The KDL-32V5500 is an evolution of Sony's 'Draw the line' concept which originally moved away from the rather conservative approach Sony had adopted towards the styling of their LCD TV's.
Slipping quietly under the technological radar, Sony have introduced the latest incarnation of their core picture processing engine, Bravia 3. This one element will have by far the greatest impact on the KDL-32V5500's picture performance.
Because it seems to have plagued a number of Sony flat screen TV's of late, it is a relief to discover that the KDL-32V5500 does not suffer from any degree of backlighting inconsistency. This is such a relief because it has often been the single element that has prevented a number of Sony flat panel TV's from being best in class.
The KDL-32V5500 produces some of the sharpest, most 'noise' free Standard Definition (SD) pictures we have seen from a mid range TV. This performance is due in no small part to the refinements which come with Bravia 3, which has been re-engineered specifically to address, amongst other things, the problem of interference on SD picture signals. Pictures are not perfect, but considering that the circuitry has to process a meagre 576 or so line from a Freeview feed and upscale to a Full HD configuration, the Sony performs remarkably well.
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