001 4 My new Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV arrived in 4 days , and 3 days early from the Video & Audio Center , in perfect shape . The courier helped me unpack , set up and place this monster on its stand . Great service does not get any better than that . I first plugged in the HDMI connection to my RR HD-DVR and then the power plug , sat down & and struggled to find the HDMI connection I had used in the onscreen menu - there were so many inputs it was trial and error ( didn't read the manual , no time ! ) . Finally I landed on input 4 which was the live HDMI connection - the channel was set to a full HD channel and had a Fleetwood Mac concert recorded in 2004 playing in full glorious 1080i . I could see every strand of fly away hair and split ends on Stevie Nicks . Frankly I almost soiled myself because I was not expecting THAT degree of picture quality . I am still getting goosebumps from this beauty . This HDTV is just magnificent . The picture is bright , crisp and free of any banding issues . I can say without a doubt this TV will please even the most finicky of consumers . Tech types can tweak away at the hue and saturation controls to their hearts contect , color temperature , active contrast , fine motion are all customizable . The set even makes 480i HBO broadcasts look almost like HD quality .
I have been reading online reviews and customer experiences for over 3 months on all brands of HDT。 's prior to pulling the trigger , and I can assure you that you will not be disappointed with this HDTV . I am reluctant to touch the fine tuning picture controls for fear of messing with the already perfect , gorgeous picture right out of the box ! One of the reasons I ruled out other brands such as Samsung was the lack of a matte screen to combat reflective glare , as my living room has two banks of floor to ceiling windows & also with cathedral ceilings , facing south . Thus I was concerned with buying just an expensive mirror . It is so sunny in my viewing area an old CRT set was unwatchable during the brightest morning hours - not so this Sharp HDTV . The anti-reflective surface completely eliminates any bothersome reflections . The viewing angle is just about as advertised , I can stand almost 75 degrees to the side and still can view the screen . Just an amazing set . I liked the way the TV will indicate the screen resolution upon changing to a new channel , I find this to be a nice touch . I really liked that the user can alter the range of the OPC and power saving feature so as to limit the degree that the set will automatically reduce brightness in a dark room .
An aggressive price , & free shipping just clinched it for me ; I had already decided on the Sharp . This a just a great HDTV , if you are considering this set at all , just go for it .
001 4 My new Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV arrived in 4 days , and 3 days early from the Video & Audio Center , in perfect shape . The courier helped me unpack , set up and place this monster on its stand . Great service does not get any better than that . I first plugged in the HDMI connection to my RR HD-DVR and then the power plug , sat down & and struggled to find the HDMI connection I had used in the onscreen menu - there were so many inputs it was trial and error ( didn't read the manual , no time ! ) . Finally I landed on input 4 which was the live HDMI connection - the channel was set to a full HD channel and had a Fleetwood Mac concert recorded in 2004 playing in full glorious 1080i . I could see every strand of fly away hair and split ends on Stevie Nicks . Frankly I almost soiled myself because I was not expecting THAT degree of picture quality . I am still getting goosebumps from this beauty . This HDTV is just magnificent . The picture is bright , crisp and free of any banding issues . I can say without a doubt this TV will please even the most finicky of consumers . Tech types can tweak away at the hue and saturation controls to their hearts contect , color temperature , active contrast , fine motion are all customizable . The set even makes 480i HBO broadcasts look almost like HD quality .
I have been reading online reviews and customer experiences for over 3 months on all brands of HDT。's prior to pulling the trigger , and I can assure you that you will not be disappointed with this HDTV . I am reluctant to touch the fine tuning picture controls for fear of messing with the already perfect , gorgeous picture right out of the box ! One of the reasons I ruled out other brands such as Samsung was the lack of a matte screen to combat reflective glare , as my living room has two banks of floor to ceiling windows & also with cathedral ceilings , facing south . Thus I was concerned with buying just an expensive mirror . It is so sunny in my viewing area an old CRT set was unwatchable during the brightest morning hours - not so this Sharp HDTV . The anti-reflective surface completely eliminates any bothersome reflections . The viewing angle is just about as advertised , I can stand almost 75 degrees to the side and still can view the screen . Just an amazing set . I liked the way the TV will indicate the screen resolution upon changing to a new channel , I find this to be a nice touch . I really liked that the user can alter the range of the OPC and power saving feature so as to limit the degree that the set will automatically reduce brightness in a dark room .
An aggressive price , & free shipping just clinched it for me ; I had already decided on the Sharp . This a just a great HDTV , if you are considering this set at all , just go for it .
002 4 I've owned a variety of HD TVs . This Sharp Aquos 52 replaces a 61 DLP system . It is superior in every regard . High Def is a joy with this TV and the 120hz fixes problems that have plagued previous LCDs . I wanted to go with the 65 version but the price differential was difficult to justify . The 52 version in my home theater looks great ( even my wife was impressed ) . I hooked up the cable and BluRay player via HDMI and routed the audio from the TV to my 7 speaker Yamaha system via audio optical link . Results were awesome , though I can't crank up the volume when my wife is in the house ( I have been encouraging her to visit her mother more : - )
003 4 Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
This TV is the best I've ever owned . Setup was painless and really there was very little tweaking of the colors out of the box . The picture is amazing . PS3 looks great , blueray movies even better and this TV has 5 HDMI inputs . The room it's in is very bright and the TV performs great , my previous TV was a HD CRT and would wash out in the day light . Not so with this TV and sports look amazing ! ! ! ! I love this TV and I'm very happy with the purchase . I would recommend it to anyone . It is simply the best TV I have ever viewed .
