HDTV owners, how many of you calibrate?

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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2009
    I have both disc`s....which is better ?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,195
    edited December 2009
    I used the Blue Ray version of DVE and also the D-Nice settings found on the AVS forum for my Kuro.

    Note: Netflix owners can rent these calabration disks if that has not been mentioned already.
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited December 2009
    They both have strong points and weaknesses. I think Avia may be a bit easier to use but has some errors within it's encoding. DVE is widely regarded as hard to use. I haven't had any problem though. It takes a bit of practice and a lot of patience.
    -Kevin
    HT: Philips 52PFL7432D 52" LCD 1080p / Onkyo TX-SR 606 / Oppo BDP-83 SE / Comcast cable. (all HDMI)B&W 801 - Front, Polk CS350 LS - Center, Polk LS90 - Rear
    2 Channel:
    Oppo BDP-83 SE
    Squeezebox Touch
    Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
    VTL 2.5
    McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
    B&W 801's
    Transparent IC's
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,537
    edited December 2009
    DVE's navagation is kinda goofy, and the BluRay is worse than the SDVD in this regard. But after using it a few times, you get the hang of it.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • holt
    holt Posts: 131
    edited December 2009
    I used the HCFR free software: http://www.homecinema-fr.com/colorimetre/index_en.php, DVE, and the AVS forums disk along with the Spyder 3 to calibrate my Samsung ln52a650. I had to do a couple of runs before I got the hang of it, but it made a big difference.
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    Anthem Pre2L SE
    Marantz cd5003
    Proceed amp 3
    Sherwood Newcastle A-965
    Signal ll IC's
    Polk lsi-15s
    Polk lsic
    PSW505
    Polk Monitor 30 surrounds side and back
    PS3 with modified 500 gig hd
    Samsung ln52a650
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited December 2009
    I don't calibrate. I tried once, and didn't have the paitence to even finish. I like what I see, and figure I am OVERLY picky about the audio because of my music background, why bother.
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2009
    I have calibrated my set.

    I am RT1

    RT1
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited December 2009
    I have a 73" CRTRP TV and had it ISF calibrated. Definately worth the cost. I used DVE and Avie for contrst and brightness but to do a complete job would have had to use better equipment and get into the SM. Somthing that was better to pay someone to do.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2009
    I also have an CRT RP-HDTV and have used DVE to adjust what settings can be adjusted but I haven't had the ISF done...and I KNOW that would give me an even better picture than I currently have...I've done my best to use the manual convergence and the picture is plenty sharp...but I know it can be even 'sharper'!

    The disk, does, however improve things a lot!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited December 2009
    vc69 wrote: »
    I think a fair warning is due.

    One who doesn't know what one is doing can eff up a set quickly jacking around in the service menu.

    True. On the flipside, you can really make a set shine with correct greyscale and accurate EM convergence (advanced) which is not accessible from the user menu.
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    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,086
    edited December 2009
    steveinaz wrote: »
    You'll also here some talk of "these don't work on DLP's, yada, yada" Bull puckey. Color is a bit challenging because of additional colors on the color wheel, just adjust color/tint to the best setting; you'll be fine. I have a DLP, it looks beautiful after calibration.

    Very good, timely info. in this thread. After 5 years of owning a DLP w SD signal, the DirecTV man is coming Sunday for an HD upgrade. I will give one of these discs a try over the holidays...
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