Best DVD to tune system with?
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Best DVD to tune system with?
I think a few new DVDs have come out that help you fine tune your speakers' balance, TV color, etc.
Is there one that is defintely the best?
Thanks.
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Is there one that is defintely the best?
Thanks.
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Isn't there a new Video Essentials out that is suppossed to be much easier?
Isn't there a new Video Essentials out that is suppossed to be much easier?
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How do these stand alone DVDs compare to the THX calibrations that are found on some DVDs? Is there much on these that is not included in the THX, or is the THX pretty good?
How do these stand alone DVDs compare to the THX calibrations that are found on some DVDs? Is there much on these that is not included in the THX, or is the THX pretty good?
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I'm also interested in tuning the color, etc on my TV (wide screen HDTV-Mits) with out paying $400 for some guy to come out and it for me with specialized equipment.
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Avia Guide to Home Theater is indeed easier to navigate and is more 'user friendly' IMO, but is also more of a pain to calibrate LFE then Video Essentials. Digital Video Essentials is the 'new and improved' (like Tide) version of VE, which is coming out soon.
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Originally posted by Beaver
How do these stand alone DVDs compare to the THX calibrations that are found on some DVDs?
How do these stand alone DVDs compare to the THX calibrations that are found on some DVDs?
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The THX Optimode that is available on newer THX-approved discs is kind of a poor man's Avia or VE. At least 2 or 3 discs that I know of have incorrect levels, and your settings would be off if calibrated to those discs.
The THX Optimode that is available on newer THX-approved discs is kind of a poor man's Avia or VE. At least 2 or 3 discs that I know of have incorrect levels, and your settings would be off if calibrated to those discs.
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Avia for both audio and video.However, you really need a SPL meter to make the proper calibrations for sound. Anyhow if anyone needs a copy, I got mine on Half.com brand new for 20 bucks. There company that makes it often sells them on there.
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Originally posted by GMLSKIS
I have Avia and on my Sony XBR the THX Optimode calibration looks so much better for video. Personally I wish I never bought the Avia DVD. Planet of the Apes has a more refined calabration than on some of the older THX DVD's.
I have Avia and on my Sony XBR the THX Optimode calibration looks so much better for video. Personally I wish I never bought the Avia DVD. Planet of the Apes has a more refined calabration than on some of the older THX DVD's.
As far as POTA having a better Optimode then older THX discs...I think that speaks volumes on the reliablility of their settings if they actually vary from disc to disc (which they do).
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I have the new Sound and Vision Home Theater Tune-up which is geared toward novice to intermediate HT owners. I found the tweaks useful, and would recommend it to others of like experience.
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Originally posted by DVD_O_Rama
To each his own. Just because Avia is the 'correct' calibration, if you don't like it, then it's not worth the money.
As far as POTA having a better Optimode then older THX discs...I think that speaks volumes on the reliablility of their settings if they actually vary from disc to disc (which they do).
To each his own. Just because Avia is the 'correct' calibration, if you don't like it, then it's not worth the money.
As far as POTA having a better Optimode then older THX discs...I think that speaks volumes on the reliablility of their settings if they actually vary from disc to disc (which they do).
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Originally posted by Trekaholic
I have the new Sound and Vision Home Theater Tune-up which is geared toward novice to intermediate HT owners. I found the tweaks useful, and would recommend it to others of like experience.
I have the new Sound and Vision Home Theater Tune-up which is geared toward novice to intermediate HT owners. I found the tweaks useful, and would recommend it to others of like experience.
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Originally posted by DodiN
I'm also interested in tuning the color, etc on my TV (wide screen HDTV-Mits) with out paying $400 for some guy to come out and it for me with specialized equipment.
I'm also interested in tuning the color, etc on my TV (wide screen HDTV-Mits) with out paying $400 for some guy to come out and it for me with specialized equipment.
The ISF techs handle much more difficult (and noticeable) adjustments like mechanical focus, grayscale, lens striping, etc, etc.
If you ask anyone who has had an ISF calibration, they will certainly tell you that it is worth the $, and provides results (as expected) over and above the standard AVIA / VE calibrations that you can do yourself.
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I rented Video Essentials from Netflix, and I found the menu stucture to be terrible. I then bought Avia, which works fine for me.
I wonder about DVD_O_Rama's comment that *The THX Optimode that is available on newer THX-approved discs is kind of a poor man's Avia or VE.* How much can the Optimode be? I paid less than $20 for Avia, and it was a new (not used).
I wonder about DVD_O_Rama's comment that *The THX Optimode that is available on newer THX-approved discs is kind of a poor man's Avia or VE.* How much can the Optimode be? I paid less than $20 for Avia, and it was a new (not used).
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Originally posted by GMLSKIS
You misunderstood me in leading to your false conclusion about the varying of discs.
You misunderstood me in leading to your false conclusion about the varying of discs.
Avia could vary too in your sumation.
Planet of the Apes THX is a little more complex in detail that makes it easier to calibrate but not better than say Cast Away or T2 U.E. per say.

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Originally posted by DVD_O_Rama
