Sony Bravia M Series KDL 32M4000 32 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Sony Bravia M Series KDL 32M4000 32 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Sony’s KDL-32M4000 HDTV brings with it BRAVIA Theatre Sync (HDMI-CEC) for easy, one-touch management of compatible Sony products, ACE contrast enhancement for better shadow detail, and BRAVIA Engine 2 for crystal clear picture quality. And with two HDMI inputs, an additional two component inputs, as well as a PC input you now have up to five different ways to make sure you see HD-level picture quality on the screen. Surrounding all this technology is the sleek, sophisticated design that has been a hallmark of the M-series and Sony televisions. BRAVIA Engine 2 fully Digital video processor BRAVIA Theatre Sync capable (HDMI-CEC) HD input capable via HDMI interface ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM Fast panel response Wide Viewing Angles 20W (10W x 2) Audio Power Output Dolby Digital V-Chip Parental Control VESA hole spacing compatible Piano Gloss Black color 1-Year Limited Warranty Input Ports - 2 x HDMI, RF Connection, 2 x Composite Video (1 Side/1 Rear), S-Video, 2 x Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input, PC in (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini), 5 x Analog Audio Input (1 Side/4 Rear), Audio Out, Coaxial Digital Out, Headphone Jack Approximate Unit Dimensions - 23 (H) x 37.9 (W) x 9.6 (D) with Pedestal Approximate Unit Weight - 35.5 pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Best Buy In along time!
Hands down this is one of the best buy’s I have made for enhancing my game and movie experience! I’m trying to think of something I don’t like about this TV and nothing comes to mind!

5 Stars sony lover
I find this product top notch. Easy to setup an use.Connected to my satellite reciever with hdmi cable beautiful picture,color an detail. M 3rd SONY TV 2ND HI-DEF 50″ in greatroom. this in our bedroom.Great tv.

5 Stars Brava!
I bought this TV for my husband and he loves it. Amazon had the best price on the internet I will always check Amazon first when I am considering buying on-line.

5 Stars Great product at a great price!
Arrived safely before promised delivery date. Setup was a breeze. Picture quality on digital channels outstanding, analog channels better than previous analog TV (12 year old Sony). I was concerned about picture quality (for example drop-outs on digital channels) because although we are on cable, this particular outlet had been split into three therefore giving weak signal. But the digital channels are incredible. Price I paid was much lower than best offers from Best Buy and Circuit City.

5 Stars 32 Inch Sony 720p
This is simple enough. Sony/Amazon kept reducing the price on this set, and I grabbed it at a figure considerably below the usual electronics retail stores. It was to be installed in a small sitting room. It arrived one day before predicted. The shipper brought it upstairs, unpacked it, plugged it in and from that point forward, it’s been a joy to watch. Still working on setting up the various menu options, but I’m highly pleased, and…oh yes, the quality of HD programming is fantastic, as is the image from my Sony BluRay DVD. All in all, I’m very satisfied with this purchase.

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Sony Bravia M Series KDL 26M4000 26 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Sony Bravia M Series KDL 26M4000 26 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Sony’s KDL-26M4000 HDTV brings with it BRAVIA Theatre Sync (HDMI-CEC) for easy, one-touch management of compatible Sony products, ACE contrast enhancement for better shadow detail, and BRAVIA Engine 2 for crystal clear picture quality. And with two HDMI inputs, an additional two component inputs, as well as a PC input you now have up to five different ways to make sure you see HD-level picture quality on the screen. Surrounding all this technology is the sleek, sophisticated design that has been a hallmark of the M-series and Sony televisions. BRAVIA Engine 2 with Digital video processor BRAVIA Theatre Sync capable ( HDMI-CEC ) HD input capable via HDMI interface ATSC Digital / NTSC Analog tuners with QAM Fast panel response Wide Viewing Angles 20W (10W x 2) Audio Power Output Dolby Digital V-Chip Parental Control VESA hole spacing compatible Piano Gloss Black color 1-Year Limited Warranty Input Ports - 2 x HDMI, RF Connection, 2 x Composite Video (1 Side/1 Rear), S-Video, 2 x Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input, PC in (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini), 5 x Analog Audio Input (1 Side/4 Rear), Audio Out, Coaxial Digital Out, Headphone Jack Approximate Unit Dimensions - 20.1 (H) x 26.6 (W) x 9.6 (D) with Pedestal Approximate Unit Weight - 26.5 pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Mediocre performance from a quality name
The M-Series 26″ Sony Bravia has a nice looking HD picture but standard definition (SD) pictures are horrible and sound quality is poor. Once all the picture parameters are set for HD, these programs have great detail and resolution. Unfortunately, SD pictures are very soft, color rendition is poor and contrast is poor. Sound quality is tinny and sorely lacking in bass information.

