Sound Advice Video Calibration Prices (2010/2011)

Plasma and LCD (LED) digital display panels: $275.00
Services that will be addressed (up to two inputs only):

- Brightness
- Contrast
- Grayscale (2 point)
- Sharpness
- Global Tint
- Global Color
- Cursory check of appropriate connections
- Video chain confirmation

Additional costs for Advanced Services for digital flat panel displays:
(Where applicable)

- Software interface to control and correct (Pioneer and PanasonicVT25 series):$30.00
- Color Management System correction: $60.00
- Multi-point Grayscale (10/11 point)/Gamma: $60.00
- Electronic rubbish removal: $30.00
- Additional video inputs where applicable (price per additional input): $20.00
- 3D Calibration $100.00
- THX Certification $100.00

Front and Rear projection (LCD, LED, LCOS, DLP): $350.00
Services that will be addressed (up to two inputs only and where applicable):

- Brightness
- Contrast
- Grayscale (2 point)
- Sharpness
- Global Tint
- Global Color
- Cursory check of appropriate connections
- Video chain confirmation
- Alignment/Focus
- Lens Cleaning (Front projection only)

Additional costs for Advanced Services for digital flat panel displays:
(Where applicable)

- Software interface to control and correct (JVC ISFccc): $30.00
- Color Management System correction: $60.00
- Multi-point Grayscale (10/11 point)/Gamma Correction: $60.00
- Electronic rubbish removal: $60.00
- Additional video inputs where applicable (price per additional input): $20.00
- 3D Calibration $100.00
- THX Certification $100.00

Additional costs for integration of outboard scalers: $200.00
Services that will be addressed (where applicable):

- Multi-input calibration
- Multi-point Grayscale
- Gamma correction
- Color Gamut
- Brightness
- Tint
- Color
- Contrast
- Sharpness
- Electronic enhancements
- Cursory check of integration

Educational Services: $350.00

We offer educational services on basic and advanced calibration techniques and equipment. We will train enthusiasts one on one or those considering entering the professional marketplace on how to calibrate video displays. The client may choose to use our equipment (supervision required) or their own. We also offer consulting advice on which calibration equipment to purchase, and what pitfalls to avoid. We will also train at our location using high end displays, scalers and video equipment, or the client may wish to train in the comfort of their own home using their equipment. Professionals who have attended the ISF basic course may also employ our services for one-on-one hands on training. Training is offered at one day, but may require additional days for an additional cost.

Calibration equipment rental for training session only: FREE!

Travel Charges:

Normally, we do not charge for travel fees provided we have three or more calibrations to perform in a given area. We will travel for rush requests or special trips. For these requests, locations within 2 hours of Topeka, Kansas, travel is free. Outside of this radius, travel is charged based on gas receipts, airfare and hotel fees where applicable.