myram Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 I would like to get people's opinions on which set-up disc is the best. I currently own "The Ultimate Platinum DVD" and it has all the calibration tools for video and audio on it. But so many people talk about "Avia" that I have to wonder what makes it better. Do they both do the samething, or does one have something the other doesn't? Is there a set-up DVD that does 6.1 sound? or 7.1? Just looking for answers before spending an unneeded $50 on Avia. Thanks. ------------------ Home Theater Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Phillips Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 Don't have the one you have,so can't say for sure what differences there are.You can get AVIA for about $40 shipping included from many DVD sites. Widescreen review has one on their site and in the mag called Allsop(remember the name from VHS cleaners?)It's 34.95 for a 2 disc DVD.It has a lens cleaner,all the step by step stuff for set-up.It has 18 high impact movie trailers and one music video in DD and DTS. Also comes with the "Ultimate WS DVD Movie Guide",which I already have.It and others only do 5.1.Give it time,6.1 test discs will be out. I have both Video Essentails and AVIA.I like them both for different reasons. The AVIA is easier to navigate and the audio set up is very good,it will do a tone sweep around the room and that's good for checking tonal balance.It has a test for checking polarity between each speaker. www.ovationsw.com That's the AVIA site,have a look and deside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 I only have Video Essentials and I'm happy with it. Don't have anything to compare it to... Mike ------------------ Family Room ----------- Hitachi 43UWX10B HDTV (16:9) Denon AVR-4800 Acurus A200X3 Panasonic DVD-RP91K (Progressive Scan & DVD-Audio) Dual CS-5000 Turntable w/Shure V15V-MR DBX 3bx Series III Range Expander Klipsch Chorus (mains - Acurus Amp) Klipsch KLF-C7 (center - Acurus Amp) Klipsch Epic CF-2's (rears) Klipsch RS-3's (rear surrounds) SVS 20-39CS Sub w/Samson S700 Amp Monster HTS-3500 Line Conditioner Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2100 Digital Cable box Monster M-500 Component Video cables Monster Datalink 100 Digital Coaxial cables Radio Shack Gold Series & AR for all other audio interconnects Bedroom ------- Mitsubishi 31" TV Yamaha M-4 Amp Yamaha C-4 Preamp Yamaha T-7 Tuner Teac DVD Player Dual CS-721 Turntable w/B&O MMC2 Looking for a pair of Cherry or Mahogany Heresy's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eq_shadimar Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 I too have VE but it is 5.1 only. I am happy with it though. The neat thing was that I had my set ISF calibrated before I got the disk and I didn't have to make any changes to the set according to the disc. That made me happy. EDIT: I believe that the newer version of VE will do DTS and more channels. Not 100% on that though. ------------------ ...wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world... My Home Theater Page This message has been edited by eq_shadimar on 10-19-2001 at 07:19 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 eq, Like you, mine is only 5.1. I had to swap out my surrounds to dial both pair in but it wasn't too much trouble... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Blue Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 I personally prefer to use both Video Essentials and Avia. They both have their strengths and weaknesses, and used in combination you can check to make sure you have the perfect setup. Plus one of them (I think it's Avia) has better colored filters you use to set up your TV. Did someone say there's a NEW version of Video Essentials coming out? swweeeeeet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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