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post #10561 of 13284
8/11/12 at 4:01am
I'll add that my experiences with BB, on a variety of purchases, have generally been quite good. I don't use them for technical advice as I know what I'm getting once I arrive.

I think many who love to slam BB, won't be too happy if they go under as they'll have no place to view higher end items. Even when Circuit City was around, they didn't offer the higher end line of many manufacturers that BB does.
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post #10562 of 13284
8/11/12 at 8:58pm
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Yep I guess I could understand both sides of the argument. I'm buying it primarily to help with DirecTV and Netflix content. I am already feeling extremely spoiled by the PQ of BD discs played on the Oppo95 through the Elite. I would fall over if the BD picture got any better, so I'm really looking forward to seeing if the Darblet adds to it. If it only improves DirecTV / Netflix, I'm a happy camper.

I am thinking of getting the Darblet as well after reading up on it some. Not that there is a lot out there. My question though is how is the Darblet different than just turning 'detail' up? Guess the only way to get that answered it to get one or read someone's review.

Please do let us know what you think of it.
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post #10563 of 13284
8/12/12 at 3:31am
Folks, there's a thread in the Video Processors forum on the Darblet with over 2100 posts. http://www.avsforum.com/t/1399154/darbee-vision-darblet/0_50

Please use it going forward for Darblet discussion. Thanks.

larry
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post #10564 of 13284
8/12/12 at 4:32pm
Thanks to all of the Sharp Elite owners who have shared their information and insights in this thread. I waded through the last 4000 posts before purchasing the 70X5, it was delivered a couple of days ago and I couldn't be happier. The picture quality is truly amazing.

I'm using RadTech's settings, from his Kevin Miller calibration, until I have the set professionally calibrated. Though it looks so good now it's hard to imagine an improvement.
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post #10565 of 13284
8/12/12 at 5:55pm
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All Blu Ray players produce the same HD quality from a BD disc. There is simply no difference and test after test points that out. However players like the Oppo (some Oppo models) do offer better audio quality and offer better SD upscaling than many cheaper players. The difference for most people might be in something like the build quality. The current issue of Home Theater (I believe) tested the new $250 Sony BD player and found that it did everything superbly and as well as anything on the market. They did however state the build quality (basically weight) was better on players like the Oppo.
To some people that makes no difference at all. To others it's a 'pride' thing. But regardless, they all produce the same HD picture quality. smile.gif

Just me but i'd like to see them include a legacy product like the Marantz BD 8002. It's built like a tank and has an incredible audio section, superior to the almost identical Denon version. When the Oppo came out i asked merchants that sell Oppo and Marantz if the Oppo was better than my older Marantz - they still voted for the Marantz.
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post #10566 of 13284
8/12/12 at 7:00pm
Just have to say I just got my Elite 70x5 calibrated by Chad B it's a big diffrent from before I'm blown away with blu ray movies and I'm using Pioneer BDP-53. THANKS Chad B
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post #10567 of 13284
8/12/12 at 7:24pm
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Originally Posted by GP1890 View Post

Just have to say I just got my Elite 70x5 calibrated by Chad B it's a big diffrent from before I'm blown away with blu ray movies and I'm using Pioneer BDP-53. THANKS Chad B.

Me too
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post #10568 of 13284
8/12/12 at 8:47pm
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I'm not dissuading anyone nor even posting to a prospective buyer. Where did you get that from? This is an excellent forum for prospective buyers to find information and ask questions. I simply stated it is odd that someone not interested in owning an Elite (purposefully buying another brand), wants to not only provide information on the Elite product but wants to speak for everyone else who is actually an owner. I've also stated more than once this is a public forum and anyone can post anything, anytime. But that does not mean I competely understand someone's logic for doing so, other than perhaps just being purposefully argumentative. Why even call it an "official owners" thread if no one wants to stay OT or even respects that as a courtesy?