004 4 Purchased the LC52D85U from Amazon after a great amount of research both online and at local retailers . The package of the Sharp Blu Ray player and free shipping tipped the scales for my purchase . I ordered just before Christmas and received my set about 2 weeks later . Set up was easy and I was watching a great picture in no time . The screen is bright and clear even with overhead lighting on or side light from windows . The remote and onscreen controls are easy and simple . My lack of a 5th star on my rating has to do with the sound . The sound built into the TV is marginal . It has no real volume at all . I know many of you will be using a separate sound system as am I for movies and general viewing , but there are plenty of times I turn on the TV just to check the weather or news and if there is any background noise in my house ( like people talking ) I can barely turn the volume up to the point it makes it clear to hear . Would I take it back for another brand or model , no . Great TV & great value . Blu Ray movies are stunning and HD programs are clear as a bell . Now I find myself only wanting to watch HD programs , reminds me of when TV went from Black and White to color and my mom and dad would go through the TV book looking for the programs newly broadcast in Color and we would only watch those . Now I can't seem to watch those blurry standard broadcasts.I blame it on my new Sharp Aquos TV
005 4 Great TV . The picture is so clear when watching Blu Ray . The only thing is that you will need a a home theather system . I had the volume all the way up and it was still low . But like my Army Sgt use to tell me , if you are going to do something do it right the first time . If you are buying such a big TV you must buy a blu ray , subscribe to HD channels , and buy a nice home theater system . The 10000 : 1 contrast ratio is enough . Remember your average theater is showing at 500 : 1 contrast ratio.The 1080p is also a nice feature but only if you have a Blu Ray which transmits at 1080p . Your average cable company transmits at 480i to 720p . This TV was also very light a feature I was looking for being that I was going to place it on the wall .
006 4 Shopped around for two months before pulling the trigger . Still not sure if the 120hz thing is really worth it . Some retail stores have displays that supposedly show the difference . What I can say is that the picture is excellent , the HDMI inputs are easy to locate and use . Sound quality if fine . Delivery was relatively quick and they set it up in your home . Price was right at $1700 . My friends like the set and have been asking where I got it .
007 4 This TV is very well made and it has a great picture . This is my second sharp LCD and I probably will stick with sharp for all my LCD needs . The only problem is that I bought this LCD on NOV 28 and it already had two price drops and amazons new policy is to not honor them .
008 4 I bought the TV in November 2008 . I got addicted to it already .
I think this TV is the best TV you can get for that price . Amazon's White Glove delivery is extremely good . They were 1 hour late but that is more than fine with the traffic and all around NJ .
The delivery guys were capable and knew what they were doing .
The TV is excellent . I use my XBOX with it as well . I connected it through the HDMI port and with the HDMI Cable i bought from Amazon . The picture is crystal clear .
I don't think anyone can rate less than 5 stars on this item .
I highly suggest the item and also highly suggest that you get HD subscription from your cable company .
Enjoy !
009 4 The Sharp Aquos TV has so far been a decent set . The image quality is excellent in DVD's , HD-DVD's , and video games . The image quality is degraded somewhat coming from my HD Cable Box , but that is to be expected .
With some programs , especially animated ones , I have noticed color banding , with one program in particular being an extreme case . Obviously this is disheartening because of the price of the product .
Also , the adjustment menus are not very user friendly . It is hard to adjust things like color saturation .
Bottom line , if you are going to spend this much money , just buy a Bravia . I wish I did .
010 4 This is my second Sharp LCD TV and I couldn't be happier as it is a bargain for the money . I looked at Sony , Samsung , Toshiba , etc . and decided against them based upon price / value for the Sony and Toshiba and the glossy reflective screen on the Samsung . The Sharp is easy to set up and use and the picture is great despite some mediocre professional reviews that mentioned a lack of contrast and overly bright picture . However , the professional purists refuse to use the features on T。's that are there to make them look better . Once Active Contrast is turned on , the contrast improves tremendously and the overly bright picture goes away . Coupled with the use of Fine Motion Enhanced , the picture is absolutely outstanding . I don't believe that for the money you can get a better 52 LCD TV , especially if you don't want to spend a fortune on something that will be obsolete in a couple years anyway .
011 4 I've had this TV about 6 weeks now , and am loving it . I was really tired of our 32 and thought that I just had to have a 65 . Eventually , I compromised and bought this 52 - - it is more than big enough . The way they're measured diagonally , this thing is more than double the size of the 32 .
I've got it hooked up to my 360 ( 1080p through component ) , PS3 ( 1080p through HDMI ) and PC ( DVI - > HDMI ) - - all of which work well . Blu-ray on the PS3 is vibrant ( even at non-calibrated settings ) , and DVD upscales well . The 360 looks good , but in some games there's a small ghosting effect ( I'm not sure if it's the games themselves , only noticed it on Call of Duty 4 / Call of Duty : W @ W ) . The PC display is perfect , with crisp and vibrant text / colors .
Honestly , I don't notice any difference when 120Hz mode is activated whether in Blu-ray , PC , 360 or PS3 game modes .
The adaptive contrast mode is interesting , but it's not perfect - - it's good for scenes that transition slowly . . but for quick changing scenes between light and dark , you can see the TV changing the brightness / contrast which is a little distracting .
All in all , I would highly recommend this TV , but if I had to buy another one I would go for either the non - 120Hz version of this model , or one with Dejudder technology that this TV doesn't have .
012 4 I researched HD TVs for about 3 months and went to all the stores to compare picture quality and features . I decided on the 85U Aquas because it had a great picture , a PC input and 120Hz processing for fast sports action . Football games are great on this set and there's no motion lag like on the 60Hz LCDs . I was torn between this set and the Samsung 750 , but the Samsung has a glass cover over the screen which reflects a lot of light . I have the Aquas in a large room and there is no glare from windows or lights . I hooked it up to the
Sharp Aquos BDHP21U 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player
and they integrate very well together . The menus are easy to navigate , hook up was easy and the HD picture is awesome !
I was a little nervous ordering a big ticket item like this from Amazon with shipping and all , but they handled everything perfect and the delivery guy helped me set it up . We had it up and running in 5 minutes .
The only annoying thing is that during initial setup it takes a long time to find all the over-air channels if you use an antenna . But you only need to do it once .
013 4 I have the 64u version of this TV and it is fantastic , with incredible picture and features . I chose this because I think its an outstanding value . Sharp makes LCDs just as good as Sony or Samsung but at a much better value . No need to pay the other brands ' premiums . Seek out this ' sleeper ' brand if you want a top of the line performance at a great price !
