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Sony 32" XBR9 is a good TV with great picture.
I have read review that this model dim in and out and got darker on a dark scene. I found out if you used HDMI line with a upconverting DVD player, this problem will happen. I think in the process of upconverting 480 to 1080 it causes the dimming and darken effect in the dark scene. If you used component and composite line, this problem will be solved. Try it and enjoy your Sony 32" XBR9.

I bought an XBR-6 a few eeeks ago and absolutely loved it 5 stars. So I figured an XBR-9 would be that much better. Wrong!! The picture is great as long as you turn off all of the light enhancing features. Don't know why they even bother with them. Nothing beats self adjusting.
The 9 takes much longer to start up. Its like booting up a computer.The menu is more complex for no appearant reason.
The XBR-6 has double the sound quality of the XBR=9. The sixes speakers are bigger and the surround sound is far superior to 9.
I also find there to be a lag in the remote on the XBR-9. The 6 is instant in response. I bought the XBR-6 for $749. in early April. I got the XBR-9 for $969. on tax day. Now the XBR-6 is at $969. Seems like others are making the same discovery I did.

Buying a new LCD TV can be a nightmare with all the choices. We had a Sony XBR4 which died 2 months ago after only 20 months but luckily I remembered that Mastercard doubled the one year warranty and got a check back for $1,080 to buy a new set. At first, I was drawn to the amazing $1,300 Samsung LED with what seemed to be the clearest picture (the store had the Samsung LED on it's own Blue Ray player which was deceiving). Then I went to a big box retailer and looked at all the LCD (and LED) sets on the wall. The Sony XBR9 had the blackest blacks and the best picture by far! Then I did some research and found out that Sony sends out a free USB stick with updated programing for an even better picture. The picture now is downright amazing and golf on HD looks like you are right there. If I only had $400, I would go with the Vizio at Wallyworld. But at a $700 price point, the Sony XBR9 is a great deal. Keep in mind that LCD's will only last 5 to 7 years given that LCD is less durable than the old tube sets. So if anyone knows where to get a cheap extended warranty please let me know. If you get the set, please remember to call Sony and get the USB stick to upgrade the picture!

Sony makes some of best LCD HDTV's and this 32"XBR9 is no exception.
This is a great set for anybody who wants 120hz, and doesn't care about getting a bargain deal on a XBR6.
In regards to the picture dimming, this is an inherent factor that has plagued many of the past Sony models.
You can turn off the light sensor for the auto dim, but presently there is no way to completely eliminate this problem.
This is well documented on many AV forums.
Other than this slightly annoying problem, this set excels on many levels.

Well there was no review for this item so I figured I would right one. I recently started doing internet research since I wanted a new computer monitor and something to watch my Blu-rays on that was high definition. I wanted 1080P for maximum resolution and to make my Blu-rays look the best so the smallest you can get that in is 32' right now. Also right now there are only like 5 TV companies I think that have 32 with 1080P. After looking at them for a while I would say if you want the best it is this one I think it is the only one I found with 120hz refresh all the rest have 60hz. Also it had the second best contrast ratio but I think the Lg's was only 10000 above and all the others were way below. I was also looking at the Sharp AQUOS mainly because it says it has a gaming accelerator thing which it was still 60hz so I doubt that it would make up for it.
So in the end I went to best buy and bought one mainly because I wanted the 4 year best buy warranty since it is my first HDTV and so far everything seems to work great. It has a an advanced contrast adjuster which 2 times now has made the image darken during a movie for a a couple seconds but I probably just need to adjust the settings or shut it off. Also I have had heard people complain about the sound which I think is good when you put a movie on with the simulated surround sound on you have to turn the volume way up but it works nice.
Anyway this was my first review hope I did ok.