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[FirebrandX]

From what I’ve read, people regard these in a good light.

We've been reading different reviews apperentally.

Most of the reviews I've watched on youtube has people say they're good. Just did a google search on "HD Retrovision Cables Review", and again, a majority of them are good. So I'm curious where you are reading your reviews from...

edit: Even Bob (RetroRGB) has them listed as "high quality".

https://www.retrorgb.com/snescsync.html

HD Retrovision cables are HIGHLY respected. Whoever said they are trash are just ignorant of how much dev was put into those cables. I've used them many times in my own testing of consoles, and they have superb shielding & build quality. Even composer Yuzo Koshiro took time out to post a video on Twitter praising HD Retrovision cables after he received a set. He was not paid to do that either.

Now if we're talking cables from Pound, that's a different story...

 

[opt2not]

Yet again @jassin000 talking after smoking a fat one. This is why I had to bring his opinion under a microscope.

We as a community need to make sure false information and extreme subjective opinions are regulated. Otherwise, people are going to have such confusion on what's good, or they'll have to resort to "top 10" lists on shill sites.

Thanks for chiming in FirebrandX!
Everyone knows your dedication and contribution for the finest of pixel displays, your opinion is highly RESPECTED as well.

 

[Wraith]

I didn’t want to get into this again but whatever. I have my entire retro set up connected with HDRetrovision cables on a 32” Sony consumer Trinitron. I don’t use SCART at all because I am a CRT guy 100% and a stickler for input lag of any kind, and I don’t want to delve into the world of PVMs and BVMs just yet. They just aren’t big enough for me. I like a big big screen

Jassin (I think) believes that a scart to component transcoder is a better option.

Now, the “component” retro community has mixed feelings about the available scart to component transcoders and I don’t feel confident in them. Of course I know they basically do the same thing as the HD Retrovision cables, but the cables have been fully equipped with the appropriate components, shielding, and a resistor switch for brightness that the community demands.

This is why I want to use HD Retrovision cables with the HAS

Jassin, if I have misrepresented you in any way, please correct me. I’m only going off of what you said in previous threads.

 

[jassin000]

This is a older image of mine, taken with my Sony 14L5 PVM (it did both component and RGBs so its a pure comparison of just what SCART to component adapters tend to do).

Is this what the Retrovision cables do? Well I've never used one... But yea, if you think I'm wrong prove it with a professional display that supports both RGBs (SCART) and component.

Component color space is washed out next to RGBs, you'll also get tons of bloom which adds to this effect.

 

[Ruprit]

This is a older image of mine, taken with my Sony 14L5 PVM (it did both component and RGBs so its a pure comparison of just what SCART to component adapters tend to do).

Is this what the Retrovision cables do? Well I've never used one... But yea, if you think I'm wrong prove it with a professional display that supports both RGBs (SCART) and component.

Component color space is washed out next to RGBs, you'll also get tons of bloom which adds to this effect.

The MyLifeInGaming crew have done a pretty stand up job showing that there is no visual difference between HD Retrovision cables and RGB Scart.

Also, I remember when you posted that image you were using a clone device. You might have better results with an actual Shinybow. RetroRGB has stated that those clones don't give the best results.

 

[jassin000]

You might have better results with an actual Shinybow

Potentially, but I don't run SCART systems via component anymore.
These days if I'm doing anything with component its upscaling PS2/Gamecube/Xbox1 with the OSSC.

 

[Wraith]

If there existed an RGB capable 32” CRT besides candy cab monitors, I’d get one. Or maybe I wouldn’t. PVMs and BVMs don’t even come that big, and the biggest out there are insanely expensive.

I know this is an enthusiast forum so I respect the perfectionist attitude, but honestly you should see the picture on my TV using component for 240p. It’s pretty fucking good

 

[APDWaldo6]

If there existed an RGB capable 32” CRT besides candy cab monitors, I’d get one. Or maybe I wouldn’t. PVMs and BVMs don’t even come that big, and the biggest out there are insanely expensive.

I know this is an enthusiast forum so I respect the perfectionist attitude, but honestly you should see the picture on my TV using component for 240p. It’s pretty fucking good

if I’m not mistaken 32 is the largest pvm. Crt’s can be moded for RGB.

