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Sony KDL-46W4000 Review
Overall Rating: 92%
Design
The KDL-46W4000 is the embodiment of Sony's design philosophy with a chic matte black understated presence that simply oozes class. Build quality is back to its very best with the Sony looking like it could have been sculpted from a solid block of metal.
Features
Sony currently offer a huge range of LCD TV's and the number of different models can seem quite bewildering to those of you who are looking to buy a new LCD TV. The W4000 sits between the slightly higher spec X3500 series and directly above the lower spec V4000 line.
The 46W4000 comes equipped a Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution which can potentially give a marked improvement in the display of sources such as Sky HD (1080i). The 1080 lines of resolution match the resolution of the screen negating the need for any picture scaling to fit. If you have a device which outputs pictures in the superior 1080p (e.g. Sony's PlayStation 3) the 4000 can show those pictures in their full glory.
There is no 'Motionflow +100Hz' technology on the 46W4000 (featured on the X3500) which doubles the number of frames shown from 50 to 100 by interpolating an extra frame in between each source frame.
The KDL-46W4000 is equipped with '24p True Cinema' which enables the panel to display films at their intended 24fps (frames per second).
Alongside 24p True Cinema is Sony's 'Theatre Mode' technology which adjusts colour, contrast and brightness settings to makes movies look as authentic as the original.
It is worth mentioning that the 24p mode comes into its own with High Definition (Blu-ray or HD DVD) players which allow you to play movies at their original speed. The original 'cine' film is generally recorded at 24 frames per second, which in the absence of '24p True Cinema' is speeded up to 25 (standard for most TV's) frames per second with an accompanying increase in audio pitch.
Colour reproduction on the KDL-4W4000 offers smoother transitions than previous Sony LCD's with a new 10-bit panel offering 1024 shades of gradation.
Theatre Sync, which is Sony's name for CEC (Consumer Electronic Control), is a control standard that functions over HDMI 1.3. The technology facilitates one-touch control over compatible devices and in practice means that if you fire up your compatible DVD player, the all connected devices such as your LCD TV will also spring into life.
Sonically, the KDL-46W4000 comes equipped with Sony's S-Force Front Surround which is their latest virtual surround sound technology.
Performance
High Definition (HD) is where the Sony KDL-46W4000 excels. Hook up a 1080p capable source and you will be treated with absolutely pristine pictures. The W4000 displays a clarity and sharpness that make you want to reach out and touch objects or people as they glide across the screen. Colours are wonderfully vibrant and reach a level of authentic realism to match any LCD.
Black levels and shadow detail on the KDL-46W4000 are among the best i have seen in any 46 inch LCD and are a match for Samsung's F86 series. Shadow detailing now takes on a subtlety which is a match for any 46in LCD currently out there.
Standard Definition (SD) performance suffers to a degree from some of the inconsistencies that creep into a picture as a result of the conversion of a 576p source to an HD ready screen configuration, especially with such a large screen. SD material can be a little 'grainy' at times with some noticeable degradation in picture quality with faster motion sequences overall performance is nevertheless very good as Bravia Engine 2 is doing a remarkable job in upscaling low quality material.
Finally the colour palette is rich and precise. The range, depth and subtlety in this respect is simply outstanding. The most intricate of detailing such as skin tone is realised with class leading performance.
Conclusion
The Sony KDL-46W4000 is a another highly accomplished performer when it comes to High Definition material.
Ιf SD viewing is just as important there are better performers out there namely Sony's own X3500 series.
Sony KDL-46W4000 Review
Overall Rating: 92%
Design
The KDL-46W4000 is the embodiment of Sony's design philosophy with a chic matte black understated presence that simply oozes class. Build quality is back to its very best with the Sony looking like it could have been sculpted from a solid block of metal.
Features
Sony currently offer a huge range of LCD TV's and the number of different models can seem quite bewildering to those of you who are looking to buy a new LCD TV. The W4000 sits between the slightly higher spec X3500 series and directly above the lower spec V4000 line.
The 46W4000 comes equipped a Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution which can potentially give a marked improvement in the display of sources such as Sky HD (1080i). The 1080 lines of resolution match the resolution of the screen negating the need for any picture scaling to fit. If you have a device which outputs pictures in the superior 1080p (e.g. Sony's PlayStation 3) the 4000 can show those pictures in their full glory.
There is no 'Motionflow +100Hz' technology on the 46W4000 (featured on the X3500) which doubles the number of frames shown from 50 to 100 by interpolating an extra frame in between each source frame.
The KDL-46W4000 is equipped with '24p True Cinema' which enables the panel to display films at their intended 24fps (frames per second).
Alongside 24p True Cinema is Sony's 'Theatre Mode' technology which adjusts colour, contrast and brightness settings to makes movies look as authentic as the original.
It is worth mentioning that the 24p mode comes into its own with High Definition (Blu-ray or HD DVD) players which allow you to play movies at their original speed. The original 'cine' film is generally recorded at 24 frames per second, which in the absence of '24p True Cinema' is speeded up to 25 (standard for most TV's) frames per second with an accompanying increase in audio pitch.
Colour reproduction on the KDL-4W4000 offers smoother transitions than previous Sony LCD's with a new 10-bit panel offering 1024 shades of gradation.
Theatre Sync, which is Sony's name for CEC (Consumer Electronic Control), is a control standard that functions over HDMI 1.3. The technology facilitates one-touch control over compatible devices and in practice means that if you fire up your compatible DVD player, the all connected devices such as your LCD TV will also spring into life.
Sonically, the KDL-46W4000 comes equipped with Sony's S-Force Front Surround which is their latest virtual surround sound technology.
Performance
High Definition (HD) is where the Sony KDL-46W4000 excels. Hook up a 1080p capable source and you will be treated with absolutely pristine pictures. The W4000 displays a clarity and sharpness that make you want to reach out and touch objects or people as they glide across the screen. Colours are wonderfully vibrant and reach a level of authentic realism to match any LCD.
Black levels and shadow detail on the KDL-46W4000 are among the best i have seen in any 46 inch LCD and are a match for Samsung's F86 series. Shadow detailing now takes on a subtlety which is a match for any 46in LCD currently out there.
Standard Definition (SD) performance suffers to a degree from some of the inconsistencies that creep into a picture as a result of the conversion of a 576p source to an HD ready screen configuration, especially with such a large screen. SD material can be a little 'grainy' at times with some noticeable degradation in picture quality with faster motion sequences overall performance is nevertheless very good as Bravia Engine 2 is doing a remarkable job in upscaling low quality material.
Finally the colour palette is rich and precise. The range, depth and subtlety in this respect is simply outstanding. The most intricate of detailing such as skin tone is realised with class leading performance.
Conclusion
The Sony KDL-46W4000 is a another highly accomplished performer when it comes to High Definition material.
Ιf SD viewing is just as important there are better performers out there namely Sony's own X3500 series.
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