Why do my tapes look so bad??

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by classictv80s

I think the simple answer to your question is that CRT televisions have better picture quality than non-CRT televisions.

You're absolutely correct when you say that flat panels are trash.

I refer to the pictures on the flat panel TV's as being "muddy", when using regular cable, as the signal source.
Using an OTA digital signal, the picture is somewhat "watch-able", at best.
The sound on most of these sets is pathetic.