014 4 I've had this TV for about 3 weeks now and I am very pleased thus far . I did an agonizing amount of research and this seemed like the best deal for a 52 TV . I went with the 120HZ as I heard it enhanced viewing sports and was a definate plus with Blu Ray ( which I do not yet have ) . I cant really judge this feature as I have no point of reference . HD programming looks outstanding as do DVD's . I expected bad sound and this was the case . But a few days ago we switched from Direct TV to Comcast and my wife and I were stunned at how much better the TV sounded . Night and day . Why this is I do not know . . . .
The blacks on this screen are very dark and look outstanding . Just watched The Descent which is an extremely dark movie and it looked just great .
Anyway I recommend this TV if you are looking for an affordable 52 from a reputable manufacturer .
015 4 I bought Sharp Aquous 85U in January after several months of research and comparison . 120 HZ 52 inch TV got for 1630 from Amazon very good value for the price . Pleased with the product so far . Bright picture even in well lit living room with lot of windows , thin TV with low profile black border . Same TV cost 500 $ more in retail store , so as samsung and sony . Picture quality is very close to sony and samsung in side by side comparison . Any HD TV picutre quality relies on source of video , HDTV looks great . standard definition is blurred compared to CRT but this is meant for HDTV . Be prepared to buy a surround sound system with any HDTV because sound is not great with built in speakers . This TV has plenty of HDMI connections to meet different input from SAT / CABLE , DVD player , DVR etc . My only regret is I did not buy this with free sharp blue ray player during X-mas sale . Highly recommend for any one who looks for big value HDTV with good specification and picture quality . I love actual reviews written by earlier purchasers and influenced my decision making .
017 4 This is a great TV , if you turn off the factory settings for powersaving , and OPC . These settings are supposed to save the life of your backlight ( lamp ) , but it takes away from the picture quality .
When these settings are turned off , the picture is awesome , especially when playing a HD-DVD , Blu-ray , or a regular DVD on the HD-DVD player , with the output set at 1080 24 .
That said . . . great TV ! ! !
The anti-reflective coating is excellent , as is the many inputs , 5 HDMI , alone . It looks good , too .
018 4 This tv is great i love it you need a blueray to see what it can really do but even in 1080i and 720p it is good buy it ! ! You will like it . Setting are easy too and goes great with my samsung home threater system .
019 4 Works great in bright room with skylights . . . but I am not sure about the 120HZ effect . There is a built in demo that splits the screen with 60 vs 120HZ ; and I do not see a difference in clarity of fast scrolling messages across the bottom of the screen during Sports News at 1080i on cable TV .
The Sharp LC52D85U will auto adjust the brightness of the picture ( OPC ) Optical Picture Control according to the change of lighting in the room . I enjoy this OPC feature because I have a full wall of windows and two skylights in the room . Day or night I don't ever have to adjust the picture . Also , it is amazing I do not see any refections or glare on the screen .
My Sharp LC52D85U was delivered and set up by Amazon white glove . Excellent service . Works fine straight out of the box . I shopped all the brands and this is the best value I found for an excellent picture quality .
My wife is amazed at the quality of HD channels . You can see such outstanding detail on 1080i from our cable company . Non HD channels are at 480i . Our DVD player up samples to 1080p . I do not have a blu-ray player . I cannot imagine it offering any better picture than the DVDs we have been watching . I also enjoy the built in surround sound feature . It is live feeling . I would however recommend connecting to a sound system to get the best volume and full effect .
I have now owned this HDTV for one month and still would highly recommend it , but I am still unsure as to the effect of the 120HZ .
020 4 This review is from :
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV ( Electronics )
I had this TV since last november . I just decided to check out the website for any info and I found that this TV has a new firmware update since October of 2009 . You're gonna have to download it to a USB drive that is formated as FAT .
Go here and search for this TV model :
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Good luck .
021 4 I had this TV since last november . I just decided to check out the website for any info and I found that this TV has a new firmware update since October of 2009 . You're gonna have to download it to a USB drive that is formated as FAT .
Go here and search for this TV model :
[ . . . ]
Good luck .
022 4 i bought this TV in Jan09 and am still loving it . I'm not very technical but i love the clarity and color . Haven't figured everything out yet but if you just to watch a great clear picture with or without HD input this TV is great .
CONS : had problems getting it delivered . Had to take a couple of days off to get it delivered . nothing to do with product .
023 4 Easy set-up straight out of the excellent mfg . packaging . I was plugged into my home theatre and watching Bond , James Bond , in just about 15 minutes . Easy read manual easy use remote . Flawless images . No problem with reflections in this huge 52 inch screen . Bright tru colors in either daylight or dark room veiwing . If you plan to ever use'em , the TV speakers sound crisp & clear . This's a 120hz 1080P 52 incher with a 10 bit advanced super view panel ; tha's a whole bunch of TV for about $1500 bones . Buy one .
024 4 This review is from :
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV ( Electronics )
Very good TV . The screen is low on reflectivity which is great for the bright room .
026 4 I have had this set for about two weeks and am very impressed . My brother has the 46 and I knew I couldn't lose with the Aquos . The price on Amazon was unbeatable from what I was finding locally . Would highly recommend . Easy to use , no negatives .
028 4 This TV is great . It has great picture clarity , the sound's pretty good , and it has more than enough inputs . Only thing I'm not too happy with is its transition between HD signals and SD signals , it's a little slow going from a 1080i signal to a 480i signal and vice versa .
029 4 I purchased this a few weeks ago when Amazon was offering the free Blu-Ray DVD player . The TV was just delivered yesterday . First appearances , the TV has a very clean , classic look with its piano black case and chrome / metallic accents . I'm giving it 4 out 5 stars because although the picture looks great when viewed directly from the front , the colors appear to be a little washed out when viewed from an angle > 45 degree . Having said that , this TV was a great value . I sold the Blu-Ray player , so my effective price for the TV was ~ $1,350 . Not bad for a 52 1080p 120Hz LCD . A comparable Samsung would have cost me at least $500 more .
030 4 We received this TV a couple of days ago . We ordered with seller OneCall and received it 2 days later .
