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Customer Reviews for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Model: LC60E79U
SKU: 3641541
UPC: 074000373358
This Sharp LC60E79U LCD TV supports stunning high-definition images up to 1080p. Fine Motion Enhanced technology enables fast-motion image processing so you can enjoy your home theater experience.
Average Customer Rating:
4.511 out of 5
4.5
 out of 
5
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Rating Snapshot 260 reviews
5 stars
178
4 stars
60
3 stars
8
2 stars
5
1 star
9
93% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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241 out of 260
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Customer Reviews for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV
Review 1 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

excellent value

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: PlanR
from Houston
on 05/25/2012
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: picture quality
Like many others, I purchased this TV last year during the Black Friday special. At $799, this TV was an astounding value, at $999 its still a great deal. Don't be fooled by its relatively low price, after some fine tuning, the picture quality is superb.
The size is near perfect for our viewing distance (about 9 feet). I would have paid a few hundred dollars more for a 65" model but none is offered and the 70" model is listed at $2,300, quite a jump up and bit overkill for our living room. I haven't bothered with the speakers, as a TV this size deserves a proper stereo or home theater setup.
Others have mentioned motion blur, but I have not detected any and I watch plenty of sporting events.
LEDs may look better in a showroom but the glossy screen they all seem to come with makes them less versatile in different lighting conditions. But like any TV, this thing really shines during night-time viewing. Granted, its not ultra-thin like an LED unit but who cares when the picture is this good.
No need for built in internet as there are a myriad of devices that are capable of connecting any TV to the internet. Don't care about 3D viewing either.
I would give this TV 4 1/2 stars reserving the last 1/2 star if it holds up after years of use. After 7 months of nearly everyday use, I have had zero issues with it.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?No
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

TV started to Flicker after 2 months

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: NAVYCPO
from California
on 05/20/2012
Picture Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Sound Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Features
1.0 out of 5
1.0
What's great about it: Nothing
What's not so great: Everything
I bought this TV in November 2011, have it mounted above my fireplace, which isnt an easy task for those of you that have it. Anyway, after about 3 months in Feb, my wife told me that the TV was flickering like a strobe light. I came home from work and sure enough it was, I called Geek Squad and they came out and replaced the Main Board. TV was fixed, for 2 days. They came out Saturday, Monday morning she calls me again and says its doing the same thing, I call them back and they come out a week later and replace the Main Board again, and the 2 inverter strips running along the sides of the panel. As soon as the geek squad guy powers it on, it starts to Flicker, he says its the panel and its going to have to be replaced. I called Sharp and they put in an authorization to get it replaced, That was Friday and I still havent heard from them yet. Highly recommend not purchasing this TV and go with the LED.
About me... Sports enthusiast, Technically savvy viewer, Gamer, Love to stream movies
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Internet Connectable?No
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Less than 4 months and the screen is defective!

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: TarzanandJane
from AZ
on 05/11/2012
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Great Pictures, Lots of settings, Amazing Price
What's not so great: Reliability. LCD defective. Cannot be fixed or replaced!
It was the best deal ever. $999 for the Sharp Aquos 60" LCD. Has lots of settings to get the picture just right. Unfortunately the quality of the product is horrible. Less than 4 months, the screen has already develop a defect. Black line spanning horizontally across the screen. Cannot be fixed. Cannot be replace because the model is no longer available. Sharp does not have any new models to replace, but they do have plenty of "refurbished" ones. No thanks. Had to go to BB and get a replacement which is a different model. Not as settings rich as the Sharp, but at least I was able to get a replacement and able to keep my extended BB warranty. Disappointed with Sharp brand.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Technically savvy viewer, loves watching rented bluray disc
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Internet Connectable?No
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

excellent value

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: shanebre
from andover,mn
on 04/23/2012
What's great about it: quality
What's not so great: none so far
As a previous Samsung owner, my wife told me to look into this TV.
After much research in various AV forums, I thought I would purchase this set. I was very pleased with the video quality and the ease of use for my wife. I thought I would never own a Sharp product, but in my opinion, they have come a long way in the quality department. Very immpressive.
It was also easy to mount on the wall using a wall bracket I had purchased from Monoprice for only $25.00
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Technically savvy viewer
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?No
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Best LCD TV for the money

