[rocky1]

which is better and more user friendly.planning on getting one soon.would like to find out which one.thanks

 

[vivid]

I found this which help me make up my mind. I know ZDNet are computer people and not HT pros but it gives a good idea.

http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/Home_vi...5085739-3.html

 

[klipsch]

Like the advertisements go...I rented video essentials, but I own Avia

 

[capecodorthopod]

that review seemed to be geared more towards assessing the video portions of the calibration discs rather than the audio. I have digital VE but have not used Avia. I would take the advise of a few AVSers who have experience with both rather than go by the review.

 

[EricJRW]

 http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/ has DVE for only $16.48 (US) and free shipping.

http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=VMG010712


Note that this is the NTSC version, and if you go to the DVE homepage, http://www.videoessentials.com/, there are more expensive options available.


For $16.48, it was worth a look to me...

 

[drunkpenguin]

i dont know anything about avia, video essentials was confusing at first but after watching a few times began to make sense and really helped me setup both my sound and my tv properly.


Johnny

 

[ChrisWiggles]

This has been discussed many many times in the past. I will say what I've said dozens of times before:


I own both. I use Avia 90% of the time. I bought DVE only because it contains data 235, which is useful for testing this in systems, while Avia does not. Once I have Avia Pro, I will have no use for DVE whatsoever. It has terrible navigation.

 

[EricJRW]

DVE is pretty confusing to navigate, even though one of the first things they try to teach is how to navigate the DVD. I think my remote is missing one of the menu buttons too... which was also discussed.