Can anyone recommend a good picture calibration DVD for HD sets?

Looks like the Monster/ISF DVD and the Video Essentials DVD/HD-DVD combo both are mostly getting slammed on Amazon.

Not even sure that much calibration is necessary on the first gen 50" XBR SXRD. Changed it to 6500K mode and it looks pretty good.

Only complaint is black levels, but that's probably just a limitation of the technology.

There's always GetGrey from this site .

I used the Avia disc with pretty good results.

The calibration steps that involved use of the color filters was an important piece of the set-up process; so if you buy the disc second hand, make certain they're included.

Apart from that, it's pretty surprising how well the THX optimizer works that's included on some DVDs (such as "The Incredibles"). If I recall, there is a black setting test on the optimizer.

Based on some things I've read, THX Optimizer isn't always a great choice for general calibration, as in some cases it is adjusted for a specific disc's mastering. It could be a decent place to start, of course, but it might still be worthwhile to have a dedicated calibration disc around.

I have used both DVE & Avia and they both do a fine job. I feel that the Avia disc is much easier to navigate than DVE though especially on the audio side.

If you want help with DVE, here's the link to download the manual:
Video Essentials Test Pattern Description Manuals

Thanks Lee. I did download the complete manual right after I purchased DVE. I just feel that the Avia disc is just much easier and faster to use. It also has additional audio tests that DVE does not, unless I missed something when I have used DVE. Like I said before, both discs do an excellent job and any one with a home theater should be using either one, especially on the audio side.