RayP
Distinguished Member
I recently had my PH9 calibrated by Gordon. He did a first class job and the PQ is now much better than before. He is an ISF certified calibrator and the charges cover his travelling costs as well as forming a major part of his income.
Twice in the last week I have received private messages asking if I would share my settings. On both occasions I have refused. Why? you might ask. Where's the harm in writing down a set of numbers and sending them out?
Two reasons. One, the calibration was on my PH9 fed from my Sky box, my JS Tech box with signals fed through my cables. The requesters have a different PH9 (or maybe a 10), different Sky box and different cables. All these affect the picture and especially colour. I haven't made this up - it's what Gordon say's and this chap knows his onions!
Second reason is they're trying to get a calibration on the cheap. Well less than cheap actually! They want it for free! This service cost me £275. I don't begrudge spending the money and in fairness, those requesting my numbers may not know how much it cost.
So to anyone considering sending me a request - please don't as refusal often offends. You've bought one of the best plasma screens available so go that extra mile and get the best possible picture from it with a calibration. It isn't dead money. These guys are really very good indeed and you really will get a better picture.
Finally, you might ask why advertise the fact that you've had your PH9 calibrated? Remove that bit from your sig and people won't know. But I want people to know it's a service worth paying for. That why it's there.
Thanks.
Twice in the last week I have received private messages asking if I would share my settings. On both occasions I have refused. Why? you might ask. Where's the harm in writing down a set of numbers and sending them out?
Two reasons. One, the calibration was on my PH9 fed from my Sky box, my JS Tech box with signals fed through my cables. The requesters have a different PH9 (or maybe a 10), different Sky box and different cables. All these affect the picture and especially colour. I haven't made this up - it's what Gordon say's and this chap knows his onions!
Second reason is they're trying to get a calibration on the cheap. Well less than cheap actually! They want it for free! This service cost me £275. I don't begrudge spending the money and in fairness, those requesting my numbers may not know how much it cost.
So to anyone considering sending me a request - please don't as refusal often offends. You've bought one of the best plasma screens available so go that extra mile and get the best possible picture from it with a calibration. It isn't dead money. These guys are really very good indeed and you really will get a better picture.
Finally, you might ask why advertise the fact that you've had your PH9 calibrated? Remove that bit from your sig and people won't know. But I want people to know it's a service worth paying for. That why it's there.
Thanks.