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Here for sale is the Holy Grail, an absolute eye-catcher, angular like a cube, a block, a real eye-catcher in elegant black to anthracite: the Sony PVM-2950QM + Original Sony SS-X7A Speakers+ Original Sony Remote Control

A complete package including the original Sony speakers and the original Sony remote control, which is rarely found.

For me, the back design is absolutely amazing, my favourite part- design wise. The Sony logo is beautifully crafted on the back and is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a treat for the touch. You can simply tell it's a very high-quality piece of equipment, and it's not for nothing that it's number 1 in broadcast 240p, like the FW900 in CRTs. It's simply the number 1 in the 15 kHz/ 240p range in terms of design, legendary status, and size, and, according to many users, beats the multisync monitors from Nec and Midzubishi in this segment. And if you ask me, it looks much better too. Despite its 50 kg, it's very easy to move thanks to its almost ideal handle. It's also easy to move the monitor back and forth, unlike other monitors in this class.

Decent and working condition. It has no cracks, no severe discoloration, etc. A few scratches here and there. With a deep cleaning, you can get even more out of it.

You can also use the monitor vertically or stack it with other PVM 2950s, which is certainly very interesting. I also like the menu bar. The remote control is one of the best designed I've ever seen, and the speakers are also well done. So, as I said, in the retro community, this is simply the dream monitor for many people. Whether they admit it or not. A gem and probably a good investment, since 240p on CRTs is of course a Dream. Still the sound, the feel, the feeling—it's almost like 1980-2000 again. Supreme lifestyle.

Technical Specs:

TV system: PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43 (automatic selection)

Picture tube: 729 mm (29") Super-Trinitron picture tube,

viewable screen size: 675 mm (27") (measured diagonally),

deflection angle: 110°, AG pitch: 0.7 to 0.85 mm

Resolution: 600 TV lines (center)

Color temperature: 3200K, 6500K, 9300K (factory setting: 6500K)

Audio output power: 8 to 16 Ω, 7 W + 7 W

Power supply: 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: approx. 165 W (typical), 180 W (max.)

Operating temperature: 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 68.7 x 53.8 x 52.9 cm

Base dimensions (W x D): 68.7 x 51 cm

Weight: approx. 52 kg (114 lbs 10 oz)

Video inputs Line 1/2

Composite signal: BNC pass-through connector

1 Vp-p, negative sync signal

Automatic 75-Ω impedance

Y/C: 4-pin mini-DIN pass-through connector

Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p, negative sync signal

C (color difference): 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC), 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

Automatic 75-Ω impedance

Audio inputs Line 1/2: RCA pass-through connector, 5 dBu, high impedance

Why a CRT monitor at all?

Many will immediately point to the response time and motion blur; it's a hard fact that CRT monitors are simply superior in these areas, and they're famous for it. No input lag (response time)

CRTs operate analogously. The signal is projected almost instantaneously as an electron beam directly onto the screen. Modern monitors require digital processing of the image, which adds milliseconds. For competitive gamers (e.g., in Super Smash Bros. Melee or older shooters), this "direct" feel is crucial.

Perfect Motion Sharpness

Have you ever wondered why the image on modern monitors appears slightly blurry when you turn quickly in a game? This is due to the "hold-and-sample" technology used by LCDs/LEDs.

CRT: The image flashes extremely briefly and disappears immediately (pulse display). The human eye perceives this as perfectly smooth, sharp motion.

LCD/LED: The image remains static until the next one is calculated, which results in blurring during movement.

Others will Point to: Black level and contrast

Since a CRT monitor can simply switch off the electron beam to produce black, good tubes (especially high-end models like the Sony BVM/PVM series) achieve fantastic black levels that almost rival modern OLEDs.

And then there's the Advantage of Flexible resolution.

An LCD has a "native resolution" (e.g., 1920x1080). Anything below that has to be upscaled and often looks blurry. A CRT doesn't have a fixed pixel matrix; it can display different resolutions without any loss of quality.

