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May 06, 2016
Great image, features and price
After searching for nearly 8 months for the best 4k monitor I could afford, I settled upon the XBR-55x850c. I'm glad I did. Everything about the TV has met or exceeded my expectations with the possible exception of the built in speakers. The image quality is excellent both for 4k content and upscaled 720p/1080p content. The android TV OS and interface is easy to navigate and feels zippy in comparison to some smart TVs I've played with. The pre-loaded apps are a minor annoyance and if you want to invest the time there are ways to hide some (if not all) of them. An added nicety for me is the inclusion of HDMI CEC which allows me to control my Raspberry Pi based media center using the tv remote. Bluetooth connectivity for my headphones is a nice feature too for when I want to watch tv but not disturb my daughter after her bedtime (she's easily woken by sounds). Speaking of sound, my only negative with this tv is the quality of the audio from the built in speakers. Quite honestly it's pretty lousy sounding tinny and thin. THis is not a problem for me as I tend to watch TV using my audio receiver and surround speaker setup, but for those who wish to use only the built in speakers, you'll be underwhelmed by them. This is true for many tv's though. Finally a comment on value. In my opinion this is by far the best 3D capable 4k TV for the price. That said, it should be noted that the tv does not ship with any 3D glasses so if that's important to you (it was for me as one of the reasons I purchased this is to be able to view my personally shot 3D photos) then expect to add between $20 and $40 per pair of active 3D glasses to your total cost of ownership. Still, this stays very reasonable and by not including the glasses in the box you're free to purchase them down the road if you're not sure you want that feature and save some $'s upfront. In a nutshell I'm very happy with my purchase and would recommend this TV to others.