DarbeeVision - Blu-ray Forum

dholmes · 06-09-2012, 01:14 PM

Anyone here have the Darbee vision video enhancer? Ive been reading about it on another forum & most say it a good product for under 300.00 but also that its cheaply built.thanks

dholmes · 06-19-2012, 05:37 PM

I ordered a Darbee today,Ill give my review of it as soon as I can,but Im not a expert!

Flatnate · 07-26-2012, 09:51 PM

I know there was another thread around here somewhere, in which I posted a few days ago. I'm eager to hear your impressions on this thing. I'm excited from what I have read about it but real leery to pull the trigger on this one. Anyway, can you post some of your impressions on darker scenes or scenes with a lot of shadow detail, especially from film sources. I'm really curious what it would do with a movie like BladeRunner versus their examples on the website which have a more "Planet Earth documentary" like feel to them. Hope you like it!

dholmes · 07-29-2012, 01:14 PM

Ive only had a chance to watch 2 movies with it & I like it,some people are having problems with it but I think they are using other vido processors with the darbee.My setup is a Pany 4000 projector,Onkyo 5507 pre-pro & Sony 790 blu-ray,the movies I watched where the Dark Night & Mission Impossible 4 which both movies would have looked good on VHS!They are selling them now with a firware update & offering free shipping for owners to return theres for updating.

Mr Kite · 07-29-2012, 01:36 PM

I have seen it (well nearly) and i will try and be as diplomatic as i can because i got flamed over on AVS for basically saying the same thing so please remember this is a another sharpening tool nothing more nothing less, but i think it might have it's uses on the likes of poorer quality broadcasts and Blu Ray transfers, but please try and demo for yourselves.

PS
There are handshake issues with some UK Samsung plasmas.

Alan Brown · 07-29-2012, 04:30 PM

Here is another vigorous debate on this product's claims, design philosophy, perceived merits, glitches, etc.: link . Personally, I'm not persuaded it isn't introducing its own form of image distortion. The company representative engaged in the thread has not been responsive to specific questions. Not very helpful or confidence inspiring.

Best regards and beautiful pictures,
Alan Brown, President
CinemaQuest, Inc.
A Lion AV Consultants affiliate

"Advancing the art and science of electronic imaging"

Mr Kite · 07-29-2012, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Brown

Here is another vigorous debate on this product's claims, design philosophy, perceived merits, glitches, etc.: link . Personally, I'm not persuaded it isn't introducing its own form of image distortion. The company representative engaged in the thread has not been responsive to specific questions. Not very helpful or confidence inspiring.

Best regards and beautiful pictures,
Alan Brown, President
CinemaQuest, Inc.
A Lion AV Consultants affiliate

"Advancing the art and science of electronic imaging"

Alan thank you for posting here. I have tried my utmost to get some answers to some specific questions and nothing is forthcoming.
I reported nearly two weeks ago about the problems i had with it and what i thought but unfortunately it is falling on deaf ears. I have been called sad and laughable for my and others views on the product over on AVS & AVF. No one and i mean none of the true experts/calibrators have come forward and endorced this product (only it seems those with a vested interest) which is very telling. But i am willing to listen to any of those who are independent, as to their views.

UFAlien · 07-30-2012, 12:30 AM

The samples on their website just look like someone used the Unsharp Mask in Photoshop. I'd say I'm surprised they're charging $370 for this, but considering how gullible people are I'm really not.

Badas · 07-31-2012, 04:23 AM

I've got one on order. Allowed to return it if I don't like what I see.

Thought it is worth a look.

I will let you know what I think.

Ta Dono

Flatnate · 07-31-2012, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UFAlien

The samples on their website just look like someone used the Unsharp Mask in Photoshop. I'd say I'm surprised they're charging $370 for this, but considering how gullible people are I'm really not.

Based on the website it does look like the unsharp mask in photoshop. I wonder if the real thing can be compared to that as well. It doesn't seem all bad, but I think when I would use it could hinge on the source content. Still for the price, I'm not completely sold.

hometheatergeek · 07-31-2012, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flatnate

Based on the website it does look like the unsharp mask in photoshop. I wonder if the real thing can be compared to that as well. It doesn't seem all bad, but I think when I would use it could hinge on the source content. Still for the price, I'm not completely sold.

I will be seeing it first hand this coming Thursday. It is being used on a 120" screen driven by a JVC RS52 and a Oppo 95 at a friend's house. The demo that is built into the Darblet does the same sweeping mode so we shall see what it really can do.

Waboman · 07-31-2012, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flatnate

Based on the website it does look like the unsharp mask in photoshop. I wonder if the real thing can be compared to that as well. It doesn't seem all bad, but I think when I would use it could hinge on the source content. Still for the price, I'm not completely sold.

I have a Darblet on order and hopefully it ships out this week.

Regarding the photos on their website, here's what Kris Deering (from Home Theater Mag) posted on AVS.

"With the Darblet properly dialed in it looks nothing like the processing shown on the website. That is a pretty poor example of how it can look and is more representative of turning on the most aggressive mode to its highest level. With the right settings the results are vastly different with a far more subtle effect. The Darblet is definitely not a sharpening tool in the traditional sense and acts NOTHING like the detail enhancement or sharpness settings on a display. I just completed a review of the Darblet and many of my sentiments and concerns going into the review based on the information on hand and their website were very almost identical to what you've expressed here. But my thoughts on the matter now are completely different and I'm glad I gave the Darblet a look."

tkbryant · 08-01-2012, 10:27 PM

Mine shipped today, should be here Friday or at the latest Saturday. Cannot wait to start tinkering with it!!

Badas · 08-02-2012, 03:57 AM

I got mine.

I will be trying it on a Cineversum Blackwing 3 tomorrow. Interesting.

I'm thinking of putting it in where the HDMI exits my amp. So it catches all sources. Is this the best place or near the projector end?

Ta Dono

ZIPPO · 08-02-2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badas

I got mine.

I will be trying it on a Cineversum Blackwing 3 tomorrow. Interesting.

I'm thinking of putting it in where the HDMI exits my amp. So it catches all sources. Is this the best place or near the projector end?

Ta Dono

Congrats! Feedback?

Good question. They don't specify in the manual, so I'd call them to be sure. It seems like it shouldn't matter, as long as the Darblet is within the IR remote operating range/line of sight.

MrFattBill · 08-02-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badas

I got mine.

I will be trying it on a Cineversum Blackwing 3 tomorrow. Interesting.

I'm thinking of putting it in where the HDMI exits my amp. So it catches all sources. Is this the best place or near the projector end?

Ta Dono

Mine sits in between my AVR and the wall plate that feeds to my projector. Darbee Dr. on AVS says it should be as close to the sources as possible.

Bill

ZIPPO · 08-02-2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrFattBill

Mine sits in between my AVR and the wall plate that feeds to my projector. Darbee Dr. on AVS says it should be as close to the sources as possible.

Bill

If you don't mind, could you please post some before & after screen shots in your screen shot gallery( when you have time ).

hometheatergeek · 08-02-2012, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrFattBill

Mine sits in between my AVR and the wall plate that feeds to my projector. Darbee Dr. on AVS says it should be as close to the sources as possible.

Bill

MFB....you been holding back on us? I did not know you had already got one.

MrFattBill · 08-02-2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZIPPO

If you don't mind, could you please post some before & after screen shots in your screen shot gallery( when you have time ).

As soon as I get some free time in the garage I will be happy to grab some before and after photos. If you can get a free weekend you are more than welcome to come check it out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hometheatergeek

MFB....you been holding back on us? I did not know you had already got one.

