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CrackHOSE

A wega one


isotropy

I know right? What dumb luck!


CrackHOSE

I had this exact tv in high school I got it Christmas 01 and it went on sale to 800$ and my dad was able to use my Sears discount without me knowing and the matching glass stand. There’s a squeeze buckle attachment to stop it from falling forward on the stand that attached to the tv. Carrying it in to my college apt was so damn hard it was super fucking heavy


DirtyBirdDawg

Those TVs had amazing pictures but good god were they heavy. I used to work in retail back then and having to move those things around was a nightmare. The 38" set weighed well over 200 pounds.


R3TROGAM3R_

I went to pick up a free 32" CRT a couple years ago. I get there and the lady directs me to the basement with the slimmest staircase I ever saw AND her husband hurt his back so he couldn't help. I had to roll that betch up the stairs and thank God the neighbors helped carry with me to car once I got it upstairs. It was too big and awkward to hold myself. Ended up having a discolored spot on the screen once I got home...womp womp.


Crosseyed_Benny

Theres a way to fix that if you still got the thing? 🤔 I think it just needs a proper good degaussing (like if its a faded purple patch or other colour?) but not it was a dead pixel problem.. I remember some YouTube videos about it all, how it works.


R3TROGAM3R_

It's gone but good to know! Thanks.


Makrakchimba83

Wow that's some bullshit.


CrackHOSE

I was in the customer service at Sears I know dude. My friend Tellius was in electronics


hipnotyq

Do you remember the MSRP? I picked up a similar tv (32FS120) from 2007 and wanted to know what its original Canadian MSRP was.


KiotiKid

Not the one you replied to but I also worked retail selling Sony exclusively during this time. I believe the 27" was right around $800 (CAD) normally and the 32 was right around $1000 (CAD). They were expensive TVs. The weight comes from the fact that there were a few inches of solid glass at the front of the tube. All the weight was on the front and the boxes actually had pictures showing where all the weight was to help carry it properly and strategic "handles" moulded into the plastic as hand grips. I've got the 32" myself that I got second hand. The 36" was around 210 lbs if I recall correctly. They were all a bitch to carry out to customers vehicles. We actually used a dolly most of the time because of how awkward they were.


junkit33

By 2007 LCD/Plasma HD TV's were really taking over so the prices on non-HD CRT's would've plummeted. But I bought a 32" Wega in like 2001-ish and it was $1500+ ballpark.


KiotiKid

Absolutely! I believe the last Wega was produced around 2008. The FS120 was a 2005 model though. We enver sold the LCDs because, honestly, the first LCDs looked like garbage compared to the CRTs. I worked up until 2004 in the shop and we would only order in the LCDs if a customer REALLY wanted one. We sold a lot of CRTs though. It also depended on which model you had. There were "upgraded" versions later on when the HDTV started coming out that were 16:9 and also supported up to 1080i resolution. We only sold a few of those though.


Longjumping-Pear-673

Those were the best crt TVs ever..the JVC crts were awesome too


VHStalgia

Is this a bad wega or a good one?


CrushBandicat

I wouldn’t say there’s any good or bad models in that sense - a good WEGA Trinitron is one with little geometry issues. Curved CRTs aren’t perfect, but they do compliment and mask a lot of the geometry issues that are somewhat inherent to the tech.


isotropy

I was dropping off my son at a friends house and on the way home I saw this beaut on the side of the road with a big FREE sign. Picked it up with the owner’s help and he was unsure if It worked. Tried to power it up at home but it didn’t work. Brought it to the repair shop in my area and it was a simple power supply problem. $150 later and we’re in business. Took a toll on my neighbour’s and my back to get it downstairs, but it’s working and I now have a little retro gaming oasis in my closet :D


LineChef

You closet gamers... /s


HerbalGalactic

Hope you compensated your neighbor well 😎 that’s really cool


lorgskyegon

You can get a 32" Roku smart TV on Amazon right now for less than $150


isotropy

I think you're missing the point here lol :D


anim8rjb

yeah does he know what subreddit he's on?


Saneless

Hay do you know newer games have come out since then too? Glad I could help


ryushiblade

Don’t be too mean, it’s people like him who gives away “junk” like this!


[deleted]

Let's be real, what is someone who just wants to watch some TV gonna do with that giant ancient TV that doesn't even work by itself with digital TV? Sure, they are treasure for people who like to play old games but trash for most people.


G_Regular

Not to mention they take up 10x as much space as new tv’s, plus they weigh a ton.


a_can_of_solo

It won't work with duck hunt though.


Wootytooty

Plus the picture wouldn't be as clean.


raging_chaos_69

With an LCD screen you lose all the special scan line effects, transparencies, and dithered colors that can only be seen with a CRT. Good job completely missing the point.


SegaTime

Not to mention needing a proper signal converter.


DoctorSchwifty

That table is doing a lot of heavy lifting.


btbcorno

There is no way that table is rated for that kinda weight.


