Sony BRAVIA KDL55HX750 55-Inch 240Hz 1080p 3D LED Internet TV, Black

by Sony

• X-Reality creates crisp detail in each scene you watch
• Enjoy ultra-realistic movement with Motion flow XR 480
• Dynamic Edge LED backlight for amazing contrast & color
• 3D in Full HD 1080p for phenomenal 3D picture quality
• TV without stand (Width x Height x Depth): 50.125-Inch x 30-Inch x 2.375-Inch, TV with stand (Width x Height x Depth): 50.125-Inch x 31.5-Inch x 12.375-Inch

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 50.1 x 31.5 inches ; 45 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 64 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B006U1VH64
• Item model number: KDL55HX750
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,522 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 9, 2012

Product Description

Size: 55-Inch

From the Manufacturer

Discover a picture so real you won't believe it's TV. With highly acclaimed X-Reality Engine technology that analyzes each scene, it's no wonder the colors and textures in everything you watch - HD movies, 3D, sports, even YouTube clips - look so natural. Lifelike motion comes via Motionflow XR 480 technology for that at-the-game feeling. And Internet connectivity provides access to music, thousands of movies, TV shows, and more.2

	Full HD 1080p.		Silky smooth.		Clearly different.
	Nothing shows detail like Full HD 1080p picture quality. Experience the best in-home resolution available for viewing broadcast TV, satellite and other HD sources (such as your Blu-ray Disc player or Playstation 3 entertainment system) in all their HD glory.		Watch sports like never before. The Motionflow XR 480 technology minimizes judder and helps recreate the movement of real life directly on screen, so viewing at home feels like you are watching from the stands.		Capture fine detail and subtle textures not found on other televisions. With the X-Reality Picture Engine, experience realistic images with optimized texture, outline, contrast and color.

Technology

X-Reality Picture Engine Take a glimpse into reality with a picture so real you won't believe it's TV. Skin tones, landscape foliage and countless details come alive as Sony's exclusive X-Reality Engine displays realistic images. The processor optimizes four key characteristics - texture, outline, contrast and color.	Motionflow XR 480 Golf balls roll clearly, with less blurring, as the camera follows them across the green. Footballs retain their detail and move smoothly as the camera pans quickly during a kickoff. Even quick motion seen in action movies appears amazingly realistic with Motionflow XR 480.	Dynamic Edge LED It's all about perfecting a natural look. Dynamic Edge LED backlighting with frame dimming delivers pitch-black scenes and illuminates bright scenes that pop with vibrant color. Rather than illuminating the entire screen, contrast is boosted in just the right areas for a more realistic picture.
Sony Entertainment Network Welcome to the endless entertainment of the Sony Entertainment Network, where thousands of movies, TV shows, online videos, games and music are at your fingertips. Connect online and access 1080p HD entertainment, 3D content and made-for-TV apps like Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, Pandora, Facebook and more.2	3D in Full HD Brace your self for pure 3D excitement that feels like you're standing on the 50-yard line. Through advanced Active 3D technology, immerse yourself in Full HD 1080p clarity and phenomenal 3D picture quality. Just slide on the comfortable 3D active glasses and enter a whole new dimension. 1	Wi-Fi Built-in Maximize your entertainment while reducing cable clutter. Wirelessly stream beautiful, HD entertainment straight from the Internet or your home network using built-in Wi-Fi connectivity.2

Product description and full feature list

The KDL-55HX750 LED HDTV is equipped with the latest technology to bring you
incredible entertainment quality. Explore the full range of features and options below.

 

Get real Now you can enjoy pristine picture quality beyond the home theater. Robust 1080p image resolution is perfect for watching movies, sports and HD television in the bedroom or at the office. Take advantage of the all-out HD glory of broadcast TV, satellite and other HD sources like your Blu-ray Disc player or PlayStation 3 entertainment system. Moves like real life Motionflow XR 480 delivers lifelike clarity to your TV even when displaying quick motion and fast camera movements. You'll see less blurring on things like golf balls, footballs and even in complicated action sequences in your favorite movies - and it will all be amazingly realistic! The difference is dynamic Achieving a natural look on-screen in HD is now possible with Dynamic Edge LED with frame dimming. Rather than illuminating the entire screen, the contrast is boosted in just the right areas to produce pitch-black night scenes and scenes with vibrant color for a more realistic picture. Go way beyond cable You can access thousands of movies, TV shows, online videos, games and music on the Sony Entertainment Network. By connecting to the Internet via your home network you have access to endless entertainment, from Full HD 1080p video and 3D content to great made-for-TV apps such as Netflix.2 In-your-face action Put on the comfortable 3D active glasses and find yourself on the 50-yard line with the active 3D technology. The incredible Full HD 1080p clarity combined with active 3D puts you in a whole new dimension of phenomenal entertainment.1 Goodbye wires, hello built-in Wi-Fi A clean, clutter-free viewing environment will help you maximize your entertainment. With the ease of built-in Wi-Fi you can stream beautiful, HD entertainment from the Internet or your home-network, without the added hassle of messy cables.2

