Have your say & ask the experts

I personally bought 'The Monster/ISF HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD' for about £20.00 and it worked for me. Go here for more information:

http://www.monstercable.com/news/2005-12_HDTVwizard.asp

RUBBISH!!!

There is absolutely no substitute to getting a television set isf calibrated, especially from  a cheap DVD or THX calibration test on a movie disc.

For £275 i got full calibration on ALL inputs (ps3, 360, hddvd, freesat, freeview) this included his travel and time 5-6hrs. It was litterally amazing what he did and i learnt loads from just sitting drinking coffee and watching/chatting. It was THE best investment i have made... PERIOD! I had used the Digital Video Essentials DVD & HD version and neither came close to the perfection that came from the isf calibration.

I'm not sure if this breaks any rules (and i'm sorry if it does)....

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get in contact with Gordon at http://www.convergent-av.co.uk/ and talk to him about it.

DO NOT LISTEN TO PEOPLE WHO SAY IT'S NOT WORTH IT AS THEY ARE THE ONE'S WHO HAVE NEVER SEEN THE BEFORE AND AFTER OF HAVING IT DONE!

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Just remember that a properly trained isf screen calibrator carries equipment in excess of £6000 so do you really think a spyder can come close?

Hello,

Do you think advising somebody to spend £500-£600 on ISF calibration is good advice?

Do you think because two people think one thing and two people think another either are giving EDITED for house rules violations - Mods? It is a matter of opinion henry.

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Don't make me laugh.

It costs half what the op was quoted and therefore quite close to what a spyder would set him back. He will end up with far greater results and yet you recommend he spends his money on a far inferior process which will result in him not getting the best out of his display EDITED for house rules violations - Mods

That's it, why all the shouting?

If you read my reply I said to do a DIY job. I wasn't particular. I think on budget-mid priced systems today a spider can achieve fantastic results and you simply don't need ISF treatment. I think the placebo affect common in the audio world extends to the visual world, in that whilst there are improvements sometimes they can be exaggerated.

But that's just my opinion. 

mbmapit,

The opinions/advice given on this forum is largely based on one's own experience with a particular product, hence their contribution to this forum - a matter of opinion.

To suggest or insinuate that any such advice is 'cr*p advice' is highly improper, rude and obnoxious, and is devoid of any forum etiquette.

Something that might work for me, might not work for you, and vice-versa. This does not necessarily mean that the product is immediately discounted, just because you don't agree with an evaluation.

Likewise, some may not be particularly eager to shell out hundreds of pounds on an ISF calibration, while others may. Some may be more inclined to channel these funds to more 'prudent' use - like the purchase of a new amplifier, cd player, speakers etc, this being the trade-off. It all depends on what your priorities and circumstances are, I would imagine.

There are many contentious topics on this forum, as you would have no doubt come across - cables, interconnects, mains conditioners, calibration equipments....the list goes on and on. Some are for, while others are against. It is just a personal viewpoint that is relayed.

At the end of the day, the prospective buyer will be the one to decide what works for him/her - in terms of value, financial consideration, convenience etc.

So, please mind your words and contribute what you can from your own perspective and experience in a constructive manner without the need for harsh language.

This would be appreciated. Thank you.

Personally I think youd have to be nuts to pay that. I dont honestly see what they can calibrate beyond the settings you can do yourself that would be worth it.

I have the THX set up disc, the Monster set up disc (better one that) and a free download professional setup disc. I went onto a forum and asked these 'experts' all about it and at the end of the day my tv couldnt be set any better than the wasy I already had (shrugs)

Yes, there will almost certainly be a SERVICE menu to set up more from but they should be set correctly from the factory anyway!

Id MUCH rather spend the money on some decent cables etc if I was going to even think about it!

In the most part I agree with you aliEnRIK, the only think is all TV manufacturers calibrate their TV's to look amazing in the shop (i.e. high contract/ sharpness/ colour) that's why it's so important to adjust it to your needs when you get the set home.

Most people can achieve a great result just by messing about with the settings on their remote. Visualphiles may buy a spider. People who are really hung up on life will get ISF treatment, because of course there are no better ways for that money to be spent.