TV mystery whose company. Mystery TVs: reviews from customers and experts

When looking for a budget TV, you should always pay attention to old brands that have received new life in other industries. Sometimes among them you can find a good combination of price and TV qualities that you personally need.

If you have never heard of the Mystery brand (with the unicorn logo), we invite you to learn about the range of this brand and the features of each of the many Mystery TV series.

American brand Mystery from the company MYSTERY Electronics known since the last century, when modern technologies were just beginning to develop rapidly. The company's main products are high-quality audio systems. The company's pricing philosophy is to balance the cost of products, making them affordable for any consumer.

TVs under the Mystery brand are now produced in China and Russia. Mystery LCD TVs belong to the low price category, are well classified, and the range is regularly updated. The TVs have a standard set of communications, a classic design (glossy frames and matte body), a convenient stand and the ability to mount on a wall. The range includes a wide range of screen resolutions. Smart TV, installed in many models, is based on the popular Android OS. Mystery TVs are positioned as “the cheapest in their class.”

Mystery TV markings

MTV (Mystery TV) - a general designation for all televisions;
The first 2 digits are the screen diagonal. The Mystery range includes TVs with diagonals from 24 to 55 inches.
The second pair of numbers is the production batch. Mystery TVs include 9 series, which will be discussed in more detail below.
TV equipment letters:
- L - LED backlight;
- T – presence of a DVB-T2 tuner;
- A - Smart TV (based on Android OS);
- U - UHD (resolution). At the same time, the manufacturer does not separate other display resolutions by letters or in any other way;
- W - white body.

Let's give some examples:

MTV-5533UTA2: 55-inch TV, 33 series, with Smart TV and Ultra HD resolution;
MTV-3230LT2: 32-inch TV 30 series, without Smart TV;
MTV-3234LT2W: 32-inch TV, 34 series, without Smart TV, with a white body.

Mystery TV series

Episode 34

There are 9 models in total, including 2 with Ultra HD (4K) resolution and 6 models with Smart TV.

Characteristics:

The newest series of Mystery TVs. The series has been produced since 2018.
In this series, the manufacturer offers 3 Smart TV models without a DVB-T2 tuner (and all models without a DVB-S tuner); several models that support this broadcast format; and 2 4K (high definition) models.
Models in this series with “smart” functionality have 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory. Smart TV is built on Android 6.0.
The image deserves praise: brightness is up to 330 cd/m2, contrast ratio is 5000:1, viewing angles are suitable for high-definition resolution: 178°.
Supported formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, Xvid, MKV, JPEG.
Large set of connectors, including HDMI 2.0.
Very attractive price even for the largest representatives of the series with “smart” functionality and 4K UHD resolution: Mystery MTV-5034UTA2 TV - 22.5 thousand rubles; TV Mystery MTV-5534UTA2 – 28 thousand rubles.
Many additional functions: sleep timer, child lock, TimeShift, video recording.

Advantages:

price-quality ratio;
not a bad picture;
functional;
Android 6.0;
HDMI 2.0;
large built-in memory (8 GB);
you can watch online cinemas with Full HD content;
optimal weight;
Beautiful design.

Flaws:

small RAM;
few applications in Playmarket;
iTV takes a long time to load;
The remote control is inconvenient for Smart TV (unresponsive buttons);
Wi-Fi 2.5 GHz;
no DVB-S tuner;
The menu is not entirely clear.

Episode 33

There are 9 models presented here, including 2 with Ultra HD (4K) resolution and 5 models with Smart TV.

Characteristics:

One of the advanced Mystery series, covering models with screen resolutions from 24 to 55 inches; This series features models with “smart” functionality and improved images. The series has been produced since 2018.
1080p Full HD and Ultra HD (4K) resolution – good picture. Quite a decent image: brightness – up to 330 cd/m2, contrast – up to 5000:1; large viewing angles: 178°.
Reception of all commonly used broadcast standards, including DVB-T2.
Inputs for basic models: AV, HDMI x2, USB; inputs for “smart” models: AV, component, HDMI x3, USB x2, Ethernet (RJ-45), Wi-Fi.
Ease of viewing videos, photos, clips: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, Xvid, MKV, JPEG.
A “full set” of additional functions that are convenient in everyday life: sleep timer, child locks, TimeShift, video recording.
The minimum cost of TVs in this series is 13-14 thousand. The maximum cost of TVs in this series is 27-30 thousand rubles. The average cost is the Mystery MTV-5033UTA2 model – 22 thousand rubles.