The first day we did not have an HDMI cable connected . The improvement of the sound and picture is amazing just by spending the $50 for an HDMI cable . We also spent about $50 for a surge protector power strip with the cable inputs . Connected to a DVR with HD channels service . The colors are perfect and the TV has a light sensor to adjust as the light adjusts in the room . Package dimensions are approx . 53 x 35 x 11 .
031 4 This review is from :
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV ( Electronics )
I bought this Sharp LC - 52D85U to replace my 2 - month-old of Sharp LC-C5255U . Both LC - 52D85U and LC-C5255U are 52 LCD HDTV . I was very happy with LC-C5255U . Here are the reason for replacement .
1 . LC - 52D85U offers 120Hz rate , where LC-C5255U is 60Hz rate .
2 . LC - 52D85U response time is 4ms , where LC-C5255U is 6ms .
3 . LC - 52D85U has 5 HDMI inputs , where LC-C5255U has 4 .
4 . LC - 52D85U costs me around $1495 from Amazon , where LC-C5255U costs me $1530 from local store .
I did quite some research before buying the LC-C5255U back in 11 / 2008 . I am very happy with Sharp's HDTV on video quality . Like most of HDTVs , the audio part is limited due to 2 speakers only . I have a Panasonic 5.1 home theater system for the audio . Sharp's HDTV can take 1080p24 video , that's better than 1080p60 . I don't observe blurry video when watching fast-action blu-ray disk with LC-C5255U ( at 60Hz and 6ms response time ) . As indicated by other reviews , the image quality is great .
From video quality point of view , I can not tell the difference between LC - 52D85U and LC-C5255U . They are both very good . I guess I need real fast moving movie to test the faster 120Hz rate and the faster 4ms response time from LC - 52D85 . The LC - 52D85 also takes 1080p24 video . To my surprise , the LC - 52D85U's remote control is more better than LC-C5255U's . It can also control VCR / DVD player and other external devices . The LC - 52D85U's TV-stand is wider to make it more stable .
I am not comfortable in buying this big item with internet retailer due to difficult return process . However , being so happy with Sharp's 52 HDTV , I then take the courage to order this LC - 52D85U with Amazon , and return my 2 - month-old LC-C5255U .
Now , I take one point out , not because of the Sharp TV , it's due to the white-hand delivery service . The delivery people didn't set up the TV properly . I have to re-screw the TV-stand by myself .
In summary , comparing with other far more expensive sets , I hightly recommend Sharp's 52 HDTV with such a great price ( even though I missed the offer of free blu-ray disk player ) .
032 4 I bought this Sharp LC - 52D85U to replace my 2 - month-old of Sharp LC-C5255U . Both LC - 52D85U and LC-C5255U are 52 LCD HDTV . I was very happy with LC-C5255U . Here are the reason for replacement .
1 . LC - 52D85U offers 120Hz rate , where LC-C5255U is 60Hz rate .
2 . LC - 52D85U response time is 4ms , where LC-C5255U is 6ms .
3 . LC - 52D85U has 5 HDMI inputs , where LC-C5255U has 4 .
4 . LC - 52D85U costs me around $1495 from Amazon , where LC-C5255U costs me $1530 from local store .
I did quite some research before buying the LC-C5255U back in 11 / 2008 . I am very happy with Sharp's HDTV on video quality . Like most of HDTVs , the audio part is limited due to 2 speakers only . I have a Panasonic 5.1 home theater system for the audio . Sharp's HDTV can take 1080p24 video , that's better than 1080p60 . I don't observe blurry video when watching fast-action blu-ray disk with LC-C5255U ( at 60Hz and 6ms response time ) . As indicated by other reviews , the image quality is great .
From video quality point of view , I can not tell the difference between LC - 52D85U and LC-C5255U . They are both very good . I guess I need real fast moving movie to test the faster 120Hz rate and the faster 4ms response time from LC - 52D85 . The LC - 52D85 also takes 1080p24 video . To my surprise , the LC - 52D85U's remote control is more better than LC-C5255U's . It can also control VCR / DVD player and other external devices . The LC - 52D85U's TV-stand is wider to make it more stable .
I am not comfortable in buying this big item with internet retailer due to difficult return process . However , being so happy with Sharp's 52 HDTV , I then take the courage to order this LC - 52D85U with Amazon , and return my 2 - month-old LC-C5255U .
Now , I take one point out , not because of the Sharp TV , it's due to the white-hand delivery service . The delivery people didn't set up the TV properly . I have to re-screw the TV-stand by myself .
In summary , comparing with other far more expensive sets , I hightly recommend Sharp's 52 HDTV with such a great price ( even though I missed the offer of free blu-ray disk player ) .
033 4 This review is from :
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV ( Electronics )
This TV is super . Great picture , easy to use right out of the box . Has great added features that are very easy to use as well . Would highly recommend .
034 4 This TV is super . Great picture , easy to use right out of the box . Has great added features that are very easy to use as well . Would highly recommend .
036 4 We'd shopped for a few months for a 50 - 52 HDTV and finally settled on the Aquos . This is THE TV . It arrived exactly when Amazon said it would , setup service was great , and I was watching movies and playing Xbox within minutes . The picture is incredible . Weeks after we recevied it , we're still commenting every day about how amazing the picture looks . The sound really isn't bad either , although I'll probably connect a speaker system to it in the near future . I went to Circuit City's closeout sale , and couldn't get a comparable TV for anywhere CLOSE to the price you can get this one here - - take the plunge . . . it's WELL worth it !
037 4 I purchased my Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV just before New Years Eve . Amazon had a promotion at the time whereby one could buy the television plus get either a free Sharp Aquos BDHP21U 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player or $200 off a Sharp Aquos Blu-ray Disc Player of your choice . I chose the free BDHP21U Blu-ray Disc Player . Also , because I live in a state where Amazon has a fulfillment center , I was required to pay sales tax on my purchase . All that being said , my total cost , which included free shipping , was $1,655 .
Originally the ordering system indicated it would be 5 to 7 weeks for delivery . I was hoping to have it by the first of February to watch the Super Bowl . The 52 HDTV arrived in just over 10 days , which made me happy . The Blu-ray Disc Player arrived about two weeks after that , which was fine as it was still well within the original promise delivery time .
