Qualia 006 Rear Projector - Is it really the best?

The Kipnis Studios · 07-30-2008

I've owned my Sony 70" (hand-built in Japan) Qualia 006 rear projector for three years, and you know, it holds up pretty well for all the changes technology has brought to us in Home Theater.

Color fidelity is outstanding, as is detail, and control over pervasive noise that frequently afflicts SD cable, satellite, and broadcast TV. This produces both an exceptionally smooth but also defined picture with tons of detail.

And with HD-DVD, Blu-Ray, or your computer hooked up . . . well, WOW!

Here is my review from three years ago for AVREV.com:

http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-re...sxrd-hdtv.html

Other than a 10 bit black level processor, it is a magnificent TV which used to cost $13,500 (plus $1,500 dedicated stand), but now can be purchased (still new) for $7,000.

If you haven't seen one, you own it to yourself. I can't believe there hasn't ever been a thread here about this amazing imaging engine!

JerryDelColliano · 08-24-2008

In its day the Qualia 006 was absolutely the best TV you could buy. Expensive but when you consider how much people watch TV - perhaps not as much so.

Today there are likely better sets.

Some people like the Pioneer KURO
http://hometheaterreview.com/plasma_...uro_111fd.html

JerryDelColliano · 08-26-2008

I also found a review of the Qualia 006 from one of the links on this home theater enthusiast site...

http://www.your-home-theater-design....ter-links.html

I can't remember which one but it shouldn't be too hard to find.

j

07-30-2008	#1
The Kipnis Studios Super Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redding, CT USA Posts: 199	Qualia 006 Rear Projector - Is it really the best? I've owned my Sony 70" (hand-built in Japan) Qualia 006 rear projector for three years, and you know, it holds up pretty well for all the changes technology has brought to us in Home Theater. Color fidelity is outstanding, as is detail, and control over pervasive noise that frequently afflicts SD cable, satellite, and broadcast TV. This produces both an exceptionally smooth but also defined picture with tons of detail. And with HD-DVD, Blu-Ray, or your computer hooked up . . . well, WOW! Here is my review from three years ago for AVREV.com: http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-re...sxrd-hdtv.html Other than a 10 bit black level processor, it is a magnificent TV which used to cost $13,500 (plus $1,500 dedicated stand), but now can be purchased (still new) for $7,000. If you haven't seen one, you own it to yourself. I can't believe there hasn't ever been a thread here about this amazing imaging engine! __________________ Cheers - Jeremy The Kipnis Studios www.Kipnis-Studios.com Video Calibration Labs www.VideoCalibration.com Epiphany Recordings Ltd. www.EpiphanyRecordings.com ---------- KSS DL.TV Video Feature (NEW) http://www.kipnis-studios.com/The_Ki...TV_-_6_08.html Last edited by The Kipnis Studios; 07-30-2008 at 09:17 PM.

08-24-2008	#2
JerryDelColliano Super Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 1,437	Re: Qualia 006 Rear Projector - Is it really the best? In its day the Qualia 006 was absolutely the best TV you could buy. Expensive but when you consider how much people watch TV - perhaps not as much so. Today there are likely better sets. Some people like the Pioneer KURO http://hometheaterreview.com/plasma_...uro_111fd.html __________________ --- Jerry Del Colliano Publisher http://90210SEO.com/ http://thebusinessofno.blogspot.com/

08-26-2008	#3
JerryDelColliano Super Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 1,437	Re: Qualia 006 Rear Projector - Is it really the best? I also found a review of the Qualia 006 from one of the links on this home theater enthusiast site... http://www.your-home-theater-design....ter-links.html I can't remember which one but it shouldn't be too hard to find. j __________________ --- Jerry Del Colliano Publisher http://90210SEO.com/ http://thebusinessofno.blogspot.com/

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