Is AVIA worthwhile if you don't have a projection TV's?
01-15-01, 04:05 PM
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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.
The audio calibration is great, too. This is a very worthwhile disc, even for modest systems.
01-15-01, 04:40 PM
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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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01-16-01, 12:23 PM
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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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01-18-01, 01:29 AM
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Absolutely. I have a 27" direct view Sony Trinitron and it made a significant difference to the image quality. 
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