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Jon Liu · 02-21-2007, 02:30 PM

Okay, WTF. This is their fourth time delaying this sucker... when in the world are they actually going to release it?! EFFF!!!!!!

Freakin' Link...

GoatMother · 02-21-2007, 02:37 PM

Don't know. Will there also be an AVIA version? I had DVE as it was less expensive, but it was really clunky to navigate. I'm guessing they will not have the same issues this time but who knows.

Jon Liu · 02-21-2007, 02:53 PM

DVE will be HD-DVD only and yes there will be an AVIA as well. That will be available for both Blu-ray and HD-DVD, if I am not mistaken.

I liked the depth and breadth of DVE's picture quality tests and the fact that it had 6.1 encoding as well which proved especially helpful for me. But, I did like a lot of the sound test patterns from AVIA a lot better though...

Ah well... even if it DID come out when it was supposed to, I wouldn't have been able to play it since I don't have my 360 console to play my HD-DVDs with.

GoatMother · 02-21-2007, 03:00 PM

Gotcha.. Kind of surprised they are HD-DVD only. Thanks for the info.

alter_ego_trip · 02-21-2007, 04:21 PM

I don't know who delays more, Forza or DVE.

Jon Liu · 02-21-2007, 04:23 PM

Seriously... Two things that are both probably very worth the delay, are getting delayed soooooooo much!!!

dolfan · 02-21-2007, 06:01 PM

Despite the delays I guess the good news for the HD-DVD supporters is that DVE is HD-DVD exclusive.

Jon Liu · 02-21-2007, 07:39 PM

Yeah, definitely good news for HD-DVD supporters! But, if only they could get it out to the public so HD-DVD has something to tout about!

BiffCo · 02-21-2007, 09:00 PM

I honestly don't care about it anymore. I've found enough video test patterns free on the web. Transfer them to the PS3 and you've got a really easy way to calibrate for HD material. I've been using it with my AE900 and it works wonders. I never really adjusted the sharpness level from what Alter had it on (+1), but when I threw up a test pattern and it had the ill fated "edges," I turned it down to -4.

Funny thing is, that doesn't effect picture detail at all. In fact, it improves on small detail. DVDs upconverted look slightly better too.

-Brad

Jon Liu · 02-21-2007, 09:18 PM

Yeah, also having the Test patterns on the Sony Blu-ray disks as well helps out. That gives you each of the test patterns that you need to just to ensure everything is set correctly, too!

alter_ego_trip · 03-16-2007, 12:44 PM

DVE just delayed again. It's now looking like May 25th. That's strike 3 for me. Rumor is Avia II is being released for DVD/HDDVD/Bluray next month so that's what I'll pick up. I'm tired of the bogus release dates DVE has been putting out.

Jon Liu · 03-16-2007, 06:06 PM

OMFG. This is effing bull....

3 strikes? I think this is the 4th time they've delayed it...

BiffCo · 03-19-2007, 01:22 AM

Bullcrap. I know it's supposed to take advantage of the new (now old) interactive HDDVD stuff, but I'm just wondering what the hell is going on!? I guess I'll stick to my makeshift calibrations until Avia comes out. I'm done waiting for DVE HD.

-Brad

Jon Liu · 03-19-2007, 07:40 AM

Yeah, I noticed that my pre-order for DVE-HD has been in at amazon.com since October. Rediculous. AVIA II will be my calibration of choice, when that comes out.

BiffCo · 03-19-2007, 12:41 PM

Avia is still my disc of choice for doing audio calibrations. DVE has some funky bass tones that don't allow you to properly set the subwoofer output.

-Brad

Jon Liu · 03-19-2007, 04:53 PM

The reason why I use DVE for audio is simply because they have 6.1 adjustments. But, I still double check everything with AVIA and yes, you are correct, the Bass tones in DVE are funky, so I use AVIA primarily for that as well.

I hope that the DVE-HD will work properly in that regard.

BiffCo · 03-20-2007, 12:45 AM

It's funny you mention the using DVE/Avia together. I set up my L/C/R/RS/BS/LS with DVE, then I set the sub level with Avia. If I'm feeling frisky, I can even pop in the Sound & Vision Hometheater Tune-up disc to calibrate everything (disc is made by Ovation, creators of Avia). I still like to use the combination for piece of mind, though.

-Brad

alter_ego_trip · 03-20-2007, 10:22 AM

I am the same way. I use the calibration mic on the Pioneer to do the initial setup (this is nice because not only does it set the levels, but also eq's the speakers to a certain extent), then I pop in DVE to re check the speaker levels, then I pop in Avia to double check the sub. Gotta love it.

I actually have to hand it to the Pioneer, it's auto eq is pretty nuts on.

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