Bestbuy offering TV ISF calibration.

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Yes, if manufacturers would publish the set-up access codes and you could rent a photometer, you could do it yourself. It's not really difficult for anyone even moderately good in electronics mostly the process is a bit tedious. (Perfect for those of us who agonize over tiny details).

I did do my old CRT rear projection by eye with the video essentials test disk. Far from perfect, but better than the factory (Toshiba in this case) left the set. I haven't done my new LED DLP set, it looks pretty good from the factory. It's possible that LEDs have a more predictable light output level with fewer unit to unit variations.

It certainly is easy to fall into the trap of always finding the lowest cost item, only rarely does this also represent best value. I never did buy a Ford Pinto.

Of course the worst thing is buying a pinto for mercedes prices.
BTW , are the LED DLP sets any "brighter"?
I had heard so.