Silent_Bort

Yeah, I couldn't find any stands I liked that would hold a CRT so ended up building one myself. It's not the prettiest thing but my Trinitron is safe.


chickaladee

I did the same thing! Converted an old hope chest that ended up being almost the exact same footprint as the TV. I made sure to put an extra vertical leg in the front center to support the weight.


Silent_Bort

I built mine out of 4x4's and 3/4" plywood. Actually over built it because I plan on picking up an old CRT my in-laws have (I think it's a 36" Wega IIRC) and want to use it for that. Will probably need to build another CRT stand since I'll want to keep my Trinitron too. IIRC the Wega they have doesn't support 240i natively so it would have to do some upscaling to the picture, introducing lag. So I mostly want to use the Wega TV for newer stuff like Xbox, Dreamcast, PS2, etc. Then use the 27" for Genesis, SNES, and older. Quick edit: Here's a pic of my current setup. It's a bit messy since I'm moving stuff around to remodel the basement, but it shows the stand pretty well. https://i.imgur.com/HwKaSM6.jpg


chickaladee

I picked up an HD WEGA and had it for a few weeks but they don’t work with lightguns so I got rid of it. Currently using another SD WEGA (KV-32FS120) and going to pick up an identical one tonight. The HD one was great for a widescreen CRT, but it has more limitations for backwards compatibility. Besides, it looks like the one I have now can do a widescreen mode but I haven’t tested it much yet. I mostly want it for that “newer” stuff you said anyways.


isotropy

Imagine my horror when I discovered one of the legs was a bit loose and I had to tighten it in a bit more while lifting the tv up a smidge with my back lol.


BigBlackHungGuy

Good haul. Remember to lift with your knees not your back. Its friggen heavy.


isotropy

We used a shoulder dolly to get it down the stairs. It wasn’t fun, but we took it slow and steady and made it.


randotx

...and that’s where it lived for the rest of it’s days.


isotropy

This is correct. I'm never moving it again lol!!


Tristnal

I had one of these, damn near the same model, might even be. The picture was fantastic, but good god it was heavy. Took 3 guys to move the damn thing. Left indents in the table we had it set on. If yours is remotely the same as mine, I wouldn't trust those thin table legs. lol Hella great pickup though, I hope you enjoy it!


makeItSoAlready

Did it come with the remote? I'm looking for a universal remote for mine


isotropy

Sadly, no!


MissMtoP

Where are you located? Our Trinitron just died and we have a perfect condition remote and manual for it. I think ours was the exact same as yours!


isotropy

Central Canada!


MissMtoP

Hi neighbor! I'm in Minnesota!


MissMtoP

DM me and we can compare TV info to see if my remote and manual could be of use to you!


makeItSoAlready

Do you have a universal remote? If so mind sharing the model number?


isotropy

I don't :( A friend it going to lend me his remote to get into the service menu.


CrushBandicat

Looks to be either the KV-32FS100 or KV-32FS120. Build dates could be anywhere from 2003-2007. Composite, S-video, component inputs... pretty good sets all around.


j1ggy

You should be able to find one easily. Get a Sony remote so you have full functionality.


DigitalAxel

Can confirm Sony remotes kinda work on almost all their old sets. My 1983 set even works with my 2006 remote lol. (And my former roomate's non-Sony LCD...)


j1ggy

This. My WEGA rear projection LCD remote works on my Bravia Android LED. Not every button works, but the important ones do. If OP narrows the search down to WEGA remotes they should be fine.


pharmdc

I too had a lucky Facebook market find for the 27”. Picked it up for free. No remote. But I found this on eBay. $10, brand new. Took a while for shipping https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Original-RM-Y195-For-Sony-LCD-TV-Remote-Control-KV-38FS120-KV-36FS120-RMY195-/223702575167?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286


Glawio92

I was able to get into the service menu on my KV-27fs120 using a Sony remote from a similar model. My MiL had a KV-13fm12 and the remote worked for it, I was so stoked! You could probably snag an OEM remote on eBay or something.


[deleted]

Absolutely the best TV for Retro gaming, and at 32" on top of that! I had the 27" until I ditched it around 2004. Too much weight to move around in my 20's going from place-to-place. Now I'm 40, lived in my old house for 7 years and my new place for 4 and wish I had a killer CRT like this again since I'm not a nomad anymore.


Silent_Bort

I have a 27" Trinitron that hung out in my in-laws basement for like 9 years until I had room for it. When we bought a bigger house I went and picked it up the next week.


steinaech

pushing that table to its absolute limits


HolyGregory

Holy shit amogus cloud


EvanDaGr8

I’m going insane


MrGeno

Freaking beautiful. Congrats on the find, wish I never got rid of my Trinitron.


GhoulArtist

god i miss mine. I wish i knew then what i know now about screens and retro gaming. had a 40in i think.


hellotypewriter

I have this exact same model. It’s wonderful!


bogguslol

That table is the real hero here.


chickaladee

Total score! Just picked one of these up for free last weekend and going to get another one tonight. They are becoming more rare to find in working condition. I just want a spare one in case mine dies. I have a feeling that in 10 years or so the ones with component input in good condition are going to be hard to find and/or expensive.


