Holy Grail CRT Found! | Console Collector
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Hey everybody!
I have found the holy grail of consumer CRT's!
In this video we talk about the legendary Sony Trinitron KV27FV310 and how I got it for FREE
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Better than having a 310 in your gaming room is having a 310 with a story to tell.
100%
What story?
CRT scores are so satisfying because they often require so many different factors all coming together for it to work out. BTW, the extra component in the back and S-Video in the front are pretty sweet.
It was like this score was destined to happen. Those extra connections are definitely one of the best parts of this crt
Happy for you! I picked up a free Trinitron KV-32FV27 a couple weeks ago but it's got a dim screen so I'm trying to fix it.
Thank you! Hopefully you can get yours fixed up!
Yes, Facebook marketplace deals are tough like that. People can many times be flaky like that. Great score!
Even though i don't see the appeal of old box tvs, i still enjoy your videos on them. Your really passionate about everything you make videos about and I can appreciate that.
The appeal of CRTs:
1. Zero input lag. Modern flat panels have some degree of input delay due to upscaling and other digital processing. This is especially bad for retro games since many of them depend on fast reflexes.
2. Proper aspect ratio. Games prior to the PS3 era were made for CRTs and thus have 4:3 aspect ratio.
3. Light guns only work on CRTs. You cannot play Duck Hunt on a modern flat panel.
4. Image quality is better for 240p and 480i resolution. Flat panels upscale low res content and the result is often a smeared, pixelated ugly mess. Pixel art is rendered beautifully on glowing phosphors.
5. Excellent black levels. CRT black levels are superior to all LCD panels and are just now being rivaled by OLED, which is still out of reach for many people.
6. Scanlines. For 240p content, scanlines are a natural “effect” of CRTs and add a particular texture to the image that makes it more visually appealing than the no-scanline look of a flat panel.
7. Analog inputs built right in. No need for adapter. Plug and play. Simple.
8. Sound. Get a 27” or larger name brand CRT and you’re guaranteed to have killer built in sound with no need to buy a separate sound system like most flat panels require. The sound of Sony CRTs like the 310 are especially good.
9. Nostalgia/cool factor. Intentionally listed last since many people think this is the only reason hipsters like CRTs. CRTs are definitely cool to some people as old tech can be, but there are practical reasons to own one if you enjoy older games. The nostalgia is just icing on the cake for those of us who are old enough to remember growing up with them in our homes and in arcades.
(Oh, and they are still relatively cheap, if not free. Lots of bang for your buck!)
What about a sanyo from 1997 or so? would that have a good sound system? i think its over 27 inches@@jaystephens3115
happy for you to find this tv, i been looking for the exact same one for years now imo 27 inches is the biggest you can go for retro games where it doesn't look too enlarged i use to have a 27 inch JVC that did the job only down side is it didn't have component, but it did give off a decent picture till it got left behind (not by choice) it was more to due with space of where i was moving to.
I love my 310 with matching stand. It's a great set and 27" is the perfect size, not too big and heavy to move around. I got it free just had to drive 90 minutes and later I paid $15 to buy the stand from a guy selling his FV300 with stand. Then a year later a gamer dude in my area was selling his 310 with stand for $100, he accepted $80 which I thought was totally fair. Yeah I went crazy with CRTs 4 years ago but now I think it's time to start getting rid of them and only keep my 20" PVM and the 310.
Everytime you do a video on a tube TV it makes me want to go get one. I miss playing on them
Superb nab on the CRT mate. Crisp clean picture and a good story behind it. Couldn't of went to a better place👍
I found a 32 inch at a goodwill for $10.
I was like HELL YEAH!!!!
It didn't have the remote, but easily found one Amazon or eBay can't remember, but I did find the matching remote.
Wow, now that's a nice Sony TV! 👍
I have a 27" Sony trinatron KV-27FS200 that i bought back in 2002 still works great and is what i use for my retro systems, i dont know if its a holy grail or anything but i remeber having a 34" sony widescreen CRT for a long time that was considerd one of ther best CRT ever produced but i ended up giving it away because it weighed 200 lbs and i was tired of moving it around
I'm just impressed that you were able to move all those old TVs into your game room
😂 Absolutely. They are good but they are too heavy. I wish his back is in good health. 🙏
Is the difference between the 300 and 310 actually noticeable? The main thing i found was that the 310 is the only CRT I've used where you can crank the picture all the way up and the geometry wont suffer. Things stayed focused. Other than that, your 32 inch 300 should have better black levels because the 32 and 36 inch variants of these Trinitrons use a darker tube than the 27 inch versions
Great story, awesome when things work out like that!
