Sony Kds-60a2020: 60-Inch Sxrd Goes Solid Black
March 10th, 2007
Sony has rolled out the latest in their acclaimed SXRD series of RPTV displays, the KDS-60A2020. The set updates the previous “low-end” model in the SXRD series, the KDS-60A2000.
As is the case with all of Sony’s rear-projection liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) televisions, this one runs at full 1920 x 1080 resolution. It features an excellent 10,000 to 1 contrast ratio, primarily due to Sony’s stellar iris control system that’s present in all of their SXRD models. From what I can tell, the only improvement is cosmetic, in that the new model features an all-black case versus the black and silver case of the earlier model. For those of you with serious home theater aspirations, that might be enough to make a difference.
Like the A2000 before it, the set offers three component inputs and two HDMI inputs, and supports full 1080p input resolution. It’s also got the same excellent 2.5 millisecond response time that its predecessor offered, which virtually eliminates motion blur.
One other plus is that the A2020 will cost $100 less than the A2000, listing at $2899 instead of $2999. What’s not to like?
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The A2000 had some slight lag issues when doing some heavy processing (reverse 3-2, upscaling, etc) that has been resolved with the new A2020.
Now if only they could permanently fix the OB on my XBR1. My first one had blue corners on dark scenes, now my new one has pink blotches on white scenes. Maybe if I complain enough, they’ll send me an XBR2.
Don’t buy this piece of junk. Mine crapped out on me after less than two years – the screen goes black and Sony will do NOTHING as the warranty is only 1 year. There’s $2500 down the drain. I will never buy another Sony product ever again!
That’s a bummer. I have the earlier SXRD (KDS-60XBR1) and (knock wood) haven’t had any problems in the 3+ years I’ve owned it. That said, if I had to do it over again, I would have waited for the next gen LCDs with local dimming. Much slimmer, and similar contrast ratios.