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Coppergirl
from Spartanburg, SC
on 04/15/2012
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: SIZE,Design, Plenty of HDMI inputs, Input Skip
Great TV, I watch everything from sports to movies to sitcoms and have had no negative issues. But I do recomend getting some kind of a external audio.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Sports enthusiast, Technically savvy viewer, Love to stream movies
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?No
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Great Tv for the price.

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: linda247
from ATLANTA, GA
on 04/15/2012
Picture Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Was easy to connect my other componets to.
What's not so great: Don't like the veiw mode button. If I want a full picture I have to change the view mode then change it back for other
I would recommend this TV. So far so good. Had it about 2 months.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Casual viewer
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?No
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Great size tv for the price!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Franchesco
from Rockford, IL
on 04/10/2012
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
What's great about it: SIZE! Great picture quality! Analog audio still an option on this!
What's not so great: Speakers, Ugly Remote
I have had this set for about 5 months now. I bought it on a Black Friday deal. I have it hooked up to my PS3 for Netflix and sound system for audio. The speakers are horrible on this, but on the upside you get the HUGE 60" screen. It does not have all the bells and whistles that smart tv's have nowadays, but you get the big screen. It has 120hz of refresh rate, which honestly for an average person you wont even notice the difference on fast action scenes of any given movie or sporting event. Mostly all smooth action. It has analog audio output(white and red plugs), which for us with a little bit older receivers will appreciate. (now everything is digital)
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections
About me... Technically savvy viewer, Casual viewer, Gamer, Love to stream movies
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?No
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Magnificent Beast

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: semigeeky
from south carolina
on 04/10/2012
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Size! Pictureclarity
What's not so great: It weighs a TON!
I love this huge monster!
Well, I originally bought the Sharp LED model LC-60LE63000U with its skinny bezel, super thin, light weight cabinet and loved how it looked physically, but after three and a half weeks of messing with every setting I could find, I could not get a good picture.
The contrast / black levels were never able to give any details in the dark areas without sacrificing black levels and
finally, I watched the Pirates of the Caribbean Blu-Ray and saw clouds in the dark scenes. I had never seen clouds on any of my other TVs. This would not do.
So back to BB it went. I traded it for this Sharp, the LC-60E79U and the picture is so much better with the first settings adjustment. I hated to give up the stylish new LED for the old fashioned heavy lcd but the wife is happy now. The picture is clear and sharp and the detail in dark images is there!
My wife and I mounted it over the fireplace and almost killed ourselves. Really needed two big strong men for that task. It is every bit of 80 pounds but it feels like 20 tons!
Oh, and the remote is as ugly a paddle as you can get on a thousand dollar tv.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Sports enthusiast, Technically savvy viewer
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?No
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Awful for sports.

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: volumnus
from Chattanooga
on 04/06/2012
Picture Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
What's great about it: Price (Black Friday)
What's not so great: Motion Judder
I purchased this set on Thanksgiving morning at Black Friday prices. I only paid $799 plus tax to have it delivered to my door. It took about a month to get it because Bestbuy sold a lot more sets than they had in stock. Still, I thought I had gotten a great deal...at first. Now I realize that this TV is terrible for watching fast-action sports such as basketball and football.
The problem is called motion judder. Basically it means that the TV isn't capable of rendering fast movement without little freeze ups. It causes the picture to be very jerky. I have a seven year old 50" Vizio plasma. It is far better for watching sports than this Sharp.
There are two enhancements that you can turn off in the advanced settings menu that help a little. First, you can turn off motion enhancement . Second, you can turn off film mode. Turning these features off won't cure the problem with motion judder, but it will be reduced by about 50%.
Bestbuy is still selling this TV. $1099 is the price as I write this review. I'm going to try to sell it to someone who isn't a sports fan. Then I'm going to take the money and use it toward purchasing a Panasonic plasma. BestBuy has the 55" ST30 (last year's model) for $999.
About me... Sports enthusiast, Technically savvy viewer, Love to stream movies
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Internet Connectable?No
+5points
7out of 9found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

great picture

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: bkaye1
from odessa tx
on 04/06/2012
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
fantastic picture but the sound level is to low. all the way up is just right if you need to go higher you cant
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?Yes
Connected to the Internet:No
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Very good large TV

