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Review [LCD]: Sony KDL-40W4000 40-inch
By Darco | October 13, 2008
Sony’s previous TV, the KDL-46W3000, was a serious disappointment, with pictures largely ruined by overt smearing and motion blur. So we can’t say we’re expecting very much from the new 40in Sony KDL-40W4000. Terrific is the 40W4000’s black level response. Sony has been making stead improvements in this department with every successive LCD generation, but it’s really leapt forward here to the point where dark scenes genuinely look as credible and as rich as they do on many plasma offerings. Colours, meanwhile, enjoy consistent tones without sacrificing the vibrancy that’s long been a Sony LCD trademark. What’s more, the new Bravia Engine 2 processing helps colours achieve seemingly immaculate blends, with no striping or patchiness.There’s also practically no video noise aside from a very occasional shimmer over some patches of fine detail, and this applies to standard as well as high definition.In fact, with the set’s sound also outperforming many of Sony’s previous flat TV models, it’s really hard to find much fault with the 40W4000 at all. Read this and dozen of other expert and user reviews @ Testfreaks.
Topics: HDTV reviews |
November 11th, 2008 at 7:41 am
I have not had a chance to see the newer sony models but if their reputation holds true they always make a pretty good product.
November 11th, 2008 at 8:05 am
From what I’ve seen on Audio Video Show here in Zagreb, Sony really did a great job with this model. Blacks are beautiful and the colors very vivid and precise. DVB-T HD tuner is nice addition to the package!