Advantages:

budgetary;
high screen resolution;
decent brightness and contrast;
availability of Smart TV;
“omnivorous formats”;
availability of HDMI, USB;
8 GB of internal memory for Smart models;
low power consumption;
optimal weight;
modest, simple design.

Flaws:

slow Smart TV;
no DVB-S tuner;
low screen refresh rate index (for 4K) - 50 Hz;
the sound is muffled;
weak remote control receiver;
poor Wi-Fi connection.

Episode 32

The 32 Mystery TV series includes only 4 models, including 3 models with Smart TV.

Characteristics:

This series contains only models with a large screen diagonal (from 43 to 55 inches). The series has been produced since 2017.
High brightness (up to 300 cd/m2) and contrast (up to 5000:1), large viewing angles (178°).
Supports major broadcast formats, including DVB-T2 as well as DVB-C.
Automatic volume leveling (AVL) and surround sound (speakers with a total power of up to 20 W).
Availability of all necessary connections: AV, audio x2, component, VGA, HDMI x3, USB, Wi-Fi (for Smart models).
The ability to record video, block channels from children, set a sleep timer, pause broadcast programs.
Smart TV has 8 GB of built-in memory. Unfortunately, the RAM is small (maximum 1 GB).
Low cost, taking into account the picture quality and diagonal: for example, a TV with Smart TV and a 43-inch diagonal Mystery MTV-4332LTA2 can be purchased for 22-23 thousand rubles.

Advantages:

very budget price (with high-quality picture);
VA matrix;
good picture quality 1080p Full HD;
brightness and contrast are high;
a large number of channels (over 1000);
Android, connection to the Network via standard RJ-45 or Wi-Fi 802.11n;
functional;
light weight;
design;
durable legs.

Flaws:

slow Smart TV;
no DVB-S tuner;
the sound is nothing more than “normal”.

Episode 31

5 models, including 4 models with Smart TV.

Characteristics:

Models with advanced functionality, which have been produced since 2014. Once they were improved, now they are one of the cheapest series.
The cost of the line is impressive (maximum 24.5 thousand rubles for a 55-inch diagonal).
1080p Full HD resolution. The refresh rate index is standard for older series – 50 Hz.
High brightness (up to 300 cd/m2) and contrast (up to 5000:1). Decent (for a budget TV) viewing angles - up to 176°.
You can watch cable and analogue TV shows. Input formats: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p.
Video content can be watched via Smart TV from the sites IVI, ZOOMBU, MNOGO, support for MP3, WMA, MPEG4, Xvid, MKV, JPEG formats (a more expanded number than the cheapest series).
A large number of connectors: AV, audio x2, component, VGA, HDMI x2, USB x2+ HDMI on the front panel (convenient).
Many additional functions: video recording to removable media, TimeShift, DLNA connection, sleep timer.

Advantages:

inexpensive;
DBT-2 support;
good color rendering;
functional;
Smart TV is built on Android;
there is Wi-Fi 802.11n;
quick channel setup;
high-quality assembly;
thin and light body;
appearance.

Flaws:

poor connection with the remote control;
You definitely need a mouse to control Smart TV;
very slow Smart TV;
"medium" sound;
There are complaints that when playing from external sources (HDMI), TVs periodically reboot on their own.

Episode 30

2 models, one of them with Smart TV (MTV-2430LTA2), and the second with a DVB-T2 tuner and the best price in its class (MTV-3230LT2).

Advantages:

very low cost;
good picture 720p HD;
wide functionality;
HDMI connector on the front panel;
“readability” of popular formats from a flash drive;
built-in memory 8 GB (Smart);
light weight;
appearance.

Flaws:

small viewing angles - 160°;
sound "medium";
small RAM;
Smart TV is very slow, but it works.

Episode 29

There are only 3 models - all with Smart TV.

Characteristics:

A trio of small “smart” bestsellers with a diagonal of 24, 32 and 48 inches, which improves over time.
A very attractive price: for a 48-inch diagonal with Smart TV on Android 4.2 - from 21 thousand rubles (TV model Mystery MTV-4829LTA2).
High-quality picture: resolution 1080p Full HD; high brightness: up to 280 cd/m2. and good contrast: up to 2000:1. Refresh rate 50Hz.
Inputs and connections: AV, audio x2, VGA, HDMI x2, USB x2, Ethernet (RJ-45), Wi-Fi 802.11n. 1 HDMI output, for user convenience, is located on the front panel.
A wide range of additional functions: TimeShift, video recording, child lock, sleep timer, DLNA support (the TV connects to the Internet via a cable network).
Playback of audio, video, photo formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, Xvid, DivX, MKV, JPEG.
According to user reviews, this series is lagging behind in terms of software, but the image quality is quite decent.

