3000:1 contrast ratio sufficent? - Blu-ray Forum

RiseDarthVader · 10-06-2008, 08:10 AM

Okay so I am getting a new PC and it will have a Blu Ray drive. I'm wondering if my monitors contrast ratio is good enough to take advantage of Blu Rays quality. Here are the specs: 24" widescreen 16:10, 3000:1 contrast ratio, 1920x1200

arush5268d · 10-06-2008, 08:11 AM

I don't see anything there that would be a problem.

owa · 10-06-2008, 06:21 PM

That's about as good as you get on a LCD.

jkwest · 10-06-2008, 06:30 PM

unless you use an HDTV as your computer monitor...my 32" Samsung in my bedroom that I also use as a computer monitor is 10,000:1...

owa · 10-06-2008, 07:28 PM

Yeah, but those are dynamic contrast ratios. The static contrast ratios for TVs advertising those type numbers are usually still between 1000-3000 : 1 for LCDs.

LoveHomeTheatre · 10-06-2008, 07:32 PM

Even then, ansi contrast ratio measurement is more accurate than Static or Dynamic Imho. Dynamic is all marketing gimmick. Static is more accurate, and ansi even more.

dereksworl · 10-06-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by owa

Yeah, but those are dynamic contrast ratios. The static contrast ratios for TVs advertising those type numbers are usually still between 1000-3000 : 1 for LCDs.

So what would the actually CR be on a LCD claiming to have a 20,000:1 dynamic? just a guestimate.....

My_Two_Cents · 10-06-2008, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dereksworl

So what would the actually CR be on a LCD claiming to have a 20,000:1 dynamic? just a guestimate.....

As stated earlier, around 1000-3000:1, which is why they market "Dynamic" so they can quote large numbers to confuse the masses.

See this link for more explanation.

arush5268d · 10-06-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

As stated earlier, around 1000-3000:1, which is why they market "Dynamic" so they can quote large numbers to confuse the masses.

See this link for more explanation.

Well aren't you just a know it all?

Trying to think you are all fancy with these high-tech links to outside sights.

dereksworl · 10-06-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

As stated earlier, around 1000-3000:1, which is why they market "Dynamic" so they can quote large numbers to confuse the masses.

See this link for more explanation.

So do you know of any LCD that has a native CR higher than 3000:1......or is LCD not capable?....

jkwest · 10-06-2008, 07:52 PM

huh...interesting info....I feel like I got robbed now...thanks!

dereksworl · 10-06-2008, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkwest

huh...interesting info....I feel like I got robbed now...thanks!

Lol, +1. me too...

arush5268d · 10-06-2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkwest

huh...interesting info....I feel like I got robbed now...thanks!

Do you feel violated?

10-06-2008, 08:10 AM	#1
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	3000:1 contrast ratio sufficent? Okay so I am getting a new PC and it will have a Blu Ray drive. I'm wondering if my monitors contrast ratio is good enough to take advantage of Blu Rays quality. Here are the specs: 24" widescreen 16:10, 3000:1 contrast ratio, 1920x1200

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10-06-2008, 08:11 AM	#2
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	I don't see anything there that would be a problem.

10-06-2008, 06:21 PM	#3
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	That's about as good as you get on a LCD.

10-06-2008, 06:30 PM	#4
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	unless you use an HDTV as your computer monitor...my 32" Samsung in my bedroom that I also use as a computer monitor is 10,000:1...

10-06-2008, 07:28 PM	#5
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Yeah, but those are dynamic contrast ratios. The static contrast ratios for TVs advertising those type numbers are usually still between 1000-3000 : 1 for LCDs.

10-06-2008, 07:32 PM	#6
LoveHomeTheatre Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:45	Even then, ansi contrast ratio measurement is more accurate than Static or Dynamic Imho. Dynamic is all marketing gimmick. Static is more accurate, and ansi even more.

10-06-2008, 07:52 PM	#11
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	huh...interesting info....I feel like I got robbed now...thanks!

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