Sony 36" models...What's the difference?? (1 Viewer)

[Sid Patel]

Please enlighten me as to what the difference is between the following models in terms of picture quality. Is there a difference?

KV36FS100-found for $799 at ABT...this is the one I am leaning towards
KV36FS210-$925 at ABT
KV36FS310-$1025 at ABT

I'll be using a analog cable signal and the viewing distance is about 9 feet away.
Thanks guys.

 

[Jeremy Scott]

i am note, but my brother just bought the 310 and it is not as clear of a picture as my jvc 36"

you can see the shadow mask dots on his sony alot more then on my jvc....that would annoy the hell outta me.....another reason i think sony is not as good as they claim....and overpriced.

 

[Scott L]

They all use the same tube, they should be the same quality-wise. What usually seperates models are these features:

- PIP (picture-in-picture)
- automatic 16:9 anamorphic squeeze

Most of us here don't need those two, I opted for the cheapest 32" wega that sports none of those features and I've been happy ever since.

 

[Bill Will]

I would also add to the difference list, Audio Watts, Speakers, Type Of Surround Sound Circuits, Inputs/Outputs, Type Of Comb Filter, Remotes & Cabinet Style. If you go to Best Buys website you can compare the 100 & the 210 using their COMPARE feature. You can then go to www.crutchfield.com & compare the 310 to them or try Sony's website you might be able to compare all the models over there. I'm also with Jeremy on this one, I'd take a look at the JVC AV-36FA44 or the Toshiba 36AF43. The picture on the 310 might be a little better, but again those Scan Lines plus the JVC & Toshiba have a 1 year Labor Warranty compared to Sony's 90 days. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Jeremy Scott]

you think the picture is better on the 310?

i think those pixels/dots on the screen make the 310 look like junk.

 

[Bill Will]

I really haven't compared the Sony's against each other in the stores but I would think that the 310 might be better? just because of the 3D Comb Filter. But I have seen Sony's Scan Lines on different sets in friend's homes & they are there compared to my friend's that have JVC's or Toshiba's.

Sid, I just checked Sony's website www.sonystyle.com & you can compare all the models over there.

 

[Sid Patel]

Thanks guys. So would most of you suggest going for the comparable Toshiba over the Sony? I had always thought Sony had the best tubes? Am I wrong?

 

[Jeremy Scott]

i guess its a personal preference. like i said, the scan lines on the sony 310 looks like junk....i wouldnt want a tv like that.

i have always thought sonys were overpriced, but my next tv may be a sony, model 46wt510

i want a projection.

 

[Bill Will]

Sid, I don't think that anyone except yourself should decide on the Picture Quality of a set & what you might like. My suggestion would be to go to Sears because they carry all 3 brands & compare the Picture Quality for yourself. As I stated above I have friends that have all 3 brands & each of them is happy with the sets that they got. Now to really throw something into the mix, I would never spend that much money on an analog set now because I'd rather get a smaller size HDTV set instead but that's just me. So happy hunting & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

[Sid Patel]

Thanks Bill, I'll check out Sears.

Happy New Years everyone!