JVC dla-x3. Is blacks better than previous models?

[admin_exported]

Hi to every one! How much better is x3's blacks in comparison to previous models, namely 350 & 550?

 

[Anonymous]

from what i have heard from owners & JVC the X3 is on par with the old 950 so yes much better than 350 & 550.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for reply. Regards

 

[Anonymous]

yes it has better blacks without doubt

the X3 for me is the one to beat at its price point, its just superb

Allan @ Ideal AV

 

[Anonymous]

Can someone post calibration settings for jvc dla-x3, 100 hours bulb? Thanks in advance.

 

[Anonymous]

Can someone post calibration settings for jvc dla-x3, 100 hours bulb? Thanks in advance.

i`m not sure what good someone elses cal settings will be to you, you are in a completely different room enviroment, probably using a different screen and source so what will you do with them ? :~

If you have purchased an X3 and want to get the best out of it I`d suggest using an external CMS and have a proper ISF calibration done by someone such as Piers Clerk

Allan

 

[Frank Harvey]

I'd just buy a Digital Video Essentials Bluray (or DVD depending on your system) and calibrate it yourself. iSF is a set standard, which will no doubt make your picture look better, but you may not necessarily like it. Set it up with the DVE then tweak it to how YOU want it. Use the £300/400 or whatever ISF calibration costs to buy some films to watch - enjoying films is what it's all about.

 

[kinda]

I've used the free AVS HD disk with some rgb filters to calibrate both my projector and TV and am very pleased with the results.

Don't know how much better it might be with full ISf callibration, but Avatar looked very impressive last night.

 

[iainl2005]

I recently used the Disney World of Wonder calibration Blu-ray disc, and to be honest once I had finished most of the settings were exactly same as when I started, which baffled me a bit. With the JVC projectors having such good black levels, initially people will think the picture is too black and wrongly up the brightness.

 

[TheHomeCinemaCentre]

I would suggest a Full ISF as well and for the first time in a long time find my self disagreeing with David. We used to rely on the DVE discs and various other test sets to get the most out of the displays in the shop but the ISF treatment gets that last bit of performance and is a worthwhile investment.

 

[iainl2005]

I am probably going to get it calibrated once I hit 200 hours, who in the Edinburgh/Glasgow area would you recommend?

 

[Frank Harvey]

I would suggest a Full ISF as well and for the first time in a long time find my self disagreeing with David.

It's ok, you wouldn't be the first! :bigsmile:

The only issue I have with ISF set up is that it'll be fine for TV's as they take a long time to start dimming. Projectors can change in the first few hundred hours, but after 1,000-1,500 they start losing brightness, which means they'd need ISF'ing again. This dimming then continues gradually until the bulb's demise, which could be another 1,000-4,000+ hours, depending on the PJ and bulb usage. But I'll bow down to your knowledge of ISF if I'm incorrect as it's not really something I've ever been involved with.

 

[Anonymous]

I am probably going to get it calibrated once I hit 200 hours, who in the Edinburgh/Glasgow area would you recommend?

Iain most ISF calibrators seem to travel the length and breadth of the country, Piers Clerk whom I mentioned earlier has family in scotland so it might be worth giving him a shot, he really is very thorough as well.

Tell him where you got the info from as well, you may well get "looked after"

Allan @ Ideal AV

 

[jimbo20004000]

In my opinion the best qualified calibrator in the uk and europe is james soanes, as he is a JVC approved installer/ ISF calibrator. www.20-20audiovideo.co.uk

He has calibrated my projectors over the years, and i have been over the moon with his results.