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Sony Bravia XBR-Series KDL-46XBR4 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: CE
Rating:  101 reviews
Sales Rank: 1932
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 46
Shipping Weight (lbs): 104
Dimensions (in): 36 x 55 x 15
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: KDL46XBR4
Model: KDL46XBR4
UPC: 027242717428
EAN: 0027242717428
ASIN: B000UN8MKM
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| Features:
| • | 10-bit 16:9 Full HD 1080p Panel (1920x1080) | | • | Motionflow� with FHD 120 Hz high frame rate capability | | • | BRAVIA Engine� PRO & Live Color Creation� system | | • | 1080p Inputs: HDMI� (x3), YPbPr (x2), PC | | • | Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sony BRAVIA XBR KDL-46XBR4 46-inch 1080p LCD Flat Panel HDTV continues Sony's tradition of making outstanding televisions. With a 46-inch screen, you'll be able to see every little detail without any need to squint. Sony does not hold back with any technologies, and the XBR series is its flagship line--so with the XBR, you know you'll get the best quality home theater experience available. 
The KDL-46XBR4 has vibrant colors and a 178-degree viewing angle. View larger. View product demo (requires Flash). | 
The XBR series delivers beautful visuals while incorporating all of Sony's latest technologies.
View product demo (requires Flash). | Top-Notch Video Performance
The XBR KDL-46XBR4 is a 1080p television with a full 1920 x 1080 resolution, the highest resolution available for the sharpest, clearest picture. The KDL-46XBR uses the most recent HDMI 1.3 interface, which houses both audio and video signals in one connector and has the bandwidth to support the data needed for the high resolution. Sony's Bravia Engine Pro Full Digital Video Processor upconverts all video signals to 1080p so you can watch all your old DVDs on this glorious display. Sony complements the high resolution with the latest technology in color reproduction. The KDL-46XBR is a 10-bit display with 10-bit processing. Most panels are only 8-bit. The added bit depth here means a larger color palette for more faithful color reproduction and smoother transitions from one color to the next. Additionally, the display also supports the new x.v.Color standard, which dramatically increases the available color space. The end result is a picture that is so detailed, colorful, and vibrant, you'd have a hard time distinguishing it from real life. The KDL-46XBR4 features Sony's Motionflow technology, which automatically adjusts for and applies the proper processing for optimal motion reproduction depending on the video input. This includes support for 24 frames per second (24p) video, which displays video content at the 24-frames-per-second rate at which it was originally filmed or recorded. With 24p, you get the most faithful possible reproduction of the original. A Wide Variety of Inputs
This Sony television's wide variety of inputs ensures compatibility with your other home theater components. There are three HDMI connections for Blu-Ray, HD DVD, and other technologies requiring the high bandwidth, and two component video inputs, three composite video inputs, one S-Video input, one PC Audio and Video input, and five analog audio inputs. Even with a collection of legacy components, you shouldn't have a problem connecting to the KDL-46XBR4. Stunning Looks
The KDL-46XBR4 not only displays stunning video but is itself a head-turner. It features Sony's unique floating glass frame along with a black bezel that can be interchanged with optional color bezels to match the display to your decor. Outstanding Ergonomics and Simplicity of Control
Sony's Xross Media Bar interface is an award-winning, intuitive on-screen display that makes setup a breeze, with menus and controls logically laid out for quick access. The KDL-46XBR4 also features Theatre Sync technology, based on the HDMI-CEC standard, which means you can easily connect to and control compatible devices. For example, when the KDL-46XBR4 is connected to a compatible DVD player, you can turn on both the DVD player and the television and start playing a DVD with a single push of a button on the remote. When you're done, another push of a button powers everything down. With Theatre Sync, you can spend time enjoying the movie rather than waste time setting everything up. More Than Just a Television
Because more and more people expect to view photos on their HDTVs, Sony developed a Photo TV HD mode that optimally sets the sharpness, gradation, and color to make digital photos look like printed photography. The KDL-46XBR4 is backed by a 1-year limited warranty for parts and labor.
 | Full HD Quality HDTV provides up to six times the visual detail of the Standard Definition television. You need an HDTV set, HD sound and a source of HD content to make sure you're really getting HD. | |
| | |  | One-step Simplicity It's easy to setup your HDTV system. A single HDMI cable carries both audio and video signals, while it also banishes confusing setup and cord tangles. | | | | |  | You're Surrounded HD broadcasting can include up to 7.1 channels of surround sound. A Sony HD Audio system lets you experience every whisper. | | | | |  | Ready for Primetime You've got the set, now get the shows. HD sports, comedies, dramas, movies and more are available on Broadcast, Cable and Satellite TV. | |
What's in the Box
KDL-46XBR4 46-inch LCD flat panel HDTV, remote control, 2 AA batteries, AC power cord, operating instructions, quick setup guide, warranty card, table top stand, and support strap.
Product Description
XBR series televisions represent the very best Sony has to offer in high definition viewing.The XBR line of Full HD 1080p televisions incorporates all of Sony's latest technologies (including HDMI v1.3 features such as x.v.Color and Deep Color). Additional features like Motionflow 120Hz enable smoother motion when viewing movies or fast-action sports. BRAVIA Engine PRO with Digital Reality Creation upconverts all interlaced and progressive video signals including HD signals directly to 1080p for amazing detail and sharpness. And it's only fitting that your XBR make a statement not only through breathtaking picture quality, but by taking your breath away with optional color bezels. Now your LCD TV can be as distinct as your own personal style.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 96 more reviews...
