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Sony KV-40XBR700

Sony KV-40XBR700
Sony KV-40XBR700Sony KV-40XBR700
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5 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 reviews of Sony KV-40XBR700. The average rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability. The sound is also mentioned favorably, whereas the size and reliability get negative opinions.

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On average, users rate this product 50/100 and experts rate this product 100/100.

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Expert review by : Calvin Chen (agoraquest.com)

Sony KV40XBR700

 

Well...its been almost 3 weeks and the set is pretty much "burned in". The image is much better now and I have also calibrated with Avia. My primary viewing on this set is DVDs. With the 40" screen, I get a bigger image than the 34xbr2 (3" bigger!)....

Superb image with DVD and HD material and excellent image with digital cable (HBO/Shotime). Outstanding geometry. Matching stand looks cool. Set looks dynamite even when turned off. Newly designed audio with 15-watt built-in sub has excellent sound,...

As with my prior 36xbr450, the same weakness applies to the 3:2 pulldown. Garbage in...garbage out. OTA channels still are great, but a couple of channels still display a "ghost" and are somewhat pixelated. Again, not from the TV set itself, but...

Oct, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great picture, built like a house of cards

 

picture

everything else

Oct, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

XBR PIC Unbelievable

 

Just recently purchased Sony KV 40 XBR 700 from ebay seller for $2005 del. with stand. All were new in box. Granted this is the first generation 40" that obviously was a carry over but using it in large master bedroom. Considered new 34" Sony XBR or To...

XBR picture vibrant,warm, and crisp. Great bang for buck, get 36 1/2" widescreen format too.

None, don't let size and weight deter you. Benefits far outweigh that obstacle.

Sep, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Good TV, but get the extended warranty

 

Largest 4:3 direct view on market

Reliability problems. Expensive.

Oct, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Good TV, but get the extended warranty

 

Bought this at Circuit City. It is similar to the KV-40XBR800, but does not have the DVI interface and is about $500 cheaper.

Largest 4:3 direct view on market

Reliability problems. Expensive.

Oct, 2002
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