If you’re after a high-end, larger TV with all the most recent technology, that looks great when its both switched on and turned off, consider placing the Sony Bravia KDL46Z5800 towards the top of your list. Despite a few problems, the quality of the picture and the sound quality sets the KDL46Z5800 apart from its rivals.
The KDL46Z5800 TV looks stunning, with the elegant slim design that Sony is well known for perfecting.
The Sony KDL46Z5800 TV includes Sony’s highly respected Bravia engine. This further enhances screen images and also reduces noise. The Advanced Contrast Enhancer adjusts the backlight according to the scene, resulting in much blacker blacks and a quicker reaction to fast moving pictures. Picture calibration is very straightforward, thanks to an easy to use set-up system.
The picture on the KDL46Z5800 has a deep natural feel with rich colours. The blacks are really dark. Sometimes dark scenes can seem a little too dark but this rarely detracts from the overall quality. Freeview pictures look particularly good, thanks to the balance of sharp detail and natural overall softness. The Sony Motionflow software smooths out any jerky motions on screen.
The difference between the Sony KDL46Z5500 and the Sony KDL46Z5800 is that this model includes a Freesat tuner. You can get high-definition programmes free of charge (and without a subscription) on the Freesat and the Freeview HD services. HD programmes can also be watched on the BBC iPlayer.
The KDL46Z5800 features a Sony widget technology called AppliCast. AppliCast connects to the Internet via an Ethernet port to display news, weather, share prices, celebrity gossip and much more. The information can be displayed overlaid on to the current TV programme you are watching.The internet connection also enables the TV to download location maps to show you where any downloaded photos were taken
Sound quality is always rather poor in a flat screen TV. However it is much better in the KDL46Z5800 than most of its rivals. The audio is well balanced, with lots of detail and energy that more than makes up for a slight hiss with certain speech sounds. Any problems are overcome with the addition of external speakers or a surround sound system.
There is a USB port and Scart sockets on the KDL46Z5800. The HDMI socket all support Bravia sync, which allows control of connected equipment, together with their on screen menus with just one remote.
Usability on the KDL46Z5800 is reasonable. The on screen menu and EPG (electronic programme guide) are easily navigated although the remote control is a bit complicated to get used to at first.
The Sony Bravia KDL46Z5800 offers the benefits of all the latest Sony technology at a great value price.
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