Sony KP-43T70 43" Projection TV

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• Shipping Weight: 142 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: B0000206GE
• Item model number: KP43T70
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #187,369 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This 43-inch big-screen TV is perfect for customers who want a home theater picture but don't have the space to accommodate a huge screen. The KP-43T70 has a footprint that's three inches smaller than Sony's previous 41-inch model, and is only 20 inches deep. It is the ideal big-screen TV for apartments and smaller family rooms.

This TV also includes many new digital video picture upgrades, such as a new video processor and discrete video output circuit for better focus and contrast, more natural color reproduction, and a better gray scale. Component video input and two rear S-video inputs provide more advanced connectivity to DVDs and to future digital set-top boxes.

Additionally, 30 watts of audio power provides strong sound reproduction.

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Alternative to Large CRT Screen, December 15, 1999

By	TT (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

While shopping for a large screen television, I had considered the 32" and 36" Sony WEGAs. However, this 43" Sony projection TV had key advantages over the CRT WEGAs.

KP-43 Advantages: Thinner (shallower depth) than the 36" WEGA; Lighter (about 100 lbs) than the 36" WEGA; and Larger screen viewing area (43" vs 36").

CRT Advantages: Wider viewing angle (both vertical and horizontal); and Shorter minimum viewing distance.

Although the KP-43 projection TV has a larger screen, it is lighter and can be moved more easily. It also is a good choice for apartments or other smaller living spaces.

If picture quality is critical to you, then you should be aware that you may lose detail in the shadows since the black levels do not seem to be reproduced as consistently or accurately as a professional monitors.

To calibrate your TV for your viewing environment, I recommend renting the "Video Essentials" DVD. In general, you may need to decrease the PICTURE (contrast), BRIGHTNESS, and SHARPNESS settings to achieve the best picture quality. With the factory settings, you may notice blooming and additional noise.

You may also notice all the noise from traditional cable and broadcast signals. Therefore, you may wish to subscribe to digital services. There is a single component video input on the TV, which may not be enough if you have digital cable and a DVD player. You may need a separate component video switcher to accommodate multiple component video sources, or you could sacrifice some picture quality and use S-Video connections instead.

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Choice, March 14, 2000

By	Naim Hasan ([e-mail]) (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

I was recently in the market for a larger screen TV set. The 32 to 36 screen was going to be the perfect size given my family room deminsions. I was considering the Sony WEGA XBR, Toshiba, and Misubishi. Then one day as I walked through one of the retail stores in my area, I saw the Sony 43' Rear Projection Set. The compact size, the Larger Viewing Screen, Picture Quality, Enhance Digital Features and The Price, were very impressive. My search was over. It's been a week since the TV was delivered to my home and I can truly say that it has been a wonderful experience.

There are a couple of things to be aware of: * Getting all the components connected can take a little time.

* Limited space in the Stand for adding components.

Overall I think Sony 43' is a great investment if your considering 32 to 36" TV's. You'll get excellent picture quality at a better price point.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a winner !!!, November 1, 1999

By	[e-mail] ([e-mail]) (Virginia Beach, VA) - See all my reviews

WoW! That's what I said when I saw them uncrating this TV on the retail floor. I had completed my purchase for a high end 36" tube tv. I went home that evening and called the salesperson to cancel the delivery. I went back to the store the next day and purchased this hot new Sony 43" projection tv. It is far less deep, weighs less, and is even .5" less wide than the 36" t.v. The sound is great. The picture is great, and it even has a pretty wide viewing angle.