I bought this set beacuse of years of enjoyment with my 25″ XBR from the late 1980’s that still produces a great looking picture and has never seen the inside of a repair shop. But this M-series Bravia is a big disappointment given that some channels I enjoy are not currently offered in HD. That will change in time, but I thought any Sony product, even an entry level model, would be of better quality than this unit.

5 Stars Extraordinary
This product was “back ordered” at EVERY major electronics store, both

national and local but for the same price the model it replaced was

still available. Thanks to Amazon were got what we wanted, and fast.

I might note that 2 of this model, “used”, were available at the same

price at the time, I assume both were display models since that seemed

to be all that was at retailers. After our purchase both of these items

were increased $100.

Thanks, Amazon, even if we checked with about 12 outlets before we

thought to go to you. It only takes one good one to fill the order.

Donn Doyle

5 Stars great picture, great sound!!
we first purchased another brand, terrible sound quality. went with this tv for the speaker quality. it’s great!

5 Stars Excellent 26″ LCD
Did quite a bit of research between Samsung and Sony on their lines of smaller LCDs - had a 22″ Samsung 650 but the viewing angles were not very good (very light from viewed from above, and very dark when viewed from below). This Sony has excellent picture from any viewing angle and the price is very comparable with other 26″ on the market.

4 Stars HDMI cable issue
Everything about this set is wonderful but ONE: There is a known SONY flaw with this particular model (26-M4000) and the HDMI cable connection when connecting to an HD Cable Box. I experienced a very thin white line that I called a “pearl necklace” of digital interference at the top of the screen on ALL non-HD broadcast channels and many of the network HD channels. You can fake it out by using ZOOM but then you lose some of the picture. I guess you could live with it, but it annoyed the heck out of me. The workaround is to use component cables (provided for free by my cable company). I attached the component cables and “voila” — no more “pearl necklace” interference. The sound and picture are sterling but the quality is a tick less fine than with an HDMI hookup. But I paid $579, returned the Monster HDMI cable and saved myself that $80 expense, so I really have nothing to complain about.

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Sony Bravia M Series KDL 26M4000 26 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Sony Bravia M Series KDL 26M4000 26 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Sony’s KDL-26M4000 HDTV brings with it BRAVIA Theatre Sync (HDMI-CEC) for easy, one-touch management of compatible Sony products, ACE contrast enhancement for better shadow detail, and BRAVIA Engine 2 for crystal clear picture quality. And with two HDMI inputs, an additional two component inputs, as well as a PC input you now have up to five different ways to make sure you see HD-level picture quality on the screen. Surrounding all this technology is the sleek, sophisticated design that has been a hallmark of the M-series and Sony televisions. BRAVIA Engine 2 with Digital video processor BRAVIA Theatre Sync capable ( HDMI-CEC ) HD input capable via HDMI interface ATSC Digital / NTSC Analog tuners with QAM Fast panel response Wide Viewing Angles 20W (10W x 2) Audio Power Output Dolby Digital V-Chip Parental Control VESA hole spacing compatible Piano Gloss Black color 1-Year Limited Warranty Input Ports - 2 x HDMI, RF Connection, 2 x Composite Video (1 Side/1 Rear), S-Video, 2 x Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input, PC in (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini), 5 x Analog Audio Input (1 Side/4 Rear), Audio Out, Coaxial Digital Out, Headphone Jack Approximate Unit Dimensions - 20.1 (H) x 26.6 (W) x 9.6 (D) with Pedestal Approximate Unit Weight - 26.5 pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Good 26″ tv
Picture and viewing angle are very good. Sound is clear but not much bass. The shiny black finish can be a little distracting. I like the remote layout and the on-screen menus. All in all, I like it.

