52" LCDs Sony vs Sharp

manteeth · 07-05-2009, 07:35 PM

First time HDTV buyer. Going big. We were pretty set on a Sony 52" from Best Buy model KDL-52V5100. However, we recently ran into a Sharp 52" at Wal-Mart for a solid $500 less. I fully realize that the Sony is a better television, but is it $500 dollars better. Money is a always an issue, so just some opinions would be nice. Thanks

Codes20 · 07-05-2009, 08:15 PM

If the Sony is a little much, look into a Toshiba. Similar performance, less money. And yes, the Sony V series will be better than the Sharp. Sharp used to be great, however, they have slipped a lot in the LCD world.

How about a plasma? You may find that you can get a 50-54" plasma for less than the LCDs.

iserum · 07-05-2009, 08:31 PM

Get a panny 54 inch plasma for the price of SONY, better viewing angle and better blacks with no motion blurr. If you have to buy LCD than buy SONY or SAMSUNG, i would avoid sharp, it is not bargain for $500 less.

jeeves124 · 07-06-2009, 09:40 AM

i am very happy with my 32" sharp. There is little or no difference when comparing my sharp and a sony/samsung side by side or in store. For 500 dollars, i say go for it. Just test it for banding since bigger size sharps are prone to that.

iserum · 07-06-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeeves124

i am very happy with my 32" sharp. There is little or no difference when comparing my sharp and a sony/samsung side by side or in store. For 500 dollars, i say go for it. Just test it for banding since bigger size sharps are prone to that.

you are recommending a product and then saying look for banding, that is strange, if OP buy it online and find banding why he has to go through hassle of returning it. this is why recommended plasma because if OP is willing to compromise on quality for $500 why not get a plasma and save money and better the PQ and overall better TV.

Diamond · 07-06-2009, 09:50 PM

Sony is better quality brand.

chinee · 07-06-2009, 10:48 PM

In January I bought a Sharp 52D85U 120hz LCD. The comparable Sony 52W4100 (last year's version of the current 52V5100) was $600 more. So for a same size and similar features plus a substantial savings...du-h... Sharp it was.

40 days later, noticed some minor banding (after reading about it on boards like these), read some horror stories about folks contacting Sharp about issues and Sharp not being responsive nor helpful. Found that the "good" picture quality of the Sharp was no longer good enough, wanted the better quality of the Samsungs or Sonys. Read some more negative stuff about Sharp, so... exchanged the sucker for the Sony I was initially looking at. By then the Sony was on sale... still paid $300 more than the Sharp, but my happiness and sanity are worth it.

The Sony's picture quality is definitely betterthan the Sharp's... I've been VERY happy.

jeeves124 · 07-07-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iserum

you are recommending a product and then saying look for banding, that is strange, if OP buy it online and find banding why he has to go through hassle of returning it. this is why recommended plasma because if OP is willing to compromise on quality for $500 why not get a plasma and save money and better the PQ and overall better TV.

i am not saying that it is a bad product, i am just saying that the OP should be aware of banding issues before buying.

Techlord · 07-07-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iserum

If you have to buy LCD than buy SONY or SAMSUNG, i would avoid sharp, it is not bargain for $500 less.

What he said!

iserum · 07-07-2009, 07:28 PM

some time i through plasma recommendation because some times people never even thought of plasma as option. when they start comparing they start realizing what they are missing.

numan2good · 07-08-2009, 11:27 AM

from your given choices i will go for Sony
http://www.nextag.com/52v5100/compare-html
well yeah Sony deserve 500 more than Sharp but if there is SAMSUNG then there will be other situation.
bro consider samsung also.

HDTV Reviews · 07-09-2009, 05:23 AM

Hi!This Sony Bravia V series is the best in the market rite now.I think this will be a great choice if u buy.Thanks........

numan2good · 07-10-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDTV Reviews

Hi!This Sony Bravia V series is the best in the market rite now.I think this will be a great choice if u buy.Thanks........

hello bro...
you really think this is the best one in the market?
tell me about it .......yeah you can say that this is the best one in SONY but not in the Whole market bro....because the market is very vast and i guess you know better than me....

Techlord · 07-10-2009, 03:57 PM

If you are really looking for "the best" LCD HDTV, then that would be Samsung's B750 series! Check out the Amazon reveiws and the links provided.

http://www.smart-review.com/hdtv.html

roddymac · 07-10-2009, 09:51 PM

You do realize that Sony purchases the glass from Fujitzu and the processors and most of the internal workings from Sharp.

Sharp has all the proprietary technology licenses and therefore distributes this technology to all the other manufacturers.

