV. Yahoo widgets are unfortunately missing in the HX909 series and might be missed by some consumers.

The Sony XBR46HX909 is the flagship line of 3D Ready TVs from Sony and its pricing certainly reflects this fact. This HDTV features jaw-dropping aesthetics and looks, excellent black levels and image quality and a great integration with streaming media services. When it comes to 3D performance, it performs fairly well, though it is more prone to cross-talk than the excellent Panasonic Plasma 3D TVs and also has a narrow range of viewing angles that actually support the 3D effect. The lack of inclusion of 3D glasses or a 3D transmitter at this price point also work against the TV and we certainly would not recommend it to budget conscious shoppers. However, if you are in the market for a premium HDTV with great 2D image quality, good support for 3D and aesthetics that will make it the focal point in your living room, we would very strongly recommend the Sony XBR-46HX909. For more budget conscious consumers, we would recommend looking at the following 3D TVs: Panasonic TC-P50GT25, Panasonic TC-P50VT25, Sony KDL-46NX810 and the Samsung PN50C8000.

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Sony Spins Restructuring To Underscore Long-Term Commitment To TV Category

Mike Fasulo, president of the newly renamed Sony North America, said this week that reports of the “spinoffs” of Sony’s TV and Video and Audio businesses have been greatly exaggerated.

Despite changes in business structure, Sony electronic products aren’t going anywhere, so you can feel comfortable buying that new Bravia or XBR TV this year.

More on the closing of Sony’s stores, this year’s Triluminos display technology and plans for high dynamic range (HDR) metadata firmware updates after the break:

Sony, Fasulo said, has no intention of selling off or licensing its TV or video and audio businesses to anyone else. The companies have been “split out” as separate wholly owned subsidiaries for flexibility, autonomy and accountability and are not “spinoffs,” with other equity interests involved. Earlier reports of the “spinoffs” resulted from a mistranslation of the new business structure, according to a company spokesman.

Since Sony Corporation Chairman Kaz Hirai revealed last month that the company’s Video and Audio business would follow the “split out” model used on the TV business last year, questions have emerged about the long-term commitment to consumer electronics.

Fasulo said emphatically that Sony remains committed to TVs and Video and Audio electronics, and will even continue to adhere to Hirai’s earlier “One Sony” directive aimed at breaking down internal boundaries to derive marketing synergies across Sony’s diverse electronics and entertainment interests.

More specifically, Faslo said, the company remains committed to developing and expanding the premium ends of those businesses – a strategy which has helped Sony’s U.S. electronics business attain its best financial results in a decade.

“Our business is thriving in 4K and it will only continue to get better – the product and quality will continue to get better,” Fasulo declared.

Those efforts have also forced the company to scale back some of its market outreach to reduce expenses while working closer with retail partners. The company announced it will close eight of its 10 remaining Sony Stores, leaving only New York City and Los Angeles flagship locations. At the same time, the company is expanding its Sony Experience store in-store shops by some 100 locations. The branded in-store merchandising departments are currently found in 400 Best Buy outlets as well as other select dealers around the country. The in-store Experience shops are maintained and merchandised by Sony and manned by dedicated Sony-trained sales associates employed by Sony’s retailer partners.

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At the same time product assortments have narrowed to save cost while enhancing focus. TV models are designed using a global product development strategy that sometimes overlooks the preferences of regional markets. As an example, this year’s top-end XBR C 930 and C 940 sets incorporate Sony’s advanced on-board sound systems with wide side-mounted speaker arrays. In some Asian and European markets this is viewed as desirable, but in the U.S. it is sometimes considered redundant for the target clientele who have home theater systems with separate audio components.

Yet, the sets offer Sony’s best and latest picture performance technologies, including current benchmarks for wider color gamut and HDR. Sony is a major contributor to the 4K UHD Blu-ray specification process that is soon expected to be delivered in final form. Cognizant of that, the new XBR C Series sets were designed to accept firmware updates to receive the metadata for additional HDR information to be encoded on forthcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray discs.

The effort is also evident in the recently unveiled 2015 XBR TV lineup, which offers top-end XBR C 930 and 940 Series models including the next evolution of Triluminos display panels with 10-bit processing for a wider color gamut, as well as LED backlighting and high dynamic range (HDR) for greater detail in bright whites and deep black areas of an image.

