Sony Bravia Z-Series KDL-46Z4100/B 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black

Look no further than the KDL-46Z4100 for the most strikingly stunning and downright sophisticated HDTV Sony has to offer. With a remarkably slim bezel design, Motionflow 120Hz for the reproduction of smooth, lifelike images, BRAVIA Engine 2 and ACE for deeper blacks and crisp shadow detail, this TV's sensational design is only matched by its picture. The KDL-46Z4100 also includes DLNA compatibility so you can access your digital photo collection over your home network. DMex is also on board for an optional digital connection to innovative expansion modules like the BRAVIA Internet Video Link for exciting web-based content. The Digital Media Port (DMP) is included for connecting your portable digital audio devices like iPod and Walkman(R) music players. Sony combines 10-bit processing with a 10-bit panel, allowing 64 times the levels of color expression. 24p True Cinema Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) Technology Live Color Creation Technology x.v.Color and Deep Color PhotoTV HD Game Mode MPEG Noise Reduction 3D Comb Filter CineMotion Reverse 3 - 2 Pulldown Technology Channel Fix DMeX Seamless Upgradeable Audio Digital Amplifier Port for PC connection - Perfect for browsing and viewing video websites Ports - AC-In (Rear), RF Connection Input (Rear), 3 Composite Video Inputs (1 Side/2 Rear), S-Video Input (Rear), 2 Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Inputs (Rear), 4 HDMI Connections (1 Side/3 Rear), PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini) (Rear), 6 Analog Audio Inputs 6 (1 Side/5 Rear), Audio Out (Rear), Optical Digital Audio Output (Rear), Headphone Output (Side), Digital Media Port Connector (Rear), PC Input, and RS-232C Control Dimensions - 42.5 x 27.1 x 3 (1079x686x74mm), 42.5 x 29 x 12.1 (1079x734x307mm) with pedestal Weight - 49 pounds (22kg), 58 pounds (26kg) with pedestal
Customer Review: Awesome PQ and no glare!
I decide on the 46z4100S for the following reasons; a) No glossy screen glare or bezel glare! b) small bezel, allowing larger screen on wall space c) 3" depth on "in-wall mount" d) 1080P/120HZ/motion control The Picture Quality is so crystal clear......... just great! Bright, vivid colors are awesome! There are so many features and very easy to set-up. My wife loves the brushed metal and says, "it doesn't have glare, doesn't look like those 'black plastic' frames". She's candid(LOL) and loves the amazing PQ, when watching her baseball games. I'm using an in-wall mount and the 3" depth makes it look like a picture on the wall. The "46Z" is perfect from a viewing distance of 9-11 ft. Friends all love it! I'm still making the viewing adjustment from a 27"CRT floor console. My eyes do more tracking on this larger screen.

Speaker sets can be picked up relatively cheaply, and of course, second hand. An excellent starter choice for speakers, if its within budget is the Canton movie CD-1 (now CD-101) which have a high quality, slimline aluminium construction that makes them a real eye-catcher and brings a sense of style to any contemporary living environment.

Although a lot of TV's have a good speaker on them, there is nothing like a full surround system. A common reason to buy an HD Television set, aside from the current mass marketing, is after viewing a friends or relatives new set.

The subwoofer basically creates the "oomph" in a movie. Having a capable subwoofer will enhance your movie enjoyment greatly. It brings sounds to life - it creates the small, but intensifying vibrations that we all know from watching movies at the cinema. In addition, since the deep-bass frequencies reproduced by the subwoofers are non-directional (as frequencies that are at or below the threshold of hearing). It is very difficult for our ears to actually pin-point the direction in which the sound is coming. That is why we can only sense that an earthquake seems to be all around us, rather from coming from a particular direction.
The subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room, however, optimum results depend on room size, floor type, furnishings, and wall construction. Typically, best placement for a subwoofer is in the front of the room, just to the left or right of the main speakers.

Replacing the standard speaker on the Television with a dedicated speaker system will make a substantial difference in the sound quality of your system, and your experience with it. If you will only be watching soaps on it you may not care so much, but anyone that watches films, DVD's, blu-ray and even gamers should consider it as an option.

You will most likely need an amp, or av receiver also to control the external speakers. This is also an extra cost from several hundred upwards into the thousands but warrants another article alogether.

Speakers generally come in several forms, although there are many factors of them. You are typically looking at 5.1 upwards. This is - 5 speakers and 1 subwoofer. The speakers consist of one centre speaker, a left and right "surround" speaker - these typically sit at the far, front corners from the seat and a left and right rear speaker. Each is independant and although the positions done have to be equal the optimum seating place is in the middle of them all. Most AV receivers / amps can be configured however to control the volume they output at to offset the speaker location accordingly.

Before rushing out and buying a new HD Television, you should consider carefully what you want from it, and what your budget is. If you are going to be buying - or already have - surround sound speakers, as a general rule of thumb, 10% of the TV's cost should be spent on speaker cabling.