TOP TV!  Proposes Samsung, LG Philips & hands down ...

TOP TV! Proposes Samsung, LG Philips & hands down ...

Sony BRAVIA KDL-50W685 126 cm (50 inches) 3D LED-backlit TV (Full HD, 200Hz XRM, DVB-T / C / S2, WiFi, SmartTV) (Electronics)

Customer Review

First of all I would like to note the following:

I am a film and Serienjunkie without TV is nothing like me. I use my TV so every day and not only, for example when ironing. In recent years, I always went back to the brand Philips or Samsung, but now I wanted to try something new because I was too often disappointed especially with Samsung lately. In my opinion, the price-performance ratio was not at all, to the TV with Samsung are easily produced as on an assembly line and this is also noticeable.

With my last Samsung TV, I had been (buying 2011 UE46 for 1400 Euros), there were only problems and he was never entirely satisfactory. Shortly after purchasing the motherboard had to be replaced, then did not work my CI + module and at the end of the TV was just slow and sluggish. I knew the next time TV had to be different at last!

+++ THE SEARCH FOR RICHTGEN TV +++

The product range of TVs is now very large. Numerous manufacturers with various model lines advertise their devices, so you do not really know, what you should opt for the best. For me, it was absolutely not easy to find the right TV for me. I have read through some reviews on Amazon and other sites on the Internet, compared prices and made my search. What I would have never thought possible: I ended up ultimately in SONY. Here seemed to vote for me right away everything: price, performance, design, equipment. And the more I compared other manufacturers with the W6 series from SONY, the more I was convinced.

+++ +++ The purchase decision

I have decided to buy two models of SONY W6 series. One with 50 inch and 3D should my new home theater in the living room enrich, another 42 inches without 3D I wished for the bedroom, because I do not really need 3D there.

Important criteria for me when buying new TVs:

- Size and LED screen
- Good liquid image with at least 100 Hz
- Design (is personal taste)
- Price / performance (what do I get for my money)
- A clean software / solution menu without Lags
- Support multimedia services (because I have a media server running on)
- Passive 3D (never again active as Samsung, it's cruel)
- Functioning CI + slot for CI + module & KD my smart card

All this is achieved, in addition, other aspects such as:

- Power consumption
- Direct control of Playstation via remote control (More on this later)
- Smart TV option with many apps and options
- (!) Integrated WLAN as well as LAN adapter (which is really rare in the price)

+++ +++ THE PURCHASE

Living: SONY KDL-50W685A (50 inches with 3D)
Bedrooms: SONY KDL-42W655A (42 inches without 3D)

I've already written the same risen as two such devices.
I bought but at a consumer electronics store and not on Amazon.

Note: When no manual SONY KDL-50W685A was there, I found in a box, no batteries for the remote control. Here I had already read in other reviews that this was probably often missed, even for me it was unfortunately that. When SONY KDL-42W655A that was however doing. I personally did not care, because I anyway have to a home batteries (AAA) and secondly not find a manual like. I'm more the guy who tried directly. Who the SONY KDL-50W685A therefore ordered to should make provisions for batteries (AAA) and above be aware that no manual is here. Only 2 sheets are included that explain how to mounted stand-foot and if necessary. Wall mount.

+++ +++ SUPPLIED

Both models were included:

- Stand-foot
- Mounting hardware for stand-foot and wall bracket
- Remote Control (RM-ED052 SONY / SONY RM-ED053)
- Power adapter (external power supply)

When SONY KDL-42W655A additionally included:

- 2x AAA battery and manual + 1 Cable ties (black)

In addition SONY KDL-50W685A included:

- 4x passive 3D glasses

+++ +++ CONSTRUCTION

The structure worked fine, at 50 inches you should but rather do as a couple, because you have to lift the TV to stand-foot. At least I have the so made to avoid the need to lie down somewhere TV. First one unpacks the stand-foot and mounted there 2 bars, where then the TV will be charged. The whole is then fixed with 2 screws and still finished. If you want to the TV, however, hang on the wall, the real stand-foot is mounted on the back of the TV, all that is needed is.

