[mikemg]

Originally Posted by ussjtrunks

could you please test the following images on the tv would like to know how well its uniformity is. Its best to take a picture at night.

Grey Test Screen : http://i.imgur.com/uD2xe.jpg
Clouding Test : http://i.imgur.com/Q4ng7.jpg

Tested your images on 55HX853 also flipped and mirrored the clouding one absolutely perfect image no clouding or any change from the same pictures on my IPad
same colour levels no banding or any other differences in colour gradation complete uniformity of colour right across screen

This was mirrored from my IPad through apple TV to the screen and the blacks and whites were the same level of white and grey as on IPad

Completely stunned by this result as my grey cloudy patches seen on BT vision menu clearly are caused by quality of BT screens and the TV is amazingly clear of any dark patches using jpg images

Clearly it's rubbish in rubbish out first TV I have ever seen that is amazingly true to the broadcast as this tv picks up every imperfection

Any comments

[mikemg]

Originally Posted by mikemg

Tested your images on 55HX853 also flipped and mirrored the clouding one absolutely perfect image no clouding or any change from the same pictures on my IPad
same colour levels no banding or any other differences in colour gradation complete uniformity of colour right across screen

This was mirrored from my IPad through apple TV to the screen and the blacks and whites were the same level of white and grey as on IPad

Completely stunned by this result as my grey cloudy patches seen on BT vision menu clearly are caused by quality of BT screens and the TV is amazingly clear of any dark patches using jpg images

Clearly it's rubbish in rubbish out first TV I have ever seen that is amazingly true to the broadcast as this tv picks up every imperfection

Any comments

Tested at night just side lights on in room

[HaRd2BeAr]

Originally Posted by mikemg

Tested your images on 55HX853 also flipped and mirrored the clouding one absolutely perfect image no clouding or any change from the same pictures on my IPad
same colour levels no banding or any other differences in colour gradation complete uniformity of colour right across screen

This was mirrored from my IPad through apple TV to the screen and the blacks and whites were the same level of white and grey as on IPad

Completely stunned by this result as my grey cloudy patches seen on BT vision menu clearly are caused by quality of BT screens and the TV is amazingly clear of any dark patches using jpg images

Clearly it's rubbish in rubbish out first TV I have ever seen that is amazingly true to the broadcast as this tv picks up every imperfection

Any comments

I know what you will get asked next....pictures of the the tv showing the test patterns.

I ask for the masses not myself.

[sammy20v]

Originally Posted by mikemg

Tested your images on 55HX853 also flipped and mirrored the clouding one absolutely perfect image no clouding or any change from the same pictures on my IPad
same colour levels no banding or any other differences in colour gradation complete uniformity of colour right across screen

This was mirrored from my IPad through apple TV to the screen and the blacks and whites were the same level of white and grey as on IPad

Completely stunned by this result as my grey cloudy patches seen on BT vision menu clearly are caused by quality of BT screens and the TV is amazingly clear of any dark patches using jpg images

Clearly it's rubbish in rubbish out first TV I have ever seen that is amazingly true to the broadcast as this tv picks up every imperfection

Any comments

now thats what I wanted to hear.

[GoblinUK]

Originally Posted by mikemg

Tested at night just side lights on in room

Was it with intelligent dimming on? My set would pass with that on, but I think it would be a different story without.

[mikemg]

Originally Posted by HaRd2BeAr

I know what you will get asked next....pictures of the the tv showing the test patterns.

I ask for the masses not myself.

Never posted pictures here how do I upload my pics from iPad to this site

[mikemg]

Originally Posted by GoblinUK

Was it with intelligent dimming on? My set would pass with that on, but I think it would be a different story without.

LED dynamic control set to standard is this what you mean by intelligent dimming or are there other settings to turn off

[HaRd2BeAr]

Originally Posted by mikemg

Never posted pictures here how do I upload my pics from iPad to this site

Not sure if you are using the app or not (i don't own an ipad).

For the normal web page -

When in reply scroll down to manage attachments, choose file then upload, think max size is 1280 * 1280 but i always set my pictures to 1000 * 750.

