Arguments for and against calibration

[tele1962]

Not really, your probably looking at £160 for an OEM version compared to getting my LT profiled which i am sure will be much cheaper.............i hope.

PS

Set up a thread for calibration dicussion here:

http://www.whathifi.com/forum/tvs-and-projectors/calibration-discussion

 

[ellisdj]

£160 well spent the i1 display pro is fast, really fast even at 10ire.

It doesn't read 0ire on my VT65 so to do a BT1886 cal you need to enter the black reading manually into calman. Wouldn't know how do it other software.

bad that it doesn't read it - good means blacks lower than 0.003 ftl

 

[tele1962]

Is it OK if i answer in the other thread to keep things OT.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Having recently got my VT65 professionally calibrated, and posted about how delighted I am with the results, it's probably clear where I stand on this issue.

I'm interested to hear arguments for and against calibration using a meter, however. If you decided not to calibrate your TV (and this seems true of the great majority of people), what influenced your decision?

Countless threads are started by people looking to spend hundreds of pounds on new kit to squeeze the last drop of performance from their system. Yet I would argue that full calibration offers the best pound-for-pound upgrade available. (In a video only context, certainly, in every other sense, probably.) I'd add that calibration is an absolute must if you've any interest in 3D viewing. The difference is even more pronounced.

Also, what are the perceived advantages of paying a professional vs. buying your own meter and software? Which offers the best value? To a degree this is system dependent. If you're Son_of_SJ, for instance, and own several high-end TVs, buying a meter arguably represents value for money as you can calibrate every TV you own. (Including that second-bedroom Kuro ).

Those arguing against professional calibration, have you viewed a calibrated and uncalibrated TV side-by-side?

Discuss...

Just booked mine in for calibration and got a cracking deal! :cheer: A week tomorrow it will be done!

 

[Son_of_SJ]

About time too, gel!! When you've done it and are happy I'll update the list of all those forum members who have had it done. Was it Steve Withers's five-page article about calibration in HCC issue 232 that finally made you see the light?

 

[Deleted member 2457]

About time too, gel!! When you've done it and are happy I'll update the list of all those forum members who have had it done. Was it Steve Withers's five-page article about calibration in HCC issue 232 that finally made you see the light?

I think it was mainly Strapped and you guys on here but the article did help! :cheers: Can't wait to have it done now.

 

[his dudeness]

good man gel look forward to hearing your thoughts.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

good man gel look forward to hearing your thoughts.

:cheers: My thoughts should be quite interesting because I have never had anything like this done before! And I like my normal settings.

I will do some pictures too.

 

[ellisdj]

Who are you having do ti Gel? You missed out on the best here a while ago

 

[bigboss]

Just bear in mind there's no return policy with calibration gel.

 

[Son_of_SJ]

Just bear in mind there's no return policy with calibration gel.

Shhh! And anyway, you yourself will need to get your forthcoming bright-room projector done, surely?

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Who are you having do ti Gel? You missed out on the best here a while ago

CanaryJules offered me a great deal, so I had to accept mate.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Just bear in mind there's no return policy with calibration gel.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Just bear in mind there's no return policy with calibration gel.

Shhh! And anyway, you yourself will need to get your forthcoming bright-room projector done, surely?

Look out BB, you are next.

 

[ellisdj]

I was going to say projector even more imprtant - but its not its only equally important!!

Hope it turns out well for you - although I have no doubts

 

[bigboss]

Just bear in mind there's no return policy with calibration gel.

Shhh! And anyway, you yourself will need to get your forthcoming bright-room projector done, surely?

Yes, that's the plan. My wife still thinks I'm joking about having a projector for 100% viewing, including regular TV. :roll:

 

[mr malarky]

About time too, gel!! When you've done it and are happy I'll update the list of all those forum members who have had it done. Was it Steve Withers's five-page article about calibration in HCC issue 232 that finally made you see the light?

I think it was mainly Strapped and you guys on here but the article did help! :cheers: Can't wait to have it done now.

Halelluliah!!!! :cheers:

 

[strapped for cash]

Get in there fella!

:cheers:

I reckon, working on a similar timescale, we might convince you not to replace your BDP on a bimonthly basis.

Of course you'll have bought five more Blu-ray players by then (or 20, depending on which definition of bimonthly we accept).

 

[Deleted member 2457]

About time too, gel!! When you've done it and are happy I'll update the list of all those forum members who have had it done. Was it Steve Withers's five-page article about calibration in HCC issue 232 that finally made you see the light?

I think it was mainly Strapped and you guys on here but the article did help! :cheers: Can't wait to have it done now.

Halelluliah!!!! :cheers:

:cheers:

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Get in there fella!

:cheers:

I reckon, working on a similar timescale, we might convince you not to replace your BDP on a bimonthly basis.

Of course you'll have bought five more Blu-ray players by then (or 20, depending on which definition of bimonthly we accept).

:cheers: I reckon I definitely won't be changing my Blu-Ray player again! I worked out if I had'nt spent over £300 on a suit 6 months ago I could've kept one! Just bought another new suit at the weekend it cost me £60 from Matalan this time! That is one way of saving a few pennies.

 

[Series1boy]

Great news Gel, I love my calibrated VT! Keep us posted..... :beer:

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Great news Gel, I love my calibrated VT! Keep us posted..... :beer:

:cheers: Will do.