For background, Sony’s Triluminos display technology has evolved over the past several years, but has always been focused on delivering a wide color gamut and picture processing. Initial implementations used an expensive red/green/blue LED backlighting system and evolved to include QD Vision’s ColorIQ quantum dot nanocrystal technology and processing. Last year, the technology shifted to a proprietary and more cost-effective wide gamut panel and processing, which continues in the 2015 line.

Lacking completed standards for 4K UHD Blu-ray by production time, current top-end XBR models were designed to deliver a wide color gamut from content that was not produced with additional color information. They will also accept firmware updates that could meet new specs once they’ve been determined. But lacking necessary final spec information, such updates have not yet been planned or announced, and are not guaranteed.

Philip Jones, Sony TV product information manager, told HD Guru “there may be something on that Blu-ray spec that is beyond what the TV can do. It may include additional performance that is beyond a 2015 TV. But the goal is when you look at your 2015 TV, if you play a Blu-ray on here with 4K UHD or wide color gamut or HDR information, it is going to look better than what it does today. It will evolve. “

Jones said it is impossible to say at this point if the processing Sony has built into the new sets will be powerful enough to drive the metadata from the incomplete 4K UHD Blu-ray spec. Although, he pointed out that in the past Sony has provided an upgrade path for products that require new firmware and sometimes even hardware component replacements to meet evolving standards.

“We try to our best to plan for the future,” Jones explained. “We have to look over the fence beyond manufacturing, into broadcasting and distribution, because we are involved in all of that.”

Jones said that this year all of Sony’s 4K Ultra HDTVs were designed to look at incoming 4K Ultra HD signals to indentify the bit rate and intelligently determine the correct processing to apply to it.

“This year, we expect you are going to get 100Mbps Blu-ray, between 50-125Mbps from our download service, Netflix and Amazon using H. 265 and YouTube using VP9 that is going to vary between 7 Mbps and 15 Mbps,” said Jones. “The goal was to deliver a TV that can give the best performance with what the TV is given not provide for [the maximum level] of performance a spec can give.”

Toshi Okuda, Sony North America deputy president, said Sony is a member of the UHD Alliance, which is a multi-company, multi-industry coalition charged with finding consensus on a workable, competitive framework for next-generation standards involving bit-depth, color gamut, HDR, 3D audio sound and other performance criteria.

Okuda said that to work, the alliance will need individual companies to put their individual interests aside to work toward a healthy outcome.

“At the end of the day, we will have to rely on each other,” Okuda told us, adding that Sony’s challenge will be to find a single person to represent the divergent interests within Sony, let alone the industry as a whole.

by Greg Tarr

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VIZIO VP505XVT 50" Plasma HDTV Review

These days, I feel like plasma technology is the Rodney Dangerfield of HDTVs. If you look at how LCDs are grabbing market share in the U.S., plasmas get no respect from the general buying public.

I'll admit that I am biased. I prize the production of deep blacks for which plasmas have earned a well-deserved reputation. And when I see a high performance plasma that is value priced like the VIZIO VP505XVT, I must bestow it our Highly Recommended rating.

Since it lacks certain features like Internet connectivity, I would not call this VIZIO a no-compromise HDTV. But if you are simply interested in enjoying prime-time TV and Blu-ray movies on a stunning 50" 1080p plasma display, then at its current street price, the VP505XVT is a no-brainer.

(Editor's Note: At this time, the VP505XVT is only available at Costco.)

The most distinctive design feature on this VIZIO is the half inch black mask all around the outside edge of the screen. I'm not talking about the normal piano black glossy bezel frame, which is a little over one and a half inches.

Inside the bezel, this mask is separate and is integrated into the glass of the screen. When the TV is on, the image comes right to the edge of the mask. I think it adds a dimensionality to the display that I like.

This almost four inch deep plasma TV is four hands full - and two strong backs - because it weighs 96 pounds with its non-swivel stand. I prefer the flexibility of a TV that rotates on its base, though with plasmas, unlike LCDs, you can sit really far off center and the image does not deteriorate.

A wide viewing angle is the good news with plasmas. Traditionally the bad news was that plasma screens tended to be reflective. Most of the plasmas produced in the last couple of years are implementing non-glare filters which solves much of the reflection problem. And I don't find this VIZIO to be particularly glary.

Right now the TV is turned off and my computer monitor, which is directly facing the VP505XVT, is shining bright. If I turn around, I can see the monitor reflecting in the darkened TV screen. But when I flip on the TV, the monitor can hardly be noticed.

