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Sony's KDL-55W900A TRILUMINOS display employs a quantum dot technology to render the reds, blues and greens that combine to create the TVs picture. (I will not delve into the science of nanocrystals and their color emissive qualities. You can Google it.)

This quantum dot technology renders a wider range of colors than a traditional LED TV. Combined with local dimming and a Deep Black Panel, the colors are richer and the gradations are smoother. Simply the Picture Quality (PQ) is remarkable.

I must admit when I first was setting up the TV, I wasn't convinced about this TRILUMINOS display. And I'm still not positive that you will notice a major difference in color rendition.

But as I watched more and more content from different sources, I came to appreciate the 55W900A's PQ. And to cement that feeling I just spent a couple of hours comparing it side by side with another high end LED TV.

With Blu-rays like Avatar, both TVs looked great, but the 55W900A had a slight edge in color depth.

3D performance was fine. I'm still not a big fan of active shutter glasses, but at least they were light and comfortable to wear.

At 55 inches, the Sony KDL-55W900A has the scale to be an event TV, perfect for movie night and big game parties.

The audio quality from the integrated 10W speakers is quite good at normal volume. When the levels are pumped above 70 (out of 100), the sound begins to distort.

Therefore if you are thinking about making the 55W900A the centerpiece of your home theater, plan on pairing it with an external 5.1 or 7.1 sound system, which will give you more oomph and a wider audio range to accompany the TRILUMINOS color depth.

The LED edge-lit KDL-55W900A wears the crown in Sony's 2013 line of HDTVs and rightfully so with its color rich TRILUMINOS display and wealth of streaming content partners. At 55 inches, this Sony is a serious contender as the cornerstone of your home theater.

I wish it were a little less expensive, but its combination of features and Picture Quality earns it our HDTV Solutions Highly Recommended rating.