I know this has probably been discussed before, but I wanted to get some current opinions regarding the different calibration discs. How does Avia compare with Digital Video Essentials? Is one more user friendly? I recently bought a 57" Toshiba with a surround sound system, and I dont know much about calibration etc.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I have only used Avia and can't compare it to DVE. However, I highly recommend Avia. It made a HUGE difference in the quality of the picture in my Mitsu 55" RPTV. Especially like the fact that all the color filters needed were included.

I also recommend the AVIA : Guide To The Home Theater DVD as the best out there as well! It has better and more numerous test patterns the Video Essentials.

This should answer your questions.

Thanks for the link abintra - excellent DVD review!

Check out the Comparison Chart between DVE vs. AVIA vs. Sound & Vision

I ordered my NTSC DVE copy @ DeepDiscountDVD.com for $16.48 SHIPPED!!!

Phil

I ordered mine from Deep discount as well. I love DVE! It blows Avia away because it is in depth with tutorials and explanations of everything. Very user friendly. Sound and vision is user friendly...but very quirky. Done by actors not a/v proffesionals.
get DVE you will not be disapointed!