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This Sony KDL55W900A HDTV supports 3D and 2D images in 1080p resolution. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D Blu-ray player, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
Customer Rating
5
TREAT YOURSELF RIGHT - JUST GET IT
on January 2, 2014
Posted by: TheOffice1234
from Lake Orion, MI
Internet Connectable?Yes
Connected to the Internet:Yes
Sony KDL55W900A Initial Impressions (about 4 days)
SUMMARY: A great, solid, well built set, good customer support, best LCD picture I have ever seen. Good enough apps, very good remotes (2 of them). If you are on the fence between this and something else, you won’t be disappointed with this Sony.
CONTEXT: I am upgrading from a 3 year old LG 47LW5300 47-Inch 1080p 120Hz. I wanted a slightly larger set to hang on the wall, and with increased picture quality. While I really enjoyed the LG overall, I found that sports (or any fast motion) were heavily pixilated and no amount of fine tuning would fix it. I mostly watch TV / Cable / Netflix for a few hours each night with my family, Sports on the weekend, and 1-2 movies a week from my Media Server, or rented from Amazon.
I have driven my family crazy these past 2 weeks testing and returning multiple sets. (I want to also thank Best Buy and the other Big Box Store for their easy return policies).
I tried the Vizio M601d-A3R – Very Good PQ, Very Heavy, Bad Support, Returned because there is no video DLNA support despite what the marketing around it says. 3 calls to tech support confirmed no DLNA support.
I tried the Samsung UN55F7100A / UN55F7050A – Good PQ, GREAT DLNA Support, Horrible Remote, Useless Keyboard, Cheap Feeling Build Quality, returned because of APP Lockup’s requiring TV reboots multiple times per day, and bad audio lag. Once I got through to a live person they could not fix the problems, and escalated with a promised call back in 2 days (that was 2 weeks ago still no call back).
Back to the Sony......
The second I unboxed it I felt we had a winner. The build quality is very solid. I did not feel like the set would break just unboxing it (like the Samsung). The PQ out of the box was amazing. My wife loved the Samsung PQ and she was still amazed at how much better the PQ on the Sony was. I have never owned a Sony TV before, but the more I use it the more impressed I am with just about everything.
DLNA support is good, but not perfect. It is having problems playing .MKV files from a Blu Ray source, but it plays .MKV from a DVD source just fine. Sony Support is working on this and hopefully it will be fixed in a future update. Meanwhile I just play my lower resolution DVD’s and .MP4 files and they work just great. With up scaling and the great overall PQ you can hardly tell the difference.
APPS the only ones I have used or cared about are Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon. All of them work just fine, and I feel that they perform better than on other sets I have tried. It took a long time to launch the apps on the Samsung for example. Especially when watching Amazon movies it feels like watching a Blu Ray.
APP SIDE NOTE: For a limited time you also can receive a free year of Netflix, and a free year of Hulu Plus, but the “App” that sends you the secret code is broken on the set [try again later], so you have to call into Sony Support and twist their arm a little. There is conflicting information on this promotion and when it expires. The TV APP says it expires 4/2014. The BB website says it expires 12/2013. Sony has all but removed it from their website, but you can still find some old pages that says it expires 10/2013. For me it was a happy surprise and lessened the blow of the initial price. Just don’t count on being able to get this promotion. TIP, if you go to the Hulu App and Click More information it will give you a code for 1 year (at least as of 12/27/2013).
AUDIO on the set is Good Enough, but a little “muddy”. I found one annoying thing that has tripped up others. I have everything connected to the TV through HDMI, but then I use the Digital Audio Out to send the surround sound to my older receiver. This is the only set I have seen that makes you turn off the internal TV speakers to get 5.1 surround sound to be output from the Digital Audio Out. Otherwise it only outputs Stereo Channels. (This feature is buried a few levels deep)
SUPPORT: I called support on New Year’s Eve. Level 1 support was useless. She did not know what Digital Audio Out was, or 2.0 vs. 5.1 Channels Sound (she thought I was talking about apps), or what DLNA was, but once I got through to Level 2, we fixed all 3 of my open topics in short order. Overall I was pretty happy to get to someone on New Year’s Eve, who new enough to point me in the right direction on my open topics.
