How the largest CRT ever made was finally found and documented

The World’s Largest CRT TV Set Ever Made Weighs Over 400 Pounds

The Sony PVM-4300 is an ultra-rare television set that achieved legendary status for being the largest Cathode-Ray Tube (CRT) TV ever sold.

How the largest CRT ever made was finally found and documented

In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic TVs of the time period, the CRT display. While rather bulky by modern standards, the legacy these screens hold explains the large community centering around them. Yet even among …

The Quest To Rescue The World’s Largest CRT TV

This article was originally published at Sound & Video Contractor As retro tech becomes increasingly en vogue, the heavy CRT TVs of yesteryear have become increasingly popular among enthusiasts, particularly gamers. In fact, one particular model of CRT, the Sony KX-45ED1 (also known as the PVM-4300) has achieved mythical status. The behemoth CRT is claimed to feature a 45-inch display and weigh over 400 lbs, but this has been difficult to confi…