Wow congrats! I already have the holy grail Latin América CRT Sony Wega Trinitron 20 inch with 3.0 surround sound with the sub woofer on top. 2 component 1 s video and 2 composites! CrT 4 life!
Then it is not a 3.0 if there is a subwoofer. The second number is the amount of subwoofers the set has
@The LoudSpeaker Nerd - TLSN it reads 3.1 actually, and thanks, Nerd!
☝️🤓
Amazing find! This video helps me know what to look for because I still looking for one more crt. Cheers 🍻
Hopefully you can snag a good one soon!
this is awesome. have fun with that thing
I'm really enjoying it already!
Awesome deal! Even I can afford free 😂
I got a 26" Trinitron with the same inputs, different model though, for free. It's in perfect condition.
Can't beat free!
what a lucky finding, I hope you enjoy using it
I absolutely am! It's my main crt now for retro gaming
Great find my dude. I am hoping to eventually find one of these as well. For now my late 90s Trinitron with S-Video will suffice.
driving home i saw this tv outside on a curb for free and something about it made me drive back to pick it up . As much as i struggled to pick it up and make it fit in my car on my own, it was worth when i actually looked it up and seen everything about it
If it has hdmi that’s even better cause I’d imagine using a kaico for ps2 that tv would make it look even better. Just checked doesn’t have hdmi but does have 2 component ports
The only knock I have on these is the fact that the screen is flat. The bubble screens hide bad geometry more
This is true fortunately its virtual unnoticeable when playing games
@@theconsolecollector That's a good point! The only reason I say that is because I have a 34XS955 hd Crt. It's. Great but every time I see a menu that's supposed to have straight lines it's glaring obviously it's not.
If you're comfortable, it might not be a bad idea to take the back off of it and remove as much dust from the inside as possible. It would help the longevity of the set.
I have done that for a few sets of mine already. Thanks for the tip!
Ok fine, but WHY this one is considering as BEST??
special features or what?
Btw, is it HDCRT? Flat screen? 100hz or standard 50/60hz?
Regards 😌
You still need a 70’s Sony 2 knob. Nec xm29. Sony gdm fw900. And Sony pvm 2950.
Jealous
I think I found a great CRT for $45, its a 1995 Panasonic 27" model # CT 27SF12T1 . The screen is almost flat, impressive for 1995. S-Video looks phenomenal
Damn sir what a beautiful set up 🎉
Goals!
@@MoluskToeCheese hey thanks appreciate it!
Awesome! Is there any difference between the 310 and the 320?
That’s a nice looking set
It really is thanks!
@@theconsolecollector I have a Kv29FA310. Is it good?
You are so lucky man in my city there is almost no sellers and if there is it will be a Chinese crt tv
I’m so happy for you! Hope you’re still using it.
I definitely still use it!
i consider my 60 inch projector CRT home theater display for only $3 from good will to be the holy grail. i rented a u hail to transport it. they retailed for $3,000 back on 2001 now i got it for 3$ haha
Can we get a year update on your crt??? Please and thank you.
Awesome pickup
thanks for the amazing video,
this is one of the best maybe the best , to my knowledge , the best crt tv is the one you have and you love .
Nice! hit the jackpot with that tv.
The hd xbr series is the holy grail, but good scoop regardless.
I tried some of the older systems on my HD crts and found they look best on the 310. The newer systems like xbox 360 and gamecube look amazing on the HD crts tho!
@@theconsolecollector really? I did not know that, I just found a 34” XBR on marketplace for a good friend of mine and he upgraded from his 20” SHARP, to the 34” XBR unit and he says and I quote “he feels like he won the lottery” lol,
I have three Trinitrons(2x 27”, and 1x 32”), but I only am using one of the 27” for my kids to play their ps2, and original Xbox.
I don’t know why anyone spends hundreds sometimes thousands more on a PVM/BVM when you can get a consumer CRT with component inputs. Consumer CRTs look beautiful and you’re not limited to 20”. I sold all my pvms years ago because they gave me migraines, and I don’t regret it one bit.
Me too. I sold my pvm as well because I liked my consumer crts. Absolutely no regrets
Are you saying the PVMs gave you headaches but consumer CRTs don’t? What’s the reason?
wooow beautifulll I collect CRTs as well ;)
Are there any major differences between the 300 and 310 models?
I remember buying one of these brand new.
Awesome
I got a KV-32FV1 32inch for free... well it cost me my back
Is the picture quality really that different than a KV-24FS120 ?
This is definitely not a Holy Grail. These late nineties Trinitrons are obnoxious! The two tone silver plastic, the dominant speakers on the side, the size! I think models like the KV-X2131A are ultimate Trinitrons. Black, speakers on the side, curved tube, compact, nice remote, dual SCART, decent front connections.