5 Stars Sony TV
Sony Bravia N-Series KDL-26N4000 26-Inch 720p LCD TV, Black

I was a bit nervous about ordering a TV on the internet. The service and price couldn’t be beat. I’m very pleased with the product, service, and price. I wouldn’t hesitate to make another purchase.

4 Stars One of the better TVs in the 26″ flat-panel group
At first, I was shopping for a cheap 32″ HDTV for my bedroom. After getting burned by two straight bad 32″ HDTVs from other brands, not wanting to spend more money for the more expensive 32″ sets, and seeing that a 32″ screen is a little too big for my small bedroom, I decided to look one size smaller and get a good 26″ television at the same price range.

I singled out this Sony model out of the other 26″ televisions because it was the only 26″ television that actually had a vertical viewing angle. The pictures on the rest of the 26″ televisions turn white when viewed from above and turn purple and green when viewed from below. This Sony model does not have this problem.

The picture is great for an LCD. There are settings to improve the levels of black and white. Picture from the component connections look good. Analog channels have a bit of static in some colors. I don’t have any HDMI device to try out the HDMI ports.

The television’s audio is good when it’s loud, but not good when it is set low. My television had a low-volume hiss in the built-in speakers and is noticeable in low volume levels. There are stereo RCA and digital coaxial audio outputs for external speakers.

This television forces the user to run a 30+ minute auto program to detect all of the channels. There is no way to manually add or remove channels from the television without running the auto programmer first. Thankfully, the auto programmer found all of the analog and clear unscrambled cable channels and didn’t add any scrambled channels.

The biggest turnoff of this television is its selling price. Depending on the sales price, you can get a low-to-mid range 32″ HDTV for the same price.

If you just care about screen size, then those 32″ HDTVs might be for you. If you want quality for about the same price and don’t mind a smaller size, check out this Sony while shopping around. It’s not the best TV out there, but it’s in the top five of 26″ HDTVs out there.

edit: if you do get this model or any other Sony LCD television, immediately shut off “Noise Reduction” in the Advanced Options of the Picture menu. Noise Reduction introduces ghosting into the picture and most video modes have it on by default.

4 Stars HDMI cable issue
Everything about this set is wonderful but ONE: There is a known SONY flaw with this particular model (26-M4000) and the HDMI cable connection when connecting to an HD Cable Box. I experienced a very thin white line that I called a “pearl necklace” of digital interference at the top of the screen on ALL non-HD broadcast channels and many of the network HD channels. You can fake it out by using ZOOM but then you lose some of the picture. I guess you could live with it, but it annoyed the heck out of me. The workaround is to use component cables (provided for free by my cable company). I attached the component cables and “voila” — no more “pearl necklace” interference. The sound and picture are sterling but the quality is a tick less fine than with an HDMI hookup. But I paid $579, returned the Monster HDMI cable and saved myself that $80 expense, so I really have nothing to complain about.

5 Stars Excellent 26″ LCD
Did quite a bit of research between Samsung and Sony on their lines of smaller LCDs - had a 22″ Samsung 650 but the viewing angles were not very good (very light from viewed from above, and very dark when viewed from below). This Sony has excellent picture from any viewing angle and the price is very comparable with other 26″ on the market.

