July 2010 Archives

Video reviewers may not agree on everything, but most of us will agree on the importance of calibrating your HDTV. Whether you pay a professional to do a full-scale calibration or simply make basic adjustments using a calibration disc, the difference it can make in your TV's performance is often dramatic. But is it desirable? Do people really prefer a calibrated image to a TV's preset picture modes? Videophiles may offer up a resounding "Yes!" but I've heard from a number of custom installers who perform calibrations, that the average consumer is often less than wowed by a calibrated image.