Sharp have just released their new range of 3D LED TV sets the Sharp Aquos Quattron and it’s caused a bit of a stir.
Always technically advanced, Sharp have often suffered a slating for their user experience. In all honesty this has been fair in the past, but they have now made huge strides in both areas in this new range.
Whilst most features are common across the Quattron range there are a few vital differences. Screen sizes range from 46 inches up to a huge 60 inches (who says size matters?) and they are all full 1080p high definition. All models in the range offer LED screens that use advanced Aquos technology and offer amazing image quality.
One big advance in the Sharp Aquos is the Quattron technology. This truly is something different. Up until now all TV sets have used just three colors (green, blue and red) to “build” the full spectrum.
However, Quattron technology adds yellow to the mix. This has a number of benefits in terms of the picture produced. Certainly contrast, brightness and image clarity are enhanced and the Sharp brochure says their Quattron TV sets produce “1,000 times more color”.
For my money the benefit of Quattron technology shows up best in the 3D range. The 60″ LE925 and the 46″ LE831 are the two 3D TV sets in the range, and it’s some of the best 3D I have seen.
Both sets utilise the Quattron technology along with scanning backlight at 200mhz and film dejudder to provide exceptional picture quality in both two dimensions and three. The pictures in 3D especially are clear and vivid, and a Sharp 3D TV also has the ability to simulate 3D images from 2D programmes, although the pictures are not as good as native 3D by some stretch.
I mentioned Sharp are renowned for their technical superiority and their claim is that a unique backlight control mechanism and frame management software is the reason the 3D image is more stable than the competition. Certainly the 3D image is good and very stable even at the edges and “off” the screen. Is it the best? Close I think!
This minimises “crosstalk”, where the independent images for each eye overlap to create a sense of double vision. The technology in a new Sharp 3D TV has also resulted in a screen brightness which is almost twice as high as in previous models.
The Aquos Quattron is beautifully thin and easy to hang on the wall. Its ultra-thin bezel looks amazing in either silver or black (the two options) and of course it’s excellent on power consumption as are all LED TV sets.
You get an integrated media player in every set in the range. Top end sets also have AquosNET+ which allows for full Internet access via your TV.
The sound on these TVs is also impressive, although not classed as top of the range as with the picture quality, with Dolby Surround Sound as standard. In terms of connectivity they all come extremely well equipped.
There are 4 x HDMI 1 x AV, Component, VGA, USB (could do with another USB) and even a Scart! You also get a headphone jack as standard.
Sharp have done nothing but enhance their reputation for delivering technically excellent and high performance HD TV sets with the new Aquos Quattron range. Thankfully they have also addressed the “ease of use” issue as well. And, whilst you’ll pay a little more for a Sharp Aquos, you will not be disappointed. An outstanding viewing experience with durability and reliability.
If you want to find out more about theSharp Aquos range click this link or visit Planet LED TV and find out What Is LED TV.