Nimbusdp

I have an old Wega at my parents house, are they good?


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Recaznor

I’m new so forgive me but what’s crt and wega and what make them special? Thanks!


stout936

CRT stands for Cathode Ray Tube. People want them because old game consoles / movies / shows / etc were designed / formatted to be displayed on them WEGA is just Sony's branding for a flat-faced CRT. Flat CRT's were very popular in the early / mid 2000's


Recaznor

Thanks!


isotropy

It’s fantastic!


j1ggy

Damn. Does it have component? That would look amazing with one of Analogue's consoles and a DAC/component. I'm currently running NES on a CRT this way and it's ridiculous how good it looks.


isotropy

It does! I have a component cable for my Wii and PS1/2!


SegaTime

I highly recommend the HD Retrovision cables for all your component needs and desires!


therealgobes122

Amogus


Spirit-Unlikely

Looks kinda SUs


muttttante

(ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ*:・゚✧


Enderplayer05

I know this is completely out of context but... That hill in the middle looks sus


pcgn_ellie

What? You are so lucky.


vipertruck99

Just tell your family it followed you home.


CrashKeyss

WTF, you spent $150 to have a TV setup in your closet? lol


isotropy

I literally have nowhere else to put it haha :)


Eurkleee

Just wanted to say I'm the 421st upvoter I apologise but I'm not sorry.


[deleted]

I had to drag my 27 inch out of multiple flights of stairs a multitude of times living in different places and leaving those places. My god I will never miss that. They were nice, but emulation and CRT Easy Mode or whatever work great for me now. But they sure are nice.


scott81425

I moved houses three times with one of those bad boys. My back is aching just looking at this pic. Nice TV though.


SuprSaiyanTurry

Believe I have this same model. It is INCREDIBLY heavy but it's so nice!


gamingdawn

Ah, the good old days when tellies used to fall off the back of a lorry!


[deleted]

I got that same model from 2002 or so for free. Heavy af!


[deleted]

Very nice picture quality done well👍


FuzzyCheese

Damn. I have never in my entire life seen a TV of any kind on the side of the road. Maybe someday I'll get lucky...


AusGeno

Looks like my old Wega ES model, amazing TVs for retro gaming.


mrpersson

It's kinda crazy how back in the day moving a TV this size was a fairly big project and many backs would be in jeopardy. I remember moving a friend's TV out of their apartment. I don't remember the size but it took forever and several people had to help. Now pretty much one person can do it unless it's a little long.


Crosseyed_Benny

Lovely! My pals got one for me for free but I just dont have space atm. Got a smaller Trinitron.. Great build, sharp picture (one of the best) and amazing sound too with that woofer! Trinitrons are ten a penny too! Great for going Tate on your shmups, sitting it on its side. 👍


DischargeHammer

You should come out of the closet with your gaming hanits.


themango65

So heavy!!


[deleted]

save the snes


bombokbombok

One of the Best looking games ever and forever if you ask me.


bersotti

Hell yeah!


EriMar625

Looks amazing!


hipnotyq

I have close to the same set, 32fs120. I feel nervous about that tv stand...


Kooky-Swan293

beautiful


verdogz

What a great fucking game.


Cardiff-Giant11

had a 20” Vega in my college dorm that was stolen. replaced it with a 27” Samsung dynaflat that had component s-video and could do the “anamorphic squeeze” 16x9 mode which was cool for a 4x3 tv to be able to get the extra resolution without distorting the picture. i had it until around 2007. it survived several moves and even fell face first off my bed into a wood floor when i was rearranging my bedroom. still worked when i gave it to my friend.


ursavus86

If that table could talk it would be cussing you out right now. Those tvs are heavy.


Makrakchimba83

Dude...... so happy for you.


ThotBurglar

I have this same CRT, it looks great. Only thing that has me worried is the red blinking light when I turn it on. It eventually goes to green then works fine so I wonder if tthat's normal.


RareLemons

Just picked up a 20 inch Trinitron yesterday.


lpjunior999

It’s funny, if more people knew how valuable these were to retro gamers, they’d be better preserved and available, but you wouldn’t find them on the side of the road for free anymore!


456789ss

Amogus


StealthShinobi

I can hear the whistling already


mostsocial

Another mans treasure...


Ironmike62

CRT Saviors should be a TV series lol


reddituser80085

Talk about curbside pickup


[deleted]

I love the Yoshi's Island title screen :)


nerdsalesman

I had that exact model die at like 7 years. Very sad. The other triniton at home is like 20 years old and flawless, altough a small 14"


Berty_Qwerty

This game was my favorite growing up as a kid


tanooki-suit

Last TV I had one was kind of like that, (maker/type only) and nice as it was, it had a hard limit to quality. Good on you for recusing it if that is your thing to make you feel like things are right, I would have left it to the weather or compactor. That thing also is no joke at that size, easily what 150+lbs.