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Sony Bravia M Series KDL 32M4000 32 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Sony Bravia M Series KDL 32M4000 32 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Sony’s KDL-32M4000 HDTV brings with it BRAVIA Theatre Sync (HDMI-CEC) for easy, one-touch management of compatible Sony products, ACE contrast enhancement for better shadow detail, and BRAVIA Engine 2 for crystal clear picture quality. And with two HDMI inputs, an additional two component inputs, as well as a PC input you now have up to five different ways to make sure you see HD-level picture quality on the screen. Surrounding all this technology is the sleek, sophisticated design that has been a hallmark of the M-series and Sony televisions. BRAVIA Engine 2 fully Digital video processor BRAVIA Theatre Sync capable (HDMI-CEC) HD input capable via HDMI interface ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM Fast panel response Wide Viewing Angles 20W (10W x 2) Audio Power Output Dolby Digital V-Chip Parental Control VESA hole spacing compatible Piano Gloss Black color 1-Year Limited Warranty Input Ports - 2 x HDMI, RF Connection, 2 x Composite Video (1 Side/1 Rear), S-Video, 2 x Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input, PC in (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini), 5 x Analog Audio Input (1 Side/4 Rear), Audio Out, Coaxial Digital Out, Headphone Jack Approximate Unit Dimensions - 23 (H) x 37.9 (W) x 9.6 (D) with Pedestal Approximate Unit Weight - 35.5 pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great product at a great price!
Arrived safely before promised delivery date. Setup was a breeze. Picture quality on digital channels outstanding, analog channels better than previous analog TV (12 year old Sony). I was concerned about picture quality (for example drop-outs on digital channels) because although we are on cable, this particular outlet had been split into three therefore giving weak signal. But the digital channels are incredible. Price I paid was much lower than best offers from Best Buy and Circuit City.

5 Stars Brava!
I bought this TV for my husband and he loves it. Amazon had the best price on the internet I will always check Amazon first when I am considering buying on-line.

5 Stars Best Buy In along time!
Hands down this is one of the best buy’s I have made for enhancing my game and movie experience! I’m trying to think of something I don’t like about this TV and nothing comes to mind!

5 Stars 32 Inch Sony 720p
This is simple enough. Sony/Amazon kept reducing the price on this set, and I grabbed it at a figure considerably below the usual electronics retail stores. It was to be installed in a small sitting room. It arrived one day before predicted. The shipper brought it upstairs, unpacked it, plugged it in and from that point forward, it’s been a joy to watch. Still working on setting up the various menu options, but I’m highly pleased, and…oh yes, the quality of HD programming is fantastic, as is the image from my Sony BluRay DVD. All in all, I’m very satisfied with this purchase.

5 Stars sony lover
I find this product top notch. Easy to setup an use.Connected to my satellite reciever with hdmi cable beautiful picture,color an detail. M 3rd SONY TV 2ND HI-DEF 50″ in greatroom. this in our bedroom.Great tv.

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Sony Bravia M Series KDL 26M4000 26 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Sony Bravia M Series KDL 26M4000 26 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Sony’s KDL-26M4000 HDTV brings with it BRAVIA Theatre Sync (HDMI-CEC) for easy, one-touch management of compatible Sony products, ACE contrast enhancement for better shadow detail, and BRAVIA Engine 2 for crystal clear picture quality. And with two HDMI inputs, an additional two component inputs, as well as a PC input you now have up to five different ways to make sure you see HD-level picture quality on the screen. Surrounding all this technology is the sleek, sophisticated design that has been a hallmark of the M-series and Sony televisions. BRAVIA Engine 2 with Digital video processor BRAVIA Theatre Sync capable ( HDMI-CEC ) HD input capable via HDMI interface ATSC Digital / NTSC Analog tuners with QAM Fast panel response Wide Viewing Angles 20W (10W x 2) Audio Power Output Dolby Digital V-Chip Parental Control VESA hole spacing compatible Piano Gloss Black color 1-Year Limited Warranty Input Ports - 2 x HDMI, RF Connection, 2 x Composite Video (1 Side/1 Rear), S-Video, 2 x Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input, PC in (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini), 5 x Analog Audio Input (1 Side/4 Rear), Audio Out, Coaxial Digital Out, Headphone Jack Approximate Unit Dimensions - 20.1 (H) x 26.6 (W) x 9.6 (D) with Pedestal Approximate Unit Weight - 26.5 pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent 26″ LCD
Did quite a bit of research between Samsung and Sony on their lines of smaller LCDs - had a 22″ Samsung 650 but the viewing angles were not very good (very light from viewed from above, and very dark when viewed from below). This Sony has excellent picture from any viewing angle and the price is very comparable with other 26″ on the market.

