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Your Total Guide to Sony Bravia

This site is dedicated to bringing you the very latest reviews and buying advice for the Sony Bravia LCD TV range. We’ve put together comprehensive reviews of each of the Bravia TVs based on performance, features, design quality and the all important value for money aspect.

If you decided that your new flatscreen is going to be a Bravia then you’ve already made a great decision. This site can help you pinpoint exactly which model from the range of exquisitie televisions is the one for you. From entry level model right through to high end flagship LCD TVs the performance of the Bravia LCD is exceptional … with the cost of consumer goods falling, now is the perfect time to grab yourself a High Definition bargain.

The jargon used to describe the new wave of viewing features that High Definition TVs offer can be confusing – fear not, we’ve put together a plain-speaking Buyer’s Guide that tells you exactly what you should be looking for in a new LCD TV.

The beauty of the Sony Bravia range isn’t just the exceptional performance of their TVs, it’s the looks, the connectivity on offer, and perhaps more importantly than ever the eco-friendliness of the range. Sony have made huge strides in designing a new family of TVs which cost less to produce and to run – saving you money and helping the environment!

By using the site menu you can browse the Bravia range by price or screen size. Choosing your next television couldn’t be easier.

To get you started though we’ve reviewed 3 of our favourite flatscreen LCDs from the Sony Bravia range. Even within this small selection there’s a variety of sizes, styles and price points … so you can choose the perfect TV for your individual requirements.

Sony KDL32W5500 – A Beautiful Bravia

Sony don’t just make good TVs, they make great TVs. The Bravia range is packed with models that are sure to be the envy of your friends and neighbours. The KDL32W5500 epitomises what’s so great about this range of TVs. The Bravia engine offers exquisite colour contrast, sharp refined detail and picture quality that really make this stand out as one of the best 32 Inch LCDs around.

You don’t want to know about the technology inside the TV, you want to know how it improves your viewing pleasure. Well, the Bravia engine significantly reduces motion blur, which can hamper the quality of cheaper televisions. The unique technology from Sony behind the processing engine also keeps colours looking vibrant without appearing too bright or artificial. Colours remain subtly graded to produce a lifelike image, and flow across the screen without jarring or breaking up.

As you’d expect the screen is 1080p and comes with 24p True Cinema display and a 6.2m resolution. The screen has an 80,000:1 contrast ratio which keeps contrast, grading and motion smooth at all times.

This 1080p LCD isn’t just a treat for your eyes, it’s a real joy to listen to. Sony have established a great reputation for the quality of their audio and this Sony Bravia model is a worthy addition to the family. Bravia S-Force Surround sound creates a dynammic acoutic with great depth and resonance. But this doesn’t compromise the quality of dialogue. The new and incredibly clever Voice Zoom from Sony keeps the dialogue clear at all times, so you won’t be straining to pick out speech against a backdrop of special effects. To really enhance your enjoyment this TV features different audio settings which you can tweak depending on your preference and what you’re watching.

To only describe this TV in terms of it’s technical features would be a huge disservice. As with all the models in the Sony Bravia range – great care and attention has been lavished on the design. This flatscreen is finished a beautiful gloss piano black, which makes it a great eye-piece of furniture for any room. It comes with an integrated stand which finished the look of the whole package beautifully.

So, if you’re after a Sony Bravia LCD TV which offers high end visual performance, deep audio performance and sleek good looks then this is the model for you! As it’s  a 32″ TV it’s lightweight, easy to manoeuvre and will look good in any room!

>>The Sony KDL32 W5500 is available from leading online retailer 1st Audio Visual<<

Sony Bravia KDL 46X4500

This 46″ beauty from the Sony Bravia range is more suited to the hardcore High Definition enthusiast. Costing just under £2000 it’s probably not for the average viewer who wants to watch standard TV or movies. But don’t be fooled … even with such a weighty price tag this TV stills offers exceptional value for money. If you want the ultimate in High Definition LCD entertainment then this model will tick all the boxes and more.

Sony have worked hard to elevate the performance of the x4500 range of Bravia LCD TVs. The colour engine used in this range produces deeper and more solid blacks than any other LCD TV. The colours on screen are so natural that you might think you were looking out of a window rather than at a screen. Unique technology from Sony has produced a range of colours like no other, you’ll be blown away by just how lifelike the images are on this TV.

Not only does the new colour engine used in this TVoffer great performance, but the clever inbuilt intelligence knows how much power is needed to generate the image on screen and changes it’s power consumption accordingly. Saving you money, and the planet some much needed resources.

This Sony Bravia is also a treat to look at. The engineers and designers have teamed up to create a design which produces the illusion of the TV floating in mid-air. So although the TV is a fairly imposing 46 inches – it looks lightweight and graceful almost ethereal! Sony are keen on producing TVs which users can tweak to their personal preference. With the x4500 they’ve gone a step further introducing a personalised grille option so you can choose how to accessorise your TV .. either in piano black or vermillion red.

Being honest, there’s no amount of words that can do justice to the mind blowing performance of the 46×4500. It’s a TV to be savoured, to immerse yourself in. Colours come to life, sports programmes draw you right into the thick of the action and High Definition gaming is elevate to another levels thanks to the quality of this TV.

Realistically the features on this Bravia model only come into their own, if you’re after a spectacular High Definition experience. But if you are, and you want a 1080p TV that delivers stunning results time after time then this is the model for you.

>>The Sony Bravia 46×4500 is available from our favourite online store 1st Audio Visual<<

Sony Bravia KDL 40EX1

As consumers get more used to the extra functionality and performance of HD LCD TVs, manufacturers need to offer even greater performance and choices to persuade customers to purchase a new model. The 40EX1 from Sony Bravia does this by offering not just traditional TV functionality but also by doubling up as a stunning piece of furniture.

The stunning design of this Sony flatscreen TV means you can hang it on your wall amidst all your photos and pictures and it won’t look out of place. The picture frame design of this model literally makes you want to reach out and touch it.

The clean, elegant design of this television is enhanced by the lack of ugly wiring. You can wall mount this TV to create a focus point for your room which won’t be distracted from by ugly wiring. Thankfully Sony have seen the wisdom of abandoning the tradition ‘black box’ design for this TV, instead using an almost transparent frame to create a real talking point.

As Home Entertaintment Systems become more popular, consumers want to do more and more with their TVs than simply watch the occasional programe. This Sony Bravia 40 Inch model is the perfect starting point for a home entertainment centre. With simplistic plug and play functionality you can display photo’s, watch home movies and listen to your digital music collection all on this TV.

When you do want to watch a High Definition programme this model really comes into it’s own. Delivering fast, smooth images which remain focussed and detailed no matter how the action speeds up.

So if you’re after a Sony Bravia TV, which combines truly revolutionary design, with digital connectivity and the performance you’re come to expect from such a renowned brand, then this is the model for you.