Mitsubishi WD-65734 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV

Review by james for Mitsubishi WD-65734 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV
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Having seen this television at a local retail store, displayed among many others in the same price and size range, I was immediately sold on it. It, by far, had a better picture and viewing angle than the other five models around it, plus it handled motion better than its competition (including Samsung’s LED DLP). I decided to look it up on Amazon, and I’m glad I did. The price was significantly lower online than it was in the store.

The delivery went smoothly (Eagle shipped it), it was easy to set up (by the way, I recommend the LACK tv unit ($69.99) from IKEA. It is sturdy, it doesn’t bow from the weight of the tv, and the television fits perfectly on it), and within minutes, I was enjoying the beautiful picture.

I have no complaints so far. The controls are intuitive, the color control is great, and the PS3 and X-Box 360 look excellent on it. Blu-ray discs look especially good.

I’ve waited years to get an HDTV, and I am very happy with my choice. Also, this model includes HDMI 1.3, which should keep it relevant for a while.

I highly recommend this set. It’s the best in its class, and not very expensive either.

Review by B. Benedict for Mitsubishi WD-65734 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV
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Wow! What can I say! First, I’m normally an early adopter for new technology! However, I’ve had a hard time making the decision to move to HDTV. Partially because it’s hard to find enough info online to really understand HD, how to set it up, etc. Partially because I’ve had a great Hitachi Ultravision 61″ Projection tv (not HD) for the past 7 years. I had a hard time convincing myself that HD would be that much different to warrant spending money and learning how to get HD. Well, I waited far too long!!

The Mitsu 65″ 734 series (Medallion series) is a phenomenal tv! Everything about it is truly amazing. First, let’s start with appearance. The 734 series doesn’t have the ultra shiny appearance of the 833 series (Diamond Series). But, the appearance is stunning! It’s incredibly sharp looking. Everyone who’s seen it has just stopped in their tracks. And, that was while the tv was off!!

Next, setup. The setup on this tv is ridiculously easy. When you plug a device in, it detects it, tells you where it detected a device (HDMI 1, 2, or 3, Component 1 or 2, Ant 1 or Ant 2, etc). You just pick the type of device, and you’re pretty much done. Changing input is great. You press the input button, and it shows all the inputs that are plugged in right on the screen. You just pick the one you want. No filtering through 7 inputs to find the right one.

My setup. First, antenna. Our house has a very large antenna in our attic (it’s literally five feet tall). It’s not an HD antenna, but I started with that input. Well, I live 40 miles from downtown Chicago. After scanning channels, this tv picked (with the antenna’s assistance) all of the free digital channels, aside from CBS (low channel number). Next, cable. I’ve got basic cable. I connected to cable to a separate input, scanned channels, and it picked up all the unscrambled digital channels we have, with no cable box. Very nice! Third, I also have a standard tivo connected to this tv. I will be connecting an HD tivo in the next week. I also have a dvd player connected via component input.

Picture quality. Broadcast HD. The HD picture quality is amazing!!! There’s no other way to say it. There is absolutely no ghosting. I’ve watched some heavy action scenes on HD broadcast tv and you just sit back and shake your head at the picture quality. It’s stunning! DVD. We watched MI 3 on dvd. The picture was unbelievable. The tv does an incredible job at upconverting the signal. I’m upgrading to a dvd player with HDMI connection. But even over component input, the picture was fantastic. Tivo. Well, it’s a standard tivo. But the picture is really surprisingly good. You can see that it’s not HD, but the upconverting here is most impressive of all. Nonetheless, a new HD Tivo will be a happy addition.

Negatives. A couple. I think their impact will depend on the individual person, and the room the tv is going in. First, noise. The tv is DLP. Guess what. There’s a LOT of heat with a DLP tv with a screen this size. So guess what. It can be a little noisy. We have our tv in a 25 x 20 room. We’re sitting 14 feet away from the tv. If you mute the tv, you can hear the fan. If you turn the volume up a few notches, the noise blends out or can’t be heard, depending on your listening volume. The further you are from the tv, the less noise you’ll hear, since the fan is in back. But, we listen to our tv relatively quietly, and after one week, the noise doesn’t bother my wife or I. Second item, heat. Make sure you have enough clearance for a tv this size. We have our tv a full 18 inches off the wall (it’s a big room). That really allows the fan to get airflow for the bulb. How long the bulb will last, we will see. But unless you plan on sitting behind the tv, I don’t think the heat is a problem. Just plan on at least 12 inches of clearance behind your tv. Third item, tuner speed. The tuner is digital and well, it’s a little slow. There’s an on screen guide that provides some programming info for some of the digital channels. You can use the guide to directly navigate to a channel, or you can type the channel number. If you’re used to tivo though, the channel changing is a little slower. If you change channels constantly, it’s probably worth a small investment to get an HD Tivo.

Would I buy it again? In a heartbeat. Hope this helps.

Review by Emily I. Taylor for Mitsubishi WD-65734 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV
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TV worked perfectly straight out of the box. DLPs take some time to strat up, it’s just how they work, this TV does have an option for faster start up, but it consumes more power and is moer stress on the lamps. DLPs also hum, this hum is fairly quiet. I can only hear it during dead silence when it’s on, and when it’s off only for about 5 minutes. I wouldn’t trade it for anything, the menu was very easy for me to navigate, the options of this TV are great, and I love having an HDMI input on the front panel! A+ all the way, It is worth more than I paid 6ave.

Review by PnJ for Mitsubishi WD-65734 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV
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I bought this TV 2 weeks ago and I have put it through a “Normal Use” test. That means I have not fully explored all the intricacies, but I have used it under everyday circumstances.

The HD picture is extremely clear. Sports in 1080i and 720p look stunning. Switch over to my Blu-Ray and it’s like I’m looking out my window. So far there is not an artifact to be seen in 1080p, even with fast moving objects and camera pans. I should mention that the HD inputs are being fed by HDMI connections.

SD DVDs look pretty good as well, but that may just be the PS3’s interpolation. Nonetheless it’s acceptable. SD television feed still leaves a lot to be desired, its not very crisp at all. (Maybe I’ve become an HD snob)

The user interface is very intuitive and ergonomic. Simple on-screen menus make setting up and navigating through inputs and menus very easy. This TV also includes 2 IR emitters to control other devices (SAT, DVR, DVD and A/V Receiver). No one wants more remotes to lose. On-screen menus make this set up extremely easy with very little chance for error.

All in all, this TV has a lot of bang for the buck. Great picture, ease of use and ample connectivity make this TV a steal for under (way under) $2K.

Review by Howard D. Pelton for Mitsubishi WD-65734 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV
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Right out of the box it worked flawlessly, I had to make no adjustments to it, it has a good HD tuner and plenty of hookups. Most importantly the picture is wonderful.