Looking for a <$1000, <36" TV... Thoughts on these options from Sony or other recommendations?

BakerCoupe · 11-11-2004, 11:53 AM

FS120 series, in either 32" or 36"...

36" flat-screen: This stylish flat-screen minimizes distortion and glare and offers an increased viewing angle. The modern silver cabinet looks great in any room.

Digital comb filter: A digital comb filter and ClearEdge VMTM wideband velocity modulation work to deliver crisp, detailed images.

Dynamic PictureTM and Dynamic FocusTM: Provide consistent brightness through every scene.

SRS® 3D audio effect: Side speaker design and SRS® 3D Audio Effect deliver stereo sound that's on par with the picture.

or the HD FS420 series, only in 32"...

32" flat-screen: This Sony 32" Wega® HDTV monitor turns your living room into a theater. The silver cabinet brings a modern look to any room.

HDTV monitor: Connect a high-definition receiver to capture the excitement of HD broadcasts, or let Digital Reality CreationTM adapt broadcast signals for an outstanding picture of near-HD quality.

Digital comb filter: 3D digital comb filter and velocity scan modulation bring crisp, clean images to your screen.

CineMotion® reverse pulldown technology: Eliminates artifacts and gives films a smooth, natural flow.

TruSurround® SRS® audio: Experience audio that puts you in the action.

A/V inputs: Full A/V capability -- including an HDMI interface -- makes this set the ideal centerpiece of your home theater.

Or less likely go with the HS420 HD widescreen in 30"..

Reggie · 11-11-2004, 01:27 PM

markbradford · 11-11-2004, 03:21 PM

CC Rider · 11-11-2004, 06:30 PM

Delivery was free. On a TV this size, that's significant. We bought is as a stop-gap measure to give us a bigger picture until prices come down on LCD/DLP units. So a year from now we'll buy one of those and sell off this one.

If I had it to do all over again, I might opt for a 32" instead. This 36" TV is too big/heavy for one person to move, and even two people struggle with it.

ATH · 11-12-2004, 07:35 PM

I have it and it is awesome - rivals the most expensive RPTV's out there (CRT). Sound & Vision reviewed it's big brother in their HDTV shootout, and it beat out $7000 Pioneer Elites...

After Avia calibration, it looks insane. Plus, it probably weighs waaay less than those direct view models.

mike-lur · 11-28-2004, 07:36 AM

ATH · 11-28-2004, 05:35 PM

New unit supports HDMI - still probably awesome though, just back to $1500... Really an awesome tv for the money, my friends are all blown away and were surpirsed to find it wasn't an LCOS or LCD tv. Looks great out of the box, but really shines after Avia tuning.

Sony 46

11-11-2004, 01:27 PM	#2
Reggie AudiWorld Expert 2011 Audi Q5 My Garage Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 30,623	Get the HD monitor - __________________

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markbradford AudiWorld Uber User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 37,573	Do not buy a non-HD TV at this point.

11-11-2004, 06:30 PM	#4
CC Rider AudiWorld Super User 2009 Volkswagen Passat Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 18,505	We had a 36" Toshiba delivered for $550 from Best Buy Delivery was free. On a TV this size, that's significant. We bought is as a stop-gap measure to give us a bigger picture until prices come down on LCD/DLP units. So a year from now we'll buy one of those and sell off this one. If I had it to do all over again, I might opt for a 32" instead. This 36" TV is too big/heavy for one person to move, and even two people struggle with it. __________________ 2009 VW CC

11-12-2004, 07:35 PM	#5
ATH Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 11,383	Any reason you don't want a bigger tv? The 46" Sony tabletop RPTV is now $1200 I have it and it is awesome - rivals the most expensive RPTV's out there (CRT). Sound & Vision reviewed it's big brother in their HDTV shootout, and it beat out $7000 Pioneer Elites... After Avia calibration, it looks insane. Plus, it probably weighs waaay less than those direct view models. __________________

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mike-lur Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,302	where can one find this $1200 unit you speak of? __________________ formerly known as - arcgator (jeremy)

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11-28-2004, 05:35 PM	#7
ATH Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 11,383	Ah, dang, looks like it's been replaced New unit supports HDMI - still probably awesome though, just back to $1500... Really an awesome tv for the money, my friends are all blown away and were surpirsed to find it wasn't an LCOS or LCD tv. Looks great out of the box, but really shines after Avia tuning. Sony 46 __________________

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