Note: The TV probably does not support VESA standard. I can not say this exactly, but that has been mentioned here several times. Therefore, one should buy a universal wall bracket for security rather, if you want to hang this TV. The universal wall mounts can be individually adapted to the size, which makes assembly on any TV possible. I myself as a home, which can be found here at Amazon starting at 30 euros.

+++ DESIGN / haptics +++

The TV looks anything like a device below 1000 Euro. Alone the really thin frame of about 1 cm is really much. The optics in brushed aluminum is actually sends very. The stand-feet in chromed silver gives the whole still a certain something. Everything is really clean and classy processed. A nice gimmick is the light at the bottom SONY logo. This can be individually turned on or off. That just looks damn chic.

+++ +++ CONNECTIONS

Okay, here be said that the TV has not very many connections. Other manufacturers offer as possibly. More. He has, for example, only 2 HDMI connections, which for one or the other could possibly be something too little. (But as I leave anyway personally all devices running on an AV receiver, I do not care. I have only the AV receiver and the Playstation 3 connected with me in mind.) In addition, has the TV via a SCART connection, where you stand For example, connect even his old VHS recorder or a Nintendo Wii. Moreover, even an AV composite connection, that's it.

For me important was the optical audio output (TOS-Link) to connect the TV with my AV Receiver. A headphone output is also available. On the other ports I do not want to go into detail now.

Note: If you still want to connect 3 or more HDMI devices because this may, of course, do it anyway. There is for precisely such cases HDMI switches and adapter, with which you can connect multiple HDMI devices on one HDMI connection. Otherwise, you should maybe think about an AV receiver, so if something makes sense.

+++ INSTALLATION + SETUP +++

I, unlike many others here found the installation and setup as really easy, fast and uncomplicated. One should choose Other from the list when setting up digital cable in any case, since it probably can be problems with the sorting of programs otherwise. Cable Germany, for example, prescribes the order, you can not make any personal sorting so later. Man looking Others that works however without any problems. Analog and digital channels are found very quickly for me. (1-2 min.) How is it with SAT I can not say unfortunately.

All other settings such as network, video, audio, etc. can be easily and individually adjusted. Everything is explained and even if something should not be found or no longer has, the iManual helps. (Electronic manual)

+++ +++ IMANUAL

The iManual (Electronic manual) I personally feel as a perfect solution. It can be called directly via the home menu, and has a very great and clear. It even has an index with which you can quickly and easily select the appropriate topic. Therein each topic is exactly exactly explained and described mainly with pictures. I know of no handbook, which is designed so well and clearly. As can be called such a thing for bad, to me personally is therefore really a mystery. I think it's great.

+++ +++ IMAGE

The most important of the TV, the picture. And here I have to say truly that I am totally enthusiastic about, what you get as a customer for this price. I did not think that me the whole thing yet so surprised, but it did. The image is with the basic settings already very good, the black levels are more than satisfactory and also with Clouding I have in my models no problem. Everything runs smoothly without streaks or other defects. I'm really been far worse usual.

Blu-ray 1080p prove to be stunning! Knack sharp picture, great colors and thanks to 200Hz smooth playback even during movements of all kinds. (I can confirm this for both models) and 3D has totally impressed me. Thanks to the enclosed goggles can then already start right away. I would say the perfect 3D movie night, nothing stands in the way, I personally find it even better than the movies!

Note: The glasses there from about 6 euros to buy. One can take the glasses home with you but also to the next visit to the cinema in 3D, since these are also passive and thus perfectly compatible with the TV. Great Thing!

+++ +++ SOUND

The sound is okay for a TV. That the sound long are no longer as good and strong as in old TV with the tube, should we be aware of. After all, the flat screens are so flat and compact, so it fits into any large speakers more. Thus, the manufacturers are trying their best possible, in spite of allowing a good sound. SONY has solved here satisfactory, although personally I'm missing something the bass. However, voices are loud and clear, the volume is fine. I run the TV anyway to an AV receiver in the living room. The sound in the bedroom goes so well for my needs it completely out.

