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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.
MSRP $2,599 - $8,000
Release date February, 2008
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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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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-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
Competitors
Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series is ranked 9th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $2,000 - $2,000
Released April, 2008
Pros
- Sony picture quality
- DLNA support for streaming media
- 1080p/60Hz support over component and HDMI
- Next generation Bravia engine
Cons
- DLNA support is limited to pictures and audio
- Unattractive design
Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
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Sony Bravia Z Series
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MSRP $1,500 - $2,000
Released June, 2008
Pros
- 24p True Cinema with 120 Hz refresh rate
- Fantastic black levels, comparable to high-end plasma
- 4 HDMI inputs
Cons
- 32" does NOT feature 120 Hz refresh rate
- 37" is also only 60Hz
- 1080p isn't useful at this size
Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
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Sony Bravia XBR6 Series
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MSRP $2,700.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- Very slim bezel
- Great quality panel proven in Series 6 and 7 sets
- Wide variety of digital format compatibility
Cons
- price is way too high
- None so far
- Still a glare on the screen. Use in room with little or no lighting. Excellent for use in controlled lighting evironments.
Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
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Samsung 8 Series
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MSRP $350 - $2,699
Released March, 2008
Pros
- 120 Hz refresh rate and 4 ms response time
- 4 HDMI inputs
- Great black levels
Cons
- Doesn't have an LED backlight.
- Ugly remote control
- Picture-in-Picture support only for analog signals
Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
25%
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Samsung 6 Series (2008)
75%
MSRP $2,599 - $4,000
Released April, 2008
Pros
- 4 HDMI ports
- Added ethernet connectivity
- Top in class picture quality
Cons
- As with all new tech.. a tad pricey
- Extra features aren't worth the extra price over the 6 series
- "Halo" effect, where the bezel gets lit up by the screen, can be distracting
Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
33%
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Samsung 7 Series (2008)
67%
MSRP $1,699 - $2,799
Released April, 2008
Pros
- Handles 60p content through both HDMI and component inputs
- 4 HDMI inputs
- Small bezel/frame
Cons
- Has a sparkle problem, when viewing content sparkles randomly happen, big problem, Sony says it's normal
- No DLNA support
- No wide color gamut CCFL
Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
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Sony Bravia W4100 Series
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MSRP $1,500 - $2,500
Released May, 2008
Pros
- Clear Frame 120Hz mode works better than competitors for film content
- Good price/performance
- Four HDMI inputs
Cons
- Lacks extra features like streaming media
Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
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Toshiba Regza XV540 Series
MSRP --
Released May, 2008
Pros
- Ridiculously thin
- Wide viewing angle
- Sleek design
Cons
- Limited video/audio input options
- Very expensive
- No tuners
Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
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Hitachi 1.5 Series
MSRP $2,000 - $3,200
Released March, 2008
Pros
- Super thin bezel looks great
- Well priced
- No soap opera effect with 120Hz "film" mode
- No false contouring
- Great black levels
Cons
- Relatively few "premium" features such as digital media support
Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
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Toshiba Cinema Regza XF550U Series
MSRP $1,499 - $1,899
Released July, 2008
Pros
- Competitively priced
- Advanced features comparable to top of the line sets from other manufacturers
- 4 HDMI inputs
Cons
- DD 5.1 not working through HDMI (support says it should but not sure, tried Blu-Ray and XBOX360)
- HDMI port 2 does not support sound
- Have to aim the remote just right
Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
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Vizio XVT Series
MSRP $1,579 - $2,300
Released April, 2008
Pros
- Attractive styling
- High-end features for a budget price
- Very fast response time
Cons
- firmware fixes the problems
- HDMI handshake issues
- Infrequent random resets
Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
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Philips 7400 Series
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MSRP --
Released October, 2008
Pros
- 1080p, 120Hz
- 10-bit panel, 10-bit processing
- attractive
Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
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Sony Bravia XBR7 Series
MSRP --
Released May, 2008
Pros
- LED backlighting on some models
for superior contrast, longer life, lower power consumption
Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
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LG LG70 Series
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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
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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)
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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