All devices, together as one Don't all of your personal photos and videos deserve the big screen? Experience your content on a grand scale simply by connecting your compatible smartphone, computer or Xperia Tablet S via your existing Wi-Fi network. Then you can easily "throw" your videos, photos and music files to your HDTV.6 Life-sized video calls It's like they're in the room with you. Skype video calls bring your family and friends closer than ever as they appear as large as life on your big screen -for free.2 Just connect the easy-to-use Skype camera (sold separately) for a face-to-face look at the caller on the beauty of your Sony HDTV. Wi-Fi without a router Sometimes your friends want to share their personal photos and videos on your beautiful HDTV. With Sony's Wi-Fi Direct Mode, your friends can throw personal content to your TV without connecting to your home network. Wi-Fi Direct completely bypasses the Wi-Fi access point/router, so it's easy to set up.4 Control your TV with your phone Now there's one less remote control on the coffee table. Just download the free Media Remote app and turn your iPhone, Android phone or Xperia Tablet S into a versatile remote control with a full QWERTY keyboard.3 It makes changing the channels and typing searches ultra fast and convenient. Handheld gaming goes big Play your PSP system or other handheld gaming consoles (with SD output) on your HDTV with no irritating black borders surrounding the picture. Just select Game Mode for an ideal fit to your TV screen according to the input. Better yet, Super Resolution Processing delivers a clear, crisp view in HD size.

A sense for songs What's that song in the TV show, movie or commercial you're watching? Press 'TrackID' on your remote and get the song name and artist instantly.6 You can also start the TrackID service by shaking a smartphone that's running the Media Remote app.4 Very convenient. Just like being there Relive the memory of your child's first steps with the realism of 3D. Auto 3D Depth Adjustment precisely recreates the moment, making even 3D home movies look more natural by correcting images that appear too close to your eyes, or too far away. What's more, it reduces eye strain and enhances whatever you're watching - from 3D Blu-ray Disc movies to web videos.1 Save power Enjoy reduced power consumption of up to 30% while maintaining beautiful image quality. First, the TV recognizes the type of program you're watching. Then it optimizes the viewing settings, automatically reducing power consumption while enhancing color and detail on the screen and conserving energy used by the backlight.5 Onboard manual You will never lose your TV manual again. The iManual is available through the menu system on the TV - always there if you need it. Video search Searching for shows and music on your TV is so simple. Just press 'GUIDE' on your remote and see what's on and what's coming up with a handy image to go with it. You also get an episode synopsis, cast and crew details and suggestions to related shows, on-demand movies and Blu-ray Disc titles.6

Compare Sony models

(Screen sizes measured diagonally.)

HX950 65*/55* 55" Class (54.6") 65" Class (64.5")

HX850 55*/46 55" Class (54.6")

HX750 55*/46 55" Class (54.6")

EX645 60/50/46

EX640 55*/40 55" Class (54.6")

EX440 42

EX340 32* 32" Class (31.5")

Display Resolution Full HD 1080p Full HD 1080p Full HD 1080p Full HD 1080p Full HD 1080p Full HD 1080p HD 720p   Picture Engine X-Reality PRO X-Reality PRO X-Reality Clear Resolution Enhancer Clear Resolution Enhancer Clear Resolution Enhancer Clear Resolution Enhancer   LED Backlight Intelligent Peak Dynamic Edge Dynamic Edge Edge Edge Edge Edge   Motion Clarity Motionflow XR 960 Motionflow XR 960 Motionflow XR 480 Motionflow XR 240 Motionflow XR 240 Motionflow XR 120 Motionflow XR 120   3D in Full HD 1080p1 – – – –   Glare Reduction OptiContrast Panel OptiContrast Panel – – – – –

	Wi-Fi 2 Wi-Fi Built in Wi-Fi Built in Wi-Fi Built in Wi-Fi Built in Wi-Fi Adaptor Included – –   Sony Entertainment Network2   (Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, HuluPlus & more) – –   Media Remote App3   (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch,   Android phone, Sony Tablet) – – – –   Skype2 – – – –   Wi-Fi Direct4 – – – –

	Frameless Corning   Gorilla Glass – – – – –

	HDMI Input 4 4 4 4 4 2 2   USB Input 2 2 2 2 2 1 1

1. Requires 3D content, HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) and 3D active glasses sold separately.

2. Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. Wireless connectivity
    requires 802.11 home network (802.11n recommended). Skype requires CMU-BR100 camera sold separately.
    Subject to Skype’s terms and conditions.

3. Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network.

4. Streaming content, copy-protected content and certain formats are not supported.

5. Compared to normal viewing. Based on a 55-inch LED TV with Picture Setting Standard.

6. Requires home network and one device on network to be setup as a DLNA server. Streaming content, copy-protected content and certain formats are not supported.

 

Product Description

Discover a picture so real you won’t believe it’s TV. With highly acclaimed X-Reality Engine technology that analyzes each scene, it’s no wonder the colors and textures in everything you watch—HD movies, sports, even YouTube clips—look so natural. Lifelike motion comes via Motionflow XR 480 technology for that at-the-game feeling. And internet connectivity provides access to music, thousands of movies, TV shows, and more.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

157 of 163 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A consumer's take on upgrading to 3D, 55', and LED May 28, 2012

By richfallatjr

Size Name:55-Inch

My first and only flat-screen was a 40' Samsung LN40A550P3F before purchasing the 55' Sony Bravia HX750. The reviews were pretty lacking so I've decided to make this review detailed as possible from a consumer's point of view.

The main features that sold me on this set was the 55' size, 3D capability, picture quality, and built in Wi-Fi. Three lived up to and surpassed expectations while one is a disappointment.

Size upgrade makes a world of difference but hinders streaming experience

The 55 inch HX750 dwarfs the old 40 inch Samsung. The television doubles as living room PC monitor and I was constantly having to squint and crank up the font sizes in order to read while sitting on the couch. The 55 inch screen size allows me to sit back and relax with a wireless keyboard as if I'm seated at the desk.

Blurays look phenomenal on the large screen and bigger is better when it comes to immersing yourself in the 3D experience. I recently axed cable from our household as I was beginning to believe HD streaming was providing good enough quality to watch on the big screen. However, the artifacts present in the compressed streaming video is magnified greatly. Pixelation and banding that was only slightly visible on the 40 inch Samsung is now a distraction while watching on the large 55 inch screen.

While watching on the larger screen makes for a cinematic experience, it also exposes flaws of streaming video compression. Looks like I'll be switching back to multiple Netflix rentals, Redbox, and Cable if boosting my internet bandwidth doesn't improve streaming quality.

Is this 3D thing going to die fast?

I've watched several movies in the theater and thought 3D added to the experience. I had my doubts an in-home television could deliver experiences anywhere close to cinema quality. I also purchased the Sony 3D Bundle/Narnia Glasses (wish glasses were included for the price).

I popped in "Chronicles of Narnia Legend of the Dawn Treader", A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (Two-Disc Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / UltraViolet Digital Copy), and Batman: Arkham City for Playstation 3.

Playing my fist video game in 3D was like listening to a CD for the first time. The Narnia movie, something I normally wouldn't give a chance, had me completely immersed. The imagery looked beautiful, added so much punch, I never wanted to take my eyes off the screen. One of the drawback of young technology is there are barely any titles available. Was really disappointed that I couldn't purchase Avatar 3D without buying a Panasonic BD player.

Another surprise was the Simulated 3D setting that tries to emulate the stereo depth on normal footage. While not perfect, or anywhere close to a 3D movie, the Simulated 3D added pop to the picture. I actually preferred wearing glasses, because the colors on the Standard setting looked more natural. It also helped to direct the eye to focal points, especially when shallow depth of field was utilized.

I don't believe 3D is going away folks so "adapt or die" (quote stolen from "Moneyball" which looked great on the HX750)

Audio

Can't complain, sounds great in comparison to the old Samsung which has mediocre sound quality. Was really loud with the bar cranked a little over half way.

Picture Quality

Overall I believe the picture looks great with a couple of tweaks from the default settings. One of the first things I did was disabled the Motion Flow and Cinema Flow settings. The 240Hz frame interpolation gag that i am not a big fan of. Colors are vibrant and the image is sharp.

Since this is an LED, there is some visible light vignetting around the corners and a light leak running along the bottom of the frame. It's most noticeable while watching in a dark room. I'm not sure if this issue creeps up in plasmas or higher end LED models, but it's definitely not a plus. I can live with it though.

Default `Standard' color calibrated for 3D

I was really on the fence about buying the HX750 given the reviews on extremely poor black-levels. Now, I am no expert when it comes to judging picture quality, but here is my take.

On many of the low-lit scenes, dark areas do appear lifted and have a bluish magenta cast over it. However, there are still deep black to be found. I've noticed throughout viewing and on certain end title sequences, the blacks almost match the surrounding frame. It seems to me that the values are gamma'd up, essentially crushing the dark shadow valued details. Anything that isn't quite pure black. This is problematic because it's somewhat of a golden rule in color correction not to go complete 0 black.
3D glasses alleviate black level and magenta cast issues

It's my impression that Sony decided to calibrate the default color to look best while the glasses are on. I'm viewing through 3D Active Glasses. When powered up, the overall picture value gets knocked down around a full stop, making the `darks' richer. Also, the bluish magenta color is completely neutralized.

