New Sharp Quattron TV Delivers Stunning Display Image

Is it really that innovative or just marketing hype?

The Sharp Quattron has caused quite a stir amongst HDTV enthusiasts and for good reason. Sharp has released a line of innovative LED and LCD HDTV’s that feature Quattron quad pixel technology. All other TV’s have a 3-color (RGB) system, while for the very first time Sharp has added yellow to enable more colors to be displayed. In a TV spot for the new line of Quattron quad pixel AQUOS LED TVs, renowned actor George Takei of ‘Star Trek” fame as a Sharp TV engineer introduces the new Quattron quad pixel technology and states Sharp’s goal is to reproduce every color in the world on TV. Does Quattron quad pixel technology actually deliver on this promise or is it just marketing hype?

Here is the TV spot:

The Truth about Sharp Quattron HDTV quad pixel Technology

Sharp Quattron vs Plasma

Sharp’s slogan for the new line is “You have to see it to see it.” When you actually do see one of these tv’s in person it is certainly a sight to behold. The Sharp Quattron has the unique capability to display colors on a TV screen that our eyes are just not using to seeing on any other HDTV..including plasma. We’re talking about like sparkling golds, Caribbean blues and sunflower yellows….all without overdriving the panel. Adding yellow to increase the color spectrum really does make a tremendous difference. It is quite apparent as soon as the TV is turned on. In the Quattron vs Plasma arena, plasmas were known for their dynamic contrast ratios of blacks to light colors however the Quattron’s color, clarity and contrast seem to visually surpass most plasmas on the market by leaps and bounds. Even though we normally recommend against edge lit LED TV’s, it seems the opposite applies to Sharp Quattron quad pixel technology. The LED technology actually creates cleaner, brighter lighting with zero edgelit backlight bleeding.

Sharp Quattron Features:

Sharp Quattron are Aquos HDTV’s so they are also feature-rich. Here’s a quick breakdown..

AQUOS Advantage™ Live provides real-time customer support right through your TV. They can check your settings and adjust the picture quality for an optimal viewing experience. Quite impressive.

3D: The Quattron 3D enabled TV’s deliver a much better 3D viewing experience than other TVs. With Film Mode on, Avatar is actually more jaw dropping than how it appears in an iMAX theater if you can imagine that.

AQUOS Net™ are personalized content and apps such as news, weather, Netflix, Twitter, Facebook, Games and Movies. Everything you could possibly want from the internet on your TV. Not having to get up and run back and forth to the computer is the main selling point for many people.

Sharp Quattron Pricing and Bottom-Line:

We see the Sharp Quattron HDTV as the perfect jump from anyone who has previously owned a plasma and looking to make the jump to LCD-LED without breaking the bank. If you fall into that category then this is the LED HDTV to buy. It’s amazing picture quality as very affordable price. You will be floored by the picture quality, clarity colors, and value.*

The Sharp Quattron is available in 40″, 46″, 52″ and 60″. The 60 inch model is by far the most impressive and relatively affordable if you have the space. Since HDTV’s are almost always more expensive in-store, here are links to the best prices online with Free Shipping.

Sharp LC-60LE925UN 60 inch LED LCD HDTV

Sharp LC-60LE820UN 60-inch 1080p 120Hz LED Edge-Lit LCD HDTV

Sharp LC-52LE925UN 52 inch LCD HDTV

Sharp LC52LE810 52″ AQUOS 1080p LED LCD HDTV

Sharp AQUOS LC46LE700UN 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV

Sharp LC40LE810 40″ AQUOS 1080p LED LCD HDTV

If you are unsure of what size to purchase for your TV room you can use this handy sizing chart.

LED TV Size
(inch)		Optimal Distance
for 720p (inch)		Optimal Distance
for 1080p (inch)		 Viewing Distance Range
(inch)
26614035 to 66
32755045 to 80
37875853 to 92
40946257 to 99
42996661 to 104
461087267 to 113
501187974 to 123
541278479 to 132
551308681 to 135
581369085 to 141
601419489 to 146
631489893 to 153
6515310297 to 158

*As a footnote to this review, if you are watching a movie that is graphically intense then you may want to turn Film Mode OFF. Over a long period of time it is almost overwhelming to watch, but jaw-dropping for short periods of time nevertheless.
Sharp Quattron Aquos Models: LC-60LE925UN LC-60LE920UN LC-60LE820UN LC-60LE810UN LC-52LE925UN LC-52LE920UN LC-52LE820UN LC-52LE810UN LC-46LE820UN LC-46LE810UN LC-40LE820UN LC-40LE810UN. Quattron vs Plasma, Quattron Review.

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