Broadcast monitors

[dvdx2]

I have decided that this is the year i pick one of these up. I am looking for a 14" pvm (i doubt my rack would hold the 14" bvm as it looks like a monster). Loads out there - whats the best? Any other good brands, other than the sony?

I assume i am looking with rgb/component bnc inputs and a higher amount of tv lines 600? For the best quality? Any tips on what to look for, besides screen burn in etc - i dont think the pvms display useage hours?

Cheers in advance

[Soundwave]

Buddy can you ever get down to Basildon??

You can have my one if you want it?

I did a thread offering it up for free here but no one took it.
If you just fancy one before you track down a proper one then it should be ok.

Here's the thread for pics (I warn you now though it is pretty tatty round the casing)

http://www.bordersdown.net/threads/124827-Sony-14-PVM

Neil

[dvdx2]

Buddy can you ever get down to Basildon??

You can have my one if you want it?

I did a thread offering it up for free here but no one took it.
If you just fancy one before you track down a proper one then it should be ok.

Here's the thread for pics (I warn you now though it is pretty tatty round the casing)

http://www.bordersdown.net/threads/124827-Sony-14-PVM

Neil

thanks for the offer Neil, but its a bit far mate

[speedlolita]

I think a "BVM" is around 1000TVL and a "HR" Trinitron is 600 or 800TVL. I've got a 20-M4E which has a lush image. The 14 inch version of this would be the 14-M4E. That aside I would try and find a 14L4.

[dvdx2]

I think a "BVM" is around 1000TVL and a "HR" Trinitron is 600 or 800TVL. I've got a 20-M4E which has a lush image. The 14 inch version of this would be the 14-M4E. That aside I would try and find a 14L4.

Thanks for that; missed out on a really nice 14" with part rack, to some sniping git last week. Will keep looking

[CMcK]

I've owned Sony, JVC and Ikegami broadcast monitors over the last few years. All of them were a big improvement from a CRT TV. And I had a proprerly calibrated high end CRT TV.
At present I have a BVM 20F1E on it's side for tate games and a PVM 20L4 for normal stuff. I also still have a JVC broadcast monitor which has a lovely picture too. Which is free to a good home if anyone wants it.
I ultimately stuck with the Sony screens as I have the auto setup probe for them which adjusts the colour so it is accurate. IMHO the BVM is arguably a bit too sharp with it's 1000 TVL resolution. The PVM would probably be my choice if I had to pick one with the JVC a close second.
The Ikegami I had was quite old and required tinkering with pots to adjust things which seems archaic compared to the newer OSD screens. Still had a cracking picture though. I would imagine a newer Ikegami would be great for retro gaming.