As far as picture quality , it is fantastic . Now I have to admit I'm not a TV-ophile , or whatever they're called , but I know what I like . I also own a 42 Vizio 1080p , which I enjoy , too . But it just isn't in the same league as my Sharp . I bought the movie Iron Man on Blu-ray through Amazon , too ( only about $16 vs $30 that Walmart wanted ) and it is absolutely awesome .
Anyway , I've had my setup for just over a month now and I am extremely pleased with it . Good price , fast delivery and fantastic quality . I am very pleased .
038 4 I got this TV as a combo deal with the Sharp BD21 Blu-ray player .
The TV is really awesome and the best value for money in the market .
I calibrated it with the settings given in the link here and the picture appears absolute life-like and stunning :
I saw the Super Bowl on this TV and the picture was perfectly magnificent with no banding and no motion judder .
The Sharp BD21 Bluray player has played all the Bluray disc from Netflix that I have thrown at it , flawlessly and the picture is awesome.I saw more then 25 Bluray DVDs and ALL played flawlessly .
This the best LCD TV in the market for Value for Money
Update :
1 ) The speakers are weak but one would expect to have a Home Theater system if you are buying this TV ! !
2 ) The contrast reduces as you go beyond 30 degree wider , but that is with all the LCD televisions.Plasma does not have this issue but they have the burn-in issues . It is a trade-off and this TV is cheaper on electricity bills and is much lighter then any equivalent Plasma TV and has 5 HDMI inputs ! !
039 4 This review is from :
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV ( Electronics )
This TV is a steal for the price ( I got it for $1600 with free white glove delivery ) . Sharp cut some corners to achieve that price , but I don't mind because I'd rather not pay for great built-in sound , an expensive graphical interface , and a top-notch plastic surround .
Pros :
- Very nice overall picture , as long as you're not too off-center
[ . . . ] - Case is better than I expected in terms of looks
- It's really thin ( ~ 3.5 ) and lighter than most 52 LCDs ( easier to mount )
Cons :
- Sound , as others report , is pretty bad . No matter , I have a separate system
- Viewing angles could be better . Stand up past 20 degrees or so - or go to the side past ~ 40 degrees and the contrast starts to degrade
- Housing / frame doesn't look as sleek as a Sony or Samsung , and the piano black finish shows dust
Bottom line , I'd give this 4.5 stars if I could , but given the low price I rounded up . The biggest weaknesses are the sound and viewing angles , but viewing angles aren't great for LCDs in general and most people with a 52 TV have a separate sound system .
040 4 This TV is a steal for the price ( I got it for $1600 with free white glove delivery ) . Sharp cut some corners to achieve that price , but I don't mind because I'd rather not pay for great built-in sound , an expensive graphical interface , and a top-notch plastic surround .
Pros :
- Very nice overall picture , as long as you're not too off-center
[ . . . ] - Case is better than I expected in terms of looks
- It's really thin ( ~ 3.5 ) and lighter than most 52 LCDs ( easier to mount )
Cons :
- Sound , as others report , is pretty bad . No matter , I have a separate system
- Viewing angles could be better . Stand up past 20 degrees or so - or go to the side past ~ 40 degrees and the contrast starts to degrade
- Housing / frame doesn't look as sleek as a Sony or Samsung , and the piano black finish shows dust
Bottom line , I'd give this 4.5 stars if I could , but given the low price I rounded up . The biggest weaknesses are the sound and viewing angles , but viewing angles aren't great for LCDs in general and most people with a 52 TV have a separate sound system .
041 4 The set up is easy . Works will with a Peerless wall mount . Contrary to what one reviewer says it does have an HDMI port of the side of the set as well as others on back . The blacks are intense and I could not imagine them to be better . I am having the volume issue . When paired with a Sony Blu-Ray adjusting to full volume does not bring it to an adequate listening level . This , if I cannot find a way to correct this it is a killer defect . Colors are nicely calibrated right out of the box . I ordered this directly from Sharp . They consigned it to an outfit called Meridian Enterprises . Sharp's internet customer service interface was a nightmare of bounced emails , dead links . After two weeks of non-performance , non-delivery , lack of communication I cancelled the order , whereupon it was promptly shipped the same day . And for this I paid full price . Sharp's customer service is anything but .
042 4 I was in awe when tuning this TV to HD channels . And then I fired up the Blu Ray . Astonishing picture ! It's like 3D . This TV is worth every penny . I've had this TV for about a month now and I'm not disappointed at all . I haven't even run my Avia calibration DVD yet either . I don't think I need to ! One of my favorite points of this TV is the fact there is absolutely no glare . I've opened blinds and curtains midday with full sun to try and get glare , but zero ! My old Sony 57 RPTV was an annoying glare monster ! I was contemplating this TV and the Samsung 650 . I went with this b / c it was 600 dollars cheaper and came with free DVD player through FotoConnection . Only minor complaint - when I put this on dot for dot viewing as opposed to stretch , there is a small white line in the upper white corner . Very small and barely noticeable . Might even be b / c of my Scientific Atlanta HD DVR box , but I really don't care . I never watch the TV in dot for dot mode so it's really no big deal . Other than that , this is really a phenomenal TV and I have no regrets . I can't wait to get my Denon 2908CI receiver ! 5 deserving stars ! !
043 4 This review is from :
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV ( Electronics )
This TV is amazing . I went from a 37 Sharp 1080i to this 52 Sharp 1080p 120Hz . Image is crystal clear and it was cheap at $1350 , delivered ! That's 50% of what I paid for my 37 Sharp 4 years ago . I can't find the same deal again on Amazon.com ; I was going to buy another one for my parents .
It was a white glove delivery . The images are great . I am using just your traditional rooftop antenna ; nothing special . The antenna has been up on the roof for like 30yrs . Best money spent on a TV , ever .
044 4 This TV is amazing . I went from a 37 Sharp 1080i to this 52 Sharp 1080p 120Hz . Image is crystal clear and it was cheap at $1350 , delivered ! That's 50% of what I paid for my 37 Sharp 4 years ago . I can't find the same deal again on Amazon.com ; I was going to buy another one for my parents .
