I think it's dumb that the manufacturers set them up so poorly that a person would have to pay a third party to calibrate the things. This is such BS. Big screen TVs usually look pretty crappy in the big chain stores no matter how they arrive from the factory. And the reputable home theatre stores usually take the time to set up a set properly anyway.

I don't know how much rycher10's statement still holds true in 2001, but if it is manufacturers should get off their collective stupid-cans and get in touch.

randy/Jay in Chicago: Thoughts on this? ... Mike