Good point....
But if you buy a 49.00 DVD player and connect it to a 3000.00 HDTV monitor, then calibration is not for you on the DVD input. OTOH if your DVD player is high end like a Denon 2900 (MSRP $999) then I would guess that you are gonna hang onto it for more than a year.
Then, your next point. He calibrates your display with a $7,000+ signal generator and NOT your 811, 921, 942.
You are at the mercy of your signal provider and their software/color/overscan outputs, but you can bet that when Gregg leaves your screen is as close to perfect as it will ever be so when you do connect your receiver back up, it is going to look 100% better than it did when the two monkeys dragged your HDTV off the truck and set it up in your living room.
HDTV's are adjusted at the factory for a bright showroom picture in a high fluorescent lighted store. It is totally different in a darkened home theater setup. You don't go to the movies and have high output florescent lights blaring while watching the movie.
I spent quite a bit on my calibration. I am happy.
In the end, the best analogy I can make is that some people drive a Kia (sub $10,000 car) and others drive Hummers($45,000+). Each will get you from A to B.
Every HDTV will give you a picture whether you buy it for $1200 at Walmart or spend 4-$8,000 on a plasma screen. But some people like a picture that is as close to natural color for a more enjoyable experience.
Same can be said with Audio Equipment. I've had a $400 Optimus receiver and speakers for surround and now I've got a Harmon Kardon AVR 7200 7.1 Surround, PSB speakers all the way around and a Klipsch KSW-15 Sub. The first one sounded good, but the current setup ROCKS.
Bottom line - Calibration isn't for everyone. But if you want to watch a screen that makes you feel like you are there with vivid, true color, then Gregg is your man.
I am permanently spoiled now.
