Sony MASTER Series XBR-48A9S

Everything I want in a perfectly sized TV. Picture and sound quality outstanding. Thank you Sony.

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Sony OLED TV

Beautiful relatively compact OLED TV. The thin edges mean it can be mounted inside a smaller opening in an entertainment center and overlap the moulding in a natural way, resulting in a roughly 5 or 6 inch (diagonal) larger TV than could be fit inside the opening. Picture is superb, and most streaming services (requires an internet connection) appear on the list of inputs.

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Incredibly Good

Incredibly good color, motion, very good sound for a TV. Very satisfied with TV and Crutchfield!

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Sony MASTER Series XBR-48A9S

Beautiful picture and probably worth the extra money. Nice sound system. I'm pleased with the.purchase.

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Sony MASTER Series XBR-48A9S

Great picture and sound. We paired it with an Apple TV as the input source and it works beautifully. Setup was easy. The menu system is clunky (as all of them are) but serviceable. It is a premium television at a premium price, but I feel like we got what we paid for.

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Sony MASTER Series XBR-48A9S

Resolution is excellent, although not demonstrably better than Sony's LED. Color is definitely more vivid and deeper. Always a standout, Sony software really optimizes hardware performance. Although my prior tv refresh rate was 120 hz, the frame speed is seamless on this set.

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Nice tv with with a not that nice interface (android os)

I bought this tv firstly to migrate from pitiful samsung smart tv s interface (the bottom bar with apps) which is so unser unfriendly and slow and freezes and you have to restart the tv/third class computer. So i was between LG with better interface (as per reviews) and Sony, with 2nd place interface but better tv features and characteristics. I opted for Sony but after a few days playing with it and some Customer Service dialogues I found out that I can't change, bummer, a few things that I don't find good at all like: 1-the interface allocates/steals about 33% of the home screen, on top to ads for future movies/shows; to older versions of the os android you could hack so remove those ads but not anymore 2-the apps icons on screen are huge and when selected become humongous ; why Sony you don't give the users the option to customize as per their like?!? I see ads related to new shows when i logon in Hulu or Netflix or Prime video; Sony you don't need to push their shows, drop Cinematic Highlights bar, give customers an interface easy to navigate, the possibility to see more info/apps/icons in one screen, without scrolling up and down and left and right. And all these are only after a week playing with this tv...wait to get the soundbar and hook up the old Sony hardware (amp, equalizer, DVD player) 3-the stand is so low, it is very difficult to grab the tv by yourself from underneath; two inch higher would have been perfect, or offer a higher stand/legs also 10" hig

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Robert Burke

By far the best TV I have ever owned lost of bells and a few whistles to boot.

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Sony MASTER Series XBR-48A9S

Vivid display, easy to setup...perfect size for small tv room...reasonable priced.

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The best. PERIOD.

I've been waiting for this model to be released for some time and it does not disappoint. The only thing better than the set itself is Crutchfield's service. Salesperson Bo was most helpful. There was an issue with my credit card having just moved to a new address and he got it done! TV was ordered Monday afternoon and was here by noon Wednesday!! Could not ask for more!

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Sony MASTER Series XBR-48A9S

I purchased the 55 inch MASTER Series last year and loved it so much I wanted the 48 inch for my office. Beautiful color monitor, easy to set up.

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Sony MASTER Series XBR-48A9S

This tv was purchased to replace a 14-year-old Sony WEGA FD~Trinitron KD-34XBR970 HDTV CRT, also excellent. This is the first flat/thin screen I've bought. The image easily surpasses that of a fine CRT. Extremely film-like appearance with dark black levels. Excellent sound quality negates the need for a sound bar in our medium sized room.

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5+ Stars!

I have been a user for about 8 days, and this TV is a standout performer! The use of OLED opens a world of color refinement and purity. Acoustical surface sound is also a break through. I have a hearing problem and this audio technology (with the help of a hearing aid) allows me to enjoy TV sounds again. I though the setup was relatively easy and I did not encounter any problems. The manual control seems to be a little directionally sensitive - I attribute this the low height of the stand. In all, it's worth-the-wait and my rating is 5+ stars!

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So Far, Wonderfully Good

The TV availability seemed to be impacted by Covid but as soon as Crutchfield had it, it was on its way. Our delivery person is a little older and watching her struggle, with more than a few bounces before I was able to help, was concerning. But I must say the packaging is very robust so my worries over shipping were unfounded. Easy to set up (wall hanging - connected with cable box and Apple TV easily) with a wide variety of options/apps via internet. The picture is fantastic as expected. I had a mediocre sound bar and was looking for an upgrade but decided to wait to hear the TV. Glad I did as the integral sound is more than satisfactory and the "auto" setup works great. Couldn't be happier.

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A Real Winner From Sony!

Amazing Master Series OLED 4K TV from Sony, the originator of OLED technology, now in a smaller size (48"), but still as impressive as its larger Sony counterparts. Setup was straight-forward, and the outcome is pure Sony... AWESOME picture, along with decent audio via the screen & actuator technology. Lots of options to fine-tune (i.e. 'tweak') the video and audio settings, but looks and sounds pretty remarkable right out-of-the-box. Since this is a recent addition to Sony's mid-range, OLED TV lineup, demand is high, so availability may require some patience, but in my opinion, it was well worth the three week window (as of now). This is a REAL Winner from Sony, and of course is fully complemented by the customary 'stellar' service and support from Conrad and the Team at Crutchfield. Well done!