 A Great TV August 29, 2008
Gary Corso
I waited over a year before making this purchase and I am sorry that I waited at all. This is a great LCD TV and I could not be happier. The SONY PS3 style interface to controll the set is great and easy to use. The digital picture is so good, you don't need to go to a more expensive HDTV box.
 KDL 46 XBR4 August 26, 2008
Michael W. Godby (LaCanada, CA)
After one month of operation this TV is in need of service.
The power light transfers to stand-by mode and then back to power. This
cycle repeats over an over with no picture to access set up.
When it is working the picture quality is excellent. The fans noise was a concern when purchasing, but turns out to be a non issue.
Sony warranty seems to be accomodating but requires serial number to initiate the service call. I agree with this policy but it is a bit of a hassle if your TV is wall mounted at 5'0" on center. I would recommend that you log your serial number before installation so you do not have any delays if service needs to be called.
 DO NOT BUY THIS SONY PRODUCT August 24, 2008
David Murphy
LET THE BUYER BEWARE!!
We bought a brand new Sony Bravia XBR this past May from Amazon. The TV stopped working 10 days ago. TV still under warranty. The red stand by light blinks and the TV turns off by itself after about 30 seconds. We have gotten no resolution from Sony after numerous phone calls/online chats to their service dept. They have sent two technicians over the past 10 days. One came yesterday and finally replaced a part that supposedly went out-- it worked for one day only. They TV still has the same problems and turns off by itself after a minute. Customer service is no help-- it is a call center in the Philippines. All they do is say I am sorry. I have tried another service number-- they also are very apologetic-- but again no one can give any resolution--it is impossible to get this issue escalated. This is is obviously not a good product-- Sony refuses to own up to this. We cannot get past the customer service reps to escalate to someone who can actually do something. We do not know what to do. We are out $3600-- Sony has ripped us off. I have contacted some media outlets in the NYC area to see if they are interested in exploring this story.
Defective Display panel. August 15, 2008
H. Shen (Lynchburg, VA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have a XBR4-52 and it works fine for the first 4 months, then a vertical dead line appeared and propagated every day.
Called the Repair center and realized this is a typical problem for this TV. Now it is Olympic time and I have no TV to watch!
Simply DO NOT buy this TV, or if you really want to give it a shot, buy it with extended warranty.
I am lucky since this TV broke down while still covered under warranty, if not, be prepared for another 2000+ for display panel replacement.
BTW, as mentioned by someone before, SONY custom service is a disaster!
Win Some, Lose Some : This time I lost July 23, 2008
Dr. Michael A. Backlund (Angels Camp, CA USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Wish I could write a real review of this KDL-46XBR4, but since it stopped working after three hours of arrival at my home, I can't. I didn't even get to finish setting it all up. Good reviews overall, but if you aren't lucky, you're in for a world of hurt. This is day 34 since the television arrived, and there is still no resolution to the problem. First I was given two service tech firms to contact. Neither do home warranty in my area. One even laughed at me and told me that they'd look at it if I brought it to them. Imagine that, me in a compact sedan with a 46" diagonal HDTV television in the back seat. Yeah, right. Sony then directed me to a third firm. An appointment was made for nearly two weeks in the future, and they only come out on a Tuesday, so I had to take that and take time off work. Tech guy diagnosed the problem as three - yes, three! - bad circuit boards. He made a return appointment for, yep, two weeks in the future when the parts would have arrived. He suggested, however, on the q.t. that I urge Sony to take the set back. What more might be wrong, he wondered. So I began to pursue that while keeping active the appointment for the next service call, with the hope that one or the other would happen first. Nope, about a day before the new appointment for service, I had a call saying that the parts were unavailable, but they would call me when they could be. When might that be? Well, the earliest they could be available, but no guarantees, might be two more weeks. Again, I asked Sony to replace the set. "Oh, sir, we're so sorry about your (note: "your") problem. But we can't do that." Why? "I don't know. You'll have to call the X department for that information." Again, more waiting, no calls back, no information. On the 30th day since the set arrived, I phoned and started demanding that a return merchandise authorization be provided me and I would at my own expense send the set back to Sony. "Can you tell me what the problem is?" Again, went through the whole drama (by this time I have an official complaint file). Next call on day 32: "Sir, you can't get an RMA since you have had the television for more than 30 days." I popped another high blood pressure pill. Finally, "We'll send you an email within the next 24 to 48 hours with the information you requested." "Sir, does this resolve your issue with Sony?" Huh?? I replied, "I sure hope so." So guess what? No email has arrived. No RMA has been provided. No parts are available. Still in Sony customer service hell. By the way, I asked for the name and address of Sony's USA president, and the customer service person said, "If you sincerely want that information, sir, call X, because I don't have that information in my database." Unbelievable. Moral of this story: Don't ever buy from Sony directly (SonyStyle.com), as I did. If you want to go ahead and spin the roulette wheel, then buy a Sony through a reputable reseller so you can return the television without a hassle. I've been a loyal, repeat customer of Sony over the years. I know from experience now that Sony couldn't care less.
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