Toshiba 46RV525R LCD HDTV Reviewed

Subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletter Print this article

HTR Product Rating

Performance
4 Stars
Value
4 Stars
Overall
4 Stars

Disagree with our product rating? Email us and tell us why you think this product should receive a higher rating.

Page 1 | Page 2
Toshiba46R525R-LED-HDTV-Reviewed.gif

The RV525 Series is one of the more value-oriented lines in Toshiba's 2009 LCD group; it's the least expensive 1080p line and does not carry the higher-end REGZA moniker. The line includes screen sizes of 40 and 46 inches. We have not performed a hands-on review of the 46RV525R, but here is an overview of the TV's features. As an entry-level 1080p model, the 46RV525R lacks advanced options you'll find in the company's higher-end lines, such as anti-blur technology, LED backlighting, and the PixelPure 5G engine. This model uses Toshiba's 8ms CineSpeed LCD panel and 10-bit video processor, and it sports a gaming mode to improve response time when mating the display with a gaming console. It's also EnergyStar 3.0-compliant.

Additional Resources
• Read more LED HDTV reviews from the staff at HomeTheaterReview.com.
• Find a Blu-ray player to get the most out of the 46RV525R's picture.

The connection panel is solid but not outstanding: It includes three HDMI, two component video, and one PC input, plus a single RF input to access the internal NTSC, ATSC and QAM tuners. The HDMI inputs accept both a 1080p/60 and 1080p/24 signal. Toshiba has not placed an HD-capable connection on the side or front panel for easy access. The 46RV525R lacks picture-in-picture functionality and a program guide for the internal tuners, but it does offer a nicely conceived Channel Browser that shows thumbnails of inputs, channels, and favorites along the bottom of the screen. This TV lacks an SD card slot or USB port for playback of digital media files (there is a side-panel USB port for firmware upgrades only), and it does not have an Ethernet port for network connectivity and/or media streaming.

The 46RV525R offers a solid amount of picture adjustments to fine-tune image quality. You get five picture modes and three color-temperature options, with the ability to adjust the amount of green and blue in these presets. However, the menu does not offer full white-balance controls or the AutoView picture mode found in step-up models. In addition to an adjustable backlight, the TV has a DynaLight mode that automatically tailors the TV's backlight to suit the source content. An eight-step gamma adjustment and digital/MPEG noise reduction are available. The TV has eight aspect-ratio options, including a Native mode for viewing 1080i/1080p signals with no overscan.

The 46RV525R features a high-gloss black cabinet, detachable stand, and speakers integrated into the bottom panel. The audio menu includes bass, treble, and balance controls, plus the new QSound 3D surround function.

Read about the high points and the low points of the 46RV525R on Page 2.

Page 1 | Page 2

  • Comment on this article

Post a Comment

You are encouraged to post your comments using Facebook on HomeTheaterReview.com. Simply sign in to your Facebook account below and post away.

Featured Audio-Video News

Are AV Retailers To Blame For Lofty High End AV Prices?

Are AV Retailers To Blame For Lofty High End AV Prices? -

The audio video has been in a state of flux or some time, splitting sales up between specialty dealers, big box stores, and online sellers. However, the dealers may have had more to do with this than they think.

Latest LED HDTV Reviews

Sharp LC-70LE640U LED LCD HDTV Reviewed -

If one 70-inch LED HDTV wasn't enough for you, don't worry. Sharp has another one in the LC-70LE732U, and this new model picks up right where the last one left off, adding refined features.

Toshiba 65HT2U LCD HDTV Reviewed -

While the Toshiba 65HT2U LCD HDTV doesn't offer a lot of excess when it comes to features, it does offer up plenty of screen real estate. But will the performance measure up to that screen size?

Toshiba 47TL515U 3D LED LCD HDTV -

Toshiba continues to offer entries into the 3D HDTV marketplace, using both available technologies. The 47TL515U LED HDTV is a passive 3D HDTV television. Adrienne Maxwell puts it to the test to see how it measures up.

Home Theater Review's 2011 Best Of Awards -

For a third time, the editorial staff of Home Theater Review have examined the year's offerings in AV gear and decided what they deem to be the best in every category. Find out who is the best of the best.

Samsung UN46D6300 LED LCD HDTV Reviewed -

While Samsung's newest LED HDTV, the UN46D6300, doesn't feature 3D playback, it does have plenty of cool and stylish features. HomeTheaterReview.com reviewer Adrienne Maxwell evaluates those features.

Westinghouse VR-6025Z LCD HDTV Reviewed -

Despite the fact that the VR-6025Z LCD HDTV from Westinghouse Digital may be considered a budget television, it backs a 60-inch screen and several other features that Adrienne Maxwell reviews.

Westinghouse LD-4655VX LED LCD HDTV Reviewed -

Westinghouse Digital's LD-4655VX LED HDTV may be lean on features but it is also lean on price. Adrienne Maxwell takes a look to see how good those features included in the LD-4655VX are.

Sharp LC-52LE835U 3D LED LCD HDTV Reviewed -

While Sharp is offering the 52-inch LC-52LE835U LED HDTV at a reasonable price, especially given the television's 3D-capability, the company may still have some ground to make up.

LG Infinia 55LV5500 LED LCD HDTV Reviewed -

While LG's Infinia 55LV55000 LED LCD HDTV is now a 3D-capable display, the television does come packed with many of the most in-demand features in the modern consumer electronics marketplace.

Sony KDL-40EX620 LED LCD HDTV Reviewed -

One of Sony's mid-level entries into the company's 2011 line of HDTVs is the KDL-40EX620 LED HDTV. The television lacks a few premium features but still has many features to keep users satisfied.