My opinion and observations with something I own is not downplaying anything, and I do not speak for anyone else's experiences. I've stated more than once that everyone perceives these things differently, and if angle is of concern one should go with the set that looks best to them. I mean, my god, don't any of you bother to read all posts first or do you just enjoy picking words out and twisting them to suit your purely argumentative agenda? You've taken off topic to a whole new level. Please stop and get back on track.

When you make a statements such as: I personally think it is wierd for someone to spout knowledge and opinion in an 'owners thread' forum about something they don't own, and I clearly pointed out that anyone can have an opinion regarding the off angle viewing without owning the set. You contradict yourself in your posts when you make such a statement and then also say it's okay for others to have opinions. Which is it?
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post #10569 of 13284
8/12/12 at 9:49pm
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Originally Posted by GP1890 View Post

Just have to say I just got my Elite 70x5 calibrated by Chad B
Thanks for posting your thoughts about having your display professionally calibrated. I've add a link to the flat panel (post #2) lists that's linked in the signature area at the bottom of my post.
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post #10570 of 13284
8/12/12 at 9:53pm
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Originally Posted by GP1890 View Post

Just have to say I just got my Elite 70x5 calibrated by Chad B it's a big diffrent from before I'm blown away with blu ray movies and I'm using Pioneer BDP-53. THANKS Chad B.

Me too
If you can post your own comments I'd like to add a link to them. wink.gif
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post #10571 of 13284
8/13/12 at 4:43am
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Just have to say I just got my Elite 70x5 calibrated by Chad B it's a big diffrent from before I'm blown away with blu ray movies and I'm using Pioneer BDP-53. THANKS Chad B

I'm in the process of getting my funds together to get a set from Chris. I've always been happy with my OOTB settings on my Kuro. How much of a difference did the calibration really make?
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post #10572 of 13284
8/13/12 at 5:46am
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Originally Posted by Ken Ross View Post

I'll add that my experiences with BB, on a variety of purchases, have generally been quite good. I don't use them for technical advice as I know what I'm getting once I arrive.
I think many who love to slam BB, won't be too happy if they go under as they'll have no place to view higher end items. Even when Circuit City was around, they didn't offer the higher end line of many manufacturers that BB does.

+1..................
We need to keep stores like BB around otherwise the alternative will be online shopping and tiny installer based store fronts to go to see anything if at all.We are lucky in my area to have VE and a small Lyric Hi FI to stay in touch with some of the better products and high end audio /video but they are rare and getting rarer by the moment. Ugh..can you imagine going to Walmart for an Elite?!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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post #10573 of 13284
8/13/12 at 7:37am
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+1..................
We need to keep stores like BB around otherwise the alternative will be online shopping and tiny installer based store fronts to go to see anything if at all.We are lucky in my area to have VE and a small Lyric Hi FI to stay in touch with some of the better products and high end audio /video but they are rare and getting rarer by the moment. Ugh..can you imagine going to Walmart for an Elite?!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but wallyworld would sell that bad boy cheaper wink.gif
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post #10574 of 13284
8/13/12 at 8:48am
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Ugh..can you imagine going to Walmart for an Elite?!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nope, do not think that would ever happen.

I will add, that is all America needs right now, thousand's of ( more ) workers out of work frown.gif
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post #10575 of 13284
8/13/12 at 11:55am
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Originally Posted by GP1890 View Post

Just have to say I just got my Elite 70x5 calibrated by Chad B it's a big diffrent from before I'm blown away with blu ray movies and I'm using Pioneer BDP-53. THANKS Chad B

I'm in the process of getting my funds together to get a set from Chris. I've always been happy with my OOTB settings on my Kuro. How much of a difference did the calibration really make?
There's no reliable way to "really" get that information. As an alternative you can read what owner's have had to say about getting a professional calibration. Use the link in the signature area at the bottom of my post. The lists of links to flat panel reports are in post number two. The number of owners who had there Kuro displays calibrated is much larger than any other display.