Advantages:

low price;
1080p Full HD resolution;
high-quality assembly;
DVB-T2 support;
quick channel settings;
read many formats;
support for wireless keyboard and mouse;
built-in memory;
low power consumption;
thin frames;
minimalistic design.

Flaws:

viewing angles 170°;
there are glares in the corners of the screen;
a lot of blue (color rendering requires adjustments);
old version of Android;
RAM only 1 GB;
Youtube without braking only in 360p quality;
DLNA doesn't work well;
inconvenient remote control and menu;
take a long time to turn on;
clunk.

Episode 26

2 simple models without Smart functionality.

Characteristics:

Very budget LCD TVs with a small diagonal and 720p HD screen resolution.
Good image: high brightness and contrast: brightness – from 230 to 300 cd/m2, contrast – from 1000 to 2000:1 (depending on the diagonal).
Built-in DVB-T-C tuner. DVB-T2 support. Input formats: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i.
Reading formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, Xvid, MKV, JPEG.
Standard inputs: AV, audio x2, component, VGA, HDMI x2, USB.
Surprisingly, this series has all the additional functions (Time Shift, timer, etc.).
The cost of a TV representative of this series is from 8 thousand rubles.

Advantages:

budget series;
normal image quality 720p HD;
DVB-T2 support;
simple interface;
normal remote control;
wall mounting;

Flaws:

the sound is weak and “flat”;
small viewing angles - 170°;
slow pixel response - 5 ms;
“think” for a long time, switching channels;
slow response of the remote control;
presumably outdated components.

Episode 24

4 models without Smart functionality.

Advantages:

very cheap;
high resolution 1920×1080 pixels;
good picture quality;
DVB-T2 support;
low power consumption;
appearance.

Good contrast (about 3000:1), brightness sufficient for low resolution (200 cd/m2). The digital 3D filter is one of the highlights of this ultra-budget series.

Standard set of inputs: AV, audio x2, component, VGA, HDMI, USB.

Reading formats from a flash drive: MP3, MPEG4, JPEG.

Additional functions include: video recording, TimeShift, sleep timer, connection to a PC.

Advantages:

budget series;
there is a DVB-T2 tuner;
good image performance;
screen refresh index 50 Hz;
you can connect to a computer via HDMI;
you can watch photos/videos from a flash drive;
compactness;
light weight;
minimalistic design.

Flaws:

small viewing angles (170°);
bad dull sound;
slow channel switching;
limited number of readable formats;
bright LED indicator in a dark room.

Table of current Mystery TVs by series

Episode 34	MTV-2434LT2	MTV-2434LTA2	MTV-3234LT2	MTV-3234LT2W
	MTV-3234LTA2	MTV-4034LTA2	MTV-4334LTA2	MTV-5034UTA2
	MTV-5534UTA2

Episode 33	MTV-2433LT2	MTV-2433LTA2	MTV-3233LT2	MTV-3233LTA2
	MTV-4033LT2	MTV-4333LT2	MTV-4333LTA2	MTV-5033UTA2
	MTV-5533UTA2

Episode 32	MTV-4332LT2	MTV-4332LTA2	MTV-5032LTA2	MTV-5532LTA2

Episode 31	MTV-2431LT2	MTV-3231LTA2	MTV-4331LTA2	MTV-5031LTA2
	MTV-5531LTA2

Episode 30	MTV-2430LTA2	MTV-3230LT2

Episode 29	MTV-2429LTA2	MTV-3229LTA2	MTV-4829LTA2

Episode 26	MTV-2426LT2	MTV-3226LT2

Episode 24	MTV-2224LT2	MTV-2424LT2	MTV-3224LT2 new	MTV-4324LT2

Episode 23	MTV-2223LT2	MTV-2423LT2	MTV-3223LT2

Let's sum it up

All Mystery TVs have one thing in common - ultra-budget. And, despite the fact that the simpler old series are gradually evolving (the manufacturer is improving some popular models), many of them were relevant 5-6 years ago. Today, Mystery TVs are more interesting in the 32, 33, 34 series, where manufacturers boldly experiment with technology, trying to stick to a low price category. In general, customer reviews are quite reserved. The deciding factor when choosing a Mystery TV is always the price.

And if you want to get acquainted with Mystery’s competitors in your price class, pay attention to our other TV articles on manufacturers:, and. And lovers of truly high-tech products at a reasonable price will definitely appreciate ours.

