Re: 16:9 Studio Monitor Options?

Some great options out there:

- I prefer the Sony LMD-2050W, not the 2030. Definitely better than the 2030.
- The Panasonic panel mentioned above is great...in HD mode. The software in this panel does a horrid job with standard definition. I own the Sony panel above and standard def looks outstanding.
- There are still some JVC 17inch HD CRT's out there. Get the analog HD input card - handles every SD and HD resolution and framerate. I own one of those too, and we put it in our color correction/main edit suite.

If you can get an HD CRT, get that - it will still blow away current LCD's for color critical work. The current Sony LMD LCD series is great...but our JVC CRT still beats it. We use a discontinued Sony 36 inch consumer HD CRT (16:9) as our client monitor. Some of the broadcast engineers around here love it - you can calibrate it to bars and have no problem - plus it's a 1080i tube with analog and HDMI HD in.

The JVC model we have is the DT-V1710CGU. We bought direct from JVC when they sold their NAB show stock 2 years ago and saved almost 50% on the thing.

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