One common theme that I've noticed is the owner who couldn't imagine his or her display looking any better until they had it calibrated. In any case, you'll have to figure it out for yourself. Those that have had it done seem to be a very happy group. Likewise, those that haven't had it done also seem to be a very happy group. wink.gif
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post #10576 of 13284
8/13/12 at 4:02pm
Thread Starter 
Image of the day. wink.gif
FLIN.jpg
TRON taken in RAW format, ISF-Night picture mode.
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post #10577 of 13284
8/14/12 at 3:48pm
Thread Starter 
Image of the day.
ISO2.jpg
TRON taken in RAW format, ISF-Night picture mode.
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post #10578 of 13284
8/15/12 at 1:30am
some OT posts deleted

please lets stay on topic

Thanks
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post #10579 of 13284
8/15/12 at 5:14am
Us anyone calibrated GAME mode? Does this mode disable local dimming and IVC?

Anyone here besides me use (or plan to use thanks to chris) this for a lot of games?

Also does the elite support 4:4:4 or just 4:2:0? For PC input must you restrict the PC or XBOX to 16-233 or allow "extended" 0-255?


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Edited by sjchmura - 8/15/12 at 1:27pm
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post #10580 of 13284
8/15/12 at 2:57pm
I don't use Game mode, but you can set IVC to any of the settings.
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post #10581 of 13284
8/15/12 at 4:15pm
Thread Starter 
Image of the day. wink.gif
FLINNS.jpg
TRON, taken in RAW format ISF-Night picture mode.
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post #10582 of 13284
8/15/12 at 9:51pm
HI boys and girls. Have everyone been playing nicely in my absence smile.gif

I did hear (and I am not going to say from who and its not the sources you think) that an 80 inch Elite is in our futures............
that's all for now folks..... ;-)

first person to pm me and ask for the source will be publicly outed.... ha ha
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post #10583 of 13284
8/15/12 at 9:53pm
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Image of the day.
ISO2.jpg
TRON taken in RAW format, ISF-Night picture mode.

first off, I simply LOVE Olivia.

Second, the shot is 98% stunning. The strands of hair, clarity of the lettering in the background.

The fail however, is that part of her face looks like she had a run in with spray tan????????
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post #10584 of 13284
8/16/12 at 3:22am
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Originally Posted by Suzook View Post

first off, I simply LOVE Olivia.
Second, the shot is 98% stunning. The strands of hair, clarity of the lettering in the background.
The fail however, is that part of her face looks like she had a run in with spray tan????????

I thought that too.
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post #10585 of 13284
8/16/12 at 3:28am
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Originally Posted by sjchmura View Post

Us anyone calibrated GAME mode? Does this mode disable local dimming and IVC?

Anyone here besides me use (or plan to use thanks to chris) this for a lot of games?

Also does the elite support 4:4:4 or just 4:2:0? For PC input must you restrict the PC or XBOX to 16-233 or allow "extended" 0-255?


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YCbCr 4:2:0 is just an "on disc" format, unless something has changed that I missed. I'd be surprised if the Elite didn't accept 4:2:2.

larry
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post #10586 of 13284
8/16/12 at 4:40am
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Originally Posted by PooperScooper View Post

YCbCr 4:2:0 is just an "on disc" format, unless something has changed that I missed. I'd be surprised if the Elite didn't accept 4:2:2.
larry

It will accept 4:2:2, 4:4:4 and both RGB outputs over HDMI. I don't know about the PC input.
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post #10587 of 13284
8/16/12 at 5:53am
When gaming I would suggest setting the Xbox or PS3 to output in RGB with Black Level on those devices set to Standard

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post #10588 of 13284
8/16/12 at 9:46am
Thread Starter 
Image of the Day.
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STAR TREK original image taken in JPEG format, ISF-Night Picture mode.
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post #10589 of 13284
8/16/12 at 3:19pm
No chance of you watching Showgirls or 9 Songs? cool.gif
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post #10590 of 13284
8/16/12 at 4:04pm
nor Basic Instinct?biggrin.gif
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