Sony KDL-46HX803 TV reviews

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Sony KDL-46HX803 with 46" Full HD 1080p LCD screen, 4 HDMI ports and Freeview HD. See full product description

Ease of use	8.4
Image quality	9.2
Sound quality	7.3
Design	8.7
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.5

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Paul, Huddersfield Multi-purpose viewer

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Good picture, good looking tv, good sound.
Bad points:: Cant think of any, with it being a Sony, there are not many if any.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Sound quality	9.0
Design	9.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 28 Oct 2011

Georgia, London

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: The HD images are wonderful and clear. The internet works well, but the menu is a bit fiddly. The whole thing despite it's size is elegant and my only regret is not having the guts to go for a bigger one.
Bad points:: It becomes harder and harder to watch Standard transmission, things llook smudged in comparison. I've jsut bought my Mother and LG HD tv for xmas and while the her HD picture is not as good as mine her stanfdard one is much better.

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	8.0
Sound quality	8.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 26 Jun 2011

Hon, Manchester Film and documentary lover

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: I bought my TV with a price match so it was really good value! The picture is pin sharp but you really do need a sound system rather the on-board speakers
Bad points:: Why are the 3D glasses so expensive and why is the 3D transmitter no built into the system??? Come on Sony you are suppose to be the leader!

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	10.0
Sound quality	6.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 22 Aug 2011

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Score 7.0/10

Good points:: 3D
Bad points:: Screen is too reflective, mirrors all the light coming through the windows and mirrors electrical lighting, when the suns out it is very difficult to watch anything. We have to draw the curtains.

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	8.0
Sound quality	10.0
Design	7.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	7.0

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Confirmed purchase: 12 Aug 2011

Michael, Selby Multi-purpose viewer

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Bright sharp pictures with good black levels.
HDMI control of external devices works well.
Internet connect features are nice including the BBC iPlayer.
Bad points:: Some backlight bleed can be seen at the edges under certain circumstances.
Sound is not great but if you are buying a 46" TV then a good seperate surround system is essential to complement the viewing experience!

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Sound quality	7.0
Design	8.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 10 Sep 2011

Chris, Raynor Film and documentary lover

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Picture quality very good, and lots of adjustment possible.
Every AV input can have its own picture settings.
Bad points:: Sound quality not brilliant, only OK, but I guess most people buying a TV like this would have an external surround sound.
Doesn't automatically switch to AV inputs, except for other Sony products.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Sound quality	5.0
Design	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 04 Sep 2011

David, Basingstoke Multi-purpose viewer

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Slim line design, crisp picture quality.
Bad points:: Program Guide slow to come up.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Sound quality	6.0
Design	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 04 Oct 2011

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Product Features

Screen size (Inches)	46
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Type of screen	LCD
Most small flatscreen TVs have LCD screens. Some larger TVs have plasma screens. Some very new TVs have LED screens. Traditional TVs are called Standard or CRT.
3D	No

HD TV	Full HD 1080p
‘HD Ready’ is a Europe-wide standard designed to made HD technology less confusing. HD Ready TVs must have • Minimum resolution of 720 horizontal lines (in widescreen format) • Ability to display 720p and 1080i formats • An HDMI or Digital Video Interface (DVI interface) Full HD is a higher standard. Full HD TVs have screen resolutions of 1080p and can output at least 24 frames per second. Full HD is becoming common, but you won’t see Full HD on normal TV channels for a long time, so it remains optional for many people.
Built-in disc player	No Disc Player
Some products come with built-in DVD players or Blu Ray players.
Freeview or Freesat tuner	Freeview HD
Freeview is free digital terrestrial TV. FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service, which gives you HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky. You need a dish to receive Freesat but not Freeview. For more information see the Freeview site or the Freesat site. FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service. The main benefit is that you can get HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky. You’ll need a dish to recieve the signals though.
Freeview or Freesat tuner	Freeview
Freeview is free digital terrestrial TV. FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service, which gives you HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky. You need a dish to receive Freesat but not Freeview. For more information see the Freeview site or the Freesat site. FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service. The main benefit is that you can get HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky. You’ll need a dish to recieve the signals though.
Number of HDMI ports	4
Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
Number of scart ports	2
Scart sockets are places where you can connect other devices to your TV. If you already have a DVD player, a VCR and a Playstation you might want to make sure your new TV has enough Scart interfaces so you don’t have to keep crawling round the back of the TV.
Connections	Ethernet

Connections	HDMI

Smart TV	Yes
TVs with internet capability allow you access to a range of online services.
Frequency (Hz)	200
A TV’s frequency is how often the picture is updated per second, and is measured in Hertz (Hz). A higher frequency, such as 100 Hz, means that a TV is more likely to show fast-moving images with high detail.
Type of LED screen	Edge-lit
LED-backlit screens can either be ‘edge-lit’ or ‘local dimming’. Local dimming means that diodes in different areas of the screen can be independently switched on and off, allowing better contrast and black levels. Edge-lit screens lack the deep blacks and extreme contrast of local dimming, but can be even thinner.
Screen aspect ratio	16:09
This is a ratio of the horizontal to the vertical size of the screen. 16:9 is standard widescreen format for TVs, replacing the older 4:3 format.
Contrast Ratio (X:1)	1000000
This figure is designed to tell you how much difference there is between dark and light colours on the TV. It is quoted as a ratio, between the brightest white and the darkest black. 500:1 means the brightest white is 500 times more bright than the darkest black. Plasma screens have historically boasted better contrast ratios than LCD screens.
Reflection angle	178
Also known as the viewing angle, it’s a measure of how good the picture looks when you are not face on to the screen. Higher is better.
Horizontal resolution (Pixels)	192

