Sony KDL-52V4000 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: We think this TV is a real bargain - a good few quid cheaper than comparable models and every bit as impressive

Verdict: Once turned on you'll see that this set doesn't have the PlayStation3-style Xross MediaBar, but there's a perfectly slick, easy-to-use remote instead

Award: Qualified Recommendation

Review summary: There was a time when it was easy to keep track of Sony's LCD TV ranges, because there were only two of them. Arriving late to the LCD party after abandoning attempts to produce its own flat panel technology, Sony famously partnered with the LCD ...

Pros: SPVA panel and Backlight control allow for deep black level ; Exquisite high-definition detail from “Full Pixel” 1:1 pixel mapping ; Handles 1080p/24 video signal correctly without telecine judder ; Scaling of standard-def input is clean, without ...

Cons: No white balance control in user menu for greyscale calibration ; Motion resolution not as good as on HDTVs equipped with MCFI/100Hz technology ; Fails to apply 3:2/2:2 pulldown compensation to 480i/576i film-based content even with [Film Mode] set to ...

Verdict: The Sony KDL40V4000 is an aesthetically pleasing, affordable HDTV which puts out a very pleasing image, due largely in part to its fantastic calibrated black level. Colours are relatively accurate, and although it wasn't possible to fully calibrate ...

Review summary: In the end, the V4000 is an excellent TV like the W4000. Its main weakness is the lack of an HD compatible digital tuner.

Review summary: A budget TV- From Sony- Well yes, and the sub--400 KDL-32V4000 produces sublime pictures with DVD and Blu-ray, although TV pictures are more average

Pros: Good looks ; fine DVD pictures and great with Blu-ray too ; it's a Sony for under -400

Cons: TV reception is nothing to write home about ; sounds thin

Review summary: Sony's latest Bravia range of TVs has impressed us mightily, but can this new 37in version maintain its winning streak?

Pros: Looks smart, intuitive interface ; good upscaling with DVD ; solid, stable TV tuner

Cons: No 1080p support ; struggles with toughest blacks ; competition deals better with HD