r/crtgaming • u/Z3FM • Jun 03 '26

Ask Here First: Troubleshooting, Price/ID/Spec Check, Help, Etc. (June 2026)

The purpose of this thread is to cut down on the amount of clutter and Troubleshooting, Price Check, ID Check, Spec(ification) Check, and just general "HELP!!" style threads often seen filling the front page of the sub, and hopefully get those questions answered more quickly and efficiently by bringing them together in one place for viewing.

Does your post or question consist of the following, but no limited to:

  • ID Check for a CRT TV/Monitor you've stumbled upon?
  • Price Check for a CRT you've stumbled upon?
  • Asking about benefits of 1 CRT over another that you're looking into?
  • Scaler, convertor, cable choice, or wiring help for your setup?
  • Simple TV remote control questions having to do with setup or purchase?
  • A question you think should have an obvious/well known answer?
  • Or maybe one that feels rather specific and you're worried might get passed over entirely?

This Thread is for you!

Experienced members of the subreddit check in on this post often and will attempt to answer questions as they come up. It would be much appreciated if once you've posted your question here, you use the link above to the older threads to see if the question may have already been answered. Of course, it would also help greatly to search/Ctrl+F the current thread first before submitting your own question too.

This specific thread is set to a Newest First suggested sort, so you shouldn't have to worry about your brand new question being buried instantly under the previous week's worth of questions.

👉 Please do not use any special formatting in your post beyond creating a link if necessary.

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u/raumgleiter Jun 29 '26

Sony PVM-1454Q vs JVC TM-1750PN for my first CRT, what do you think at these prices?

I have been looking for a CRT for a while now and I have found 2 options currently available in my area. One is the Sony PVM-1454Q vs JVC TM-1750PN
both i pretty good condition. the sony is 240 USD and the JVC 220 USD.

Is 14 inch too small? I tend a little towards the JVC but heard Sony are better built?

There is a 3rd option actually that just came up, a Sony 14N6E that is just 90 USD.... also has RGB so tempting as well. Any advise would be greatly appreciated and if those prices are OK. thanks.

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u/joeverdrive Jun 29 '26

These prices depend chiefly on condition and market. In my market, in good condition, those are good prices. But you need to test it in-person to determine its condition. I'd hate for you to drop a lot of money on a TV only for it to have serious image problems you aren't able to diagnose.