3D Glasses Quality/Performance/Price? - Blu-ray Forum

rgrudinski · 09-26-2012, 09:39 PM

I just recently bought my first 3D Blu-Ray (The Avengers) because it was the same price as the regular one, so I said "why not?" Now, I have a 55'' Panasonic 3D Capable TV as well as a PS3 for my BD player.... I am wondering what people would recommend for glasses for a VERY casual 3D viewer (I'll probably watch Avengers 3D ONCE with my fiance, and then probably not again for a LONG time, if at all.) As for other 3D movies, I MAY get them in the future, but not certain...

Now, I've seen amazon's listings for 3D glasses for a Panasonic TV, and there are some as cheap as $18 and some as expensive as $100... I would MUCH rather get the cheap ones because of the infrequency of use, however, If the quality is absolute crap, I'd rather not, and opt for slightly more expensive ones so that at least I can enjoy the few 3D movies I DO watch to the fullest of their capabilities.

Please help a novice with some quick info. Thanks in advance!

Villiam Hayes · 09-26-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rgrudinski

I just recently bought my first 3D Blu-Ray (The Avengers) because it was the same price as the regular one, so I said "why not?" Now, I have a 55'' Panasonic 3D Capable TV as well as a PS3 for my BD player.... I am wondering what people would recommend for glasses for a VERY casual 3D viewer (I'll probably watch Avengers 3D ONCE with my fiance, and then probably not again for a LONG time, if at all.) As for other 3D movies, I MAY get them in the future, but not certain...

Now, I've seen amazon's listings for 3D glasses for a Panasonic TV, and there are some as cheap as $18 and some as expensive as $100... I would MUCH rather get the cheap ones because of the infrequency of use, however, If the quality is absolute crap, I'd rather not, and opt for slightly more expensive ones so that at least I can enjoy the few 3D movies I DO watch to the fullest of their capabilities.

Please help a novice with some quick info. Thanks in advance!

Do you know if your TV accepts active or passive glasses?

Zivouhr · 09-27-2012, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Villiam Hayes

Do you know if your TV accepts active or passive glasses?

Panasonic has Active 3D. So far as of 2012 anyway. On the other hand, Vizio, LG offer passive 3D.

Sony's "universal" 3D glasses I'd look into. They work not only with sony, but other 3DTV active sets and work just as well as the expensive ones.

But if I could find a working pair for under 20 bucks, even better. The 3D should work the same if they're worthy glasses.

Of course for those who own a passive 3DTV (theater 3D), you can use the same cheap 3D glasses you got from the 3D movie theater.

Cevolution · 09-27-2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Zivouhr

Panasonic has Active 3D. So far as of 2012 anyway. On the other hand, Vizio, LG offer passive 3D.

Panasonic have both active and passive models available

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keb33509 · 09-27-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cevolution

Panasonic have both active and passive models available

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That is correct! Man, your pic makes me think back.

timcat4843 · 10-16-2012, 07:32 PM

I just got the Sony Titanium 3D Active Glasses and they are great!

They are so lightweight, that it feels like your not wearing any glasses at all!
No eye strain or headaches.

i007spectre · 11-05-2012, 05:26 PM

I use the MonsterVision Max glasses.

Stillhouse · 11-08-2012, 02:59 AM

I just picked up a pair of Sony's PS3 3D glasses for $30 at Best Buy, and while I currently don't have a 3D Blu-ray player, I must say judging from some of the 3D content I've been able to find (legitimately) on the web they're pretty good. They tout universal compatibility with active 3D TV with IR emitters.

OrbitalDropPodTroop · 11-09-2012, 12:21 AM

I've been watching 3/D Movies on my PS3 for quite some time now, It plays my 3/D Blu-Rays awesomely, I just had to download an app for free on PSN. You really don't need to buy a 3/D Blu-Ray Player, but I'm guessing you want a dedicated Player...But I find my PS3 to be an adequate 3/D Player myself.

sookymonster · 11-13-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalDropPodTroop

I've been watching 3/D Movies on my PS3 for quite some time now, It plays my 3/D Blu-Rays awesomely, I just had to download an app for free on PSN. You really don't need to buy a 3/D Blu-Ray Player, but I'm guessing you want a dedicated Player...But I find my PS3 to be an adequate 3/D Player myself.

What app are you talking about?

