Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series

The SE94U (SE stands for Special Edition) series is the flagship line of LCD televisions introduced in 2008 by Sharp. These sets match the standard for high-end HDTVs with a 1080p native resolution and a 120Hz display mode. The SE94s use a five-wavelength backlight which Sharp claims makes for more accurate color reproduction. Below the 94Us is the D74 series which removes the 120Hz mode, and uses a four-wavelength backlighting system.

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Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series 1
MSRP$2,599 - $8,000
Release date February, 2008
BrandSharp
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Pros:
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Deep black levels
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Great color output
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Speakers are detachable
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Very large sizes available
+2agreedisagree

Very little banding (compared to previous Sharp tvs)
+2agreedisagree

Excellent decoding for SD, HD, and 1080p
+2agreedisagree

PC Monitor input
+2agreedisagree

Video and audio settings are adjustable for each input
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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A little banding (compared to other manufacturers)
+2agreedisagree

Doesn't do 5:5 pulldown for film content
+2agreedisagree

Not the loudest output from its built in speakers
+2agreedisagree

Automatic backlight adjustment can be distracting
+1agreedisagree

Only 3 HDMI ports (instead of 4)
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Small buttons on remote
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Details

Specs

  • 1080p native resolution
  • 120Hz mode
  • 4ms response time
  • 3000:1 static contrast ratio | 27,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • Deep Color and x.v.Color support
  • 5-Wavelength backlight system
  • 10-bit panel
  • Ethernet port for Internet content and AQUOS Net
  • 450 cd/m2 brightness
  • Inputs: HDMI x 3, Component x 2, Composite x 3, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1

5-Wavelength backlight - the backlighting system uses separate colored lights for an "improved color range". The difference from 4-wavelength to 5 is the addition of a backlight dedicated to "deep reds" that in Sharp's words, makes reds viewable that were "previously impossible".

AQUOS Net - through the included ethernet port these sets can be connected directly to the Internet which adds two main features. The first is the ability to view content from the Internet, such as videos, and widgets providing weather and news information. Connecting to the Net gives access to the AQUOS Support Net which lets you Sharp offer customer support such as diagnosing problems and calibrating your television.

Panels - Sharp, along with Samsung are one of the only manufacturers to make their own panels. Sharp's panels are known for producing duller colors than the Samsung, but offer better viewing angles with little discoloration.

Models

The naming convention of the AQUOS SE94U series is: Sharp AQUOS LC-xxSE94U where xx refers to the size of the model.

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Buy It

Sharp AQUOS LC-52SE94U

• Sharp Aquos LC52SE94U 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

• AQUOS LC-52SE94U 52" LCD TV

UPC: 074000370852

EAN: 074000370852

MPN: LC-52SE94U

Sharp AQUOS LC-46SE94U

• Sharp Aquos LC46SE94U 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

• AQUOS LC-46SE94U 46" LCD TV

UPC: 074000370869

EAN: 074000370869

MPN: LC-46SE94U

Sharp AQUOS LC-65SE94U

• Sharp LC 65SE94U - 65" Aquos LCD TV with built-in network media player - 120Hz - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV - textured black

• AQUOS LC-65SE94U 65" LCD TV

UPC: 074000370845

EAN: 074000370845

MPN: LC-65SE94U

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Comments

1.  avatar saturation said:

An LCD TV must first provide the best picture possible at all resolutions before even considering convenience features. That said, Sharp has sustained a reputation for decoding all video formats well, from 480i NTSC analog TV through to 1080p. It does not have the best remote ergonomics or built-in sound system. It has suffered a reputation with a supposed LCD 'banding' issue in prior models and this can be held against Sharp.  My 46SE94U series has minimal banding: its invisible except in one part of a video test suite, and was not easy to see.  While I love this TV, I would be hard pressed to recommend without a warning given the chance a buyer may get one with peculiar banding;  the bands are, in some unlucky buyers, intolerable.

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saturation

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June 27, 2008
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Pros

  • Deep black levels
  • Great color output
  • Speakers are detachable
  • Very large sizes available
  • Very little banding (compared to previous Sharp tvs)
  • Excellent decoding for SD, HD, and 1080p
  • PC Monitor input
  • Video and audio settings are adjustable for each input

Cons

  • A little banding (compared to other manufacturers)
  • Doesn't do 5:5 pulldown for film content
  • Not the loudest output from its built in speakers
  • Automatic backlight adjustment can be distracting
  • Small buttons on remote

Comments

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An LCD TV must first provide the best picture possible at all resolutions before even considering convenience features. That said, Sharp has sustained a reputation for decoding all video formats well, from 480i NTSC analog TV through to 1080p. It does not have the best remote ergonomics or built-in sound system. It has suffered a reputation with a supposed LCD 'banding' issue in prior models and this can be held against Sharp.  My 46SE94U series has minimal banding: its invisible except in one part of a video test suite, and was not easy to see.  While I love this TV, I would be hard pressed to recommend without a warning given the chance a buyer may get one with peculiar banding;  the bands are, in some unlucky buyers, intolerable.

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Omar

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April 14, 2008
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Pros

  • Deep black levels
  • Great color output
  • Speakers are detachable
  • Very large sizes available
  • Very little banding (compared to previous Sharp tvs)

Cons

  • A little banding (compared to other manufacturers)
  • Doesn't do 5:5 pulldown for film content
  • Automatic backlight adjustment can be distracting
  • Only 3 HDMI ports (instead of 4)

Competitors

Omar prefers Sony Bravia XBR6 Series over Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
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ralli

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October 20, 2008
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Pros

  • Deep black levels
  • Great color output
  • Speakers are detachable
  • Excellent decoding for SD, HD, and 1080p
  • PC Monitor input

Cons

  • Not the loudest output from its built in speakers

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SE, 94, U, SE94, 94U, SE94U