It was a white glove delivery . The images are great . I am using just your traditional rooftop antenna ; nothing special . The antenna has been up on the roof for like 30yrs . Best money spent on a TV , ever .
045 4 This review is from :
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV ( Electronics )
I own a 48 Aquos ( LC48D95U ) that is an amazing LCD TV , so I thought this one would be a good buy , despite some of the banding reviews I've read about . Good guess ! Absolutely stunning picture with no issues whatsoever . I have access to this TV at wholesale cost and saved $1000 on my 48 , but Amazon smoked even the wholesale price by $50 . In addition , I used the Prime shipping ( free ) and had two guys carry it down to my basement , unpack it and take away the boxes . Plus NO TAX ! Watch the prices on Amazon as they change . I watched it for a week and the price changed every night . I bought this for $1540 and it's now $1600 - ish . Great TV
046 4 I own a 48 Aquos ( LC48D95U ) that is an amazing LCD TV , so I thought this one would be a good buy , despite some of the banding reviews I've read about . Good guess ! Absolutely stunning picture with no issues whatsoever . I have access to this TV at wholesale cost and saved $1000 on my 48 , but Amazon smoked even the wholesale price by $50 . In addition , I used the Prime shipping ( free ) and had two guys carry it down to my basement , unpack it and take away the boxes . Plus NO TAX ! Watch the prices on Amazon as they change . I watched it for a week and the price changed every night . I bought this for $1540 and it's now $1600 - ish . Great TV
047 4 I bought this TV a few days ago . It has plenty of HDMI and other inputs . My PC looks great on the VGA input . I think the built in speakers are weak but other than that , it's a great TV . I also bought a Sharp Aquos Blu Ray player but I'm still getting used to that .
048 4 I own several smaller HD lcd tv's and this one is replacing my professionally calibrated 50 Toshiba 1080i crt . After adjusting the settings with the DVE disc , this lcd looks better than my old crt which also had an excellent picture . The colors of this screen is just really good and so is the contrast after tweaking . I have no banding issues what so ever . I was considering purchasing the more expensive Samsung and Sony models but from what I've personally have seen , the pq of this lcd is just as good as those and the features that those have isn't worth the extra $500 plus dollars that you'll end up spending . I also don't really understand all the buzz regarding network tv's , my uverse cable box can give my local weather reports , stock reports , and such .
049 4 This review is from :
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV ( Electronics )
I have researched this LCD for about 4 months and I couldn't be happier . This is a great TV right out the box , it has a crystal clear picture and I got a free blu-ray player to boot . When you consider the price ~ $1500 and free shipping with no tax I don't think you can go wrong with this LCD . By the way , I think it has the best styling as well . Sony , Samsung and the rest are just too bulky and flashy for my taste . The Sharp design is very clean and cutting edge all at the same time . I've only had it about a week but I'm now feeding it TurboHD from Dish and I'll tell you the picture is a thing of beauty that must be seen too believe . I can hardly wait to get my blu-ray to see the 1080P picture ! I think 52 is the way to go unless you can afford the 65 94U which has a classic leather bezel design . Nobody has this design that I've seen because I think Sharp is breaking new ground . But , it's not the first time as they were the first to introduce LCD T。's according to their web site .
Check out the link above if you want to set your LCD for pristine picture quality . You still need to tweak the settings but these are very close to perfect . Enjoy !
050 4 I have researched this LCD for about 4 months and I couldn't be happier . This is a great TV right out the box , it has a crystal clear picture and I got a free blu-ray player to boot . When you consider the price ~ $1500 and free shipping with no tax I don't think you can go wrong with this LCD . By the way , I think it has the best styling as well . Sony , Samsung and the rest are just too bulky and flashy for my taste . The Sharp design is very clean and cutting edge all at the same time . I've only had it about a week but I'm now feeding it TurboHD from Dish and I'll tell you the picture is a thing of beauty that must be seen too believe . I can hardly wait to get my blu-ray to see the 1080P picture ! I think 52 is the way to go unless you can afford the 65 94U which has a classic leather bezel design . Nobody has this design that I've seen because I think Sharp is breaking new ground . But , it's not the first time as they were the first to introduce LCD T。's according to their web site .
Check out the link above if you want to set your LCD for pristine picture quality . You still need to tweak the settings but these are very close to perfect . Enjoy !
051 4 I rate nothing perfect because that's saying there is nothing about the TV product that could be improved . Well , I've had the TV since January and no problems . The only thing Sharp could have done is improve the speakers . But I have my own surround-sound system , so I don't use the T。's internal speakers , and I doubt anyone else does . If you can afford a TV this nice , don't be a tightwad , go ahead and buy yourself a nice sound system .
If this TV lasts as long as my Sharp microwave , I'll be a Sharp customer for life . How old is my microwave , you ask ? I bought it in 1984 and it's still crankin ' like new ! Yes , you read that right , like new .
052 4 This picture quality is off the chart ! The color replication seems perfect . Also the little details are the best I've seen . In fast moving objects , there is VERY little trailing pixelation . With many shades of the same color , the grading is quite smooth . This TV is worth the money .
053 4 I really didn't want to spend the money , but . . . . . our old ( 9 years ) Toshiba rear projection was developing issues again , so I researched & decided we wanted this Aquos LCD . Husband wanted the 65 , but that would have been silly in our small living room , so he grudgingly agreed to this 52 .
We couldn't be happier . OK , he still wanted the 65 , but the picture on this is GLORIOUS ! We added a great Logitech programmable universal remote , so I can change from tv , to X-Box 360 , to music , to DVD .
Amazon's prices ROCK ! What made this a must-have was the Sharp blu-ray player was included at no extra cost . It was all ordered 12 / 27 , but we're still waiting for the blu-ray player . And I have my new blu-ray version of Planet Earth all ready to go .
I ordered regular hdmi cables from Amazon & they're fine ( about $10 each ) - you don't need to buy the high-end expensive versions .
Joining Amazon Prime has saved us a lot since we buy here frequently . Both husband & I are very devoted Amazon buyers !
