Great at first, then sound failed
A 2008 Sony Bravia 52-inch TV still works as intended after 17 years, prompting another Sony purchase: a 65-inch QD-OLED Bravia 8 for $3000. Six months later, the sound stopped working entirely. It worked one night during TV viewing and video games, then produced no sound the next day. Extensive troubleshooting did not resolve it. This appears to be a known issue with the A95L series, with reports dating back two years and no fix from Sony. A warranty claim is planned, but no further Sony purchases are intended.
Pros
- + Older Sony TV remains reliable after 17 years
Cons
- − Sound stopped working after six months
- − Known issue with no fix from Sony
- − Expensive at $3000
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· August 9, 2025 · United States
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Same Sony A95L Bought Twice After Theft
The Sony A95L delivers vibrant colors, deep blacks, and sharp, realistic images. Movies, sports, and PS5 games all look impressive. Built-in sound is surprisingly good, and Google TV is smooth and easy to use. The TV is expensive, but the quality and viewing experience justify the cost. After the first unit was stolen during a move, the same model was purchased again rather than choosing a different TV.
Pros
- + vibrant colors
- + deep blacks
- + sharp and realistic picture
- + surprisingly good built-in sound
- + smooth and easy-to-use Google TV
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· August 24, 2026 · United States
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Excellent Picture Quality and Long-Term Reliability
This TV delivers outstanding clarity with detailed, deep images that almost appear 3D. A previous smaller Sony model remained reliable with a clear picture and no issues. After two larger models from another brand failed within a few years due to screen burnout, returning to Sony proved worthwhile despite a higher price, as the quality difference is substantial.
Pros
- + outstanding clarity
- + detailed, deep picture that almost looks 3D
- + long-term reliability
- + worth the higher price
Cons
- − higher cost than other brands
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· August 13, 2026 · United States
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