Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U Review

What the reviewers like:
According to reviews, the Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U has the deepest blacks of any non-CRT display, darker even than the best plasma TVs. Off-angle viewing is better than most LCD TVs, making the Sharp LCD TV a good choice for a family room. Critics also like its easy-to-use, backlit remote and great connectivity options. Additionally, the TV's styling is a highlight -- particularly its detachable, bottom-mounted, slim speaker bar.

What the reviewers don't like:
The Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U suffers from uniformity issues that show up as alternating light and dark strips in some testing. Reviews also say the color temperature can sometimes be off, and there aren't as many picture controls as the competition in this size and price class.

Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U review highlights

The 52-inch Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U is one of the larger LCD TVs available, and reviews say it generates blacks that are deeper than any other flat-panel TV -- including the best plasma TVs. However, critics say the Sharp LCD TV is held back by a few issues. First and foremost, users and reviewers have noted image banding that’s hard to overlook. In addition, there have been reports that the Sharp LC-52D92U doesn't do a great job deinterlacing video from DVDs. The Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR2 (*est. $4,600) is one of the few other LCD TVs in this size class. The Sony has generally received better reviews than the Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U, but it is more expensive, and reviewers say black levels are not quite as deep.

CNet.com is the best review source for the 52-inch Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U. The site reports on lots of LCD TVs, subjecting each to a standard battery of tests. Since each LCD TV gets an overall rating, it's easy to compare each model with similar TVs. PC Magazine also does a nice job and provides editors’ ratings making it easy to compare TVs. However, PC Magazine editors don't cover nearly as many TVs as CNet.com. We also found a good bit of user feedback for the Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U at AVSForum.com and Amazon.com.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. CNet.com
Sharp LC-52D92U review
David Katzmaier
Mar. 1, 2007

CNet.com tests and reports on LCD TVs on an ongoing basis. Each set is awarded an overall grade, which makes it easier to compare competing LCD TVs. While the Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U makes CNet.com’s list of top LCD TVs, reviewer David Katzmaier says that the TV has some issues that can’t be overlooked.

2. PC Magazine
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Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U review
Robert Heron
Mar. 7, 2007

Although PC Magazine tests fewer LCD TVs than CNet.com, the reviews are thorough, and ratings are assigned so readers can see which TVs rate highest. The Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U is better than some, but worse than others. Editors are specific about the TV’s highlights as well as problem spots, and TVs are tested by veteran reviewer Robert Heron.

3. AVSForum.com
LCD Flat Panels
Contributors to AVSForum.com

AVSForum.com is a user discussion site covering all aspects of home entertainment. LCD televisions get their own forum. The main thread devoted to the Sharp D92U series of LCD TVs, including the Sharp LC-52D92U, includes over 2,600 posts, and the LCD TV is discussed in numerous other threads as well.

4. Amazon.com
52" HD Aquos LCD Flat Panel TV
Contributors to Amazon.com

The Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U is the subject of only two customer reviews to date at Amazon.com -- not enough to give any sense of consensus. We expect more reviews will gradually be added, however.

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Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U Review