which 52" lcd tv to buy? sony bravia 52xbr4 or sharp aquos 52d64U?

[Col127]

hey guys!

help me pick which 52" lcd tv to buy: the sony bravia 52xbr4 or sharp aquos 52d64U? looks like they're both excellent TVS; consumer reports rated the bravia slightly better than the aquos, with a better viewing angle.

the aquos seems to be a lot cheaper - FS and BB keep selling them for super cheap nowdays...!

what are your thoughts on each tv?

i'll be watching movies and playing games on the TV the most; don't really watch tv, but i wouldn't get HD tv, just SD.

[Ryus]

Sony 52XBR5 , nuff said.

I'd say get the XBR4 if you're willing to pay more for it, compared to the Aquos. The picture is really that good. You also have the option/novelty of motionflow, which creates extra frames for a very smooth look, you can have it turned on or off.

Check out AVS forums, there is way more info there regarding the XBRs.

[Col127]

what's the difference with the br5?

[Col127]

any other opinions??

[Ryus]

The XBR5 is just to have the top of the line Sony. Difference is that the 5 has piano black finish for a more luxurious look, costs a few hundred dollars more. XBR4 has a matte black with perforated holes.

Picture and features wise, the XBR4 and 5 are the same.

I'd say get the XBR4 if you could, you will not be disappointed.