Aaron

[GoblinUK]

Originally Posted by mikemg

LED dynamic control set to standard is this what you mean by intelligent dimming or are there other settings to turn off

That's it. I'd be interested to see how the tests go without it.

The thing is with this set is that although there is some clouding without it, the dynamic control is so good it almost doesn't matter!

[mikemg]

Originally Posted by GoblinUK

That's it. I'd be interested to see how the tests go without it.

The thing is with this set is that although there is some clouding without it, the dynamic control is so good it almost doesn't matter!

Is it possible for you to post your picture settings also have you set scene to cinema or general and use full format

[mikemg]

Originally Posted by mikemg

Is it possible for you to post your picture settings also have you set scene to cinema or general and use full format

Will try to do test tomorrow night again without LED on

[GoblinUK]

Originally Posted by mikemg

Is it possible for you to post your picture settings also have you set scene to cinema or general and use full format

Currently I using a tweaked version of the ones here. Sony HX850 (HX853) review - FlatpanelsHD

Need to play with my gaming settings a bit.

What's full format?

[mikemg]

Originally Posted by GoblinUK

Currently I using a tweaked version of the ones here. Sony HX850 (HX853) review - FlatpanelsHD

Need to play with my gaming settings a bit.

What's full format?

Options
screen format full

Also what settings do you have in system settings eco

Light sensor on

Are you selecting scene select Sync on or off

[HaRd2BeAr]

Originally Posted by mikemg

Options
screen format full

Also what settings do you have in system settings eco

Light sensor on

Are you selecting scene select Sync on or off

Honestly turn light sensor off as it really dulls the screen. These sets are already very efficient compared to plasma tvs.

Aaron

[GoblinUK]

I've got Eco off buy light sensor on. It's working quite well so far.

[GoblinUK]

One thing that would be cool is to use the monolith stand as a centre speaker for my 5.1. Just can't see it's possible though.

[HaRd2BeAr]

Originally Posted by GoblinUK

I've got Eco off buy light sensor on. It's working quite well so far.

I didn't like light sensor on the HX823 i had, it messed with brightness as well and i don't like my devices playing with settings.

It really does take a lot of punch out of the image for no gain at all.

Horses for courses though.

Aaron

[Graham27]

Robert Whyte have the 55" listed at £1469, including a 5 year warranty (which helps when trying for a price match from JL). JL Glasgow have happily price matched them in the past, so maybe worth a try. They may charge for delivery though?

KDL55HX853|Sony KDL55HX853 3D LED TV Sony - Robert Whyte Ltd

[sammy20v]

Originally Posted by Graham27

Robert Whyte have the 55" listed at £1469, including a 5 year warranty (which helps when trying for a price match from JL). JL Glasgow have happily price matched them in the past, so maybe worth a try. They may charge for delivery though?

KDL55HX853|Sony KDL55HX853 3D LED TV Sony - Robert Whyte Ltd

Interesting going to try this as well, seems I have 28 days after receipt of the tv to get a price match so as I have not even got it yet going to try as many times as I can, so if anyone does get a price match please let me know :-)

[mikemg]

Originally Posted by mikemg

Tested your images on 55HX853 also flipped and mirrored the clouding one absolutely perfect image no clouding or any change from the same pictures on my IPad
same colour levels no banding or any other differences in colour gradation complete uniformity of colour right across screen

This was mirrored from my IPad through apple TV to the screen and the blacks and whites were the same level of white and grey as on IPad

Completely stunned by this result as my grey cloudy patches seen on BT vision menu clearly are caused by quality of BT screens and the TV is amazingly clear of any dark patches using jpg images

Clearly it's rubbish in rubbish out first TV I have ever seen that is amazingly true to the broadcast as this tv picks up every imperfection

Any comments

Attached pics from IPhone showing uniformity on new 55HX853 your comments

[ussjtrunks]

I'd love to see the full grey but clouding seems to be a non issue during the day anyway

[mikemg]

Originally Posted by ussjtrunks

I'd love to see the full grey but clouding seems to be a non issue during the day anyway

Have you a quick way of setting optimum settings for night as day is spot on but night seems too bright without a dusting backlight down say from 8 to 6 or lower

Any comments

[sammy20v]

Originally Posted by mikemg

Attached pics from IPhone showing uniformity on new 55HX853 your comments

looks great, really being picky here but on two of the shots I can see a little of the backlight is that becuase local dimming is off or just that is the edge led not able to cope. too be honest not bothered at all as it looks mint.