And this next piece of advice holds true for any bright light that is directly reflecting into your plasma - or LCD for that matter. Turn it off if it bothers you, that's what I do with the computer monitor.

Below the screen, a cross-hatched, matte black, (with a hint of red), grille encloses the twin, integrated 10W speakers.

On the right side of this HDTV along the edge of the frame are the basic control buttons. A little farther back on that side are two HDMI inputs. That's it. Usually, there's a small convenience panel with at least a few other connections. Not on this TV.

Everything else is in the back. Unluckily, the designers at VIZIO are stubborn about placing all the sockets facing down. I have a hard enough time attaching HDMI cables when I can see the input slot. On these VIZIO's, it's always a matter of blind groping. At least they color code the connectors, if you are limber enough to see them by craning your neck around a four foot wide TV.

(This diagram of the panel has been split and stacked for the sake of readability.)

As you can see this panel contains two more HDMIs (with one stereo Audio In matched to the HDMI 2 input), one Component In (Y,Pb/Cb,Pr/Cr) with stereo Audio Ins, one Composite In (with a stereo Audio In), one S-Video In, one VGA PC input with an Audio In (stereo mini-jack), one stereo analog Audio Out, and one digital Audio Out (optical).

Notice the three Service Ports. The manual offers no reason for the need for three. It does give an ominous warning, "Use of this input for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer's warranty of this equipment."

The one RF antenna connector links to integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM tuners. Since the tuner system is Clear QAM compatible, you can attach your cable TV signal directly into the RF connector and tune in unscrambled cable stations.

For those concerned about the DTV transition coming up, the ATSC tuner is the key. With the proper antenna, you will be able to tune in digital signals broadcast over the air.

At the Consumer Electronics Show, VIZIO was previewing a number of 2009 models that provide Internet connections to access online content. But these TVs will not be available for at least a few more months. And none of their 2008 TVs, including this VP505XVT, supply this functionality.

Also, this XVT does not provide a USB port or an SD Card reader for accessing photo, music or video files to play on the TV.

VIZIO continues to support picture-in-picture capabilities. In fact, their PIP and POP features are some of the best around. You still cannot combine two over-the-air TV sources side-by-side, but you can display a signal from either the HDMI 1 or 2 input next to an image from either HDMI 3 or 4.

I did run across one oddity when I first pushed the PIP button on the remote. I received a message to check the Parental Control feature. Really?

I admit I was stumped so I called Tech Support. After she walked me through the procedure, she demurely informed me that it was detailed in the manual on page 54. Indeed, it is. Though the manual doesn't explain why I have to turn off Parental Control to use the PIP.

VIZIO's remote controls always seem to be stylish as well as comfortable to use. This silver and black programmable remote supports up to four devices and is backlit when you push any of the buttons. The extra contrast afforded by the light is essential because the labels stenciled on some of the smaller buttons are difficult to read without it.

The EPA is now publishing a list of ENERGY STAR qualified TVs. (You can find it here.) Since this endeavor only started in November 2008, the list is not expansive and the VIZIO VP505XVT is not on the list.

Historically, plasma TVs have been the SUVs of HDTVs, big power guzzlers. I just received an email from the Plasma Display Coalition extolling the energy efficiency of new plasma models. Still, this 50" VIZIO does suck up its share of wattage. The manual states that the average power consumption is 440W.

When I see a high number like that, I have to remind myself that this is a 50" display, which is almost 1.7 times larger than a 42" screen. But even doing the math, this plasma ranks above most Energy Star 3 LCDs.

If you have your abacus handy, you may also wish to calculate an annual cost of running the TV. The formula that the EPA uses assumes that the TV is on five hours a day and in Standby for the other 19.

When we turned Off the VP505XVT, our meter dropped to 0. Let's be conservative and say that Standby Power Consumption is .3W and On mode is 440W. Then the Estimated Annual Energy Use would be 805 kWh/year.

You need to check your electric bill to see how much you are paying for a kWh. The national average is 10.4 cents. Doing the multiplication, at that rate, the yearly energy cost is $83.73 or about seven dollars a month.

If you would like to shave a little bit off the power consumption, some Picture Modes gobble up more electricity than others. For example, the brighter Game and Sports defaults are the worst offenders. The muted Movie mode is the most frugal.

To calibrate the TV, we use the Blu-ray version of the Digital Video Essentials DVD called HD Basics. We are playing the DVD on a Sony BDP-S350 Blu-ray player connected to the HDTV with an HDMI cable.