A CRT is like an analog amplifier in music – it gives the signal a warmth and immediacy that is difficult to copy digitally.

But we all know that, right?

That's why I want to mention another point that contributes at least as much to (for me it matters even more than the Response time and other things) why CRT monitors are simply better than LED/OLED monitors:

Namely, because a CRT monitor produces a completely different image than an LED or OLED monitor.

From CRT to LED/OLED, the colors became increasingly artificial; the more "advanced" the technology, the more artificial the colors became.

It's fitting that it now culminates in AI-generated images, which is the next so-called "advancement."

But even before AI was a thing, the image and colors of an LED monitor, compared to a CRT monitor, already looked as if the LED monitor's image was generated by AI - simply artificial.

... The image and colors of a CRT monitor are much more natural, harmonious, comfortable, realistic, and atmospheric.

For example, if you play World of Warcraft or any other game on a CRT monitor, it's a completely different gaming experience; it feels magical, truly immersive and atmospheric.

I'm speaking from experience here; I've owned and used all types of monitors, including the very expensive OLEDs. It's this atmospheric image that makes me so addicted to CRT monitors, something I've never found on an LED/OLED monitors. I've only seen something comparable on plasma TVs - they also have this natural and atmospheric colors. The image on LED/OLED monitors may have many advantages, but it remains artificial, clinical, cold, distant - just numbers in a table.

The CRT monitor image, however, is the atmospheric dream of immersing yourself in a world. It will always be better, no matter what advanced LED/OLED monitors they release; this is due to the light technology used. There is a limitation with LED/OLED that they cannot overcome. You can't fake the light of the old world, and colors are made of light.

And if you want to play the really old games that were graphically designed for CRT monitors, then a CRT monitor is even further superior to LED/OLED monitors, and that's a hard fact that can be proven, it’s not just your imagination or "nostalgia goggles" vintage video games truly did look better when you were younger. If you’ve ever hooked up an old console to a modern flat screen and felt disappointed by the blocky, jagged pixels, there is a technical reason for that.

Back then, games weren't designed for the high-definition displays we use today. They were built for CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) televisions. These old monitors functioned differently: instead of sharp, isolated squares, they used beams of light that caused pixels to bleed into one another. This natural "blur" acted as a built-in filter, softening edges and blending colors seamlessly.

Artists at the time were masters of this technology. They used these visual quirks to their advantage, creating clever illusions:

Color Blending: They could simulate hundreds of shades that the hardware couldn't actually produce by placing certain colors side-by-side, knowing the TV would mix them together.

Texture and Depth: Simple patterns of dots would transform into glowing lights, smooth gradients, or translucent effects once they hit the warm glow of an analog screen.

Essentially, the hardware was part of the art style. On a modern digital display, that "magic" is lost, leaving behind only the raw, harsh pixels. So, you aren't misremembering - those games were meant to be seen through the beautiful distortion of old technology.

There are also comparison images and Videos in the web, where you can see the old game on a CRT and on an LED; the difference is immense, these are not small details, this is a big and clear difference.

There is another Advantage that i would like to mention, Natural Anti-Aliasing:

CRTs don't have rigid, hard pixel grids. The colors blend together minimally.

The effect: Jagged edges (pixelation) are naturally smoothed.

The result: Low-resolution games look organic and detailed on a CRT, while they often appear distorted or extremely grainy on a modern 4K monitor.

