Is AVIA worth getting if a person has a direct view TV? I know that AVIA has comprehensive audio tests, but am wondering if it will help with a direct view TV?
TeeSeeJay
01-15-01, 05:05 PM
Absolutely. While the geometry and convergence patterns won't do you much good, there is plenty of benefit into calibrating your contrast, color and tint, especially on direct-view sets, since most of them are factory-set to be all out of whack.
The audio calibration is great, too. This is a very worthwhile disc, even for modest systems.
JimRochester
01-15-01, 05:40 PM
I agree. I use Video Essentials. But most people have everything set way too "hot". After calibration the settings will usually look a little pale, but will grow to look much more natural.
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BartleyR7
01-16-01, 01:23 PM
I agree with the other posts - definitely get Avia. You'll probably be suprised by how much you have your picture and/or brightness level way off. I know I was.
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John Sy
01-16-01, 05:06 PM
Yes, definitely. I have a Wega and I'm glad I got AVIA to help me calibrate the color.
cloud
01-18-01, 02:29 AM
Absolutely. I have a 27" direct view Sony Trinitron and it made a significant difference to the image quality. http://talk.dvdtalk.com/ubb/smile.gif
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