Considering the fact Sony has so much invested in Blu Ray and 3D televisions, it only makes sense that they would tailor the best experience to that viewing mode. People love the 3D, they tell their friends, and their friends buy a Sony 3D TV.

What I didn't like so much Apps and Wi-Fi

Netflix, Amazon On-Demand, Hulu, Youtube, and more. These pre-installed apps were a draw when shopping for a new flatscreen, and I was in particularly excited that the HX750 included built in Wi-Fi and Youtube. Most of the Apps are contained in a Sony wrapper layout design and look very similar. No flashy animations like competitors (even under the same brand) much more utilitarian.

Sadly, these are lacking implementations of Netflix, Amazon, Twitter, and Youtube. Really scratching my head as to why they didn't employ similar navigation and style the PS3 counterparts. I assume it was to unify the apps more, but it is much less intuitive, and makes for a somewhat painful user experience.

Observations of Apps
Netflix

No ratings displayed by media icons
Cannot rate media
No search memory or smart search

Amazon On Demand

No watch recently list (huge bummer)
No search memory or smart search

Youtube

Subscriptions buried in menu
Subscription pages don't always display with latest first (really?)
I like how videos play in small view while searching

Slacker

Cannot log into existing accounts

Facebook

Not bad but the layout is a bit wasteful. Only displays a few posts.

Twitter

Cannot follow links

Wi-Fi signal is slower than other devices

My current setup includes the HX750 on a wall mount, PS3, and a Dell PC all within a couple feet of one and other. The speed of the connection on the HX750 is about 1/4 to 1/2 that of the other devices. The internet speed of my ISP is anywhere from 6.5-10 Mbps. Also, the entertainment center is a pretty far distance from the router.

Not a racehorse setup by any stretch, but streaming video content on the Sony HX750 is UNWATCHABLE 9 times out of 10 with long and constant loading icons or Network Timeout errors. What adds to the aggravation, is it completely freezes if one attempts to navigate away from the `loading' page. Controller button clicks will not respond until the internet searching finally errors out or finishes thinking.

Other devices in the vicinity work fine and load HD most of the time. I'm wondering if there is a hardware issue or if the mount is somehow blocking the internal antennae, but I doubt that. It would be such a pain to box this big thing up and return it because of bad Wi-Fi connection issues, and considering I already have the PC and PS3 connected, it might not be completely necessary. I will wait to see if others are having similar issues and contact Technical Support before lugging it back to the store. Also, plan to upgrade ISP to FIOS and will update if this helps the issues.

Let's hope Sony corrects the App and Wi-Fi issues via firmware updates because it would be a shame releasing unpolished extras in a device that costs around $2000. Especially when similar applications already have a strong foundation on the PS3. Dealing with anything Wi-Fi related on the HX750, reminds me of working on a 5 year old computer that doesn't quite have the juice to keep up with the technology. However, I'll withhold judgement until I see it operate with faster internet.

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111 of 119 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Faulty t.v., poor response from Sony June 14, 2012

By JDo

Size Name:55-Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

Well, we bought this t.v. in early April and by the end of May, it stopped working. It was wonderful when it worked, but died within 2 months. Quick calls to Sony revealed this is a common problem they're having with this t.v. and they said we need to replace the circuit board. We waited a couple days before a person from their local service facility called. That person informed us they didn't have the board in-stock and it would be 4-7 days. Well, we're still waiting. They have not been in-touch, we don't know what the hold up is. We have to chase them constantly to find out what's going on. Meanwhile, our t.v. still doesn't work. (When we try to turn it on, it goes immediately to standby mode.) Soooo disappointed that we shelled out this kind of money for a t.v. that is faulty and Sony isn't particularly motivated to get us up and running again.

43 of 50 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony rules May 27, 2012

By Ron F

Size Name:55-Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

You are not going to get a MIT review from me. I waited for a few months for the release and then purchased the 55 inch when it became available. All I did was plug in the TV without making one adjustment. Every friend that watches this TV with me rates it a 5. The 3D is perfect for the living room - don't expect IMAX 3D. The TV is now $200 cheaper to buy and I really don't care because I am more than pleased with the quality. HD viewing on this TV is fantastic. The picture on some of my weekly episodes is so clear that it appears you are sitting next to the actors. It is a very strange experience to describe because the picture is so amazing. For the price, pony up - you won't be sorry.

P.S. Bought TV from Amazon. Not one complaint. The delivery guys setup the TV and took the box with them. Also bought the 4 year warranty because of my past experiences with other TVs.