[PixelPusher15]

Hey y'all,


I am looking to calibrate my Panny TC-P50VT20, I had it calibrated around 150-200 hours from Best Buy (got it free with the purchase of the TV) and I have not been that thrilled with the results since. It is now at 2200 hours and I am sick of not being happy with a $2k+ TV. Anyway, I want to calibrate it myself to save a few bucks and I like doing this kind of stuff. I have done some research and have learned that I will not be able to learn how to do this quickly but rather over time and that is fine.


So what should I buy? After searching I am really deciding between the Spyder3 TV or X-Rite i1Display 2, mostly because of cost (~$100).


Does anyone have any opinions on these products or maybe another one out there?


Thanks all

 

[Rob-Houston]

Have you tried the "THX" mode? It's usually fairly close. What are your current settings?

 

[PixelPusher15]

Yeah I tried THX, it's good but not good enough, my custom settings are still better. I just feel that the black levels aren't what they should be, and shadow detail is subpar.

 

[CalWldLif]

I am a rookie also so i will be lurking.

have you used any test discs to set contrast and brightness?

 

[PixelPusher15]

@CalWldLif


Yeah I did awhile ago, they worked all right but not great. I'd rather just drop a Benjamin and do it right, ya know?

 

[CalWldLif]



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Originally Posted by UnitedAV /forum/post/20809616


@CalWldLif


Yeah I did awhile ago, they worked all right but not great. I'd rather just drop a Benjamin and do it right, ya know?

What software will you use?

 

[PixelPusher15]

Well I jumped on a deal I saw at tech4less, got an X-rite Eye-One Display LT for $87 shipped. I hope I made the right decision, know very little about this stuff.

 

[PixelPusher15]

Thinking ColorHCFR... http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=786966

 

[PixelPusher15]

Oops, I think this is the new thread for it - http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=983943

 

[CalWldLif]

any updates OP?

how is the meter doing for you?