MYSTERY

N. Menson, founder of the company: Today, the Mystery company largely shapes the market for automotive audio and multimedia equipment.
When Paul Barton and I created the Mystery brand many years ago and released our first line of car audio products, our goal was to offer customers reliable, decent-sounding products at a minimal price. And we did it!

At the beginning of our journey, we found the best existing solutions and then implemented them with a record price/quality ratio. Today Mystery is a serious company that pays great attention to its own developments. Now we ourselves are able to surprise the world with new multifunctional devices, and our competitors copy our models.

In the modern Mystery lineup you will find players that can read all digital formats. Single- and double-din head units with a retractable 7” active screen. Overhead monitors from 7" to 15" with a tuner and FM modulator, allowing you to wirelessly connect to the vehicle's standard system. Bluetooth and USB inputs make pairing easier. We continue to develop and expand the range of devices and components for music lovers: amplifiers, acoustics, cables, accessories, etc. Our audio components continue to outperform much better-known competitors in tests.

The latest generation Mystery devices are single-din radios that necessarily have an LCD screen. The choice of such devices is great - there are models with screens from 3 to 4.6 inches! That is, now you can watch full-length video on the radio without even connecting an additional monitor. And this trend will continue. We predict that very soon a wide screen on a radio will become a mandatory standard, and will completely replace old models with a regular display. A similar situation once arose with the MP3 format, but now it is impossible to imagine a radio without MP3 support.

All Mystery equipment is fully adapted to the conditions of the country in which it is sold. Thus, TVs and Mystery multimedia systems sold in Russia necessarily have the SECAM format that is relevant here. The same goes for our new widescreen radios - SECAM is a must here. And, by the way, this is how we compare favorably with our analogues on the market. Mystery navigation devices know all the local nooks and crannies and speak Russian. The Mystery company was one of the first to introduce GPS navigation systems to the Russian market. Moreover, this is not just a navigation system, but a full-fledged multimedia entertainment center, which, among others, has a navigation function.

N.M.: Paul and I always strive to make the kind of technology that we would like to have in our own cars. Our company is flexible enough not to be left behind by progress, and strong enough to constantly be in the first positions.
Mystery will always combine the latest solutions and advanced technologies in the best possible way.

This Canadian team began their creative career with lightweight AOR, but then reconsidered their views and followed the progressive path trodden by their fellow countrymen from “Saga” and “Rush”. "Mystery" was born in 1986 on the initiative of Michel St. Pierre, and at first they had the status of a purely studio project and only after four years they turned into a full-fledged team. At the turn of the decade, positions in the group were distributed as follows: St. Pierre (guitar), Raymond Savoie (vocals), Stéphane Perrault (drums) and Benoit Dupois (keyboards). At that time, Michel had already managed to acquire his own studio, “Illusion,” and in 1991 the first “mysterious” sessions took place there.

With the help of Raymond's brother Gary (vocals) and Richard Edison (bass), Mystery recorded a self-titled CD, released in 1992 on their own. The album attracted interest from a number of record companies, but due to the drummer's illness, things stalled, and the band members took up side projects. However, there was still no complete abandonment, and in 1993 Michelle and Gary spent the whole summer in “Illusion”, composing about 20 new “mysterious” songs.

That same fall, Stefan also returned to duty, and although the illness deprived him of the mobility of his legs, he continued to work in a wheelchair, developing a new technique that allowed him to knock without the use of programmable sequencers. The following year, the team performed actively and also began preparing their second album. When "Mystery" found itself in the studio, the band's line-up increased by two units, and Patrick Borkew (bass) and Michel Painchaud (saxophone, acoustic guitar) became new members of the project. In 1995, St. Pierre founded Unicorn Records, and the following year the label released the album Theater Of The Mind. By that time, the configuration had undergone changes, and responsibilities were redistributed as follows: Michel (guitar, keyboards), Patrick (bass), Gary (vocals) and Stefan (drums, synthesizers).

With the release of "Theater Of The Mind", the band's fame spread beyond Canada, and its discs began to be sold in the USA, Norway and France. Over time, Perrault found it a little difficult to cope with the installation, and he decided to take up graphics (he later redesigned the cover of "Theater Of The Mind"). The search for a replacement did not take very long, and the vacancy was soon filled by Steve Gagne.

Only in 2007, "Mystery" released the long-play "Beneath The Veil Of Winter"s Face", which was a mixture of AOR (to a lesser extent) and neo-prog (to a greater extent). The next work, "One Among The Living", although there were some line-up changes in the three-year period between releases.

Last update 04/21/10

Buyers do not always dream of purchasing an expensive, high-tech TV for their home with a full range of functions. They often want a simple, inexpensive model that will show a couple of their favorite channels. It is precisely such buyers who turn their attention to Mystery equipment. This will be discussed in the article.

