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So what's the best meter?
People want lists so here's one! Generally speaking, from worst to best we have:
1. Spyder 1/2/3 (not recommended)
2. EyeOne Display 2
3. EyeOne Display 2 PRO
4. X-Rite DTP-94
5. X-Rite DTP-94 PRO
6. X-Rite Chroma 5
7. X-Rite Chroma 5 PRO
8. X-Rite EyeOne Pro
9. X-Rite Hubble 10. JETI Specbos 1201/1211
This list assumes new colorimeters that have not drifted. Colorimeters can (and should) be periodically recalibrated to ensure they retain their initial accuracy. This eliminates the problems associated with exposure to the elements over time that affect all colorimeters. We recommend doing this yearly. All of the colorimeters listed above may be recalibrated (more information below). Other budget/homemade meters exist but they're fairly rare and some present questionable results. They're not worth mentioning here given the low price that even reasonable meters can be purchased for.
Others, such as the JETI Specbos 1201/1211 are true reference quality meters that meet strict SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) standards. These true reference meters are used to calibrate other meters. It's not possible to buy more accurate meters than these reference meters.
An important thing to keep in mind is that using any meter is better than trying to calibrate by eye or by using only test DVDs or Blu-ray discs. Our eyes are horrible at differentiating colours. Just because you can't afford the best meter doesn't mean you won't reap great rewards by calibrating your display with even a less expensive meter. If you're at all serious about Home Theater please calibrate your display. Proper greyscale and colour calibration is regarded as one of (if not the) most important actions that should be performed on all TVs or projectors for optimal picture quality. You will be astounded by the resulting difference in picture quality.