Karen in TX
054 4 I really like this TV . At first I thought I'd regret not getting the Samsung 630 instead , but after receiving this TV ( and saving over $200 ) I am happy with my choice . Of course if money were no object , I probably would have gotten one of the more expensive Samsungs , but for the price , this seems to be the best TV you can get .
055 4 I just moved to Chicago and needed a new TV . I really lucked into this huge bargain . It was great timing . I shopped for a 52 LCD for a few weeks and never thought I'd get a 120hz model at this price . The FREE Blue Ray player , Free shipping , and no sales tax made it the easiest no-brainer purchase I've ever made .
The delivery was quick and excellent and the TV quality is top notch . It has a lot of HDMI inputs . We watched tons of movies and football games over the holidays . The picture is beautiful and everyone that's seen it has been blown away by the picture and how inexpesive it was . The picture quality is just so far and away superior to my little Samsung 32 720 60hz LCD in my bedroom . It's not a fair comparison , but the difference is striking . I've been able to compare it ( same model ) to some other 52 120hz T。's in local stores , and I'm completely satisfied with my Aquos .
056 4 This review is from :
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV ( Electronics )
Like it a whole lot . Arrived in perfect condition with no dead pixels . Only complaints would be :
1 . 120hz might not be as big a deal as advertisers are trying to make us think .
2 . I think I remember seeing something about backlighting which I thought was something else . . . but of course that was my fault .
057 4 Like it a whole lot . Arrived in perfect condition with no dead pixels . Only complaints would be :
1 . 120hz might not be as big a deal as advertisers are trying to make us think .
2 . I think I remember seeing something about backlighting which I thought was something else . . . but of course that was my fault .
058 4 I was looking for a 52 inch TV to upgrade from my 32 inch and ended up going with Sharp Aquos . I was always a fan of Samsung and love my 32 inch A450 but I was worried about the reflection that the Samsung's have , due to the glossy screen , as I have a family room with a lot of windows . The Sharp has a matte finish with no reflection so I have been very happy in that regard . The picture quality on this TV is very good when adjusted . It took me a little while to get the right settings for my room but now that I have it set the picture quality is great . After setting up the TV I had to upgrade the cables on my cable box as they caused the TV to be fuzzy ( standard vga cables ) . Once I upgraded to component cables the picture quality of HD and regular was very noticeable . I have a PS3 and Apple TV and both look fantastic when running at 1080p . Even the Wii looks good but I will probably upgrade to component on the Wii in order to get higher quality . The 120hz works well even though I'm sure newer models are probably even better but I've been happy with the quality of football etc on this TV . The only area this TV could use help with is the sound . The sound is kind of empty but not bad for general watching . If you are big into sound quality you might want to check out other T。's but many LCD's are not great so external sources may be needed .
I was able to get a great deal on this TV at another vendor , under Eleven Hundred dollars so for that price this Tv is fantastic as many Samsung and Sony 42 inch T。's with 1080p and 120hz are that price right now with . If you are looking for a TV take a look at Sharp , for the price and features they are very good . They don't have the extra features such as hooking up to your internet but who wants that and why would you want to pay for those features . I just want a great picture at a great price , not to receive RSS feeds over my broadband connection .
060 4 This review is from :
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV ( Electronics )
I am very pleased with this new TV in all respects , and would buy it again .
061 4 I am very pleased with this new TV in all respects , and would buy it again .
062 4 I would like to state that this LCD is awesome . The brand really lives up to its name . The product is Sharp . This my first over 40 TV and all the features are fantastic . I would recommend this product to anyone . I enjoy watching movies ( blue ray movies are remarkably clear ) video games are also outstanding . This product is a 10 + . I definitely made a good decision in purchasing this product .
063 4 TV is great , great picture , great price . Easy enough for my wife and I to hang on the wall . We love it .
064 4 This review is from :
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV ( Electronics )
I am very happy with this purchase , price was lower than local stores . Delivery was free , timely and set up was good . The TV has an excellent picture quality .
The first three weeks have been great . My biggest problem with some electronics , how long do they continue to function properly , so time will tell if this purchase was good .
065 4 I am very happy with this purchase , price was lower than local stores . Delivery was free , timely and set up was good . The TV has an excellent picture quality .
The first three weeks have been great . My biggest problem with some electronics , how long do they continue to function properly , so time will tell if this purchase was good .
066 4 great tv , watch it at my friends house all the time . 120 hz does seem to make a difference , in my opinion
067 4 I am very happy wuth our decision to go with this model . It had an excellent picture right out of the box . Movies , sports , ps3 , everything looks awesome . There are plenty of inputs , enough to satisfy anyone . I was concerned about brightness since we have two windows in our living room but fear not . This thing gives off plenty of light for even the brightest room . I use the OPC setting that automatically adjusts brightness compared to the light in the room . This saves your eyes at night when you have the lights off . The only thing I don't like is the speaker sound but that's what my home theater system is for . The speakers are fine for casual watching , but if you want to play PS3 or watch a movie you will want to run the audio through your AV receiver .
069 4 You can look around for a better deal . But , I don't think you'll find it . No state taxes and free shiping . Great product !
070 4 Can't imagine what more I might want beyond this - delivery was smooth and on time ; delivery guys put it where I wanted and waited for me to turn it on and check the picture . I bought an HDMI cable separately , and plugged directly from my cable box to the TV . HD picture is unbelievable ( I had a 32 Sony before , and for HD aspect this is 4 times as big a picture ) . Brightness took a little adjustment . Sports are amazing - I can't tell if the 120hz is worth it , but I know I love the picture .
071 4 This review is from :
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV ( Electronics )
This is a great TV . A friend had this TV and recommended it highly . He and I bought this same TV on the same day and he wasnt looking to buy a TV ! Good price and great TV .
072 4 This is a great TV . A friend had this TV and recommended it highly . He and I bought this same TV on the same day and he wasnt looking to buy a TV ! Good price and great TV .
073 4 The 52 inch LCD HDTV looks great in my family room . I have enjoyed the clarirty of the picture and sound of the television . It makes watching my favorite shows more enjoyable .