A little about the company

Mystery equipment belongs to the budget segment of the domestic market. The cheapest microwave ovens, multicookers, televisions and other household appliances (except large ones) are produced under this brand. The company's products are most widespread in Russia and Ukraine, but sometimes they can be found in other neighboring countries.

A distinctive feature of the company is a wide range of products. Products of this brand are found in almost all parts of the market, and the model range is pleasing with its variety. In addition, the brand’s production lines do not stand still, and its catalog is constantly updated with new items.

The equipment is assembled in China and Russia, like all similar products in the lower price segment.

Let's look at several popular models of this brand, their characteristics and reviews.

TV Mystery MTV 1918LW

TV Mystery MTV 1918LW is 19 inches. Frame refresh rate - 50 Hz. Resolution - 1366x768.

Viewing angle - 170 degrees. The device is equipped with two built-in speakers with a power of 6 W each. There are holes on the back wall for wall mounting.

Reviews of Mystery MTV 1918LW

As is already clear from the description, this is a TV with a small diagonal. These, as a rule, are taken into small apartments, placed in the kitchen, or purchased for the dacha. The Mystery MTV 1918LV TV is quite popular among buyers. Owner reviews indicate that the main reason for purchasing it was the low price of this model. At the same time, there’s not much to talk about the image quality; you can’t watch Full HD movies on it. Some owners complain about the modest viewing angle - if the family is large, then people sitting at the edges of the room may see the film with distortion.

As for the reliability of the equipment, there are no particular complaints about the Mystery MTV 1918LW TV. Reviews from experts indicate that the equipment conscientiously fulfills its entire warranty service life. Failures such as broken speakers are detected almost within the first days after purchase. Describing this model, the owners say that this is a reliable, convenient option for unassuming people who will not focus their attention on either sound or image quality, and who need a regular model to just watch their favorite movies and TV series.

TV Mystery 2429LTA2

This is another popular model from this company. Mystery 24292LTA2 is a 24-inch LCD TV with Smart TV function, as well as the ability to connect the device to a Wi-Fi wireless network. The model comes with a resolution of 1080p Full HD. Two speakers (10 W each) create a surround sound effect. The refresh rate index is 50 Hz, the maximum viewing angle is 170 degrees.

Reviews of Mystery 2429LTA2

The MysteryMTV 2429LTA2 TV is much more popular (compared to the previous model). Consumer reviews indicate that due to the larger diagonal, it is much more often purchased for daily use in the apartment. Since its cost is low, Mystery 2429LTA2 is often purchased by legal entities to place the screen in public places: reception areas, living rooms, hotel rooms.

The Smart TV function allows you to watch YouTube videos, TV series and cartoons directly via the Internet. This option is especially convenient for parents of children. This way you can find any cartoon you need to entertain your child. At the same time, the child naturally has few requirements for picture quality.

True, the owners note that often all applications crash and do not work properly. Many also complain about the quality of the image: it blurs when viewed from afar, the declared brightness is not maintained, the colors are far from natural. With a stated viewing angle of 170 degrees, the picture is greatly distorted if you look at the screen from the side. As for the reliability of the model itself, there are no special complaints regarding this parameter. This is an ordinary TV - this is how we can summarize the reviews on this model.

TV Mystery MTV-3230LT2

A model with a diagonal of 32 inches, a viewing angle of 160 degrees, stereo sound provided by 2 built-in speakers with a power of 8 W each and support for digital broadcasting standards. Screen resolution - 1366x768 pixels, frame refresh rate - 50 Hz.

Reviews of Mystery MTV-3230LT2

This is another popular model related to Mystery LED TVs. Reviews about it are generally positive. Most buyers agree that for the money this is a decent model that is only needed to simply watch your favorite channels. Compared to famous brands, this model is inferior in picture quality due to its low resolution and small Hertz. Action scenes and close-up shots appear slightly blurred.

A small viewing angle is another problem that plagues many Mystery TVs. Consumer reviews indicate that this problem has not escaped this model either. As soon as you deviate from the perpendicular, the picture begins to distort. Color rendition also leaves much to be desired. Skin tone and the colors of nature often look unnatural. The result of the review of this model is a simple option for undemanding buyers, suitable for a garden or cottage.

TV Mystery MTV-4330LT2

Mystery MTV-4330LT2 is a 43-inch TV with pixels, LED backlighting and stereo sound, which is provided by two speakers with a total power of 16 W. Viewing angle - 178 degrees, frame refresh rate - 50 Hz.