Off-Axis Viewing

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Jim Hannon -- Thu, 03/16/2006 - 21:03

I know that off-axis viewing has not been a strength of RPTVs, particularly when compared with plasmas.

However, when looking at the latest 1080i SXRD SONY RPTV and D-ILA JVC, I didn't see much of a fall-off when looking off-axis. Perhaps it's related to their phenomenal light outputs?

Are the latest RPTVs getting better at off-axis viewing or is it just these 1080i Sonys and JVCs?

Thanks!

tmartin2 -- Fri, 03/24/2006 - 08:30

My experience is that RPTVs are getting better off axis. They aren't as good as plasmas or LCDs, but the real question is "how far off axis are you going to sit?". In many cases RPTVs work well for real situations now. I also advise checking vertical light distribution. If you watch sports with friends, inevitably someone is standing. Depending on the height of your TV, some RPTVs are better than others vertically.

Jim Hannon -- Fri, 03/24/2006 - 23:29

I think you hit the nail on the head.

As we were looking at both the SXRD and D-ILA RPTVs, my wife stood on her tip-toes and said, "they don't look too good if you're standing." We ended up with a plasma.

scottwilkinson -- Wed, 06/21/2006 - 18:58

I think RPTVs are getting better in terms of off-axis viewing due to improvements in the screen, which is the primary factor in off-axis performance. RPTVs are now generally better than LCD flat panels in this regard, but it's still hard to beat plasma when you're off axis.

Scott Wilkinson
Video Editor
The Perfect Vision