07-05-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
manteeth What is HD? Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	52" LCDs Sony vs Sharp First time HDTV buyer. Going big. We were pretty set on a Sony 52" from Best Buy model KDL-52V5100. However, we recently ran into a Sharp 52" at Wal-Mart for a solid $500 less. I fully realize that the Sony is a better television, but is it $500 dollars better. Money is a always an issue, so just some opinions would be nice. Thanks

07-05-2009, 08:31 PM	#3
iserum High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,957	Get a panny 54 inch plasma for the price of SONY, better viewing angle and better blacks with no motion blurr. If you have to buy LCD than buy SONY or SAMSUNG, i would avoid sharp, it is not bargain for $500 less. __________________ Panasonic 50PX80U/Pioneer BDP-51FD /Toshiba HD A1/Tivo HD SAMSUNG LNT-4661F/ Pioneer BDP-51FD/Dell XPS, Nvidia 9500 GT SONY BRAVIA 40V2500/40 GB PS3, WII, Intel Core 2 Duo with Nvidia 6800 Yamaha RXV1700 Def. Tech. Mythos III, V & Gems, Super Cube III Harmony Remote One Power Conditioner: Belkin PF40

07-06-2009, 09:40 AM	#4
jeeves124 HD makes me happy. :D Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 67	i am very happy with my 32" sharp. There is little or no difference when comparing my sharp and a sony/samsung side by side or in store. For 500 dollars, i say go for it. Just test it for banding since bigger size sharps are prone to that. __________________ My Setup: Sharp Aquos LC32D44U. Xbox 360 Fios Tv

07-06-2009, 09:50 PM	#6
Diamond How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 16	Sony is better quality brand. Last edited by rbinck; 07-10-2009 at 10:23 PM. Reason: Removed affiliate link

07-06-2009, 10:48 PM	#7
chinee HD Viewer since Jan '09! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 86	In January I bought a Sharp 52D85U 120hz LCD. The comparable Sony 52W4100 (last year's version of the current 52V5100) was $600 more. So for a same size and similar features plus a substantial savings...du-h... Sharp it was. 40 days later, noticed some minor banding (after reading about it on boards like these), read some horror stories about folks contacting Sharp about issues and Sharp not being responsive nor helpful. Found that the "good" picture quality of the Sharp was no longer good enough, wanted the better quality of the Samsungs or Sonys. Read some more negative stuff about Sharp, so... exchanged the sucker for the Sony I was initially looking at. By then the Sony was on sale... still paid $300 more than the Sharp, but my happiness and sanity are worth it. The Sony's picture quality is definitely betterthan the Sharp's... I've been VERY happy. __________________ Sony 52" W4100 LCD, LG 42" PG25 Plasma, Sony 40W5100 LCD, Samsung BD-P2550 BD player, Panasonic DMR-EZ485V VCR/DVD Upconvert Player/Recorder, Samsung DVD 1080P9, PS3 Slim

07-05-2009, 08:15 PM	#2
Codes20 In need of speakers Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA Age: 24 Posts: 1,403	If the Sony is a little much, look into a Toshiba. Similar performance, less money. And yes, the Sony V series will be better than the Sharp. Sharp used to be great, however, they have slipped a lot in the LCD world. How about a plasma? You may find that you can get a 50-54" plasma for less than the LCDs.

07-07-2009, 07:28 PM	#10
iserum High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,957	some time i through plasma recommendation because some times people never even thought of plasma as option. when they start comparing they start realizing what they are missing. __________________ Panasonic 50PX80U/Pioneer BDP-51FD /Toshiba HD A1/Tivo HD SAMSUNG LNT-4661F/ Pioneer BDP-51FD/Dell XPS, Nvidia 9500 GT SONY BRAVIA 40V2500/40 GB PS3, WII, Intel Core 2 Duo with Nvidia 6800 Yamaha RXV1700 Def. Tech. Mythos III, V & Gems, Super Cube III Harmony Remote One Power Conditioner: Belkin PF40

07-08-2009, 11:27 AM	#11
numan2good High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 582	from your given choices i will go for Sony http://www.nextag.com/52v5100/compare-html well yeah Sony deserve 500 more than Sharp but if there is SAMSUNG then there will be other situation. bro consider samsung also.

07-09-2009, 05:23 AM	#12
HDTV Reviews HDTV Reviews Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 71	Hi!This Sony Bravia V series is the best in the market rite now.I think this will be a great choice if u buy.Thanks........ __________________ HDTV Reviews and Ratings

07-10-2009, 03:57 PM	#14
Techlord High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 1,270	If you are really looking for "the best" LCD HDTV, then that would be Samsung's B750 series! Check out the Amazon reveiws and the links provided. http://www.smart-review.com/hdtv.html __________________ I'll admit when I am wrong, why live in denial? I should have bought a Panasonic Plasma! Samsung LN52B750 240Hz LCD HDTV Oppo Digital BDP-83 Special Edition Denon AVR-5700 THX Ultra Certified Receiver M&K Sound LCR-750 THX Certified 5.1 Speaker System w/V-1250 THX Powered Subwoofer LCD's viewing angle issues seen here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOYnAmDLXbY

07-10-2009, 09:51 PM	#15
roddymac 1920x1080 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 3	You do realize that Sony purchases the glass from Fujitzu and the processors and most of the internal workings from Sharp. Sharp has all the proprietary technology licenses and therefore distributes this technology to all the other manufacturers.

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