Recommendations for Calibration?

johnny_utah
johnny_utah Posts: 117
edited June 2004 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Has anyone used Ultimate DVD Platinum or Avia? Are they worth the money? If not any other recommendations for calibration.

I would like piece of mind that my setup sounds as good as it can, but I wonder just what I would be able to do to improve the sound stage with one of these calibrators. I can't really move the speakers or furniture. Any thoughts appreciated.

Onkyo 601, CSi3 center, RTi6's fronts, FXi3's rears
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited June 2004
    Ditto.

    And check my thread over at HTF on Avia vs. DVE for subwoofer calibration. DVE has a 10 dB flaw in the encoding.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • TheGrayGhost
    TheGrayGhost Posts: 196
    edited June 2004
    But DVE has better looking girls in the video. :D
    Best Regards, Cliff
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  • francis1967
    francis1967 Posts: 161
    edited June 2004
    Hey Johnny,

    A while back when I bought one of the better Toshiba dvd players the SD-9100 there was a dvd included called the Video Essentials THX-certified calibration tool and covers all aspects of the audio (incl subwoofer) and video calibration process.

    I have an old Sony tv and I had never seen a picture this good on any of my tvs - ever - than on the Sony after I did the calibration.

    I don't know if it is comparable to the AVIA, but it came with the flagship dvd from Toshiba so it can't be all bad.

    Calibration of full system took about 2hrs

    To my point here:

    I don't know how much these dvds cost, but this one is just laying around doing nothing so if you want it and save yourself some bux, drop me an email with your address and I will send it to you, free of charge with shipping on me.

    At least it will take you in the right direction. Did wonders for my HT setup.

    Michael.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,040
    edited June 2004
    Originally posted by "Polk" Paul DiComo
    AVIA is worth every penny. We have tried them all and that is still our favorite.

    can you provide us with your list ?? from best to worse
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited June 2004
    Sound & Vision disk is nice and easy.

    Digital Video Essentials is a pain, the navigation menus are AWFUL.

    Haven't seen Avia in action...

    Regards,
    PolkThug
    Never Forget
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited June 2004
    Digital Video Essentials is a pain, the navigation menus are AWFUL.

    And the subwoofer calibration tone is 10 dB too hot. Overall, what a huge disappointment.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • rlam01
    rlam01 Posts: 38
    edited June 2004
    But does DVE get the job done video & Audio wise?
    Center-CSI3 Mains-R50 Rears-R30
    Sub-PSW303 Receiver-Integra 5.4 DTR
    HDTV-JVC AV48WP74

    ---- Fight On!----
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited June 2004
    I really liked the original VE. DVE had very high expectations - took over a year to develop. I havent tryed any of the others. I use them for video calibration. I use my Onkyo's for sound calibration.
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