My CRT Collection and Buying Guide

***Edit. I stated that the MX8000 had a Panasonic Tube. This is incorrect. It has a Philips Blackline tube, Which would explain the similarities in quality with the Loewe. Sorry for the confusion***

In this Video I show the 4 Main CRT'S i use to Display my old retro consoles and computers on. This is not a technical Video but more of an information video. The buying guide is very general.


The models i have in this video are

Commodore 1084
Commodore 1084SP
JVC TM-H1900G
Bang & Olufsen MX8000

Video is shot with the following equipment

Camera :Sony FDR AX700
Sound: Hollyland Lark Lapel Mic
Games on the CRT'S are displayed Via a Raspberry Pi Running RGBPi.

[djcalle]

Thanks for the video. Regarding 100hz TVs, 100hz was a marketing term, they're essentially 31KHZ monitors with a laggy upscaler that creates artifacts on video games, especially 240P. Now, certain 100HZ TVs have a VGA port which completely bypasses the upscaler and allows to display pure 480P/31K. It is absolutely stunning for dreamcast and other 480P capable consoles. Loewe Q23, Q24 and Q25 chassis had an optional VGA card that turns these 100HZ TVs in amazing 31K/480P gaming monitors. Some Grundigs also have optional VGA cards, I have also seen a Panasonic with a front mounted VGA port that works the same, all in Australia.

[micronian]

The most Stylish B&O CRT was the AV9000. Pair it with 2 Beolab 8000's on each side and set it to 3 channel Stereo. That's Retrogaming heaven right there.

[MrLazenby]

Three amazing sets there Kris. I'm amazed at how vibrant the venerable 1084's look too.

[bitdigital]

Great info on the 1084. I actually have 2 myself (1084 +1084s) and did not know the Line count was 600. Pretty cool.

[jonathansacci]

This video was perfect for my timing. I was about to break rule #1 cause a really nice JVC i’art became available. I would have absolutely destroyed myself getting that.

Great reminders on rule #1!

[timvenus]

Great video, new to CRT's and just got myself a nice mid 2000s Toshiba :D

[jeffez]

Youtube suggested this video to me and I'm glad I found your channel. I'm a crt enthusiast and like seeing what others have to say about them. I saved a 1084-D2 from the tip which I hope to get working after I finish some other projects.

[Metalhead]

Thinking about picking this up. Where i live these go for nothing because they were quite common. I've seen one at 40 dollars atm.

[ShamanNoodles]

The nicest picture I've ever seen from a CRT was from Phillips. Interesting that the best you've seen has a Phillips tube also

[Crystali-qb]

Bang Olofssen Mx4000, Mx7000 Its really good crts with good sound.

[xROCKLOBSTUHx]

I love that B & O! Wish I could get one of those here in the U.S.... is there something equivalent to that or am i out of luck? I love the design, picture & rgb of course!

[djcalle]

Do you have any more information about the panasonic tube in the MX8000 you mentioned please? pics of the label or model number?

[Lennart]

The reason B&O namend Scart, its because if you have V tape, or Dvd player from B&O you can hide it, and the Tv sends signals through scart to your device.

[Kjetil_MB]

I wish my MX7000 was that bright in RGB

[bitbros]

Great video. Gorgeous looking B&O. I have a Commodore 1084 monitor (one from my childhood) that I recently found again (in the box and everything). It’s in great shape but I’m looking for an RGB solution to use it with my consoles. There is no SCART connector on the back. Where might I find that Din connector to female scart you were referrring to? Thanks bud and love the content!

[chchris]

I prefer Component video because it’s a more compatible format and it supports higher resolutions without modification. For RGB consoles I just use HD Retrovision cables.

[SeriouslySarius]

Hey I'm in melb and looking to sell one of my 2130qms, euro version with rgb scart. What are these worth now?

[BEN_HARDY]

Hey guys just wondering if I could have some advice? I have a guy selling 5 CRTs here in Melbourne for bundle price of $1800-$200 for the lot, I just wanted to know if it’s a good deal or not? they are the
JVC - TM-90PSN
SONY - PVM14MA
SONY - PVM-1442QM
SONY - PVM20M4A (x2)
Just wanted to see if these were good for retro gaming and if I was getting a good deal?

[danielnicholson]

I've got around 10 crt TVs my beocentre 1 has an amazing image I prefer it over my component trintrons, a Philips I have in the garage makes my trintrons look average but by far the best image is my Loewe profil 770 it needs a new flyback but my god the image is amazing.

[SamsungS-orqf]

Bang&Olfusen CRTs are very nice, great geometry, great color but the screens are too dim compared to other CRT's. I'd recommend a Sony FD Trinitron with RGB(eu model) and desent geometry, way brighter screen, very close to PVM.