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Bluebonnetwoman
from Houston, TX
on 04/03/2012
What's great about it: Excellent TV for under $1000. Bought on-line.
What's not so great: Haven't found anything yet that I don't like.
I was afraid this 60" TV would swallow the den I have it in. It doesn't, it fits perfectly. I love it.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Sports enthusiast, Technically savvy viewer
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?No
0points
1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

WOW! Great picture, better value!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: NYsportsFan
from NY
on 04/02/2012
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Price, value, picture quality
What's not so great: Remote is cheap looking, stock sound could be better but it's not horrible.
Have had the TV set up for about 2 weeks. Unbelievable picture quality! It's a great TV and a great deal! Hooked up to an HD box and I'm loving watching sports on the big screen. Had to calibrate the picture, sound quality is decent, but I bought an LG soundbar with a wireless subwoofer ( $250 ) and now the sound is incredible! The TV is worth every penny but I would invest in a good sound bar to get optimal viewing pleasure from this set.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Sports enthusiast, Gamer
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
 
Internet Connectable?No
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Awsome tv for money!!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: ilovmynewtv
from Merrill
on 04/02/2012
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Although it doesnt hook up to the internet it is an amazing tv! The picture has blown me away. tons of options for beginners or advanced users. Either way it is amazing. * connections are more than i can use but will someday.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Sports enthusiast, Technically savvy viewer, Love to stream movies, retired
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?No
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Great television!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from North Carolina
on 04/02/2012
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Sharp picture, Great price
What's not so great: Sound could use some work, but I don't use it. I have a surround sound system.
Has a great picture! Easy to set up! Great price! I have owned for a couple of months and I have had no problems or complaints. I would reccomend this television.
Internet content most enjoyed:No internet connect, but I didn't need one. I have a HTPC and a Xbox 360 connected.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Technically savvy viewer, Gamer, Love to stream movies
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?No
Internet content most enjoyed:No internet connect, but I didn't need one. I have a HTPC and a Xbox 360 connected.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Excellent TV

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Legs1109
from South Carolina
on 04/02/2012
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Picture Quality and Price
What's not so great: Sound Quality
Excellent LCD TV. The picture quality is excellent. The sound quality is okay, not the worst or the best, which is common with most flat panel TV's that have the speakers to the back of the TV. I added a home theater system to enhance the sound quality, and WOW. So far I have no complaints and I'm very satisfied with my purchase. The TV itself does not connect directly to the internet, but if you are like me; it doesn't really matter because I used my XBOX and a router to connect the TV to the internet.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Technically savvy viewer, Gamer, Love to stream movies
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?No
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Nice TV

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: BigPaul1234
from Houston
on 03/22/2012
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Perfect size and picture
What's not so great: there is not an internet connection
Perfect size, the sound is okay, but it has a lot of features except for internet.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Sports enthusiast, Technically savvy viewer, Gamer
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?No
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Nice step up from 50" plasma

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: wildw123
from Willits Ca.
on 03/22/2012
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
What's not so great: sound its not bad but its not good!!!
I have wanted a 60" screen for a few years but couldnt pull the triger on it because of a 50" plasma that was so clear you could jump into it still wanted that bigger screen I think that if you want the same in a 60" screen get this tv you will be wanting one in every room in the house!!! P.S. Blue Ray 1080p is so clear it is awsome and witth the Wii Fii it is just 1080p speechless streeming clear as BR!! Its does make a wiered clicking sound now and then but dosn't hurt the picture at all!!! Sharp is what it says it is on this tv its screen is so sharp its AWSOME BABY!!!!
Internet content most enjoyed:Surfing the whole Web!!! 60" screen!!!
This product has... Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Technically savvy viewer, Gamer, Love to stream movies
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?Yes
Connected to the Internet:Yes
Internet content most enjoyed:Surfing the whole Web!!! 60" screen!!!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Great TV for great price.

