Quote Originally Posted by hifimaster
Just a couple things I'd like to say:

ALL tv's need to be calibrated. Even direct-view tubes. Factory settings are usually far from the best.

IMO, CRT (Rear-projection or direct-view) is the way to go. Plasma, LCD, DLP and other technologies are still new and in their infancy.

James
Thanks for the feedback.

I realize that all TV's need to be calibrated and I plan on doing this no matter what TV I purchase. The expensive calibration I was referring to on RPTV's was calibrating the mirrors which I have been told not to try on your own, you must pay a few hundred$ to have a tech who has the right tools to do this for you. I was also told that the mirrors may need to be periodically recalibrated. I would not be thrilled about having to spend a few hundred every year or so for TV calibration. I have not been up to speed on the latest RPTV's so perhaps this isn't an issue anymore can anyone comment on this?

I have been leaning toward direct view for the reasons you stated I am skeptical of Plasma and LCD's as well.