076 4 This was a Christmas gift scheduled delivery by Christmas did not receive until 12 / 30 / 08 was disappointed . The tv was easy to set up with all other components . The color seems dark . I do not have hdmi cables which I am going try to see if picture improves . This tv stands up well to a bright lit room the picture stays bright . Over all I recommend this tv priced right and stylish .
077 4 This review is from :
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 - Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV ( Electronics )
I purchased this TV January 17 for $1,800 plus 8.25% sales tax in Best Buy local store . Even though I paid little bit higher than Amazon , I was very happy about the deal . Because I also got a free blue Ray player , which is no longer offered by Amazon at the moment .
It took me 20 minutes to set it up . I first used regular cable for signal , and the picture was not very impressive , not much better than my old projection TV .
Next morning , I switched to video signal , picture is so great even regular channel . After breakfast , when I turned power on again , TV menue came up and dispeared just seconds . I unplugged power and replugged again , only green light was blinking . I google on-line and found lots of complaints about power failure of Sharp's LCD TV . I took it back to the store and waiting for new replacement .
Update
The TV finally arrived on February 3 , 2009 . I have no complaint about this TV set so far . But I do have problem with the stand this time . The supporting post is not lined up with TV holes , so there is no way to put screws in . I guess the stand is for 46 instead of 52 .
Update
I called Sharp technical support . They sent a local technician to my home two days after call . He opened the TV cover and adjust it to line up with the stand . I am satisfied with Sharp service .
078 4 I purchased this TV January 17 for $1,800 plus 8.25% sales tax in Best Buy local store . Even though I paid little bit higher than Amazon , I was very happy about the deal . Because I also got a free blue Ray player , which is no longer offered by Amazon at the moment .
It took me 20 minutes to set it up . I first used regular cable for signal , and the picture was not very impressive , not much better than my old projection TV .
Next morning , I switched to video signal , picture is so great even regular channel . After breakfast , when I turned power on again , TV menue came up and dispeared just seconds . I unplugged power and replugged again , only green light was blinking . I google on-line and found lots of complaints about power failure of Sharp's LCD TV . I took it back to the store and waiting for new replacement .
Update
The TV finally arrived on February 3 , 2009 . I have no complaint about this TV set so far . But I do have problem with the stand this time . The supporting post is not lined up with TV holes , so there is no way to put screws in . I guess the stand is for 46 instead of 52 .
Update
I called Sharp technical support . They sent a local technician to my home two days after call . He opened the TV cover and adjust it to line up with the stand . I am satisfied with Sharp service .
079 4 This is a good tv . I bought it for my room so it's not bad at all . If it's for your main viewing tv , then you should go with something else if you have the money .
080 4 Cannot say anything about the TV itself . Delivery from Amazon and CEVA was prompt . However , the delivery guy was unable to setup the TV on the included stand as the holes won't line up . Spent more than 45 min trying to get the stand installed . Finally had to refuse delivery . Sharp should make sure that the stand included in the TV box works with the TV . I have read in some other reviews about the same issue . Very disappointed in this purchase !
081 4 I purchased the combo package from Dell with the blue ray and this unit for 1599 shipped . Seemed like a good deal and I could not find another 52 toshiba regza ( and was worried about remote conflicts ) so I decided to try this out based on the excellent reviews .
Once installed there is no comparison , the Toshiba looks 10x better . Everyone who sees them side by side remarks about it . Contemplating returning to find another toshiba .
Save your money and avoid this thing .
027 4 You can read all of the other reviews to see all the great things that this TV is , great image , color , clarity , I am extremely happy with it and still give it 5 stars even though it has a real problem , the built-in VOLUME / SPEAKERS is horrendous !
If you already have a sound system , additional speakers , amplifier / Tuner for your tv , then you have nothing to worry about . If you don't have one ( like me ) , you WILL ABSOLUTELY NEED one ! Yes , you hear about many HDT。 's and their crappy sound , and like me probably think , I don't need spectacular sound , I just need to hear it . Let me tell you how I found out this issue .
Small super bowl party , only had about 14 people in the house . . . and when I put my volume to MAXIMUM we could BARELY hear the game ! Hey put up the volume ! I kept hearing and I did ! Not a good moment and only dissapointment that I had with this TV .
I fixed my problem with the Sony Soundbar , HT-CT100 ( read my review for more information on that ) and am extremely happy ! I still give it 5 stars on the superiority of it . . . but be warned that sound / speakers is going to be a HUGE Dissapointment unless you get additional audio assistance .
016 4 I have owned ( or curenty own ) 4 HD TVS this one replaced a 3500.00 60 Samsung DLP ( got tired of replacing bulbs and the angle views suffer ) This tv EXCEEDS ALL MY EXPECTATIONS ! ! Blu-ray looks AMAZING on here and the 120hrz and 4ms response time make fast motion in line with DLP . . . I viewed this tv at a retailer first . . . on one side was the sony bravia 46 and the other was a Samsung 50 plasma . . . im telling you this picture won me over ! ! ! ( all 3 were in the 1700 - 2k price range . . . the free blu-ray was icing on the cake ! ! ) I have tried to find even the slightest thing wrong with it but I cant ! ! ! the ANTI GLARE SCREEN IS AMAZING too ! !
075 4 BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT AFTER REVIEWING AND COMPARING PRICES AT LOCAL STORES AND ON THE NET . AMAZON OFFERED THE BEST PRICE + SHIPPING COMBINATION . THE PACKAGE WAS DELIVERED ON TIME . AMAZON IS STILL MY FIRST AND LAST STOP FOR ONLINE SHOPPING .
082 4 Bought the 82U version of this tv as a Circuit City close-out . Was defective when I brought it home . I assumed Sharp would replace it with new since it is 2 days old . They are insisting on a repair after a week wait and are guessing that the controller board is defective . I had to call twice to get that info . Very disappointing customer service . They even refused to extend the warranty for my troubles . Very disappointing experience with Aquos so far . You can email tlcomm2 @ aol.com if you want further info .
025 4 Very good TV . The screen is low on reflectivity which is great for the bright room .
035 4 Very satisfied with this Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52 Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV . It's comparable with the Sony Bravia XBR but the price is much more affordable .
068 4 Very happy with the performance of this product . Picture is far beyond the price . Well done Sharp .
