DirecTv vs BluRay - Blu-ray Forum

Mr.Sparkle · 07-18-2008, 08:20 PM

I was wondering if anyone else who has DirecTv HD has watched a movie on an HD channel, lets say FX HD just for reference, the movie plays in 1080i but really looks BluRay PQ, the AQ is usually not as nice sounding then BD, but the only movie I've really tested this with is BatMan Begins, so I was wondering if anyone else has tryed to compare, what did you think, also don't say you think the BluRay is much better because of no commercials/popups, were just talking about the PQ and AQ of movies playing in HD on DirecTv vs the PQ and AQ of movies playing on your BluRay player.

dobyblue · 07-18-2008, 08:21 PM

NO contest - Blu-ray for the win.

Over twice the bandwidth and, currently, more effecient codecs and infinitely superior sound.

BluPayne4400 · 07-18-2008, 08:22 PM

Sorry buddy but my 1080p with Blu-ray owns Directv's HD channels. were talking 2-3x ownage. It looks good yes, but nowhere in the league of Blu-ray.

dpomp · 07-18-2008, 08:23 PM

maybe you got a 1080i tv and can't tell the difference?

Moefiz · 07-18-2008, 08:28 PM

There isn't any comparison between the two.I have looked at some movies in HD and Blu-ray win hands down.

bda4life · 07-18-2008, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Sparkle

I was wondering if anyone else who has DirecTv HD has watched a movie on an HD channel, lets say FX HD just for reference, the movie plays in 1080i but really looks BluRay PQ, the AQ is usually not as nice sounding then BD, but the only movie I've really tested this with is BatMan Begins, so I was wondering if anyone else has tryed to compare, what did you think, also don't say you think the BluRay is much better because of no commercials/popups, were just talking about the PQ and AQ of movies playing in HD on DirecTv vs the PQ and AQ of movies playing on your BluRay player.

I have Directv HD and was watching Batman Begins on FX HD last night. First off, FX HD is broadcast in 720p, not 1080i. Not a big deal really though.

As far as D*HD versus BD, no comparison. PQ is much, much better. And D*HD cannot come close to AQ of BD (though I have not seen the Batman Begins BD yet).

Comparing apples to oranges my friend.

SoCalTiger · 07-18-2008, 08:41 PM

Yeah like other people said, DTV looks good, but BR >>> DTV.

bases1616 · 07-18-2008, 08:52 PM

I have DTV and no contest Blu-ray looks better hands down. There is always the problem of having to transmit it to your box so it loses some of its picture quality. From player to tv will always win until they can find out a way to not take anything away from the broadcast. The audio is not even close with HD channels still using DD.

07-18-2008, 08:20 PM	#1
Mr.Sparkle Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:54 DVD collection:78	DirecTv vs BluRay I was wondering if anyone else who has DirecTv HD has watched a movie on an HD channel, lets say FX HD just for reference, the movie plays in 1080i but really looks BluRay PQ, the AQ is usually not as nice sounding then BD, but the only movie I've really tested this with is BatMan Begins, so I was wondering if anyone else has tryed to compare, what did you think, also don't say you think the BluRay is much better because of no commercials/popups, were just talking about the PQ and AQ of movies playing in HD on DirecTv vs the PQ and AQ of movies playing on your BluRay player.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Ventilation Questions: Bluray and DirecTV	Home Theater General Discussion	mev1205	5	04-13-2009 03:33 AM
HD directv	Newbie Discussion	fyerblu80	3	04-15-2008 08:45 PM
DirecTV Help	Home Theater General Discussion	Clement312	8	03-18-2008 11:54 PM
directv hd?	Movies	Blu boy	4	02-25-2008 01:36 AM
Any one have Directv HD?	Newbie Discussion	Rubbertoes	6	02-19-2008 01:14 AM

07-18-2008, 08:21 PM	#2
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	NO contest - Blu-ray for the win. Over twice the bandwidth and, currently, more effecient codecs and infinitely superior sound.

07-18-2008, 08:22 PM	#3
BluPayne4400 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Florida Blu-ray reviews:26 Trading Score:84	Sorry buddy but my 1080p with Blu-ray owns Directv's HD channels. were talking 2-3x ownage. It looks good yes, but nowhere in the league of Blu-ray.

07-18-2008, 08:23 PM	#4
dpomp ₯ Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Texas PSN: dpomp131 Blu-ray collection:231 Trading Score:19	maybe you got a 1080i tv and can't tell the difference?

07-18-2008, 08:28 PM	#5
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	There isn't any comparison between the two.I have looked at some movies in HD and Blu-ray win hands down.

07-18-2008, 08:41 PM	#7
SoCalTiger Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yeah like other people said, DTV looks good, but BR >>> DTV.

07-18-2008, 08:52 PM	#8
bases1616 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	I have DTV and no contest Blu-ray looks better hands down. There is always the problem of having to transmit it to your box so it loses some of its picture quality. From player to tv will always win until they can find out a way to not take anything away from the broadcast. The audio is not even close with HD channels still using DD.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals