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Latest and greatest release - has the 120Hz scan rate so you get less of the stuttering from film conversions. Fairly wide viewing angle w/ great coloration - not overly saturated with cartoonish tinting.
Lots of available adjustments, though works great out of the box.
Doesn't seem to pass 5.1 sound from cable input through the optical connection to Sony's HTIB BDV-IS1000, though most people will probably use a sat or cable box and send the audio from there.
Bravia Sync with the remote to other Sony boxes takes a bit of fiddling with to get the results you expect.
Beautiful modern TV that fits in traditional size furniture!

I purchased the Sony 32XBR9 after carefully reading all possible reviews on this site and others. I decided after my experiences with other Sony products, it was worth the money. I ordered the set and was told delivery could be expected by September 3, 2009. Amazon has speciality shippers handle their television sets, not UPS or Fedex. The TV arrived in the Columbus depot where the shipper Pilot turned it iver to a third party carrier. There was where the problem started. The third party shipper only delivered in this area once a week or when they had a big enough load to justify the trip. Well, the only day they would bring it was Tueday, Sept 8, almost a week after the promised date. I called Amazon customer service and complained that since the TV was a gift and the party was September 4, it wouldn't do me much good. They called Pilot, and a guy named Zack from the shipper moved heaven and earth and had another third party shipper pick up the set and had it here on the 4th in the morning, I can't begin to tell you how impressed and appreciative I was. They even refunded shipping costs even though shipping was free! Great service Amazon and Pilot!

Now back to the TV (which is what this review was actually about). The TV gets an excellent picture. I immediately did the software update from Sony which was a breeze. The sound is about right for that size TV. The picture is amazing. Hookup was fairly easy though I did not get sound on HDMI2. Still haven't figured that one out yet and may actually have to read the manual. I went into settings and set the picture to vivid (default is standard). Really made a difference, though it is ceratinly a matter of taste. When I went to input, it highlights the inputs that are active so there is little confusion getting to the peripherals. I can't say I noticed the problems that resulted in the update as I put it in first off because of the reviews, but it certainly looks great now. It does take a few seconds to come on or change inputs, but I am really not so impatient that it bothers me. The picture is worth the wait If you are looking for a 32 inch LCD- this is the one! ....and Amazon beat best buy by almost 300 dollars Sony BRAVIA XBR KDL-32XBR9 32-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

I purchased this TV to replace last year's 32" XBR 6, which was unfortunately stolen from my home. The 32" XBR6 was my first Sony and is a fantastic TV and perfect in every way as far as I'm concerned. I loved everything about it. The KDL-32XBR9 is meant to be a replacement for the XBR6, but it doesn't come close. The quality of this new model is disappointing to say the least. I gave it two stars because the picture quality is excellent as one would expect from a Sony. My issue is with the audio, which has given me problems right out of the box since I received this set last week.

The TV makes popping noises when I change the channel using a cable box. Also, the screen has suddenly gone black but you can still hear the audio. I went on Sony's website to download the software update that was supposed to address the audio problems (which Sony is obviously aware of), but it did NOT help. Just to troubleshoot and make sure it wasn't the cable box causing the problem, I hooked up 2 other TV's to the same box and they worked just fine. I also hooked up my DirecTV box to this TV and still got the popping noises. I called Sony's customer service and they gave me the names of some authorized repair shops in my area, but when I called them and explained the problem they were stumped and had no idea of how to fix the problem. Therefore, this set is going back this week and I will probably end up getting a Panasonic or LG.

Ironically, I also just purchased the KDL-40XBR9 for my living room and I love it just as much as I loved my XBR6. It was perfect right out of the box, and I could hardly tear myself away from watching football yesterday because the picture quality was stunning. Too bad I cannot say the same about the KDL-32XBR9.

The Sony Bravia XBR KDL-32-inch 1080p 120hz LCD HDTV offers a fantastic time of entertainment as you view your favorite programming on it.

The colors are brilliant. I love the materials put out by the Discovery and the National Geographic programming. The nature scenes are absolutely stunning.

I have been waiting for this TV to drop down in price to my affordable range. I have been waiting since last Christmas. This TV was worth waiting for.

Thanks
Bob

The connections and setups are not as eseay as the manufacturer claims. Thanks to the HD Cable instalation technician who did the connections (TV, Blurays player and HD Cable Box) and the settings, I was able to enjoy TV like I never thought possible. When I watched PBS's News Hour I actually knew what was going on with a full screen view. Then came my surprise: PBS presentation of "Benise - Night of Fire". WOW!!! Colors came alive, backgrounds were clear, movements exciting, sound almost surrounded. Sony BRAVIA XBR KDL-32XBR9 32-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV