To calibrate or not to calibrate? - Blu-ray Forum

JimShaw · 12-22-2009, 03:45 PM

On January 6th, I have an appointment to have my Samsung 55B8000 calibrated.

Here is my dilemma:

The picture on the set is great and every time I have tried a “custom display setting” from someone who had their 8000 done, I have always reverted back to the factory setting which I felt was better.

I don't want to spend the $$$$ to eventually set it back to the factory's.

What say you???? Leave it the way I like or have it calibrated and possibly have a better picture?

DetroitSportsFan · 12-22-2009, 04:32 PM

You can save a lot of money by using a calibration disc and doing it yourself.

quirkmanly · 12-22-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

You can save a lot of money by using a calibration disc and doing it yourself.

In the OPs case, I think this is an excellent idea. If you're happy with the factory settings and find a set of custom levels less satisfactory, paying for a pro-service could be an expensive risk.

Teabaggins · 12-22-2009, 04:49 PM

dude, was the factory setting on "vivid" or something similar?

BRu-LAy · 12-22-2009, 05:58 PM

If you really like it, then keep the settings. Ultimately it's your eyes that will be watching it and approving its quality.

But I recommend calibrating it, but do it yourself either through a calibration disc or a movie that has the free thx calibrator. It's almost like paying free.99 for it

JimShaw · 12-22-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teabaggins

dude, was the factory setting on "vivid" or something similar?

Dude, no. It is set on Natural

JimShaw · 12-22-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by quirkmanly

In the OPs case, I think this is an excellent idea. If you're happy with the factory settings and find a set of custom levels less satisfactory, paying for a pro-service could be an expensive risk.

That is what I have been considering and the reason for this thread

Psychonaut · 12-22-2009, 06:44 PM

If you like it then why mess with it? Kinda odd that factory settings look the best. I didn't like mine initially after calibrating but got used to it in a couple hours and haven't tweaked it in about a year and a half.

JimShaw · 12-22-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Psychonaut

If you like it then why mess with it? Kinda odd that factory settings look the best. I didn't like mine initially after calibrating but got used to it in a couple hours and haven't tweaked it in about a year and a half.

I don't know if the factory's is the "best" but it does look good. I am afraid of spending a lot of $$$$ to find out that the factory's IS the best. That would be a bummer.

JimShaw · 12-22-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

You can save a lot of money by using a calibration disc and doing it yourself.

I have one but I am talking about calibration by a pro

12-22-2009, 03:45 PM	#1
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	To calibrate or not to calibrate? On January 6th, I have an appointment to have my Samsung 55B8000 calibrated. Here is my dilemma: The picture on the set is great and every time I have tried a “custom display setting” from someone who had their 8000 done, I have always reverted back to the factory setting which I felt was better. I don't want to spend the $$$$ to eventually set it back to the factory's. What say you???? Leave it the way I like or have it calibrated and possibly have a better picture?

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12-22-2009, 04:32 PM	#2
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	You can save a lot of money by using a calibration disc and doing it yourself.

12-22-2009, 04:49 PM	#4
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	dude, was the factory setting on "vivid" or something similar?

12-22-2009, 05:58 PM	#5
BRu-LAy Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Fortress of Solitude Trading Score:46	If you really like it, then keep the settings. Ultimately it's your eyes that will be watching it and approving its quality. But I recommend calibrating it, but do it yourself either through a calibration disc or a movie that has the free thx calibrator. It's almost like paying free.99 for it

12-22-2009, 06:44 PM	#8
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	If you like it then why mess with it? Kinda odd that factory settings look the best. I didn't like mine initially after calibrating but got used to it in a couple hours and haven't tweaked it in about a year and a half.

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