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Sony BRAVIA KDL-60EX500 60-Inch LCD TV, Black
 
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Sony BRAVIA KDL-60EX500 60-Inch LCD TV, Black

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Technical Details

  • 60-inch HDTV with Full HD 1080p resolution and Motionflow 120Hz technology for smooth motion
  • Motionflow 120Hz technology for smooth motion; BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor optimizes color and contrast
  • Ambient Sensor adjusts color based on room light; automatic increase or decrease in backlight brightness based on room's lighting conditions
  • Inputs: 4 HDMI, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 optical digital audio output
  • Includes removable stand; measures 57.4 x 35.9 x 15.25 inches with stand
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 57.4 x 4.8 x 34.4 inches ; 80.4 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 107 pounds
  • Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
  • ASIN: B0035ER1J6
  • Item model number: KDL-60EX500
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,491 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

An impressive centerpiece to any entertainment system, this 60-inch BRAVIA EX500 Series HDTV (model KDL-60EX500) combines a clean design with cutting-edge features. You'll enjoy Full HD 1080p picture quality as well as exceptionally smooth motion in fast-action sports scenes, movies and games thanks to integrated Motionflow 120Hz refresh rate technology. Plus, Ambient Sensor and LightSensor technologies automatically adjust the color and brightness based on your room's lighting to ensure you'll always get the best possible picture.

BRAVIA EX500 Series HDTV
The BRAVIA EX500 Series HDTV with Full HD 1080p picture quality.

Connect your BRAVIA Sync compatible devices and enjoy convenient operation and control using one remote. Other features include 6 HD inputs (4 HDMI, 2 component), a USB port for photo, music, and video playback on the TV, and VESA compliant wall mounts.

BRAVIA EX500 Series HDTV

 

BRAVIA EX500 Series HDTV remote

See a comparison of all Sony HDTV models below.

Key Features

Full HD 1080p Resolution: Experience Full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest at-home resolution, and take full advantage of HD sources like a Blu-ray Disc Player or PlayStation3 gaming console via the 16:9 wide screen panel (1920 x 1080).

Motionflow 120Hz Technology: Experience smooth motion detail and clarity with Motionflow 120Hz technology. Motionflow 120Hz technology doubles the frame rate from the standard 60 frames per second and applies Image Blur Reduction technology to deliver a crisp, fluid and realistic viewing experience during fast-action scenes.

LightSensor Technology: Automatically increase or decrease the level of brightness of your TV's backlight based on a room's lighting conditions with the integrated LightSensor technology. Dim the lights to watch a movie and the sensor dims the backlight, which also helps reduce unnecessary power consumption.

Ambient Sensor: Get a natural looking picture whether you are watching movies late at night or playing video games during the day with an Ambient Sensor that automatically adjusts the picture color based on a room's lighting.

BRAVIA Engine 2: Enjoy sharp, vibrant, life-like images while optimizing color and contrast and significantly reducing noise with the BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital processor.

6 HD Inputs: Get versatile HD connection options with 6 HD inputs, including 4 HDMI inputs to connect a Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation3 gaming console or any other HDMI-capable equipment. Two HD component inputs provide added HD-capable connectivity, while a PC input (HD-15 pin) lets you use your HDTV as a computer monitor.

24p True Cinema: Movies consist of 24 images per second, and cannot be faithfully reproduced on conventional televisions, resulting in unnatural, jerky movements. But 24p True Cinema displays the 24 progressive images as they should be, in the same sequence as the original film source. Now, you can recreate the visual clarity of cinema-quality movies in the comfort of your own home.

USB Input: Share your photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input.

BRAVIA Sync Compatible: Conveniently operate and control other BRAVIA Sync compatible devices--including BRAVIA HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc Players, surround sound systems, Handycam camcorders and Cyber-shot digital still cameras, all with one remote control.

VESA-compatible hole spacing uses an industry-standard mounting-hole pattern that can be used with VESA-compliant mounting brackets, taking the guesswork out of selecting the proper hardware for hanging your TV on the wall.

BRAVIA EX500 Series HDTV

Key Specifications

  • Screen size: 60 inches
  • CineMotion Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology: Yes
  • 24p True Cinema Technology: Yes
  • 3D Comb Filter: Yes
  • Live Color Technology: Yes
  • Auto Picture Setting w/ HDMI: Cinema, Photo, Graphics, Game
  • Speakers: 2x 10W (20 watts of total power)
  • 5.1 Channel Audio Out: Yes
  • Dolby: Dolby Digital
  • USB Applications: Photo Viewer (jpeg), Music Player (mp3), Video Player (mpeg1), Video Player (mpeg2 TS)
  • Tuners: ATSC, NTSC, Clear QAM
  • VESA wall mounting pattern: 400 x 300
  • Warranty: 1 year labor and parts
Dimensions
  • TV with stand: 57.4 x 35.9 x 15.25 inches (WxHxD); 94.8 pounds
  • TV without stand: 57.4 x 34.4 x 4.75 inches (WxHxD); 80.4 pounds
  • What size TV should you get?
Connections
  • HDMI: 4 (2 side, 2 rear; HDMI PC input capability)
  • Component: 2 (rear)
  • Composite A/V: 2 (1 side, 1 rear)
  • RF: 1 (rear)
  • USB 2.0: 1 (side)
  • PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 (rear)
  • Analog audio inputs: 4 (1 side, 3 rear)

What's in the Box

BRAVIA EX500 Series HDTV, remote control (with batteries), AC power cord, table top stand, operating instructions

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HDTV Size chart
Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?
With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.