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48 worth the wait

Great TV, so much better than the led tv it replaced.

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Phenomenal and the perfect size.

Perfect in every way, we couldn't be happier. Phenomenal color and clarity. We have a size limitation in our family room and until now 48" OLED TVs weren't available. It was well worth waiting for this model to be released. Crutchfield's customer service and speed once it was finally available was the best we've ever experienced.

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Worth the money and the wait

I read and watched many reviews on the Sony Bravia Master Series, I have a long distance friend that swears by his. I have wanted one for a long time. The only reason I waited so long was the 55 inch was just a bit larger then I thought would fit comfortably in my room. When I heard about the 48 inch, I put in as soon as it was on pre-order. Now that I have it and have had time watching and using it, I can say 100% it has been what I expected and more. It was the easiest setup and use out of the box with all my devices then ever before. The interface is fast and so responsive it annoys me when I have to use Samsung or Panasonic in other rooms. Everything just works as anyone would want a TV to be. Simply put I am 100% satisfied and have no regrets. I love my Sony 48A9S and can't think of anything negative . Wouldn't trade it for anything.

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Well Worth the Wait

This is a beautiful set that looks great in a smaller space. The thin bezels, solid base and built-in cable management give it a very high-end look. The remote feels solid and has a premium look with the aluminum top and rounded, grained bottom. The picture quality is fantastic, even awe-inspiring. Standard definition content looks great. High definition content looks natural and life-like. Sony has really worked wonders with the picture processing. Android TV is fast and smooth. The sound quality is quite good. It adapts the sound to the space it's in. The result is sound that fits well with the action on screen. The picture and sound create an immersive experience that takes movie watching to another level. The time between pre-order and shipping was 3 weeks, but I was patient. Once it was here and set up, I knew it was worth the wait. I really feel like I got exactly what I wanted and that I got my money's worth. Highly recommend if you want a great, top of the range set for movie watching. I never imagined a TV picture could look so good.

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Sony MASTER Series XBR-48A9S

Great TV. Amazing picture, sound, colors, 3D effect. Remote is very easy. A very small bit annoying that we have to use both the Sony remote and our existing Dish remote, but that's pretty minor. Set up was very easy. Stand is very stable.

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The wait was so worth it!

Superb Oled Tv! Let me start by saying if you're unsure which Sony Oled to buy you can't go wrong with either the Sony XBR-48A9S or the Sony XBR-55A8H. I've seen both up close and ultimately chose the A9S. The A8H obviously has the bigger screen which is beautiful but the Sony Master Series A9S has better out of the box color accuracy. The only tweek I made on it was a simple adjustment to the Vivid picture setting decreasing the brightness and Contrast slightly. I can honestly say I'm thrilled with the A9S and am happy I went with it. Everything about this set is top notch including the sound and picture quality! I live in an apartment so that's the reason the A9S appeals to me more than the A8H. The truth is you can't go wrong with either one. Thank you Sony and Crutchfield!

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Perfect picture, size & SOUND for bedroom!

Perfect size for the bedroom. The "entire screen as a speaker" feature is amazing -- no need for a soundbar or external speakers. I'm using the Dolby Vision Bright setting for the picture as the Vivid setting is too bright. I managed to unbox and assemble this by myself even though it's recommended that two people should do it. The cable management covers in the back give it a very neat look. Bluetooth allowed me to connect my Airpods Pro for private listening. Finally, the remote -- thought not backlit -- is classy-looking and has a nice grip. The only thing I can't answer is whether it's worth $400 more than the comparable LG OLED 48" but hey YOLO!

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Impressive

This is the most aesthetically pleasing TV in every way possible! Not only does it look sleek and clean, the picture is amazing! And I love not having the need for a sound bar. The settings, the customization capabilities.....off the charts! And even though it seems as if it would be a bit intimidating, it is incredibly user friendly. I'm very impressed with everything about it. No regrets here! It was well worth the wait. Thank you, Crutchfield!

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Perfect Size Sony.

I would give this TV five stars, if it was about $500.00 less in price. We have a 26 year old entertainment center. I drew up the plans when widescreen television did not even exist. The largest screen back then for a CRT was 36 inches. We had a 32 incher. I had to take the doors off of it to get the new the Sony MASTER Series XBR-48A9S to fit. It's a good fit sitting on top off the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-450C center channel speaker, that replaced a 20 year old Pinnacle. Right out of the box this Sony looks good. Still, I had to do a few tweeks. I have it hooked up to a Roku, the Sony UBP-X800 4K Blu-ray player, and the antenna. I had to split the signal from the Sony 4K player, because the Denon AVR-X4100W that we have, knocked down the signal to 1080. Now 4K discs look awesome. Blu-rays look very good, and DVDs look better than they used to. The over air channels have very good color and a nice clean picture. This TV fits in it's place because the stand holds the TV nice and low. It's the best stand I've ever seen. The cable management in the back is a big plus. This Sony is going to stay in our Home Theater for a long time. We hope. Thanks Crutchfield.

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