[clydebest]

Originally Posted by mikemg

Attached pics from IPhone showing uniformity on new 55HX853 your comments

You have a very nice set up ,the tv looks top dollar,what's not too like.

[mikemg]

Originally Posted by sammy20v

looks great, really being picky here but on two of the shots I can see a little of the backlight is that becuase local dimming is off or just that is the edge led not able to cope. too be honest not bothered at all as it looks mint.

Thanks local dimming set on bright sunlight over screen from window
In the real world from about 3 metres away it looks spot on pretty close to how it looks on my Ipad wasn't expecting a result even half as accurate in colour gradation as thisv

[clydebest]

Originally Posted by Graham27

Robert Whyte have the 55" listed at £1469, including a 5 year warranty (which helps when trying for a price match from JL). JL Glasgow have happily price matched them in the past, so maybe worth a try. They may charge for delivery though?

KDL55HX853|Sony KDL55HX853 3D LED TV Sony - Robert Whyte Ltd

Thanks for info,Robert Whyte are quiet difficult to get hold of over the phone to see exactly what the deal on hx853 is ,in regards to stock,and do they deliver,great deal if you can get it,Scotland seem to have all the best offers regarding the hx853.

[sammy20v]

Originally Posted by clydebest

Thanks for info,Robert Whyte are quiet difficult to get hold of over the phone to see exactly what the deal on hx853 is ,in regards to stock,and do they deliver,great deal if you can get it,Scotland seem to have all the best offers regarding the hx853.

My wife spoke to Robertwhyte this morning, they are expecting stock june 12th, which probably means my latest price match at JL will be thrown out, however if I keep hassling and I have 28 days from receipt to haggle with them so fingers crossed, however excited again after mikes good set so even if I don't I won't be that gutted :-)

[mikemg]

Originally Posted by sammy20v

My wife spoke to Robertwhyte this morning, they are expecting stock june 12th, which probably means my latest price match at JL will be thrown out, however if I keep hassling and I have 28 days from receipt to haggle with them so fingers crossed, however excited again after mikes good set so even if I don't I won't be that gutted :-)

Posted another pic for you of SD broadcast
unfortunately posted in previous thread
Your comments also have you any thoughts about night time settings which is when the tv is too bright if left on daytime settings

[sammy20v]

Originally Posted by mikemg

Posted another pic for you of SD broadcast
unfortunately posted in previous thread
Your comments also have you any thoughts about night time settings which is when the tv is too bright if left on daytime settings

Not sure really as I have not got the set yet, I would be tempted to set a cinema mode 2 with backlight around 4 and see how that is in the night, or possibly use the light sensor and see how you feel it adjusts, I think the sensors in the new sets are less aggressive than the ones on my 3 year old set, so maybe have a play.

Settings are a very personal thing and I tend to ignore most peoples settings and get something that I feel looks right and I am happy with. For instance I hate warm2 and always use warm 1 :-)

PS very excited after seeing your pics, it does seem as though sony have turned the corner after the trash from last year.

[clydebest]

Originally Posted by sammy20v

My wife spoke to Robertwhyte this morning, they are expecting stock june 12th, which probably means my latest price match at JL will be thrown out, however if I keep hassling and I have 28 days from receipt to haggle with them so fingers crossed, however excited again after mikes good set so even if I don't I won't be that gutted :-)

Same here told me mid June,still should come under your 28 days,make sure you give it a go,we are talking serious price differences,got to say this tv seems to be the buisness,hopefully will get mine in time for Xmas.