+++ MENU / SOFTWARE +++

Genial! Really, the best I had so far. Everything runs smoothly, nothing depends. So it's fun to use the TV, be it at the switch or wherever. No comparison to my old Samsung, as the whole thing never ran as round as here. Who has something to complain about here, the can not help you. Here I would also like to say briefly that the EPG is really chic with Cable Digital.

+++ +++ SMART TV OPTIONS

Much, too much for my taste. But since I do not use anyway, I do not want to write this also so much. From the video store a la LOVEFiLM up to apps such as Facebook, YouTube and Skype you really find everything here. In Sony Entertainment Network you really find a lot, certainly interesting for the one or the other, but not for me.

Update 01/03/2014:

Meanwhile, I was still able to enjoy so many apps - and I'm thrilled! First of all, the great Youtube app which can be more than excellent. Ruck Zuck has signed it and may (if you have an account) play there his favorites and playlists, search for videos and just do everything else well on the PC does so. Here you can clearly see that a lot of love is in the details, the app can be more than excellent. Videos are loaded ruck twitch with me and everything works as it should.

Furthermore, I've been using recently LOVEFILM. Those who do not yet know - must see! LOVEFILM is sort of a online video store "on demand", with which there is incredible 6,99 Euros / month watch as many movies and series as you like. Really great, the offer includes a lot of movies and series, as well as documentation and all sorts of music broadcasts. The first films I could enjoy already, more are guaranteed to follow. If time was nothing on TV, you have so quickly found a suitable film which is then online "streaming". Since going to the video store is completely useless! :)

Okay, the latest movies they obviously have not, but the offer is constantly growing. So far, kept coming back something new, so you always have a great great choice. Not completely replaced the video store, but it is more than just a viable alternative, in my opinion. I am very pleased and happy to have given LOVEFILM a chance.

+++ WLAN / LAN +++

Wunderbar! WiFi works perfectly, means also easy. The device on the LAN network went pretty easy for me. Personally, I still prefer the LAN instead of WLAN. (In conjunction with Powerlan adapter to the router because I stream the full bandwidth of the need of large MKV files.)

+++ +++ MEDIA

USB hard drives anyway USB sticks are recognized by the TV without any problems. Access is also quick and easy. Music and video files play back easily and smoothly, video or audio dropouts, I had no one. Even with large MKV files (eg Blu-ray) is picture / sound synchronously.

If the network is running a media server that is recognized by the TV and automatically displayed in the home menu. The access here too is quick and easy, I love it. Of course, this has the TV on the network are, but that goes without saying, right? ;-)

+++ +++ OTHERS

A really great thing I find compatibility with the Playstation. You will not believe it, but I was happy about it as a child: Is the PlayStation (PS3 with me) connected via HDMI to the TV, you can control them with the remote control. The TV switches the Playstation independently on or off, the operation is done completely via the TV remote control. How cool is that, please? That shows just how much love is in the details.

TV: Hey, as a product of SONY's connected to me ?!
Playsation: Yes, hello, it's me! Serve me but, I'm also from Sony.
TV: Yeah, no problem! We only need one remote control

Something like that. Really great, I do not want to miss the must. That, incidentally, was one thing that I've discovered only after the purchase. As I look among other Blu-ray with the PS3, which for me is a really nice touch.

+++ +++ CONCLUSION

So, we summarize times briefly: We get a super modern TV that looks really sends and is unbeatable in value for money. A device that has everything on board that you need and a stunning picture. A device that can be operated quickly and easily and is built and furnished really fast. A device that is available in different sizes and actually may satisfy any desire for personal.

I had long been a big fan and loyal customer of Samsung, SONY, I had so far only the Playstation 3. I am now but glad to have now decided against another TV from Samsung, as this is far from the case this price money offer, what you get here at SONY.

5/5 stars with asterisk very strong buy recommendation.
I would buy it again, and I hope that I have long friends with it.

It is now also another series version there that I just can not recommend.
In the new series, the software has been greatly changed, the operation proved more difficult.
This also had the consequence that everything is not quite as smooth running as in this series here.

So one should ever order the following model:
http://amzn.to/1ESgPxK (that's right, which I reviewed here)

Thanks for reading! :-) Simple questions or corrections Post.

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