OrbitalDropPodTroop · 12-10-2012, 11:56 PM

Sorry for the late reply, Maybe app is the wrong word...it was...I dunno, something I downloaded off of PSN that enabled my PS3 to play 3D films...I thought this was pretty much common knowledge now? In any case I was talking about buying a 3D Blu Ray Player since I had just bought a 3DTV on another Forum, and a friend told me if I have a PS3, I don't need to buy a 3D Player if I want to watch 3D Movies on my 3DTV if I own a PS3, just go to PSN and look for the instructions on how to enable my PS3 to play 3D Films...

09-26-2012, 09:39 PM	#1
rgrudinski Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:823 DVD collection:130 Trading Score:12	3D Glasses Quality/Performance/Price? I just recently bought my first 3D Blu-Ray (The Avengers) because it was the same price as the regular one, so I said "why not?" Now, I have a 55'' Panasonic 3D Capable TV as well as a PS3 for my BD player.... I am wondering what people would recommend for glasses for a VERY casual 3D viewer (I'll probably watch Avengers 3D ONCE with my fiance, and then probably not again for a LONG time, if at all.) As for other 3D movies, I MAY get them in the future, but not certain... Now, I've seen amazon's listings for 3D glasses for a Panasonic TV, and there are some as cheap as $18 and some as expensive as $100... I would MUCH rather get the cheap ones because of the infrequency of use, however, If the quality is absolute crap, I'd rather not, and opt for slightly more expensive ones so that at least I can enjoy the few 3D movies I DO watch to the fullest of their capabilities. Please help a novice with some quick info. Thanks in advance!

10-16-2012, 07:32 PM	#6
timcat4843 Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2011 Location:Austintown, Ohio Blu-ray collection:195 Blu-ray reviews:4	I just got the Sony Titanium 3D Active Glasses and they are great! They are so lightweight, that it feels like your not wearing any glasses at all! No eye strain or headaches. Sony Bravia KDL60NX720 3D LED HDTV Sony BDP-S580 3D Blu-Ray Player Onkyo TX-NR3009 9.2 Network Receiver with Sub EQ HT Polk Audio Monitor 60 Series ll Speaker x 2 Polk Audio Monitor 40 Series ll Speaker x 4 Polk Audio CS2 Series ll Center Channel Speaker SVS PB12-NSD Subwoofer x 2 BIC America F12 Subwoofer x 2

11-05-2012, 05:26 PM	#7
i007spectre Power Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Kansas Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:193 Trading Score:1	I use the MonsterVision Max glasses. Epson 5010 on VAPEX9120 Sony BDP-S580 Sony PS3 DirecTV HR24 Yamaha RX-V567 Front: Yamaha NS-C444 and NS-777 Surrounds: Side - Sony SS-F5000 / Rear - Some cheap Yamaha's Subwoofer: Yamaha YST-SW315

11-08-2012, 02:59 AM	#8
Stillhouse Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Deep In The South Of Texas Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:118	I just picked up a pair of Sony's PS3 3D glasses for $30 at Best Buy, and while I currently don't have a 3D Blu-ray player, I must say judging from some of the 3D content I've been able to find (legitimately) on the web they're pretty good. They tout universal compatibility with active 3D TV with IR emitters. Panny P42ST30 • DMP-BD75 • Onkyo TX-NR509 • Yamaha NS-A636 • CV E-75c • Sony SS-MB105 Last edited by Stillhouse; 11-08-2012 at 03:02 AM.

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11-09-2012, 12:21 AM	#9
OrbitalDropPodTroop Active Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Think Oranges Blu-ray collection:86 DVD collection:375 PS3 collection:9	I've been watching 3/D Movies on my PS3 for quite some time now, It plays my 3/D Blu-Rays awesomely, I just had to download an app for free on PSN. You really don't need to buy a 3/D Blu-Ray Player, but I'm guessing you want a dedicated Player...But I find my PS3 to be an adequate 3/D Player myself.

12-10-2012, 11:56 PM	#11
OrbitalDropPodTroop Active Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Think Oranges Blu-ray collection:86 DVD collection:375 PS3 collection:9	Sorry for the late reply, Maybe app is the wrong word...it was...I dunno, something I downloaded off of PSN that enabled my PS3 to play 3D films...I thought this was pretty much common knowledge now? In any case I was talking about buying a 3D Blu Ray Player since I had just bought a 3DTV on another Forum, and a friend told me if I have a PS3, I don't need to buy a 3D Player if I want to watch 3D Movies on my 3DTV if I own a PS3, just go to PSN and look for the instructions on how to enable my PS3 to play 3D Films...