 

[the Goat]

If there existed an RGB capable 32” CRT besides candy cab monitors, I’d get one. Or maybe I wouldn’t. PVMs and BVMs don’t even come that big, and the biggest out there are insanely expensive.

I know this is an enthusiast forum so I respect the perfectionist attitude, but honestly you should see the picture on my TV using component for 240p. It’s pretty fucking good

I have a 32" BVM. It is a ton better than the 36" Sony Wega I used to have. There is really no comparison. But if you are happy with your consumer TV, then good for you.

 

[Wraith]

If there existed an RGB capable 32” CRT besides candy cab monitors, I’d get one. Or maybe I wouldn’t. PVMs and BVMs don’t even come that big, and the biggest out there are insanely expensive.

I know this is an enthusiast forum so I respect the perfectionist attitude, but honestly you should see the picture on my TV using component for 240p. It’s pretty fucking good

I have a 32" BVM. It is a ton better than the 36" Sony Wega I used to have. There is really no comparison. But if you are happy with your consumer TV, then good for you.

After some googling I’ll be damned, you’re right. I didn’t realize they made them that big. Well that completely shatters my universe man

 

[kuze]

If there existed an RGB capable 32” CRT besides candy cab monitors, I’d get one. Or maybe I wouldn’t. PVMs and BVMs don’t even come that big, and the biggest out there are insanely expensive.

I know this is an enthusiast forum so I respect the perfectionist attitude, but honestly you should see the picture on my TV using component for 240p. It’s pretty fucking good

I have a 32" BVM. It is a ton better than the 36" Sony Wega I used to have. There is really no comparison. But if you are happy with your consumer TV, then good for you.

After some googling I’ll be damned, you’re right. I didn’t realize they made them that big. Well that completely shatters my universe man

They're out there! There's also a 32" PVM that's really great as well.

 

[archimage]

If there existed an RGB capable 32” CRT besides candy cab monitors, I’d get one. Or maybe I wouldn’t. PVMs and BVMs don’t even come that big, and the biggest out there are insanely expensive.

I know this is an enthusiast forum so I respect the perfectionist attitude, but honestly you should see the picture on my TV using component for 240p. It’s pretty fucking good

If there existed an RGB capable 32” CRT besides candy cab monitors, I’d get one. Or maybe I wouldn’t. PVMs and BVMs don’t even come that big, and the biggest out there are insanely expensive.

I know this is an enthusiast forum so I respect the perfectionist attitude, but honestly you should see the picture on my TV using component for 240p. It’s pretty fucking good

I have a 32" BVM. It is a ton better than the 36" Sony Wega I used to have. There is really no comparison. But if you are happy with your consumer TV, then good for you.

After some googling I’ll be damned, you’re right. I didn’t realize they made them that big. Well that completely shatters my universe man

They are very scarce and expensive as well.

The Mitsubushi are also a good option for big screens and easier to spot.

The BVM is a holy grail if you manage to get one expect some 1100 TVL top tier screen. They are also multisync they manage up to 1080i.

However depending on the distance you play from you can stop seeing difference with LCD it happens to me when playing from 4m distance. I have a Toshiba 29 inches screen side by side with a 55 inches Samsung lcd with dual screen setup set with a Framemeister. There's no comparison when you are about 2m50 and less the CRT wins hands down on every aspect. When I sit on the sofa I see no difference in the picture comparing them then bigger is better 55 inches lcd wins there. Expect a bit more lag on LCD as it's not comparable to analogic tech.

 

[lupinko]

I keep looking at my email every day to see if RGB got back to me yet about the HAS. Lol

 

[RGB]

I keep looking at my email every day to see if RGB got back to me yet about the HAS. Lol

You are on the October list.

 

[Brentradio]

It’s pretty fucking good

Kinda like a $5 milkshake?

 

[lupinko]

I keep looking at my email every day to see if RGB got back to me yet about the HAS. Lol

You are on the October list.

Yes!!!!!

Thanks so much!!!

 

[ChuChu Flamingo]

@RGB so if you preordered in march you are on the october batch?

 

[telecommand]

My Vampire Savior board begs to be played. I was thinking about buying a cheaper supergun to tie me over but I think this will be worth the wait

 

[RGB]

@RGB so if you preordered in march you are on the october batch?

Most likely sooner, no promises, though.

 

[ChuChu Flamingo]

It is all good. I just want to make sure it didn't get lost in the shuffle.