Customer Reviews

Sharp 52" Class Quattron Edgelit LED HDTV

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I did a ton of research on all the reviews for this and other TV's, which focused on the expert sites like AVS Forum. After all the research, I was actually a little hesitant on this purchase with the 'Yellow' being possibly a little bit of a marketing gimmick. However the plunge was made and 'WOW' at times it feels like a 3D TV and my wife still is amazed and she doesn't get into technology. I would give this TV a Solid A+.

I know some people have complained about this TV: oversaturated, inaccurate, unnatural, not realistic, etc. I think some people are missing the point after having viewed standard HD broadcasts and movies on HD CRT/LCD/Plasma displays of lesser quality than the LED types of TVs. Historically, when you think of a movie experience, you think of what you see in the movie theaters; thus, you expect your home display to give you the exact same picture quality. You're definitely missing the point if you bought this TV expecting that. Here's why.

Newer technology has included other buzzwords and terms to an already overpopulated field of various technology: 480p (DVD), 720p (lower end HD), 1080p (higher end HD), Composite (Red/White/Yellow, non-HD), Component (Red/Green/Blue, HD, but not all 1080p supported), HDMI (full HD, video and audio), optical, coax audio, etc etc etc. Tons of terms. And now, refresh rate...the latest thing to consider when buying a TV. The first thing to find out is whether you want the faster refresh rate or not. Most standard LCD and plasma TVs operate at 60Hz - which is the fastest rate the movie theater puts its picture out. What might surprise you is that when the movies are filmed, they are so at 120Hz which, when viewed, shows natural motion and minimal blur in regular scenes with people and vehicles. When you see scenes at 120Hz 1080p, there are times you feel like you're standing there during the filming. Of course, this disconnects you from the "movie" experience somewhat, and I would submit that at first, it will feel unnatural. The slower speeds help to blur out judder during camera panning, which of course you will notice when watching at twice the speeds.

Sharp, in its infinite wisdom, has decided to also add another pixel to the spectrum of red/green/blue, which increases the color count of the image. This, coupled with the 1080p resolution and 120Hz, results in a clarity and picture quality unmatched by most other sets. The reason I gave you the full on back ground for 120Hz is so that you understand just why and where the yellow pixel comes into full play. In order to truly enjoy the benefit of the added pixel, you have to be open to a movie experience that is different from what you might see in the theater. That means deeper colors, more solid blacks, and a highly realistic experience, versus a "theater experience". There definitely is a difference. Some will want one, some will want the other. If you are a theater type, you should skip this TV, and I promise that if you ignore that statement and buy the TV, you will be disappointed.

There are a number of presets on the TV, and then of course the custom options. I want to talk about three of the presets as I think some people don't understand what they really are doing. If you reconcile with yourself what the preset is showing you, you might find certain ones giving the best overall quality for a "standing there" experience.


USER - This is basically your arena to customize your color, contrast, power, etc. Some people spend hours in this area trying to get their settings just right. In my humble opinion it is a waste of time. Why? Because no matter what setting you apply here, it will never be "true" or even "theater" quality. There's a good reason for this which I will get into a little later, but again, some people are hell bent on trying to create their own custom calibration using DVDs and whatnot. If you're that type of person then by all means, but I think it's a waste.

DYNAMIC - Most TV sets that have dynamic as a setting are basically doing one thing - adjusting the contrast and brightness depending on the ambient lighting. That's fine, but it creates an unnatural picture unless you're in total brightness or total darkness. A movie such as Wanted that is majorly dark looks outstanding in bright daylight, not so hot in darkness. A movie like Day After Tomorrow that is in the daylight is the exact opposite. Then you talk about fine details which just don't stand out in most cases. This setting is used best when you are looking at a movie with a lot of variances in the scenes - outdoors, darkness/space, indoor lighting, etc - and you want the TV to adjust the scene based on what your lighting level is. Some might like it, some might not.

DYNAMIC (FIXED) - in my opinion this is the star of the show. It does the same as DYNAMIC with one exception; it also analyzes the lighting of the specific scene to determine what the contrast and black levels should be. The reason I rate this so highly is simple: when watching a high definition movie or Blu-ray on this setting, what you see is basically the same as what you would see if you were standing on set. If they used certain types of lighting to show dusk or daylight or dawn, you can easily see these effects pronounced. The extra yellow pixel really does shine through when it comes to these lighting changes as it adds "pop" to almost every scene.



Standard broadcasts don't look so hot on this TV, I will forewarn you. It's not the TV's fault, but the source signal. If it's a DVD it's not *too* bad. SD TV, just not cricket. The slim profile is nice; but I wasn't really a fan of the rounded edge look. It's as if they wanted to scream "TV!!!" instead of "window!!!" like some other LED LCDs like the LG and Samsungs. The bezel is a bit big and doesn't really translate well to a wall mount situation - can be mounted, it just doesn't look as nice as others. Sitting on an attractive media stand, the TV does look quite attractive and natural in a contemporary setting. The glass foot goes nicely with my black glass media stand, although I found the TV was a bit wobbly due to its size.


