SyZyGy
01-29-2002, 08:37 PM
I have been researching this stuff for about 3 months now, and im close on deciding on which model. Either a mitsu or sony.
Any oppinions?
Any oppinions?
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AdminJoe
01-29-2002, 09:53 PM
Cant go wrong with either!
emardis
02-06-2002, 07:55 AM
I have been personally looking at Sonys. From what I have seen, I think that they have the best models available.
Eric
Eric
iBiS
02-08-2002, 11:54 AM
i think sony would keep a man happy :)
AUMMitsu
02-11-2002, 12:14 AM
i posted in the other thread as well, when i was trying to decide which one was better (i was thinking Sony or Mitsubishi as well) I found I liked the Mitsubishi better and thats what i went with.
ZeroDegreeK
02-11-2002, 05:45 PM
Try to look at them side by side and see which picture looks better to you. Then you can make the decision yourself. However, make sure you go to a dealer that has set up the sets correctly and tweaked both to get the best picture. Or at least calibrated the sets with Avia.
Personally, I went with the Mits. It has a better line doubler and is very tweakable. I have my set looking fantastic even on cable. But beware, you can't just take the set out of the box, plug it in and expect it to look great right off the bat. High Definition sets are very high maintenance. They have to be warmed up, calibrated, convergence......... Once you get them set up right, nothing beats them. You will watch a crappy show just to see how beautiful the picture is.
Now is a great time to go shopping, or at least looking for HDTVs. All of the Best Buys have the Olympics playing in High Def. They used the 1080 cameras for filming. Unbelievable.
Personally, I went with the Mits. It has a better line doubler and is very tweakable. I have my set looking fantastic even on cable. But beware, you can't just take the set out of the box, plug it in and expect it to look great right off the bat. High Definition sets are very high maintenance. They have to be warmed up, calibrated, convergence......... Once you get them set up right, nothing beats them. You will watch a crappy show just to see how beautiful the picture is.
Now is a great time to go shopping, or at least looking for HDTVs. All of the Best Buys have the Olympics playing in High Def. They used the 1080 cameras for filming. Unbelievable.
AUMMitsu
02-11-2002, 05:52 PM
Zerodegreek, what did you do to calibrate your Mitsubishi? did you hire a ISF calibration expert, open up the set yourself, or just use the AVIA/video essentials disc? I'm curious
ZeroDegreeK
02-11-2002, 11:39 PM
I did all of the calibrations myself. There is no need to hire an ISF expert. With a little research, you can do it yourself. And, as the set ages, you will have to do it again anyway. Man, it never ends, but it is a labor of love.
First, I turned off SVM for all inputs. It makes a big difference. Then I addressed the inherent red push by making a couple of attenuators (they can only be used on component inputs) Then, Avia. Adjusted for horizontal and vertical overscan and centering. That threw some geometry off, had to fine tune that. Convergence was way off, needed to do a 64 point convergence. Did the manual and electrostatic focus. I even lined the inside of the cabinet with Duvetyne to get darker blacks. Then Avia every couple of months, and convergence touch ups when necessary.
I know I did a lot more, but I can't think of it all off the top of my head. Much of this is by accessing the service menus, which I wouldn't suggest for the faint of heart. You can really screw up your set.
That being said, once you get your set properly calibrated. It is a night and day difference from what came out of the box.
First, I turned off SVM for all inputs. It makes a big difference. Then I addressed the inherent red push by making a couple of attenuators (they can only be used on component inputs) Then, Avia. Adjusted for horizontal and vertical overscan and centering. That threw some geometry off, had to fine tune that. Convergence was way off, needed to do a 64 point convergence. Did the manual and electrostatic focus. I even lined the inside of the cabinet with Duvetyne to get darker blacks. Then Avia every couple of months, and convergence touch ups when necessary.
I know I did a lot more, but I can't think of it all off the top of my head. Much of this is by accessing the service menus, which I wouldn't suggest for the faint of heart. You can really screw up your set.
That being said, once you get your set properly calibrated. It is a night and day difference from what came out of the box.
AUMMitsu
02-12-2002, 10:42 PM
Im interested in doing my own calibration but i dont want to screw up my set. When my tv was delivered and installed the guys that hooked it up did some calibrations which kinda surprised me. But i think it could still get better. Is there a site where you read up on how to do your own calibrations?
tenth_t2
02-13-2002, 07:20 PM
Im interested in doing my own calibration but i dont want to screw up my set. When my tv was delivered and installed the guys that hooked it up did some calibrations which kinda surprised me. But i think it could still get better. Is there a site where you read up on how to do your own calibrations?
Try avsforum.com or hometheaterspot.com. Also, consider purchasing the service manual, it should help.
Greg O.
Try avsforum.com or hometheaterspot.com. Also, consider purchasing the service manual, it should help.
Greg O.
AdminJoe
02-13-2002, 09:57 PM
Ok, I got a sony, so go with sony!!!
:p :p
:p :p
ZeroDegreeK
02-14-2002, 10:28 AM
Nooooo, get a Mitsubishi. They also make cars.
:D
:D
sieve11
02-22-2002, 11:25 AM
I bought a direct view RCA 38310 and I haven't had to do any calibratiuon yet. Gee, maybe I'm not converged.
Seriously, if you are considering Sony, why don't you check their direct view with built in HD reciever? Why are people driving themselves crazy by getting RP sets? I don't want to be a TV technician, I just want my HDTV!
Sure, the big screen is impressive. Just don't sit 30 degrees off axis, horizontally or vertically, and expect to see a bright, beautiful picture.
I don't mean to pick on the RP fans. I know their are way more of you than there are direct view HD owners. But, I just don't get it!!
Seriously, if you are considering Sony, why don't you check their direct view with built in HD reciever? Why are people driving themselves crazy by getting RP sets? I don't want to be a TV technician, I just want my HDTV!
Sure, the big screen is impressive. Just don't sit 30 degrees off axis, horizontally or vertically, and expect to see a bright, beautiful picture.
I don't mean to pick on the RP fans. I know their are way more of you than there are direct view HD owners. But, I just don't get it!!
kevinw
02-22-2002, 11:48 AM
Direct view is great for a secondary tv or very small room but if you want that Home Theater Experience You need RP or Front projection. Anything in the 50 inch range will be 2500. or less. Sears will price match and I have read instances of people getting the Toshiba 50h81 for about 1900. Also Widscreen only...
ibm135
02-23-2002, 08:08 AM
Don't get a CRT or rear projector TV, got one that uses the Texas Instruments DLP system. Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Hitachi, and Samsung each offer a couple models. No burn in issues either, and they tend to be much thinner than the CRT systems.
