We also tested the beautiful Dark Knight Blu-ray, and we have to say it was pretty spectacular. We did notice on the IMAX material at the start that some fine lines strobed slightly, but this is a minor irritation in the grand scheme of things. Everything else had the vivid detail we've come to love from LCDs fed with a good HD signal.
The most important question of all, however, is how the Resolution+ technology deals with images, and what difference it makes to the overall picture quality. Having spent a good deal of time switching it on and off while watching Freeview and upscaled DVDs, the result was the same. Shown to other people in the office, we agreed that it really just sharpens the edges of the picture. That's fine with certain material, but it can also result in nasty halos around hard edges, which isn't desirable at all.
Sound from the set was decent too. We noted that, with the bass enhancement turned on, the sound took on a woolly and overcooked sound. However, with the TV set to normal, dialogue was clear and we were able to enjoy it as it was intended to sound. We like the option of plugging in a subwoofer or an AV receiver. We'd suggest that movie lovers implement one of these options, as it will greatly improve the film experience.
Conclusion
In terms of HD material, there are no problems with Toshiba's Regza 46ZV555DB. For Freeview-based viewing, we think there are TVs on the market that do a better job. It's not terrible by any means, but we do think Toshiba is capable of better, and this is reflected in the score.
If you can bear to lose six inches, we love the Toshiba Regza 40ZF355D and think you should get one of those. At this price point, however, Panasonic's 1080p plasma TVs are within reach, and almost certainly a better bet if you're a movie lover.
Edited by Charles Kloet
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