Video Asylum

Posted by gialitt on January 14, 2001 at 13:05:01:

In Reply to: Sony Wega XBR and Progressive scan DVD posted by markrez on January 11, 2001 at 13:25:36:

the 36" sony wega xbr is worth getting into hock for. i was going strictly on recommendations, until i got it home and tweaked it per many reviews/posts about the set. i had originally thought the non xbr was good enough, but even though i could see the xbr was better in the showroom, after tweaking the picture with avia disk at home i was floored by absolutely stunning pix quality that exceeded anything i saw before. monster component video cables are ok, but the cables at www.bettercables.com are superior. go for the bigger set (you'll be happier cinema-wise in long run) even though it weighs a ton and is a hassle to get home without scheduling delivery (two or three guys needed) and have ironman stand/table to set it on, and well worth a few brown bag lunches if you have any interest in best that dvd/satellite sources have to offer. no contest