Vertical resolution (Pixels)	1080

Electronic Program Guide (EPG)	Yes
TVs with this feature have an on-screen guide to all the programmes that are currently showing or coming up, so you can find your way around all the extra digital channels easily.
Headphone Socket	Yes
Weight (kg)	16.9

TV Buyers Guide

Manufacturer's Description

Experience big screen action on a super slim screen. 46" (117cm), Full HD 1080, 3D LCD TV with Dynamic Edge LED & Motionflow 200Hz PRO

Slim, cinematic screen with superb high contrast
Ultra-smooth motion for fast-action scenes
Ready for a Full High Definition 3D experience
Built-in tuner for easy access to Freeview HD. Beautifully slim 3D cinema. This BRAVIA TV is built to deliver a superb quality 3D viewing experience in your home and with our advanced Edge LED backlight technology you get a cinematic package that’s beautifully slim.
Get ready for a whole new viewing dimension

Forget memories of blurred images and cut-out cardboard glasses; this TV is ready for an amazing realistic Full HD 3D experience. Simply upgrade with Active Shutter glasses and a 3D transmitter accessory and you’ll feel as though you’re sitting at the heart of the action as it unfolds around you.
Feel the thrill of fast-moving movie action

Follow every thrilling movie chase in glorious blur-free detail no matter how explosive the action gets. This TV uses unique Motionflow 200Hz PRO and Image Blur Reduction technology to deliver ultra-smooth movie action with a real cinematic feel.
Enjoy slim picture perfection

With locally dimming Edge LED backlight technology you get the perfect blend of slim design and cinema performance. You’ll experience rich colour, deep blacks and the brightest whites on a TV that elegantly fits into your home.
Get easy access to free digital HD TV

Enjoy a huge range of free digital TV and radio channels, including HD programmes, with built-in Freeview HD. There’s no subscription or contract and no need for a set-top box or satellite dish. It’s all easily accessible using just one remote control and your external TV aerial.

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Where does the 3D transmitter go. Is it Obstructive?

Chris asked on 10 Apr 2011
1. Sits on the top of the set or by the side. Not really obtrusive and you forget its there!.
  
  Delighted with the TV!
  
  brian replied on 11 Apr 2011
2. we have it on top of our sky box - very unobtrusive. Agree that TV is brillaint
  
  Dennis replied on 11 Apr 2011
Would the siting of the 3D transmitter be a problem if the tv was mounted on a wall.
I did not realise the 3D came separately.

BRIAN asked on 30 Jun 2011
1. I have my TV mounted on the wall and have attched the 3D transmitter to the bottom edge of the screen. It works perfectly well in this position.
  
  Alan replied on 30 Jun 2011
2. Hi I think you better ask Sony about this one. It sounds technical and ours isnt mounted on a wall.
  Otherwise super TV.
  
  Clare replied on 30 Jun 2011
3. The 3D transmitter is normally mounted on the top edge, centre of the TV this is possible either wall mounted or on the stand. there are suitable holes in the centre top edge of the TV
  Hope this helps
  Regards Bren
  
  Brendon replied on 30 Jun 2011
Reviews say the sound quality is poor is this so?

Stan asked on 08 Jul 2011
1. The sound quality on our Sony TV is good but not 'all round' sound that you may expect with a TV that is capable of 3d production. We are very satisfied with the set and await the release of more BluRay films in 3d!
  Hope this is of some help
  Bill Morgan
  
  Bill replied on 08 Jul 2011
i was told i can update the tv through the internet connection. how do i do this.

kierzo asked on 19 Jul 2011
1. if any updates are available, a message will come on screen when you access internet tv
  
  ian replied on 19 Jul 2011
i was told i can update the tv through the internet connection. how do i do this.

kierzo asked on 19 Jul 2011
1. No, incorrect, you download the update from the support site via a USB stick which goes into the side of the TV to perform the update. Not by connecting it direct to the internet
  
  Robert replied on 20 Jul 2011
Why is this model being replaced?

Richard asked on 06 Aug 2011
1. I dont know but Sony regularly replace their models. Updating them keeps them fresh looking adds more features and maintains the prices.
  
  ALAN replied on 07 Aug 2011
Anybody know why DLNA streams music & photos,but no video,like television series and normal SD movies? Thanks in advance.

john asked on 08 Oct 2011
1. Sorry can't newer that one?
  
  Robert replied on 08 Oct 2011
2. ?DLNA - I am sorry but I don't understand the query - and to be truthful, we haven't explored the Sony's potential yet - rugby world cup and diving holiday took priority!
  
  Ross replied on 10 Oct 2011
Thanks ross,but the query is can the hx803 stream any mpeg4 formats from a PC,i know mkv is outa the question.

John asked on 10 Oct 2011
1. If I want to watch any thing from the PC I use a USB stick and plugs this into the USB on the TV and must formats works well, but unfortunately mpeg4 is not supported.
  
  Tim replied on 11 Oct 2011

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