Sony KP-43T70 43" Projection TV

This TV also includes many new digital video picture upgrades, such as a new video processor and discrete video output circuit for better focus and contrast, more natural color reproduction, and a better gray scale. Component video input and two rear S-video inputs provide more advanced connectivity to DVDs and to future digital set-top boxes.

Additionally, 30 watts of audio power provides strong sound reproduction.

KP-43 Advantages: Thinner (shallower depth) than the 36" WEGA; Lighter (about 100 lbs) than the 36" WEGA; and Larger screen viewing area (43" vs 36").

CRT Advantages: Wider viewing angle (both vertical and horizontal); and Shorter minimum viewing distance.

Although the KP-43 projection TV has a larger screen, it is lighter and can be moved more easily. It also is a good choice for apartments or other smaller living spaces.

If picture quality is critical to you, then you should be aware that you may lose detail in the shadows since the black levels do not seem to be reproduced as consistently or accurately as a professional monitors.

To calibrate your TV for your viewing environment, I recommend renting the "Video Essentials" DVD. In general, you may need to decrease the PICTURE (contrast), BRIGHTNESS, and SHARPNESS settings to achieve the best picture quality. With the factory settings, you may notice blooming and additional noise.

You may also notice all the noise from traditional cable and broadcast signals. Therefore, you may wish to subscribe to digital services. There is a single component video input on the TV, which may not be enough if you have digital cable and a DVD player. You may need a separate component video switcher to accommodate multiple component video sources, or you could sacrifice some picture quality and use S-Video connections instead.


Excellent Choice   March 15, 2000
Naim Hasan (naimh@mtrx.com) (Portland, OR)
35 out of 35 found this review helpful

I was recently in the market for a larger screen TV set. The 32 to 36 screen was going to be the perfect size given my family room deminsions. I was considering the Sony WEGA XBR, Toshiba, and Misubishi. Then one day as I walked through one of the retail stores in my area, I saw the Sony 43' Rear Projection Set. The compact size, the Larger Viewing Screen, Picture Quality, Enhance Digital Features and The Price, were very impressive. My search was over. It's been a week since the TV was delivered to my home and I can truly say that it has been a wonderful experience.

There are a couple of things to be aware of: * Getting all the components connected can take a little time.

* Limited space in the Stand for adding components.

Overall I think Sony 43' is a great investment if your considering 32 to 36" TV's. You'll get excellent picture quality at a better price point.


This is a winner !!!   November 2, 1999
markg@ujft.org (markg@ujft.org) (Virginia Beach, VA)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful

WoW! That's what I said when I saw them uncrating this TV on the retail floor. I had completed my purchase for a high end 36" tube tv. I went home that evening and called the salesperson to cancel the delivery. I went back to the store the next day and purchased this hot new Sony 43" projection tv. It is far less deep, weighs less, and is even .5" less wide than the 36" t.v. The sound is great. The picture is great, and it even has a pretty wide viewing angle.


Projection TVs have come a long way...   October 22, 1999
17 out of 17 found this review helpful

I just bought this TV about three weeks ago and it has exceeded my expectations. The picture is crystal clear and it can be viewed easily from many extreme angles. In terms of home theater, this model even comes with component video jacks in addition to the composite and s-video hookups. If your considering buying the 36" Wega or any other big screen tube TV, take a look at this model and you'll see comparable picture quality and a lot more screen for the same money and it about 100 pound lighter. If you're in the market, this one is a winner.


I want one   October 3, 1999
11 out of 12 found this review helpful

I saw it last week at a local retailer, I was ready to get a 36" Vega XBR at the Sony outlet store for the same price,then I saw this. The picture is 95% as good as the Vega, but much more screen ( I watch ALOT of letterboxed movies). As soon as I can find it on sale I am getting it.