The Viewing Angle is Good, but not great. I swear on my LG I could be standing beside it and still had a perfect picture. I don't know the exact angle but, standing beside the Sony the picture is about 40% washed out. With a large Sofa dead center and recliners on either side the PQ is just fine. Best on the Sofa, but still 90% on the recliners.
CONCLUSION: If you are looking at this set, then the next closest is the Samsung. I did not test the 8100, but from what I can tell it is more or less the same platform / family as the 7100 that I did test. The main difference being more cores in the processor and better refresh rate "effects", which hopefully would have fixed the lag time issues I had. But since the apps and everything are the same, I assume I would have had the same problems with lock ups, bad remote, useless keyboard. So I am very happy I jumped brands and went to Sony instead of paying more than the Sony and still being frustrated with the Samsung. Again, my only trade off for now, is that I can’t stream .MKV’s created from Blu Ray.
If you can afford this set, then by all means get it. If not, I would consider going back to the Vizio M series.
Happy Shopping
Internet content most enjoyed: Netflix, Amazon
My Best Buy number: 2031863739
What's great about it: PQ, APPS, Overall Quality, 2 Remotes
What's not so great: Partial DLNA Support (just a few problems)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5
Sound Quality
4
Features
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Customer Rating
5
GREAT - JUST BUY THEM !
on December 11, 2009
Posted by: TheOffice1234
from Lake Orion, MI
I've gone through 3 other head sets from another brand name, none of them worked well out of the box as these have. I used them to record audio on powerpoint presentations, conduct live web meetings, VOIP calls, connected to my land line phone, connected to my cell phone, and recently took them on a trip to ireland to use on the plane. No complaints at all. Sometimes I wonder if they are working because the quite parts of a conversation have absolutely no static at all. So, stop looking any more, just get them !
What's great about it: Best Sound Ever. I use them in the office, bought a cheap adapter to make it work with my desk phone and cell phone
What's not so great: Hard to get used to the style vs. traditional over the head, but once on feels great
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
Comfort
5
Durability
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Give your movies, TV shows and games the great sound they deserve. This ultra-slim SR-B20 sound bar fits discreetly in front of your TV or on a shelf or can be rotated for a low-profile wall mount. Setup is a breeze with a simple connection to your TV while Bluetooth lets you wirelessly stream from your mobile devices.
What is the subwoofer for? What do subwoofers do?
without getting too technical it provides the low volume rumble for audio. (deep bass). the bar has built in small subwoofers, but you can also add a separate detached subwoofer for even more bass and rumbles.
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TheOffice1234
Give your movies, TV shows and games the great sound they deserve. This ultra-slim SR-B20 sound bar fits discreetly in front of your TV or on a shelf or can be rotated for a low-profile wall mount. Setup is a breeze with a simple connection to your TV while Bluetooth lets you wirelessly stream from your mobile devices.
Is this sound bar Alexa compatible?
You can connect alexa to it via bluetooth but by itself it is not alexa enabled
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Give your movies, TV shows and games the great sound they deserve. This ultra-slim SR-B20 sound bar fits discreetly in front of your TV or on a shelf or can be rotated for a low-profile wall mount. Setup is a breeze with a simple connection to your TV while Bluetooth lets you wirelessly stream from your mobile devices.
Can this be mounted to a Samsung TV?
If you mean physically mounted, you would need some sort of generic mounting kit. Generally they are about $30 from various sources
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my tv doesnt have a coax connector plug so what would i use?
Triple check that it does not have one. I've never heard of a TV without one. However, if that is the case then you need a real TV Tuner Box to interface with your TV. There are lots to chose from just google TV Tuner Box. TIVO OTA on the high end, AMAZON Fire TV ReCast on the medium end, and several others that just Tune, no additional functions for $30 or so.
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What kind of range have this antenna?
In theory the 60 in the model number means 60 miles, I generally cut that in half for any stated antenna rage. I assume that means if you are in a desert with no obstructions you might get 60 miles.
