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bigaudiofanat · 11-22-2009, 06:51 PM

Hmm interesting. But now I have to go after a blu ray player! I have already noticed that instead of using that set top box and using the built in tuner on the tv all my channels seem to come in a lot stronger.

theDreamer · 11-22-2009, 06:53 PM

You have two choices for blu-ray player:
~PS3
or
~Cheap magnavox or whatever (BF ads have some good deals)

No one has created a better blu-ray player yet than the PS3, sadly. There are a few above the 500USD mark but they still lack a few things that make them worth the price tag.

bigaudiofanat · 11-22-2009, 06:59 PM

Ya I was looking at the magnavox whatever I buy it will be a temp. piece. I will be getting a pioneer br player or an elite model to replace it down the road. A ps3 would be nice but I am not sure how much I would even use it. Not to mention my internet is nothing that can have movies rented and watched. "satellite internet"

Togo · 11-22-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

You have two choices for blu-ray player:
~PS3
or
~Cheap magnavox or whatever (BF ads have some good deals)

No one has created a better blu-ray player yet than the PS3, sadly. There are a few above the 500USD mark but they still lack a few things that make them worth the price tag.

I'd argue that. There is one that is better than the PS3, the BDP-09 Pioneer Elite Blu-Ray Player.
Sound & Vision Magazine - Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD Blu-ray Disc player

bigaudiofanat · 11-22-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Togo

I'd argue that. There is one that is better than the PS3, the BDP-09 Pioneer Elite Blu-Ray Player.
Sound & Vision Magazine - Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD Blu-ray Disc player

X2 man the elite models are beasts!

Togo · 11-22-2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

X2 man the elite models are beasts!

The price makes you all

though.. even my price at nearly cost was still

bigaudiofanat · 11-22-2009, 07:03 PM

I was looking at the Pioneer BDP-51FD as an alternative for the elite and much cheaper you can get a refurbished one off amazon for 200.

theDreamer · 11-22-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Togo

I'd argue that. There is one that is better than the PS3, the BDP-09 Pioneer Elite Blu-Ray Player.
Sound & Vision Magazine - Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD Blu-ray Disc player

But that proves my point, it has a few features which would be a solid upgrade from the PS3, but look at the price tag.
There is one I would consider an upgrade within the price range so far and that is the Oppo BDP-83.

bigaudiofanat · 11-22-2009, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Togo

The price makes you all

though.. even my price at nearly cost was still

LOL ya I know that is why I was looking at the cheaper models.

theDreamer · 11-22-2009, 07:05 PM

Of course Oppo has the it model that competes against the elite for half the price.
Oppo BDP-83 SE

bigaudiofanat · 11-22-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

But that proves my point, it has a few features which would be a solid upgrade from the PS3, but look at the price tag.
There is one I would consider an upgrade within the price range so far and that is the Oppo BDP-83.

Still if I am not going to use the game features of a ps3 and the rent features I do not see why I would need a ps3.

Togo · 11-22-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

LOL ya I know that is why I was looking at the cheaper models.

Yeah it's pretty crazy..

Togo · 11-22-2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

But that proves my point, it has a few features which would be a solid upgrade from the PS3, but look at the price tag.
There is one I would consider an upgrade within the price range so far and that is the Oppo BDP-83.

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Of course Oppo has the it model that competes against the elite for half the price.
Oppo BDP-83 SE

There is one thing the Oppo doesn't have which was key in my choice to go with that BR player.. it doesn't have the 8 DACs for 7.1 Analog out... no other BR player on the market offers higher audio quality at the moment and that was the biggest factor for me.

theDreamer · 11-22-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Still if I am not going to use the game features of a ps3 and the rent features I do not see why I would need a ps3.

Well, that is true.
I would say 6 months ago you would be crazy to consider anything else, but Blu-ray players are finally come to market that are sub 200USD that may not be the best of the best but will get the basics across. Though I would argue that even at the price point, a PS3 as just a Blu-ray player is still a solid deal. Even if you do not play a video game on it for 2 years and then all of a sudden do, you will not end up with two Blu-ray systems and a video game system.

Similar situation when the Xbox 360 came out, a lot of companies were making Upscaling DVD players, but the 360 did it just as well for a fraction of the price. We finally saw the price drop (right around the time Blu-ray hit), but the 360 still did just as good of job and had the option of playing video games.

Togo · 11-22-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I was looking at the Pioneer BDP-51FD as an alternative for the elite and much cheaper you can get a refurbished one off amazon for 200.

Thats a good model and definitely a good price for it.

11-22-2009, 06:51 PM	#121 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Hmm interesting. But now I have to go after a blu ray player! I have already noticed that instead of using that set top box and using the built in tuner on the tv all my channels seem to come in a lot stronger. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

11-22-2009, 06:53 PM	#122 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	You have two choices for blu-ray player: ~PS3 or ~Cheap magnavox or whatever (BF ads have some good deals) No one has created a better blu-ray player yet than the PS3, sadly. There are a few above the 500USD mark but they still lack a few things that make them worth the price tag. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

11-22-2009, 06:59 PM	#123 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Ya I was looking at the magnavox whatever I buy it will be a temp. piece. I will be getting a pioneer br player or an elite model to replace it down the road. A ps3 would be nice but I am not sure how much I would even use it. Not to mention my internet is nothing that can have movies rented and watched. "satellite internet" __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

11-22-2009, 07:03 PM	#127 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I was looking at the Pioneer BDP-51FD as an alternative for the elite and much cheaper you can get a refurbished one off amazon for 200. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

11-22-2009, 07:05 PM	#130 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Of course Oppo has the it model that competes against the elite for half the price. Oppo BDP-83 SE __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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