Where is RGB Scart?
Hey thanks for doing another crt video. Idk if you remember but I commented asking you to do more crt-related content. 😉
I like making crt videos. Thanks for the suggestion!
Hello, what do you think about sony wega kv-32cs71k. I want to buy it in 2 hours for 50$. Need fast reply, thanks!
I have one and its pretty nice for 8 bit stuff. However its not as nice as my Wega 34 XBR wide screen HD TV with super fine pitch. People complain about input lag on the HD sets, but I really dont know what they are talking about.
I agree with my hd sony crt. I don't experience any lag. The 310 is definitely best for the older systems but anything gamecube ps2 xbox and newer I perfer my HD crt
Nice! Does PS2 and Dreamcast play well on it?
It looks great! I just perfer to have those systems on my HD crt. All comes down with personal preference
Xbox with s video cable looks great on CRT
How to fix the screen my screen moves slightly to the tight any suggestions how to calibrate screen
Sony Xbr is holy grail
Ok ihave a question ihave a Emerson cry what’s the difference in graphics versus the other ones
holy grail indeed but it weighs a ton and its just not worth the hassle trying to get the tv in ur house without breaking ur back
SONY TRINITRON KV40XBR800 TV I have a family member says I can have it
I have a Kv29FA310. Is it good? 😃
LOL I guess now I feel even better that somebody gave me a Sony WEGA 34” 1080HD 16:9 trinitron for free. I can’t imagine what this TV could possibly do better than mine
@@jakefootball9402 it has composite and component inputs so recording with VCR play footage is something I have done before without a problem. CRT’s don’t really have a resolution, just more of a pitch and Trinitrons just have a horizontal pitch so they handle 1080 equally as well as 480 🤷🏾♂️ no moire or other weird effects
I would still pay the 100 dolars, the guy is really nice.
holy grail says who
I have a Sony trinitron I have been trying to get rid of if you're interested sir
wow congrats!
You should pay it forward and give away the other Trinitron if you can't find a use for it.
I actually have a 27 inch 300 extra that is in my garage and I am giving it away to another retro gamer
Is this a Sony Vega?
Legend...🤘
i have Sony KV-25MF1J TV Trinitron 25 inch for $35.00
What! What’s the difference between this model and mine… I have a Sony triniton 32” tv model kv-32fv300
Honestly I don't see a huge difference from the 300 to this 310. It has some internal components that apparently give it a slightly better picture over the 300. I loved my 32inch 32fv300 however the picture on this 310 does look slightly nicer and the pixels are a bit more defined over the 300 in my opinion.
@@theconsolecollector cause i just got mine for free on offerup. and snagged it... god has blessed me today... also whats your thoughts on the
Sony KV-34XBR800... im looking into getting this as well... or should i get the sony kv-36fv310 in the future?
Have you seen the Sony Kv27Fs320?
Yup had one before. Decent crts I got rid of mine for my old 300
@@theconsolecollector the 320 also has the grey border around it, it’s just like the 310
@vrtxz my bad mine was a 120 not a 320 just checked. I've had waaay too many crts over the years hard to remember all the model numbers
@@theconsolecollector either way you have an outstanding collection. :)
@vrtxz thanks so much I really appreciate that
How do I go about checking the geometry on my sony crt on the settings menu?
I actually used the game silent hill for ps1 to check mine Geometry. I was lucky that it was great on this 310 set
@@theconsolecollector ..Awesome my brother. Thx for the reply most appreciated. Keep up the exceptional content. Stay blessed
It's a great TV! I have a 320 =)
I keep seeing videos of People getting Free CRTs wish I had that LUck.
You can too, but take gas into the equation. A local pickup for 10 bucks is better than a 50km ride for a free one. Just NEVER search classifieds with model numbers. Go after the vague listings with just "TV" and list the ones priced 10 and under.
@@2kBofFun I found one pretty close for free eventually, but it has some purity issues. 200 pounds & 25 min away
Nice story, but IMO it is the ugliest piece of kit Sony ever made. Late US models are really really obnoxious. I won't accept it even if it was free, one of the reasons these are often free, the other reason being the medical costs for moving it out of the house far exceed market value, which is close to 0.
And I thought the HD Trinitron was the best one
They are for gen 6 and up! I love my gamecube and xbox 360 on my widescreen HD trinitron crt 510
215Hz? Goddamn!
Can I play crisis on it?
It can give you a spine crisis.
Why this is te Best?
2x component even with 27inch ,
great with 480i,240p
amazing sound like many crt tv
the last SD CRT from sony before WEGA,
high-end model in 2003,
voltage regulator,
jontashow in the bernatyohi " it depends .