Buy now or Wait - Blu-ray Forum

mosteve · 01-16-2009, 07:50 PM

I have been wanting to up-date my movie room to Blu-ray but tv is a panny 1080i and Yamaha reciever is non hdmi. It does however have 6 channel analog inputs which I've been told will work with both the sony 550 or the panny 55 so that was my plan. I thought I would go with the panny since the tv is a panny but can't find the 55 anywhere local. Now I have been reading on here where they quit making them and will have to wait for next model to come out. In your opinion with my older set-up would the wait be worth it or should I just go with the Sony 550.

Sonny · 01-16-2009, 07:53 PM

What model Panny do you have?

gearyt · 01-16-2009, 07:57 PM

every day without HD sound is a day......

mosteve · 01-16-2009, 07:58 PM

Its a PT53WX53 panny tv and a Yahama HTR 5640 reciever

Joe Cain · 01-16-2009, 08:02 PM

Are they really discontinuing the DMP-BD55 already? I thought that model was JUST introduced three or four months ago.

Sonny · 01-16-2009, 08:03 PM

You will be fine with that setup as long as (like you said) you get the Sony 550 or Panasonic 55. I have both & vouch for both, there very nice BD players.

gearyt · 01-16-2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Cain

Are they really discontinuing the DMP-BD55 already? I thought that model was JUST introduced three or four months ago.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=80049

mosteve · 01-16-2009, 08:10 PM

Thanks Sonny
whats your preference of the two players and why?

Sonny · 01-16-2009, 08:17 PM

I can't really pick one or the other features wise??? They have all the same basic/advanced features, I do however like the look of the Panasonic a little better, but the Sony is damn good looking too

. See I'm no help

.... Your welcome.

mosteve · 01-16-2009, 08:26 PM

Thanks again Sonny
Ha Ha... sounds like your on the fence but appreciate your honesty

Kage · 01-16-2009, 10:29 PM

If you can find the Panasonic DMP-BD55, I recommend it over the Sony BDP-S550, because the Panny has slightly better picture in blu-ray movies and it also offers better dvd performance. Right now I would to wait and see how the new Pioneer, Oppo, and Panasonic blu-ray players perform like. The new blu-ray players from them might be released in the next couple of months. For the time being, I recommend for you to purchase a 1080p tv.

My_Two_Cents · 01-16-2009, 10:36 PM

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PANDMPBD55K
http://www.buy.com/prod/panasonic-dm...ml?dcaid=15889
http://www.universallcd.com/index.as...ontent=DMPBD55

01-16-2009, 07:50 PM	#1
mosteve Junior Member Member since:Oct 2008	Buy now or Wait I have been wanting to up-date my movie room to Blu-ray but tv is a panny 1080i and Yamaha reciever is non hdmi. It does however have 6 channel analog inputs which I've been told will work with both the sony 550 or the panny 55 so that was my plan. I thought I would go with the panny since the tv is a panny but can't find the 55 anywhere local. Now I have been reading on here where they quit making them and will have to wait for next model to come out. In your opinion with my older set-up would the wait be worth it or should I just go with the Sony 550.

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01-16-2009, 07:53 PM	#2
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	What model Panny do you have?

01-16-2009, 07:57 PM	#3
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	every day without HD sound is a day......

01-16-2009, 07:58 PM	#4
mosteve Junior Member Member since:Oct 2008	Its a PT53WX53 panny tv and a Yahama HTR 5640 reciever

01-16-2009, 08:02 PM	#5
Joe Cain Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Tragic City Blu-ray collection:79	Are they really discontinuing the DMP-BD55 already? I thought that model was JUST introduced three or four months ago.

01-16-2009, 08:03 PM	#6
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	You will be fine with that setup as long as (like you said) you get the Sony 550 or Panasonic 55. I have both & vouch for both, there very nice BD players.

01-16-2009, 08:10 PM	#8
mosteve Junior Member Member since:Oct 2008	Thanks Sonny whats your preference of the two players and why?

01-16-2009, 08:17 PM	#9
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I can't really pick one or the other features wise??? They have all the same basic/advanced features, I do however like the look of the Panasonic a little better, but the Sony is damn good looking too . See I'm no help .... Your welcome.

01-16-2009, 08:26 PM	#10
mosteve Junior Member Member since:Oct 2008	Thanks again Sonny Ha Ha... sounds like your on the fence but appreciate your honesty

01-16-2009, 10:29 PM	#11
Kage Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:DFW, TX MA collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:174	If you can find the Panasonic DMP-BD55, I recommend it over the Sony BDP-S550, because the Panny has slightly better picture in blu-ray movies and it also offers better dvd performance. Right now I would to wait and see how the new Pioneer, Oppo, and Panasonic blu-ray players perform like. The new blu-ray players from them might be released in the next couple of months. For the time being, I recommend for you to purchase a 1080p tv.

01-16-2009, 10:36 PM	#12
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PANDMPBD55K http://www.buy.com/prod/panasonic-dm...ml?dcaid=15889 http://www.universallcd.com/index.as...ontent=DMPBD55

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