AVIA vs DVE vs HQV

[xboxweasel]

I just found out about a new video benchmark DVD in the March 2007 edition of Home Theater. It's produced by HQV Technologies. Right now it goes for $20US, if you type in the "secret" password. NOTE: it's on the main page. See link. Has anyone played with this DVD yet? They mention that this product is used by (or was developed with) Audioholics.

I ordered a copy. It should sit very nicely along side my AVIA and DVE disks. I think it only covers 11 video tests, but for the price you can't go wrong.

The article also mentioned that a HD DVD version should be out any day now.

 

[JackT]

If that's the HQV disc you always hear about, then its the standard for "scoring" deinterlacing performance. The HQV score often appears in reviews of devices with deinterlacers.

I heard DVE is a waste of time.

 

[Rowdy S13]

I saw this just now on AVS.

Avia was created for CRT based sets. Digital Video Essentials was created with digital TVs in mind.

Thought it was a lil interesting. I wonder what the best if for DLP, because I have one

Sean

 

[BamaLAB]

I was debating buying DVE. But just borrowed a copy of AVIA instead. I think AVIA is way out of date for today's TV's but I was able to get my picture looking pretty good.

There is a Calibration tool on the Star Wars DVD's as well that works ok.

 

[GlocksRock]

Avia is great for calibrating audio, and seems to be at least ok for video. I'll have to look into DVE if it really is better for DLP? Can anyone confirm this?

 

[billy p]

I used the DVE for my DLP monitor and found it workrd very well. My only issue was getting a perfect contrast setting and some minor MB issues with some dvd's. Overall easy to use and calibrate your components.

 

[superstar]

I have an Onkyo TXSR604, it comes with the Audessy auto calibration system, is that good enough or should I look into using the DVDs you guys are mentioning for better quality? I also used the Incredibles THX performance enhancer, but the receiver as a default seems to be meeting the standards on that test, is there more to it?

 

[xboxweasel]

I use my receiver (Yamaha RXV2500) to auto calibrate the audio. I verify the levels and speaker distances with a SPL meter and tape measure. But it's bang on every time.

I have used both AVIA and DVE for video calibration. After using either I found out that my personal preferences are pretty close to what the end results are after using the DVDs.

HQV came in today. 24 hour mail delivery service. NOW THAT IS FAST. I am watching it right now on my PC. It has an introduction and a test pattern tutorial. After that you can run single or all test patterns, with auto or manual advance. Pretty straight forward. Inside the DVD case is a small booklet that describes each test and what to look for, and a score sheet.

This DVD only tests the video processing of the TV. It is not used to calibrate the set. If you are in the market for a new TV this is what you want to use before you buy.

Time to try it out on my TV.

 

[xboxweasel]

I have an Onkyo TXSR604, it comes with the Audessy auto calibration system, is that good enough or should I look into using the DVDs you guys are mentioning for better quality? I also used the Incredibles THX performance enhancer, but the receiver as a default seems to be meeting the standards on that test, is there more to it?

If you can get your hands on either it worth looking at. Unless you don't mind spending the cash, then buy both. But they are not really required. I have used some of those THX performance enhancers. But I never change any of my settings. They are good. I do like the subwoofer sweep test at the end though.

If you like what you hear then by all means leave it alone. Or, write the settings down and start playing. No harm done.