To Calibrate, or NOT to Calibrate?... - Blu-ray Forum

CYMBOL · 01-08-2018, 01:07 PM

Hello all,

So, a few months ago I got a Sony 75XBR940E. I've gotten 40 UHD discs in 4 months (Yeah, I know, I have a problem), and have been enjoying revisiting some of my blurays on this fantastic Tv.

I've looked up calibration settings (some of these really helped me improve the PQ - although, as I understand, calibration settings can be different, even for the same model Tv) and I have the general bluray calibration discs, etc.

The Tv looks pretty awesome. However, I was wanting to just get a pro-calibration done, just to ensure I'm not missing anything. I was looking at the Best Buy calibration for $250 - but now I've been frightened away after reading many reviews. Some say their Tv's "never looked better", some felt there was no difference at all (my personal fear), and a good number said it looked worse or even messed up their Tv.

So, my question to my 4K forum buddies:

What has your experience been?
How much better or worse did it make your PQ?
Did you feel it was worth the money?
Many reviews seemed to suggest it wasn't the equipment that made a good Calibration, but the Tech - does that sound true?
Are there any red flags to look for that might hint that you aren't getting a good job done, or the company isn't very good?
Who did you use, and would you recommend them?

I know the Pro-Calibration settings I'm using aren't specific to my Tv, but they look quite accurate and I have a hard time believing calibration will change that much. I don't mind the $250 price tag, but I will feel a bit like I threw money down the drain if it results in moving a couple of settings up or down 1 notch.

Thanks in advance for your responses.

01-08-2018, 01:07 PM	#1
CYMBOL Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2007 Location:I move around a lot. Blu-ray collection:8	To Calibrate, or NOT to Calibrate?... Hello all, So, a few months ago I got a Sony 75XBR940E. I've gotten 40 UHD discs in 4 months (Yeah, I know, I have a problem), and have been enjoying revisiting some of my blurays on this fantastic Tv. I've looked up calibration settings (some of these really helped me improve the PQ - although, as I understand, calibration settings can be different, even for the same model Tv) and I have the general bluray calibration discs, etc. The Tv looks pretty awesome. However, I was wanting to just get a pro-calibration done, just to ensure I'm not missing anything. I was looking at the Best Buy calibration for $250 - but now I've been frightened away after reading many reviews. Some say their Tv's "never looked better", some felt there was no difference at all (my personal fear), and a good number said it looked worse or even messed up their Tv. So, my question to my 4K forum buddies: What has your experience been? How much better or worse did it make your PQ? Did you feel it was worth the money? Many reviews seemed to suggest it wasn't the equipment that made a good Calibration, but the Tech - does that sound true? Are there any red flags to look for that might hint that you aren't getting a good job done, or the company isn't very good? Who did you use, and would you recommend them? I know the Pro-Calibration settings I'm using aren't specific to my Tv, but they look quite accurate and I have a hard time believing calibration will change that much. I don't mind the $250 price tag, but I will feel a bit like I threw money down the drain if it results in moving a couple of settings up or down 1 notch. Thanks in advance for your responses.

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