PICK UP OR DELIVERY INFORMATION:

Ready to pick up in Austria: 0€

Delivery Costs in Austria/Germany: 250€

Delivery Costs in Europe: 600€

Delivery Costs Worldwide: 1650€

Delivery Detail-Information:

There are several options I can offer you:

1. You can pick up the monitor free of charge in Austria. To do so, simply select the pickup option when purchasing.

2. Delivery within Austria/Germany: 250€

3. Delivery in Europe: 600€

4. Dilvery Worldwide: 1650€

I will send you the monitor securely packaged on a pallet (this means this is not a normal parcel shipment where the monitor flies around on tracks and ramps in the parcel distribution center, and the parcel is often not carefully loaded and unloaded from the parcel center into the car and brought to you by the respective delivery person. It's just the usual hectic parcel shipment, which is unsafe and carries many risks, especially with CRT monitors. With normal parcel shipment, the entire package can even turn on its side or upside down, plus all those vibrations, which is simply not a good idea for shipping CRT monitors. On a pallet, however, none of these risks exist: the monitor flies around, is turned, shaken, thrown, or is loaded and unloaded roughly, or shot around.

Shipping on a pallet guarantees that the monitor can remain in its position, won't be knocked over or turned over, and won't experience any significant vibrations or similar damage. Additionally, floor cushioning is placed on the pallet to reduce vibrations. Of course, I wrap the monitor itself dozens of times in bubble wrap and apply additional padding and protection. Once it's wrapped like cotton wool and shock-absorbed, it's secured to the pallet with lashing straps to prevent it from flying around. A cover or wooden crate is then placed on top for absolute protection. The remaining free space in the cover/wooden crate is filled with additional padding. I use the safest packaging and shipping method for CRT monitors that I know from many years of experience. Feel free to take a look at it in detail:

1. Pallet

2. Floor cushioning is applied to the pallet to reduce vibration.

3. The monitor is placed on the pallet

4. It is tied to the pallet with lashing straps.

5. A wooden crate or other cover is placed on top for absolute protection.

6. Any remaining free space in the cover/wooden crate is filled with additional padding.

7. The package is sealed with a cover/wooden lid on top.

8. Warning labels are applied to the package, stating that the contents are fragile, that nothing should be placed on the pallet, that the pallet should not be tilted or turned over, and so on.

9. Complete documentation, meaning the monitor is tested and filmed one last time before final shipping. It is then packaged and sealed, and this, as well as the packaging method, is documented via photo and video. Shipping is insured. This means that if, despite everything, damage does occur, there is a chance of being insured.

10. I will attach a tilt indicator "Tiltwatch" to the pallet/package. This indicates whether the transport was carried out correctly, whether the box was tilted more than 83° during transport. If this is the case, the indicator is triggered and turns red. The tilt indicator is self-adhesive and adheres to the package. It also serves as a warning to the delivery service and ensures that the delivery personnel handle the package with care. Furthermore, it provides additional assistance in the event of transport damage and insurance claims.

Thanks to my many years of experience shipping CRT monitors, I know what to look for and how best to proceed to ensure the CRT monitor arrives safely. And as I said, if the monitor is damaged during transport despite all efforts, I am of course there for you even after the purchase and will do everything in my power to resolve the matter via insurance.

Information about insurance when shipping the monitor:

The shipment is insured. If something does go wrong, we have a chance of getting a refund if you and I document everything accordingly. (You'll get the instructions for this from me.)

Good chance with the insurance company. Of course, I can't guarantee that the insurance will pay, but if you document everything properly when receiving and unpacking the monitor, then I can and will do everything in my power to get the insurance company to pay. And shipping via pallet is much less susceptible to damage than via parcel delivery or similar. Anyone with experience who knows what he is doing and wants to avoid damage, hassle, and risk, only ships CRT monitors via pallet, which is what I do, of course.

And from my side, the documentation is complete anyway, which means the monitor is tested and filmed one last time before it is finally shipped, and then it is packaged and sealed. As I said, this gives us a good chance with the insurance. But that's only the worst case scenario. As I said, I have some experience in the delivery and shipping of CRT monitors and because I use and apply this experience in detail and in full, take all safety precautions and use the safest packaging method, the chance of the monitor being damaged in transit is small. CRT monitors were also shipped and delivered as standard in the 90s and 2000s, so it's not rocket science if you have the experience.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me.

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