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Why does the app that is integral to the proper functioning of this antenna have a 1.6 rating in the App Store?
I assume because this one app covers many devices, reading the reviews on the app store most seem to be focused on WIFI devices that have nothing to do with the Antenna device. I used it, it is only OK, but in all reality you will use it one time to find your best location then never use it again.
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What is the usb connector for?
This is a "powered" antenna, so you need the USB cable and included power supply to provide amplification to the antenna to improve signal strength.
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TheOffice1234
The PureTV Pro 60 is the only antenna with an actual signal meter integrated into the antenna to provide the best possible customer experience when installing. The PureTV Pro 60 has a dual-band, optimized antenna element that captures signals up to 60 miles away, while the antenna~s Clear Circuit Technology boosts the available signal, cuts dropout, and clears pixelation. The integrated, Bluetooth technology signal meter makes you the pro at installation. The PureTV Pro 60 uses a built-in tuner to get real-time signal data. Pair with the Winegard Connected app for no-fuss antenna positioning. Available for iOS and Android phones, the free, user-friendly Winegard Connected app quickly pairs with the PureTV Pro 60. Using both visual and audio indicators, you~ll get real-time feedback on the optimal antenna position for the best signal possible. The app shows a summary of available channels, and you can even fine-tune individual channels for maximum reception. Once you~re done, run a channel scan on TV, and start watching FREE TV.
Will having a metal roof on my house reduce the effectiveness of this antenna?
Maybe, but since this is more of a wall / window mount antenna, probably not as much impact as long as you have a window facing your stations.
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TheOffice1234
The PureTV Pro 60 is the only antenna with an actual signal meter integrated into the antenna to provide the best possible customer experience when installing. The PureTV Pro 60 has a dual-band, optimized antenna element that captures signals up to 60 miles away, while the antenna~s Clear Circuit Technology boosts the available signal, cuts dropout, and clears pixelation. The integrated, Bluetooth technology signal meter makes you the pro at installation. The PureTV Pro 60 uses a built-in tuner to get real-time signal data. Pair with the Winegard Connected app for no-fuss antenna positioning. Available for iOS and Android phones, the free, user-friendly Winegard Connected app quickly pairs with the PureTV Pro 60. Using both visual and audio indicators, you~ll get real-time feedback on the optimal antenna position for the best signal possible. The app shows a summary of available channels, and you can even fine-tune individual channels for maximum reception. Once you~re done, run a channel scan on TV, and start watching FREE TV.
does it connect with local networks, abc, cbs, nbc etc? How many channels or what stations maybe seen in the Frisco, TX area?
Google Antennaweb and enter your information for estimates of what channels you can receive. Just know that there many factors that go into good reception. The Antenna is just one of many factors such as do you have a window that faces your stations.
5 years, 5 months ago
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TheOffice1234
The PureTV Pro 60 is the only antenna with an actual signal meter integrated into the antenna to provide the best possible customer experience when installing. The PureTV Pro 60 has a dual-band, optimized antenna element that captures signals up to 60 miles away, while the antenna~s Clear Circuit Technology boosts the available signal, cuts dropout, and clears pixelation. The integrated, Bluetooth technology signal meter makes you the pro at installation. The PureTV Pro 60 uses a built-in tuner to get real-time signal data. Pair with the Winegard Connected app for no-fuss antenna positioning. Available for iOS and Android phones, the free, user-friendly Winegard Connected app quickly pairs with the PureTV Pro 60. Using both visual and audio indicators, you~ll get real-time feedback on the optimal antenna position for the best signal possible. The app shows a summary of available channels, and you can even fine-tune individual channels for maximum reception. Once you~re done, run a channel scan on TV, and start watching FREE TV.
My TV is mounted on one wall. If the antenna gets optimal reception on another wall, is there enough cable to run from antenna to TV. How much cable is allowed? How have buyers dressed the cable to be unseen?
It comes with a good long cable, about 15-20 feet. It is very thin. I think anything you to try to hide it would make it look worse.
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