Going from a 36" Wega to a 47" HDTV for DVD viewing (1 Viewer)

[Matt_Stevens]

My set is not properly calibrated yet and has the red push to an extreme, but after some initial changes to settings on my 47" Panasonic HDTV, I have viewed some scenes from a few DVDs (480p, not 480i )and must say, so far they all look grainier than before, with more artifacts that I saw on my 36" Wega.
Now, HDTV in the store look phenomenal on this et, but that's HDTV. I am wondering what DVD's people think are absolutely pristine on a large screen HDTV? I have a number of titles that I have always felt were stellar, including RUSH HOUR, MAGNOLIA and PLEASANTVILLE. What you guys/gals recommend I try on my TV tomorrow night after I have most of the initial tweaking done? I want a DVD that is as artifact and noise free as possible. A SUPERBIT, if you will.
I do not own TOY STORY 2, RULES OF ENGAGEMENT or ZORRO, so those are out (they are always mentioned as being perfect).
I do own DARK CITY, LAST OF THE MOHICANS (16x9), RED VIOLIN and the T2SE and I have always considered them to be as good as it gets. So anyway, RP-HDTV owners, please give me your recommendations. I can always rent something if you think it is far and away the best example of artifact and noise free DVD.
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[Scott Barnhart]

Matt,
Here are the DVD's ISF considers "Reference Quality":
http://www.filmsondisc.com/ISF_Refer...VD_Program.htm
Here is a person at DVD File's list:
http://www.dvdfile.com/hardware/review/methodology.htm
Looks like you have a few of them already.
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[Gilbert Galindo]

sounds cool man! enjoy your new TV.

 

[Antonio_M]

Why did you go with a Panasonic?
Why not a Toshiba set like the 50H80? You would have gotten a superior image. You just bought the set, and already you have to calibrate it. The Toshiba, you could wait a month and a few weeks, cause right out of the box, the image is awesome.
[Edited last by Antonio_M on August 14, 2001 at 02:46 AM]

 

[Mike A]

Just finished watching Caveman's Valentine..
Only a so so film but a very nice transfer. Very sharp and detailed with virtually no flaws.
Another recent movie with a great transfer is The Mexican.
Other older great transfers
Fifth Element
Gladiator
North by Northwest
Love and Basketball
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