Yamaha Home Theater
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5.0 stars
"One Small Error in the Review"
Pros: Stunning Picture
Cons: None that I'm aware of.
Summary: A tiny correction. This 58" does NOT have the "one sheet of glass" look of its smaller siblings. The bezel is in fact raised a 1/4" from the screen.
The brightness of the picture can be greatly increased if you don't use the THX mode, which is noted in the review. I've been switching between THX (with the picture setting turned up) and a custom setting with more "pop". Nine times out of ten the THX is better. This set is certainly bright enough for anyone.
Glare - not a problem for me. I had my Sony 35" CRT TV next to this set for a day. They both reflected about the same amount of room light.
Updated on Jan 7, 2009Update: After 3 months of use, I find I no longer use the THX mode. I found the THX picture mode too dim even after maxing out the picture setting as recommended by CNET.
I now use a custom mode, using settings I found on the AVS forums. What a difference. When compared to the THX mode these custom settings are brighter and I see no difference in the color accuracy.
I strongly recommend this set but can not recommend using THX. It is too dim and washed out even when set at maximum per CNET's recommendations.
This HDTV is not that easy to set up (and maybe no HDTV is)and I'd strongly recommend the AVS forums for advice! Look for the forum discussing this exact model.
- 7 replies to this review
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YES, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE ON AVS FORM THESE SETTINGS ARE? I CAN'T FIND ANYTHING ON THERE!
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I was wondering if someone would send me a link to these settings on the AVS forum page? I would be very grateful!
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Could you please shoot me the link to the exact AVS page where you found your settings? I'd appreciate it! Thank you! themmajunkie@gmail.com I will be purchasing this TV by month's end!
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Can you advise what the custom mode is that you use instead of THX or where you found it in AVS forums.
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Hi. I'm about to purchase this unit and want to be in touch so that I can find out the preferential settings. Please let me know how to contact you.
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My mistake, the bezel is indeed raied from the screen. The reference to the single pane design has been stricken.
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You are correct about upping the "picture" setting. No more sense of the picture being slightly dim...its stunning now. Thanks.