I received mine back in June

Bill

Waboman · 08-02-2012, 04:13 PM

AVS has charged my CC. That means a Darblet can't be far behind. I'm still holding out hope I'll get it by the weekend. C'mon USPS.

06-09-2012, 01:14 PM	#1
dholmes Active Member Member since:Dec 2010	DarbeeVision Anyone here have the Darbee vision video enhancer? Ive been reading about it on another forum & most say it a good product for under 300.00 but also that its cheaply built.thanks

06-19-2012, 05:37 PM	#2
dholmes Active Member Member since:Dec 2010	Darbee I ordered a Darbee today,Ill give my review of it as soon as I can,but Im not a expert!

07-29-2012, 01:14 PM	#4
dholmes Active Member Member since:Dec 2010	darbee Ive only had a chance to watch 2 movies with it & I like it,some people are having problems with it but I think they are using other vido processors with the darbee.My setup is a Pany 4000 projector,Onkyo 5507 pre-pro & Sony 790 blu-ray,the movies I watched where the Dark Night & Mission Impossible 4 which both movies would have looked good on VHS!They are selling them now with a firware update & offering free shipping for owners to return theres for updating.

07-26-2012, 09:51 PM	#3
Flatnate Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:208	I know there was another thread around here somewhere, in which I posted a few days ago. I'm eager to hear your impressions on this thing. I'm excited from what I have read about it but real leery to pull the trigger on this one. Anyway, can you post some of your impressions on darker scenes or scenes with a lot of shadow detail, especially from film sources. I'm really curious what it would do with a movie like BladeRunner versus their examples on the website which have a more "Planet Earth documentary" like feel to them. Hope you like it!

07-29-2012, 01:36 PM	#5
Mr Kite Banned Member since:Jun 2012 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:367 Trading Score:5	I have seen it (well nearly) and i will try and be as diplomatic as i can because i got flamed over on AVS for basically saying the same thing so please remember this is a another sharpening tool nothing more nothing less, but i think it might have it's uses on the likes of poorer quality broadcasts and Blu Ray transfers, but please try and demo for yourselves. PS There are handshake issues with some UK Samsung plasmas.

07-29-2012, 04:30 PM	#6
Alan Brown Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:1	Here is another vigorous debate on this product's claims, design philosophy, perceived merits, glitches, etc.: link . Personally, I'm not persuaded it isn't introducing its own form of image distortion. The company representative engaged in the thread has not been responsive to specific questions. Not very helpful or confidence inspiring. Best regards and beautiful pictures, Alan Brown, President CinemaQuest, Inc. A Lion AV Consultants affiliate "Advancing the art and science of electronic imaging"

07-30-2012, 12:30 AM	#8
UFAlien Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:475 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:29	The samples on their website just look like someone used the Unsharp Mask in Photoshop. I'd say I'm surprised they're charging $370 for this, but considering how gullible people are I'm really not.

07-31-2012, 04:23 AM	#9
Badas Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:LOTR Auckland, New Zealand (Down Under) Home Theater Gallery:139 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:1412 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:10	I've got one on order. Allowed to return it if I don't like what I see. Thought it is worth a look. I will let you know what I think. Ta Dono

08-01-2012, 10:27 PM	#13
tkbryant Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:830 Trading Score:2	Mine shipped today, should be here Friday or at the latest Saturday. Cannot wait to start tinkering with it!!

08-02-2012, 03:57 AM	#14
Badas Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:LOTR Auckland, New Zealand (Down Under) Home Theater Gallery:139 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:1412 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:10	I got mine. I will be trying it on a Cineversum Blackwing 3 tomorrow. Interesting. I'm thinking of putting it in where the HDMI exits my amp. So it catches all sources. Is this the best place or near the projector end? Ta Dono

08-02-2012, 04:13 PM	#20
Waboman Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2009 Location:In a van down by the river 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:503 Trading Score:3	AVS has charged my CC. That means a Darblet can't be far behind. I'm still holding out hope I'll get it by the weekend. C'mon USPS.

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