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Mitsubishi Diamond Series LT-52246 52-Inch 1080p LCD Flat Panel HDTV (Pearl Black) Review

mitsubishi LT-52246

mitsubishi LT-52246

Mitsubishi Diamond Series LT-52246 LCD HDTV. When nothing but the best will do, there is Diamond by Mitsubishi. Diamond is the embodiment of our devotion to timeless lines, a commitment to quality and the pursuit of innovation, the hallmarks that have earned Mitsubishi a reputation for excellence. Versatility is a key trait of classic design. It is the point where beauty and functionality meet. Made from only the finest materials, all Diamond models accommodate multiple connection inputs in a high-gloss black finish, accented by the cool glow of blue LED lights that guarantee your set will look great on or off. At last, when you do turn on your Diamond, you will notice the range of features designed to give you the best in picture and sound performance. And with our Variable Smooth 120HzTM Film Motion feature, you can preserve the pristine nature of film while removing motion blur from fast moving content.

For 2008-9, this is Mitsubishi’s top model, and the quality shows through. You can only get better if you spend 2 times more for the new LED backlit models. The Mitsubishi Diamond Series LT-52246 LCD HDTV has a 16 bit processor with a 10 bit color panel, the picture is gorgeous. Most other LCDs talk about contrast ratios and black levels. Those don’t matter if the TV puts out a pixelated, washed out or dark picture, with uneven backlighting and a limited 8 bit color panel (99% of what’s out there). 

The Mitsubishi Diamond Series LT-52246 LCD HDTV costs a little more because it is a premium LCD. You’ll think your eyes are fooling you, the photorealistic picture and the effect that 120hz smooth motion adds – it just can’t be described in words. Blu-Rays movies pop right off the screen. 

Even better, this 52″ TV fits in the same space a 46 inch Sony or Samsung fits. Samsung’s has a great picture, but let me down with its fat, red TOC border and overly reflective and glossy screen. So it was a definite no-go. The Sony XBR6 is non-reflective, but it only has a 12 bit processor, and I’ve read enough complaints about clouding issues and the “blurriness and artifacts” the 120hz processing creates (so folks turn it off!), and it’s poor processing of PC signals. 

With just a little calibration to your video source (easy to google recommended settings from avsforum), the Mitsubishi Diamond Series LT-52246 LCD HDTV becomes virtual reality. Highly recommended as the best if your budget has you comparing to other LCDs like the XBR6 and the Samsung LN-52A750. 

Features:
  • Variable Smooth120Hz Film Motion
  • Plush1080p 16-Bit Digital Video Processing
  • Full Spectrum Color Wide Color Gamut LCD
  • 4 Rear HDMI 1.3a Inputs with Consumer Device Control
  • Digital Cable Ready HDTV with CableCARD Slot

PROS: 
  • Absolutely beautiful picture. 
  • Sharp looking; adds a wonderful decor to any room. 
  • Full 52″ screen, yet packaged in a smaller, very clean looking package that only takes up the space of a smaller 46″ set because of the thin ” border around the actual screen. 
  • Designs of the rear hook-ups are super easy to get too even while hanging on the wall and regardless of the plug types, nothing gets in the way. 
  • The remote control has every important function that you’ll need on a regular basis right at your finger tips. No hunting or scrolling through menus to find what you want to change or adjust. 
  • This television has great powerful sound. When watching DVD’s I run the sound through a really good AV system with Sub-Woofer, but when watching regular television programs, the factory installed sound offers surprisingly good highs and lows.

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