LCD vs SXRD

[jtvang125]

I own the first gen SXRD sets from sony and my parents recently got a samsung lcd tv. Mine was basically calibrated using a calibration dvd while the lcd was calibrated by me using settings from various owners on avsforum. There were several different settings so I picked the settings that looked the best to me.

Since I couldn't test them side by side and to be as fair as possible I played back sources that I have repeatedly watched on my set so I'll have a good memory on how looks. Materials I tried included Planet Earth, Rataouille and A Bug's Life, and a couple of high bit rate HD clips that the manufacturers use to showcase their sets.

Even after going through numerous settings for the lcd, I just couldn't get it look as good as my SXRD. Not that the PQ of the LCD wasn't great or anything but I just couldn't get it to my satisfaction. I'm sure if I could put both sets side by side and playing the same materials simultaneously most viewers would probably say my set looks better.

 

[sdifox]

sxrd > lcd

end of story

 

[erwos]

Some of the new LED screens are probably going to get closer. But, yeah, SXRDs trash anything but the _very best_ plasmas and LCDs. Man, I love my KDS-55A3000.

The bulb on it burned out, and we had to watch some stuff on a 2005FPW for a while until a new one came in. My wife immediately commented on how much better it looked on the A3000.

 

[ricleo2]

I have the last generation SXRD and I must agree that it has the best picture quality of any form of TV that I have seen. I was surprised to read that Sony has stopped manufacturing them. I recently started watching BR on it and was blown away. By the way, if you like nature shows get the Planet Earth series in BR. Absolutely spectacular.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Yeah, IMO SXRD has the highest quality picture of any television technology (though Sony experienced some serious problems with the early sets). Actually I also generally prefer DLP to LCD or plasma - I find that SXRD and DLP offer a more film-like image, free from any screen door effect or harsh edge sharpness.

 

[sdifox]

Originally posted by: Don Vito Corleone
Yeah, IMO SXRD has the highest quality picture of any television technology (though Sony experienced some serious problems with the early sets). Actually I also generally prefer DLP to LCD or plasma - I find that SXRD and DLP offer a more film-like image, free from any screen door effect or harsh edge sharpness.

3 Chip DLP would be my technology of choice 🙂 Wonder when it will hit the same price point of 3 LCD 🙂