This is a highly recommended TV especially for the price they're asking. USE HDMI ONLY. Anyone who is still in the stone ages with your connections, no, you're not going to be impressed with the quality. You need to use the best possible connection if you want to see the best this TV has to offer. People trying to connect Wiis and other non-HD products and then complaining about the quality of the picture really don't make me smile.

I waited, debated, compared, read reviews, etc, etc, before buying this TV. I set it up, plugged it in, and all I can say is that it is unbelievable. At first I just had standard def, and I thought that that was great. I just upgraded to DirectTV HD, and now the picture is so vivid, it feels as if the actors are right in the room. Actually for news and sitcoms, I prefer standard def. Sports and movies are just perfect - if anything is more realistic than this TV, I doubt if I would want it in my house. The comments made concerning the Film Mode are true - turn it off, it makes everything look like a soap opera. I haven't gotten into doing much adjustment yet, so I can't comment on that. I do wish I had gotten the 46" rather than the 52", even in a big room, everything is perfectly clear.

Just bought this TV about a week ago. Am still absolutely floored by the picture quality, clarity, and the crisp colors. As written in previous reviews, first thing that needs to be done is TURN THE FILM MODE OFF. First movie we watched was Avatar, and yes, even with Film Mode on, the movie looked jaw-droppingly good. But the longer you sat and watched, the more you realize that Film Mode gives it a "soap opera" look. That's the best I can describe it, you will have to see to understand. My eyes were becoming fatigued because everything was SO crisp and detailed, and so clean, it looked fake. Turning it off alleviated all the problems.
Even in "The Blind Side", I popped film mode back on and couldnt take it for a second. My guess is Film Mode is for upscaling Standard Def DVDs, for with BluRay it is just TOO much.
In terms of overall picture quality, as expected, right out of the box some additional tweaking had to be done. I have everything almost perfect, and again, I couldn't be happier. I did get a great deal on Geek Squad Calibration, and that will take place after 100 hrs get put on the TV. From everything I've heard, for a TV of this quality, professional calibration is worth every penney. Looking forward to it.

Excellent LCD TV with sharp pictures, This TV blows out the competition and is generation ahead, Am enjoying this marvel.

This TV is absolutely wonderful. Very easy to set up. Incredible picture, perfect sound quality for such a thin LED TV, and very light!! If I had to complain about one thing, it would be that the TV is not WIFI enabled. It didn't really matter that much to me because my Sony Bluray player has that feature, but it might be a deterrent to other potential buyers.

Now, for those of you who reviewed this TV stating that you couldn't get passed the "Soap Opera Look", you can easily fix that in the settings by putting it back to 60hzs. Personally, I love it!!! I can't believe how real everything looks. Scenes with Explosions or fire balls look as real as if you were right there when it was filmed.

Hopes this review helps you guys.

very nice tv. do not buy from electronics expo. they do not honor their own policies. Other sellers may be better.

I bought this model at a big box store. It had been their display model so I got a really great price on it. Picture and clarity are great and for the price I paid I would not have complained too much even if it was not. The only advice I can give is go with the HDMI cables (especially the ones here on Amazon) for the best picture. I managed to get three cables for the price of one in the store.

I purchased this tv this week and am absolutely blown away at how well the picture is. I had the 2nd generation 52" Sharp Aquos prior to this and the difference in picture quality is amazing. Best Purchase I have ever made. The only problem I have with it is that you can't hook up any additional devises i.e. my Wii. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can connect that?

Thank you.

P.s. Excellent delivery and service from the store.

This is a review of the Sharp Aquos model LC-52LE810UN 52-inch 1080p 120Hz LED Edge-lit LCD HDTV. As a step up from the other Aquos models, I judge the yellow pixels to be less effective. It was harder to calibrate the images, and the factory color settings seemed off somehow. The contrast is excellent at 4 or 5 million to 1 (hard to pin down which as descriptions vary).

In the general class of 1080p resolution TV's at 52-inch, the Aquos models have excellent form factor. Those LED Edge lights are exquisitely thin and light. The satisfaction from the form factor alone justifies getting an LED Edge-lit Aquos. Sharp has good resolution with its LCD technology, but then resolution is hard to stand out in this class.

Weight wise, this TV is less than 70 lbs making it easy to install. Getting a 52 inch TV was a decision made easier with its lack of bulk. Even for my tiny den.

I got the TV while it's on promotion (3 left in stock), which allowed me to buy a higher end Aquos at about the same price as the next step down (about $50 more). Now that I have it, I recommend people to get the next step down unless you find a deal that puts the two models on equal footing. Sharp has done well with its Aquos line of HDTV so much so that it's hard to justify getting top of the line, ironically.