4 Stars Good 26″ tv
Picture and viewing angle are very good. Sound is clear but not much bass. The shiny black finish can be a little distracting. I like the remote layout and the on-screen menus. All in all, I like it.

5 Stars Sony TV
Sony Bravia N-Series KDL-26N4000 26-Inch 720p LCD TV, Black

I was a bit nervous about ordering a TV on the internet. The service and price couldn’t be beat. I’m very pleased with the product, service, and price. I wouldn’t hesitate to make another purchase.

4 Stars One of the better TVs in the 26″ flat-panel group
At first, I was shopping for a cheap 32″ HDTV for my bedroom. After getting burned by two straight bad 32″ HDTVs from other brands, not wanting to spend more money for the more expensive 32″ sets, and seeing that a 32″ screen is a little too big for my small bedroom, I decided to look one size smaller and get a good 26″ television at the same price range.

I singled out this Sony model out of the other 26″ televisions because it was the only 26″ television that actually had a vertical viewing angle. The pictures on the rest of the 26″ televisions turn white when viewed from above and turn purple and green when viewed from below. This Sony model does not have this problem.

The picture is great for an LCD. There are settings to improve the levels of black and white. Picture from the component connections look good. Analog channels have a bit of static in some colors. I don’t have any HDMI device to try out the HDMI ports.

The television’s audio is good when it’s loud, but not good when it is set low. My television had a low-volume hiss in the built-in speakers and is noticeable in low volume levels. There are stereo RCA and digital coaxial audio outputs for external speakers.

This television forces the user to run a 30+ minute auto program to detect all of the channels. There is no way to manually add or remove channels from the television without running the auto programmer first. Thankfully, the auto programmer found all of the analog and clear unscrambled cable channels and didn’t add any scrambled channels.

The biggest turnoff of this television is its selling price. Depending on the sales price, you can get a low-to-mid range 32″ HDTV for the same price.

If you just care about screen size, then those 32″ HDTVs might be for you. If you want quality for about the same price and don’t mind a smaller size, check out this Sony while shopping around. It’s not the best TV out there, but it’s in the top five of 26″ HDTVs out there.

edit: if you do get this model or any other Sony LCD television, immediately shut off “Noise Reduction” in the Advanced Options of the Picture menu. Noise Reduction introduces ghosting into the picture and most video modes have it on by default.

4 Stars HDMI cable issue
Everything about this set is wonderful but ONE: There is a known SONY flaw with this particular model (26-M4000) and the HDMI cable connection when connecting to an HD Cable Box. I experienced a very thin white line that I called a “pearl necklace” of digital interference at the top of the screen on ALL non-HD broadcast channels and many of the network HD channels. You can fake it out by using ZOOM but then you lose some of the picture. I guess you could live with it, but it annoyed the heck out of me. The workaround is to use component cables (provided for free by my cable company). I attached the component cables and “voila” — no more “pearl necklace” interference. The sound and picture are sterling but the quality is a tick less fine than with an HDMI hookup. But I paid $579, returned the Monster HDMI cable and saved myself that $80 expense, so I really have nothing to complain about.

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