Sony KDL52V5100 52 in. HDTV LCD TV
Keep pace with fast-action movies, sports and game play. Equipped with Full HD 1080p and Motionflow 120Hz refresh rate technology, the KDL-52V5100 52-inch BRAVIA V Series LCD flat panel HDTV provides a more fluid, natural and realistic viewing experience while enjoying fast-paced entertainment.Q&A Recommending this Product
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Pros:
audio quality (2)
- ...and configure using on screen menu. Has multiple input ports. Audio is good , I complemented with surround sound system for Theater entertainment...[0.9]
- ...THE SONY TV HOOKED UP TO MY FIOS PRODCUCES OUTSTANDING AUDIO AND VIDEO.GOOD PRICE AND ON TIME DELIVERY. THE ONLY PROBLEM...[0.8]
bravia smart link connection (1)
- ...sound system now. I got a Sony Bravia surround sound system and the bravia smart link connection is nice . they work together very nicely. Tons of connection options...[1.0]
channels (3)
- ...model. Overall, I am very pleased with the set. As usual, the HD channels look spectacular and the interface is tremendously better than that of the Vizio...[0.9]
- ...Color and sharpness on most HD channels (especially sports) are fantastic . However, since my Comcast system cannot deliver me anything...[0.7200000000000001]
- ...most of the XBR features and performance characteristics. HD channel Pix are fantastic . Easy to control and configure using on screen menu. Has multiple...[0.7200000000000001]
color quality (1)
- ...COULD NOT BE HAPPIER........... THE QUALITY IS AMAZING..... COLORS ARE BEAUTIFUL AND THE SCREEN IS SOOO SHARP AND BEAUTIFUL......DO NOT HESISTATE...[0.9]
contrast ratio (1)
- ...pleased with the TV and glad I waited for this model to get the improved contrast ratio and 120 refresh rate....[0.8]
general (13)
- ...If your going from a smaller tube TV to this one with HD for the 1st time it is impressive . Without HD it looks a bit grainy. ...[1.0]
- ...Well I've had this TV for approx 3 weeks and I love it so far & delivers as promised. I mostly use it for gaming on...[1.0]
- ...some getting used to after upgrading from 60hz. Otherwise I highly recommend this TV even if it is considered an entry level TV, you'll never...[1.0]
- ...continuous MotionFlow. It's nothing to cry about. Other than that, the TV is great . The sound is great, it ranges from 0 to 100 and at 60 its good...[1.0]
hits (2)
- ...quality is the best i have seen on any tv the standard def takes a good hit .It has issues with hdmi color space auto adjustments from xbox360...[0.8]
- ...configuration was a breeze. The non-HD channels definitely take a huge hit, as they look pretty bad on this size screen. In reality I wish I could have just gotten...[-0.6400000000000001]
picture quality (15)
- ...purchasing this TV. It's one of the best one out there for the price. The picture is great and has a lot of features. It's 120 HZ which good for watching...[1.0]
- ...We have had the tv for a few weeks now. The picture is beautiful . The tv is versatile due to the many inputs on the back. For...[1.0]
- ...I have been fortunate and have not had any problems at all. The picture is wonderful , thanks to the settings input from the AVS Forum (Particularly...[1.0]
- ...promising something but not delivering it. Other than this flaw, the picture quality is great , so I give 3 stars. ...[1.0]
price (9)
- ...living room, and it almost feels like a mini theater in my house. Great buy , highly recommend it....[1.0]
- ...instant on, assume it's green. No question, if you can find a reasonable price , this is the one to buy....[1.0]
- ...TV works great. It was delivered a day early and the price was the best of all that I checked. Good job Amazon...[1.0]
- ...a divorce (lol)!! Nothing bad can be said about this TV.... price was amazing (under $1600) and the quality of the picture in HD was truly...[0.9]
sound quality (7)
- ...It's nothing to cry about. Other than that, the TV is great. The sound is great , it ranges from 0 to 100 and at 60 its good enough for me. Don...[1.0]
- ...weeks and couldn't be happier. Picture resolution in awesome. Sound is actually really good because Sony has a speaker bar type speakers across the bottom...[0.8]
- ...then back "ON" again, and the sound is there. Once "ON" we don' t have any further problems with the sound . Since this problem has occured several times now, we called...[0.8]
- ...solve the problem. Otherwise, the big picture is great, the sound is ok , and the lag time required for the tv to respond to commands...[0.65]
surround sound system (1)
- ...sound but I got a surround sound system now. I got a Sony Bravia surround sound system and the bravia smart link connection is nice . they work together very nicely. Tons of connection options...[0.7200000000000001]
tv speakers (2)
- ...This is a great entry level LCD TV. TV speakers work great alone, and if TV is connected to a surround system even better...[0.9]
- ...had heard that this might be a problem with LCD TV's. The in TV speakers are fine , not tinny, although I elected to disable them and run the sound...[0.9]
working (2)
- ...unit. They even assisted in setting up and testing the unit. Works great ! I would certainly do business again with Amazon....[0.9]
- ...frustration with the price fluctuations, Amazon has been very good to work with in my experience, and I believe they are just responding...[0.8]
Cons:
guesses (2)
- ...kdl52v5100 6/4/09 as a swap change by Sony for previous kdl52w4100. Guess it's another bad luck. Problem is the clicking noise occurs randomly when change...[-0.6400000000000001]
- ...it needs service. Amazon has authorized return of the tv. I guess there is a bad one every now and then. Amazon does not have any more in stock...[-0.6400000000000001]
reliability (15)
- ...part, I consider to be minor), I have been fortunate and have not had any problems at all. The picture is wonderful, thanks to the settings input...[1.0]
- ...complaints, but I'm running through a 5.1 audio receiver and have had no issues . Folks, if you spend this much on a TV get a surround sound...[1.0]
- ...then back "ON" again, and the sound is there. Once "ON" we don' t have any further problems with the sound. Since this problem has occured several times now...[1.0]
- ...and Pilot packaged and removed the defective TV. The new TV works fine (so far, fingers crossed). After mentioning my ordeal to several...[1.0]