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Would you spend $300-plus to have a 14-inch TV professionally calibrated?
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Wario64 said:
I would too if I knew him
Shawn said:You have no idea how obsessed I am about picture quality. It really is an obsession, maybe even closer to a sickness.
So basically you wouldn't care what they think? Well that is an unhealthy obsession then and you should probably get some help. On the plus side at least you are taking the cheap way out by buying 14 inch screens and not HQ plasma screens.
That's something I'm not going to rush into. Believe me, I'm going to take my time, research, and REALLY do my homework before I buy my next TV.Not obsessed enough to buy a larger TV soon enough apparently.
It IS tempting to buy one right now, but I'm better off waiting until around the time I buy my next console.
Kabuki Waq
Member
Shawn said:
I want to beat you to death with your tv.
Error Macro
Member
You're obsessed with image quality?
Eh, save your 300 and put it toward a Sony 34XBR960 if you're that "obsessed."
Eh, save your 300 and put it toward a Sony 34XBR960 if you're that "obsessed."
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
SanjuroTsubaki said:
BAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
*dies of uncontrollable laughter*
Shawn said:
That's only because all the detail of the picture is being squashed into a measly 14". If you're content with that size TV, that's cool, it's just that the rest of us prefer not to game on a postage stamp.
I'd rather play something on your buddy's 51" Toshiba than such a tiny screen any day. In fact...is your 'buddy' a girl and is she hot...ah hell, is she a girl?DarkAngelYuna
Banned
*waits for him to add in that his 14inch tv is black and white* :lol
AtomicShroom said:
well for tube TVs at least your latitude and the direction the TV is facing can affect the geometry greatly. Over at AVSforums some guy was saying all sony WEGA tube TVs are calibrated in san deigo facing west to have proper geometry. As for color they are usually jacked up to look best on the show floor (usually much brighter than your living room).
Ceb said:
Do not get this TV. It is actually 768px high (due to PC resolution standards) and either had a black border, or scaled the image slightly. Newer models are actually 720px. Make sure and check the native res of an LCD before you buy. (unless of course you are going to hook it to your PC, where 768 is prefered)
DarkAngelYuna
Banned
No its not.. you just can't see any crap on there. :lol
Shawn said:Let me start off by saying that I am completely obsessed with image quality.
I've had my 14-inch flat screen Toshiba since late 2001. I paid $250 for it new. It now retails for $140 (newer model).
I use it only for my PS2 through component.
I've used the Avia disc to spend countless hours adjusting it so that it would look as perfect as possible. But it's not perfect -- and I want it PERFECT!
I know of a guy who would calibrate my TV -- he is considered to be the best video calibrationist in the country -- but it would cost me over $300.
I'm definitely getting an HDTV later next year, when PS3 comes out, and I no longer will be using the TV I'm currently using.
What do you guys think?
Do it. It seems the calibration guy deserves the money much more than you do, since you're even considering this ridiculous notion. He'd have better uses for it for sure. So go ahead.
Sorry for the bluntness, but its a fucking 14' 5 year old TV. How calibrated can it get?? You can buy 3 of those fucking TVs for that much.
DarkAngelYuna
Banned
haha, I could just imagine a calibration guy coming over, seeing the 14 inch tv and laughing his ass off and thinking " what a moron" the entire time.
tedtropy said:
yes I read it, it was a make beleive scenario to point out that small != crap. So he likes to play his PS2 in his pillow fort on his 14" TV and wants the best picture possible. Who cares? yeah its dumb to pay $300 to calibrate a $250 TV, but if thats what he really likes to play one then why not make the most out of it?
:lol
Dice said:Hey guys, should I hire a NASCAR team to tune up my Civic?
No, but you should put the biggest, crappiest-looking wing you can find on it. And neons. Lots and lots of neons. Also you should advertise the fact that you have 'DOHC Power!11' and of course be sure to slap on your 'Team Wal-Mart Audio' bumper sticker.
AtomicShroom said:
That's not really true. "Calibrated" just means that it perfectly adheres to the NTSC (or whatever) standard, giving you the "truest" picture (i.e. closest to what the director wants you to see). Oftentimes perfectly calibrated TVs look "dull" or "lifeless" compared to TVs set to full color saturation and brightness (aka "torch mode"). TV manufacturers and retailers realized that TVs set to full brightness actually sell better than perfectly calibrated ones when people are comparing the two side by side in a store. Thus, the fault is really with consumers, not with the manufacturers.
Mr_Furious
Member
If your tiny set looks "really really good" then why waste money to calibrate it further? The truth is that due to the size of the screen, any "professional" calibration will yield minimal results due to the overall screen limitations. I think you are being obsessive about something that isn't worth it on such a tiny screen. I say save your money and upgrade to a decent sized TV and then feel free to have that professionally calibrated.Shawn said:
BTW, to the person that asked why TVs don't come calibrated. It's because the manufacturer has no clue what room size, viewing distance/angle, or what kind of lighting situation to calibrate to. All of these factors pay a significant roll in proper TV calibration. Truth is the vast majority has no idea where to even place their TV in order to mimimalize glare from lighting, windows, and whatnot. I find it quite painful to watch TV at other people's houses. When people come over to my house they always compliment how awesome the picture quality is on my set which is mainly due to where it's at in the room and that I calibrated it accordingly
Shogmaster
Member
If you care about image quality, you wouldn't have bought a 14" TV in the first place. The damn thing can't even resolve the full resolution of the PS2 for cryin' out loud....
Shawn said:
No it doesn't. What has happened is that you have become a videophile-pseud.
If you were an audiophile you would claim putting a glass of water near the center of the room improved bass response.
What you need to do is get over yourself. Get an HDTV.
Shawn said:
Nothing to do with quality. I just meant that a bigger image is much more immersive than a tiny one. My laptop's screen isn't even that small. Maybe it's just me but i'd rather have a huge TV with good quality instead of a tiny one with excellent quality. More bang for your buck and more immersive.
slidewinder
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I sure wouldn't, but I think you should.