ambilight.....how well does it work?

[kusum65]

I like to watch the TV with low lighting or in the dark but after 5 mins i get eye strain. Any one know if ambilight technology just looks cool or if it actually works?

 

[Anonymous]

It's supposed to work in theory but everyone is different so I guess the only way to know for sure is to try it. I don't have a problem watching in the dark so I didn't really notice the difference. BTW, they are the only one who has it so . . .???

 

[professorhat]

Well, you can easily create your own backlight with the correct length of strip lighting fixed behind the TV...

 

[FuzzyinLondon]

The Ikea Dioder method has done the trick for me and many others. A cheap man's ambilight it may be but it is excellent for taking the strain off the eyes when watching films in the dark.

 

[kusum65]

thanks , ill try the ikea tip , not much money lost if it doesnt work.

 

[Anonymous]

Had it on my old tv and liked it as a feature and did seem to reduce eye strain, its the only thing I miss from it now that Ive gone panasonic.

 

[Messiah]

Just go to ebay and search for 'aquarium moonlight'. There are various LED strips on there of varying colour and much cheaper than Ikea. I have the Blue 3 strip version and I must say it is excellent!!

 

[survivor]

kusum... hope you don`t mind me coming in here to save starting a new thread.

I`m leaning towards the new 37" Phillips with Ambilight.

Does anyone currently have one or know of someone who has one and if so what do you/they think of the Ambilight? I`m wondering if it would work best against a flat wall. My TV will be in the corner with wall on one side and curtain on the other. Do you think this might not look so good?

37" is the biggest I can get away with. I know the Panasonics are good but I don`t want the speakers on the side as space is an issue so the narrower the better.

Be grateful to hear of any views for or against regarding Ambilight. Thanks.

 

[ear]

that would definetely look awkward.

 

[Alsone]

Have you calibrated your LCD using a THX disc?

If you're getting eye strain it sounds to me as though the brightness levels are way too high.

I always watch my Pioneer 428XD Kuro in the dark because I prefer it that way, and not once have I ever felt any strain. I suspect the brightness is the problem as LCD's go very bright.

 

[jimdonnelly]

I have a Philips ambilight TV. I could not do without it now. It is fantastic, even with other ambient light in the room.

 

[survivor]

Thanks a lot for your comments. Any others more than welcome.