If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.

  • Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
  • Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

Sony HDTV Comparison

Series: BX300 EX308 EX400 EX40B EX500 EX600 EX710 HX800 NX700 NX810
Models: 32" 22" 32", 40" 32", 40" 32", 40",
46", 55",
60"
32", 40",
46"
32", 40",
46", 55"
40", 46",
55"
40", 46" 46", 55",
60"
Panel type LCD (CCFL) LCD (CCFL) LCD (CCFL) LCD (CCFL) LCD (CCFL) Edge LED Edge LED Dynamic
Edge LED
Edge LED Dynamic
Edge LED
HD 720p -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Full HD 1080p -- --
3D ready -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Yes -- Yes
Video processing Engine 2 Engine 3 Engine 2 Engine 3 Engine 2 Engine 2 Engine 3 Engine 3 Engine 3 Engine 3
Motionflow -- -- -- -- 120Hz -- 120Hz 240Hz 120Hz 240Hz
Ambient Sensor -- -- --
Lightsensor -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Internet Video -- Ready -- Ready -- -- Ready
Internet Widgets -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
DLNA -- -- -- --
Wireless LAN -- Ready
(w/ dongle)
-- Ready -- -- Ready Ready Integrated Integrated
Ethernet -- -- -- --
Blu-ray Disc Player -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
HDMI 2 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4
Component (Y/Pb/Pr) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1
Composite A/V 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Digital audio output Optical Optical Optical Optical Optical Optical Optical Optical Optical Optical
PC (DSub) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
HDMI PC input
USB 2.0 port 1 (svc only) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
MP3 playback --
JPEG playback --
MPEG 1/2 video playback -- -- -- -- -- -- --
MPEG 4/AVCHD video playback -- -- -- --
TV Guide onscreen -- -- -- --

 

Product Description

Experience Full HD 1080p, incredible contrast and sharp, vibrant images with the Sony BRAVIA EX500-Series HDTV. Features incredible motion performance so you enjoy crisp, fluid motion during fast-action scenes plus LightSensor Technology that automatically adjusts brightness based on a room’s lighting.


 

Customer Reviews

17 Reviews
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Average Customer Review
3.6 out of 5 stars (17 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great 60" LCD, September 8, 2010
This review is from: Sony BRAVIA KDL-60EX500 60-Inch LCD TV, Black (Electronics)
I researched which new TV to get for several months. I went back and forth between Plasma and LCD or LED. I went to all the usual stores and looked at the TV's side by side, trying to figure out which picture I liked the best. For a larger TV (bigger than 55") I liked the Sony 60EX500 the best. The colors looked the most natural to me. Some of the LED sets, the colors seemed a bit too bright and exagerated.

I have had the set about 5 days now, and I spent all Sunday watching TV. I watched a bunch of sports in HD. I watched some football that looked great. I watched some baseball that was so clean, it was better than being there. I watched some golf, and the details on the greens and course made me think I could read the puts as good as the caddies.

I watched a couple episodes of Wild Russia with the kids, and the colors were so bright and clean, while the blacks were dark but didn't bleed at all. I even watched the 5th Element in HD, and was amazed at how great that movie still is all these years later.

Overall, the picture quality is very clean and realistic. I was very impressed with the black levels of this set as well. To me, it had the best picture quality and features for the price.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A lot of tv for the money., January 26, 2011
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C. Shay (Santa Rosa, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony BRAVIA KDL-60EX500 60-Inch LCD TV, Black (Electronics)
I did not buy this tv from Amazon.com but feel compelled to review it here. I had a five year old WEGA 60" that was 720p but top of the line in it's day. Three months out of my 5 year extended warranty a blue haze began to appear across the bottom of the screen. I called Sony and they informed me it was the dreaded optical engine failure. I could take photos, jump through a couple hoops and they would give me a new 40", a 46" for $250 or this 60" for $550.00. Once you go 60 there's no going back so it was this set we bought. It arrived very timely and so far we love it (and love those class-action law suits). I went onto the AVS Forum and found a tech who had calibrated this same set. I carefully copied all the settings and WOW! Lotsa' punchy, realistic color yet not glassy, or candy looking. Blacks are deep and various levels of black are very distinguishable. I know I made a worthwhile upgrade when I find myself rewatching all my blu-ray dvd's to catch the detail I was missing before.
Only downside is sound. The old rear-projection lcd set had awesome sound. This thin model has little room for speakers and subwoofers. I have a surround sound system but will still invest soon in a small sound bar or some powered speakers for non-theater listening. Just hoping to set the record a little straighter. Sony customer service may have treated someone poorly but that shouldn't reflect on the review of this set. That's a review of their customer service. One last word. Careful calibration of any set can make a huge difference. Plan on doing it when you purchase a set.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent all over!, July 20, 2010
This review is from: Sony BRAVIA KDL-60EX500 60-Inch LCD TV, Black (Electronics)
I bought the Brazilian version of this tv about two months ago and I just get more satisfied with it every day! Excellent color, detail, contrast and..it's BIG!!!Bluray shows all its greatness when watched in this tv! It's simply THE BEST tv I've ever own! Don't notice motion blurr as someone else stated. Recommend it highly!!!!
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