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: slam1
from Mint Hill, NC
on 03/22/2012
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Great Price and Great picture
What's not so great: Nothing found yet
This is a great TV with a great picture. I did not need wifi so this was a great entry price for a big TV. If I decide to get wifi, I can always pick that up in a DVD player later.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Casual viewer
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?No
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Great TV for video gaming or solo viewing.

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: ACEPG
from Metairie, LA
on 03/21/2012
Picture Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Cost effective, Big Screen, Great for gaming and DVDs.
What's not so great: Small optimal viewing angle, 120 Hz refresh rate.
This review is for the 60" Sharp TV LC60E79U.
Pro's:
(1) Big 60" Screen.
(2) Very bright picture.
(3) Nice picture quality with HDMI 1080p input signal.
(4) Nice sound quality.
(5) Nice aspect ratio adjustment feature (called Dot by Dot) for optimal viewing (with 1080i/p input signal) of 4:3 (1.33:1), 16:9 (1.78:1), and 2.35:1 aspect ratios.
(6) Very reasonable price ($1000) relative to competitor's price.
Cons:
(1) Picture may be too bright for some people who aren't used to such a big screen, especially after prolonged viewing. If so, just lower the adjustable brightness level or (if possible) sit farther away.
(2) Optimal picture quality is within a viewing angle of 0 to 10 degrees (from a line perpendicular to the plane of the screen). Picture quality begins to drop off dramatically as the viewing angle exceeds 45 degrees. This TV is perfect for solo viewing or gaming; but, for a big family of video perfectionists, the picture quality drop-off may not be acceptable to those viewing from the periphery.
(3) The TV is 5 to 6 inches at its thickest, and heavy. I am a very strong, grown man but needed help (from another strong man) to safely lift and mount this TV onto its pedestal. Newer models are much thinner and lighter. However, weight should not be a problem after the TV is finally positioned.
(4) If the input signal is less than 1080p (i.e., 480p, 720p, or 1080i, as I receive from Cox cable co.), the picture quality may be markedly less, with some minute pixelization occasionally. However, a poor input signal is not really the TV's fault, is it?
(5) The TV's remote control signal sensor seems to require a direct, in-line aiming of the remote. If the remote is slightly misdirected, the TV doesn't seem to receive the signal. So, for all you channel changers who like to shoot from the hip, a more careful aim may be required.
(6) 120 Hz is one-fifth the refresh rate of a 600 Hz Plasma TV, but, despite this, the picture quality is more than acceptable, and you don't have to worry about the burn-in problem that some Plasma TV's have.
In conclusion, this TV is wonderful for a solo video gamer or a small family who is trying to get the most bang for the buck. It doesn't have all the smart-TV bells and whistles, but many families don't need those anyway.
I had been shopping around for a TV to replace the old Phillips 32" cathode-ray tube TV that I had bought from Best Buy many years ago, which had began to malfunction slightly. This was a very nice upgrade. My family received this 60" Sharp TV from a generous cousin and we are thoroughly enjoying it. I hope this review helps inform you in making the right purchase. ACE PG
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Technically savvy viewer, Gamer
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?Don't Know
Connected to the Internet:No
+7points
8out of 9found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Sharp AQUOS - 60" Class - LCD - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV

Great picture if I could just hear it.

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: chrissybus08
from Sparta, NJ
on 03/21/2012
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
What's great about it: the picture
What's not so great: the sound
The picture is great. The sound sucks. Nice not cheap TV that 2 days after buying it we had 2 go get a surround sound system for it because even at its highest we could still only just hear it. It's now great tho.
This product has... Easy to set up
About me... Casual viewer
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Internet Connectable?No
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
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