- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series
- 52" 1080p LCD
- 120 Hz
#1 in 2004 Sony TVs
Released July, 2004
Rated 100% by by drdvls (Jan, 2009)The good:Produces the deepest black levels of any non-LED LCD TV we've tested; accurate color temperature and color decoding; solid dejudder video processing; numerous picture controls; comprehensive complement of inputs including four HDMI and one PC; optional different-colored speaker grilles; smart styling; energy efficient.
Conclusion Check out the Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series
52”
LCD
Rated 100% by by mlp--mcco539 (Dec, 2008)I have my old standard Panasonic DVD player connected with a S-video cable and DVD image quality is very good too.
size
52"
26"
59"
BRAVIA XBR6 Series by Microapplications-Inc.--bbakermai (Jul, 2008)When all was said and done, a 37" did not have the stretched pixel effect I was seeing in the larger screen sizes, and I wouldn't need a new stand.
BRAVIA XBR6 Series by McLean-Dave (Feb, 2009)Be sure and check the web sites that advise on correct screen size - there are several reasons that they are correct.
thickness
Performance Real world tests of Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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BRAVIA Sync -
easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video -
90.72% -
4
cons
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you'll have to go to the theater for 3D videos -
need to use a wired connection to access streaming content -
42,184 g -
can't access streaming content -
None
Reviews Word on the street
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 |   Rated by 345 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by thalazy (Jan, 2010) Rated 100% by by RH (Jan, 2009) |
Panel
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series 52" | Rated 20% by by Ratt--natural-light (Feb, 2011)My panel lasted slightly longer then T.Lam's, I got 20 months of that beautiful picture, I mean crappy panel.
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series 52" | Rated 100% by by R.-Hedges (Jan, 2009)Wipeout HD looks fantastic on it, and seeing Blu-Ray resolution images on something of this size (or bigger) is a noticeable step up in visual quality that standard DVD resolutions just don't have even if they are upscaled.
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series 52" | Rated 60% by by webapalooza--webapalooza (Jan, 2009)If you think that the LCD technology is not acceptable, you may purchase a plasma display to avoid the clouds.
Content
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series 52" | Rated 100% by by J.-Springer (Dec, 2008)I have my PS3 and Xbox 360 hooked up to it, and absolutely love the 120hz refresh rate while playing games.
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series 52" | Rated 100% by by Michael-Mcdermott (Apr, 2009)Football and hockey look absolutely amazing now i'm waiting for baseball.
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series 52" | Rated 100% by by K.-Allison--HS_TECH_TEACHER (Jan, 2009)The Blu-Ray movies look stunning to say the least.
Picture quality
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series 52" | Rated 100% by by Francis-Wright-III (Mar, 2009)The picture is truly a thing of wonder, it's incredibly crisp and clear.
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series 52" | Rated 20% by by Ratt--natural-light (Feb, 2011)crisp, clear and back lighting is perfect.
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series 52" | Rated 80% by by Urban-ModernistThe Sony styling is very appealing - much nicer than the best Samsung and Sharp in this size.
Type
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series 52" | Rated 100% by by Gadget-Guy (Jan, 2009)The Panasonic has great color reproduction and plasmas are far superior in off-angle viewing but the shiny screen and overall "dullness" of the picture requires that viewing is best in a darker room.
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series 52" | Rated 100% by by allenyk2000 (Dec, 2008)Sony LCD TV picture is the best of all Large LCD.
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series 52" | Rated 100% by by H.-Ring (Feb, 2009)I was hesitant to purchase because many of the LCDs I saw displayed pictures with steps of graduated color instead of a smooth color gradient.
Movies
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series 52" | Rated 100% by by Thomas-Williams--Tech-Leader (Mar, 2009)The picture is stunning, most especially from a blu ray movie, but also from high quality material off-the-air.
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series 52" | Rated 100% by by Careful-Buyer (Dec, 2008)A must if you want simplified connectivity between TV and Blu-ray player, as well as want to play the Camcorder movies recorded in AV-CHD format.
Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series 52" | Rated 100% by by Francis-Wright-III (Mar, 2009)Once I swapped the cable to HDMI, not only did the DVDs look much better but Blu Ray movies were elevated to unbelievable quality!
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series Most even colors at default settings XBR HX929 Series 46" vs XBR6 Series 52" |
 | 2 | LG LW6500 Highest contrast ratio LG LW6500 vs Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series |
 | 3 | LG LW9800 Consistent calibrated gamma LG LW9800 vs Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series |
 | 4 | LG LS4600 3-way tie: Supports ISFccc LG LS4600 vs Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series |
 | 6 | Samsung 4000 Series (2012) Uses least power Samsung 4000 Series (2012) vs Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series |
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Editions Editions of the Sony BRAVIA XBR6 Series
| Price | Edition | Size | CEC | Thickness | Manufacturer code | Compare | ||||
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 | | 37" | BRAVIA Sync | 112 mm | KDL-37XBR6 | | ||||
 | | 40" | BRAVIA Sync | 279 mm | KDL-40XBR6 | | ||||
 | | 46" | BRAVIA Sync | 102 mm | KDL-46XBR6 | | ||||
 | | 52" | None | Unknown | KDL-52XBR6 | | ||||
 | | 52" | BRAVIA Sync | 124 mm | KDL-52XBR6 | | ||||