We use the test patterns to adjust black level, white level, and color bias. The player is set to output a 1080p signal, which is the Maximum Resolution.' class=gloss>native resolution of the VP505XVT.

I usually begin by picking a Picture Mode. VIZIO offers five, Custom, Standard, Movie, Game and Sports. I suggest that you cycle through them as you are watching your favorite programs. If you see one that appeals to you, great. Class is dismissed.

Personally, I avoid brighter choices like Game and Sports. Even though Movie tends to be set too warm for me, I am beginning to favor the direction it takes.

For many people, Standard provides a good starting point from which to begin tweaking. I go straight to Custom because I can switch between it and the Standard and Movie defaults for comparison.

Next, I find the Color Temperature control, which is conveniently located in the main Picture menu. Again, four options are available, Cool, Normal, Warm or Custom.

I usually split the difference between the bluish Cool and the reddish Warm and pick Normal. But for reasons that I will discuss later, I picked Cool, which is the default and the 9300K setting. Cool gives a nice crisp white.

Also, in the Advanced Video menu are settings for items like Flesh Tone and Adaptive Luma. When I am doing my initial setup, I turn these Off.

Back to the main Picture menu, I adjusted Brightness up a few notches from the midpoint of 50. Contrast was dialed down a few more turns below 50.

The test patterns indicated that Color (Saturation) should be around 56. When I switched to watching real video, skin tones were too red, so I tamped Color back to around 50. Tint (Hue) was fine.

The Sharpness slider runs from 0 to 7. Beginning at 2, I see fringing on test patterns. I'm not a big Sharpness fan, therefore I lean towards a 0 or 1 setting. If you want to impress your friends on how sharp your TV looks, push it to 4. Any farther and you are venturing into the Artificial zone.

With those basic adjustments, I was more than happy with the picture quality. Afterward, I did experiment with Adaptive Luma and went back and forth between On and Off. My rule is, if I can't decide, then leave it Off.

After ten minutes of setup from beginning to end, I was finished and content, which is good because the only real fine tuning control is nestled in the Color Temperature feature. If you pick Custom, then you are supplied two groups of adjustments, Gain and Offset. Each has Red, Green and Blue sliders.

Simply, the performance is excellent. VIZIO has implemented the well-respected HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) processing technology in the VP505XVT and it delivers.

I just finished watching the replay on my HD DVR of the amazing finish of the Super Bowl. The VIZIO caught the action as well as Larry Fitzgerald and Santonio Holmes nabbed pigskins.

You will read about 120Hz LCDs that are made for fast moving scenes. Well, plasmas like the VP505XVT operate differently than LCDs and this 120Hz discussion does not apply. Basically, plasmas are inherently capable of handling fast motion.

But if you really want to see the VP505XVT show off, pop in the Blu-ray of Speed Racer. From the opening kaleidoscopic Warner Brothers logo, your eyes will be overindulged in cotton candy color.

Now, I also have the Pioneer KURO 6020 plasma in for review and it's sitting a short two feet away from the VIZIO. Even though the Pioneer 60" KURO is quite a bit more expensive than the VP505XVT, I still thought it was informative to feed them both the same signal and compare.

The first thing I noticed was that to match the KURO's default color temperature, I needed to set the VP505XVT's to Cool. Next, KUROs are known as the kings of deep blacks and though the VIZIO acquitted itself well, the crown is still safely in the Pioneer camp.

I froze frames from a number of different Blu-rays and put my nose next to both screens. Occasionally, I could see how the Pioneer was doing a better job of handling fine detail like the fabric on a coat. Often there was no apparent difference in how the TVs rendered an image.

Remember I was inspecting the screens from only a few inches away, definitely not from a normal viewing distance. Let's just say that all but the most discriminating videophile should be pleased with the video performance of the VP505XVT.

I connected my laptop to the TV with a VGA cable. The manual said that this connection was capable of a 1920 x 1080 resolution and indeed, that is what my humble laptop produced. As you may imagine, high resolution photos looked great on this 50" plasma.

The audio output from the integrated speakers is pretty darn good - not home theater great - just prime-time good. I even like the more spacious effect produced by turning on the SRS TruSurround HD feature. Beyond SRS TDHD, VIZIO only provides the basic Treble, Bass, and Balance controls.

If you are in the market for a well-priced, high performance 50" plasma HDTV, look no farther than the VIZIO VP505XVT. It may not have all the bells and whistles, but we believe its video quality earns it our Highly Recommended rating.

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