OLED, LCD, QLED, and beyond. There are no longer large CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) televisions available for purchase, and surely we have all moved past those cumbersome TVs of the past?
However, not so quickly. Although CRT manufacturing for home televisions ceased in the U.S. around the mid-2000s, and the majority of individuals have moved on from them, a vibrant community of CRT aficionados exists worldwide who buy, maintain, and utilize these vintage TVs. The internet is rife with retro and AV enthusiast forums and groups that scrutinize listings in search of that elusive CRT that has remained in its box since the ’90s. Why is that?
It appears that, although flat panel TVs excel over CRTs in numerous aspects important for commercial viability, CRTs still outperform in several crucial areas that almost ensure that the average videophile will desire at least one of these lead-and-glass devices somewhere in their possession. If that seems unexpected, you’ll want to stay tuned to discover precisely what renders CRTs so exceptional when utilized for the right purposes. Who knows? By the conclusion, you might just be on the hunt for your very own back-breaking goggle-box.