2007 Mitsubishi WD-XX73X and XX831 Owner's Thread - Page 65

Originally Posted by hound

Not meaning to anger any of you for asking a stupid question, but if the 831 series sets are that much "better" and only a few hundred dollars more than the 731 and 732 series, why would anyone want a 731 or 732? Or, are there certain reasons (such as bright viewing areas) where I would need the 831 series?

Originally Posted by RudyMeister

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I just know that I can't handle a 65" at this viewing distance

Originally Posted by hdtme

List I think is $500 more. So street is probably $400 more. 732 to 831

Originally Posted by Cap'n Preshoot

MSRP is 700 more between the 65732 and 65831, 3499 vs 4199.
Wholesale diff. is vicinity of 500.

Originally Posted by hound

Not meaning to anger any of you for asking a stupid question, but if the 831 series sets are that much "better" and only a few hundred dollars more than the 731 and 732 series, why would anyone want a 731 or 732? Or, are there certain reasons (such as bright viewing areas) where I would need the 831 series?

Originally Posted by hdtme

I hoped I would never see this day.....blasphemy! you realize thats the 7th sign of armegedon.

Originally Posted by igorick

The 731 vs 732 vs 831 differences get spelled out every 5-10 pages on this forum. Just go back a little bit and you'll find them. MSRP goes up $200 from 731 to 732 and $500 from 732 to 831. And, as just noted, you're talking about maybe a 1-2 week, not month, difference from when the 732s hit 'till when the 831s hit. As for the "is it worth it" question....well, you'll probably find that you can cut that $500 MSRP difference in half with some good negotiating. Search for posts from "parasite" to learn more about why the 831 is so highly regarded...mostly due to its high contrast screen and 180W bulb. Then it's up to you!

Originally Posted by Cap'n Preshoot

MSRP is 700 more between the 65732 and 65831, 3499 vs 4199.
Wholesale diff. is vicinity of 500.

Originally Posted by Yammyha

I have not seen any differences clearly spelled out for the wd73732 and wd73831. I have only been made aware of the 65" and 57" differences. Both of the 73" have the 180 watt lamp per the specs posted by the sellers. The only major difference seems to be the higher contrast screen as noted by this forum and another. The only comparision that came close to defining the differences was by parasite, but he basically spoke about the 732 and 831 differences of the 65" & 57" and did quite well at that. I'm pondering the 73732 and don't know whether to wait as everyone including, "that other forum" is pondering the differences of the other sizes. My home theater room warrants the larger size so I'm going to break the bank and get it. At least thats my plan and I'd like to stick to it.

Originally Posted by liujer

BTW Model xx732 has 180 watt light bulb.
For $250 more, I buy the xx831. When you are spending so much money for a TV that you'll enjoy for years to come, why not spend the extra $250 and knowing that you will not have to second guess yourself, plus you'll the the top of the line product from Mitsubishi.

Originally Posted by hdtme

uuuuuhhhh.......you could try reading the spec sheets on the Mitsubishi site? Is reading specs like asking driving directions for you?

Originally Posted by bwall23

I've been searching the mits website and still haven't seen specs for the 831's.

Originally Posted by Cheeze

I think i need 2 HDMI cables...one for the Oppo and one for the Set top box. Please advise which cable from Mono.

Originally Posted by xb1032

Actually only the 73" model in the 732 line has the 180watt bulb. All the 831 series sets have it though.

Originally Posted by hdtme

uuuuuhhhh.......you could try reading the spec sheets on the Mitsubishi site? Is reading specs like asking driving directions for you?

Originally Posted by westa6969

Mitsubishi does not post Contrast Ratio on any spec sheets but drilling into their FAQ section they actually answer the question:

"The Texas Instrument DLP chip we are using has a Contrast Ratio spec of 2500:1. Contrast ratios differ from screen size to screen size, and are also impacted by the amount of light in the room where the TV is being viewed."

Keep in mind that True Contrast ratio (rather than Dynamic Range Peak) beyond 2,000:1 is considered Excellent. The math becomes simple if the Dark Detailor takes it up four times then we're at 10,000:1 which is up there with the SXRD and Samsung - I'm presuming the 10K is Dynamic though since it's unlikely it could reach those levels otherwise since they both use the same DLP chip (Samsung)but perhaps the Mits processing takes it to another level as would the new screen on the 831 series.

Interesting they don't tout CR on any of the spec sheets and keep in mind 10K:1 isn't necessarily the limit several sets have been tested that surpass it - SXRD has tested out at 12-13K:1 and so I wouldn't think of 10K as a ceiling that the TV cannot go beyond they are estimates and it's not a good idea to overinflate those numbers as you leave your product vulnerable to bad press when evalulated by professional reviewers in the Lab.

Originally Posted by igorick

Just FYI, it's actually the 65731 that has a MSRP of $3499. The 65732 is $3699....vs $4199 for the 65831.

Originally Posted by Cheeze

I've ordered the 57-732 and I need a few cables. I don't want to go the Monster route since they are generally overpriced.

Originally Posted by igorick

My high def cable box has both HDMI and component outputs. If I were to use them both would one just override the other (assume HDMI would win out?) or will I be able to have two separate inputs, one HDMI and one component? If I can get two separate inputs into the TV that way will I then be able to use the PIP feature or am I missing something basic?

Originally Posted by Cap'n Preshoot

Good thinking. Having spent several years in the broadcast industry (FCC 1st P1-17-11478) I can tell you that on the studio and transmitter side of things, a cable is a cable and copper wire is copper wire. IMO there is utterly no way to cost-justify using an absurdly-priced cable when a conventional one (Belden, CommScope, etc) is available. Don't be snookered by the marketing hype.

Originally Posted by dominica

What I am getting tired of is people going into each forum and telling people what to buy. Let the people see the dam TV for themselves and make the judgment

What I don't get is people make it sound like the difference between an A2000 and a mits or Samsung, is so different, the difference is like an old CRT to a new TV which is bull. Most of the new TV (Sam, Sony, Mits) are all good. Don't make people tell you they are night and day, some are better for PQ buy an inch, bang for the buck etc). Which one you pick, you will be happy

I am so tired of these people and some of them don't even have a damn new TV. Get a damn LIFE! Or one day theMits is good, then in a different post it sucks, then they are on the Sony, then the Samsung. This forums are for Technical info etc, not BULL!

Originally Posted by igorick

Figured some of the 731 owners could answer the above. Anyone? Just trying to understand if you use both the HDMI and component outputs of your cable box to your TV will that allow you to use the TV's picture-in-picture feature? Thanks.

Originally Posted by liujer

I don't know much about Mono cables, but I recently purchased HDMI cables from Bettercables.com via AVSForum's powerbuy thread. PQ is execllent on my HD-DVD player and Scientific Atlanta HD/DVR Cable Box. One reason why I bought this cable is their HDMI locking mechanism. You may or may not know HDMI plugs can easily be pull out (or disconnected) especially if the cable is thick and heavy. The locking mechanism locks the plug in place and it will not come loose. I have compared PQ of these cables to higher-end HDMI Monster Cable that cost around $200 and my Audio Quest component cables and I think the bettercables produces better PQ. Good luck on cable shopping. It is a jungle out there!!