Is Blu-ray worth it? - Blu-ray Forum

wiki131wiki · 01-18-2009, 03:18 AM

I have a 42 in. Vizio VP422. I don't have a sound system. I am thinking about getting a Sony S350 Blu-ray player. Is it worth it to switch to Blu-ray?

smiley · 01-18-2009, 03:29 AM

Yes

connect42 · 01-18-2009, 03:30 AM

Yes. The difference will be noticeable and you will enjoy it. Make sure you get an HDMI cable for hook-up (get a version 1.3 cable off Amazon or Ebay for cheap).

Brian

Miller Lite1 · 01-18-2009, 03:32 AM

without question

wiki131wiki · 01-18-2009, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by connect42

Yes. The difference will be noticeable and you will enjoy it. Make sure you get an HDMI cable for hook-up (get a version 1.3 cable off Amazon or Ebay for cheap).

Brian

When I got Verizon FiOS installed, I received an extra HDMI cable. Should I use that or get a different one?

Satmax · 01-18-2009, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiki131wiki

When I got Verizon FiOS installed, I received an extra HDMI cable. Should I use that or get a different one?

HDMI cables are all the same, the difference is how much the manufacturer thinks they can yank out of your wallet. I have FiOS as well and I use their included cable.

If you are undecide about Blu-Ray, go to a nice local electronics or home theater store and ask for a demonstration.

prerich · 01-18-2009, 03:54 AM

Yes, trust me on this - you want a Blu-ray player

SkullPhyre · 01-18-2009, 03:55 AM

You will notice the difference. You will love it. You will start reading this forum and the announcements every day looking for movie release dates. Your wallet will be much lighter, but you will love it and become addicted too. Before long you will join the 100 club.

naturephoto1 · 01-18-2009, 03:59 AM

Most definitely worth it; you will see a very noticeable difference in audio and visual.

PaulDHolloway · 01-18-2009, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prerich

Yes, trust me on this - you want a Blu-ray player

I telling everyone in my house that the blu-ray is better but they don't want to upgrade. they do have a hdtv in the living room but they don't understand that blu-ray picture and sound is alot better than standard dvd. So I just bought PS3 and a 46' Sanyo HDTV will be mine in a couple more paychecks. I have seen the difference when I walk by the TV at my Wal-Mart and can't wait to own my blu-ray player and my hdtv.

Rob J in WNY · 01-18-2009, 04:11 AM

Yes, go with Blu-ray! Definitely see a demonstration of a fine setup at a retailer, and really pay attention not only to the video quality, but also the sound. I'm saying this because when you hear what Blu offers in the audio department, you'll soon be wanting to get a sound system, even if it's on a budget, to take advantage of all that goodness on each disc!

After you buy a player, spend a little more and buy a couple movies which you really like. I recommend going to the "Movies" section (at the top of the sitepage) and reading the reviews on a few of your favorite movies. Pay close attention to the Video and Audio parts of the review. Since you already like the movies on your list, choose a couple which are highly rated for Video right now, as some Blu-ray discs are "transferred" noticeabluy better than others into the Blu-ray format. Those movies will offer the most visual improvement over DVD and will show you nicely what Blu-ray high definition movies are all about.

P.S. You can't go wrong with some of the recent animated flicks, such as WALL·E or Kung Fu Panda!

tertm141 · 01-18-2009, 04:46 AM

yes, u will not regret, after watching blu-ray for a while, its very hard to switch back to dvds. U must watched those highly rated blu-ray, pls avoid those older movies.

mywxrld · 01-18-2009, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiki131wiki

When I got Verizon FiOS installed, I received an extra HDMI cable. Should I use that or get a different one?

That HDMI cable should work just fine. If you have problems with it or would prefer a new one try monoprice.com for all your high def cable needs. Just make sure the one you buy is version 1.3 or better.

nmycon · 01-18-2009, 04:56 AM

trust me YES!

i had a PS3 and i figured, might as well try a blu-ray movie to see the difference

the difference is a winter night and summer day

its crazy!

i will never buy another DVD

blu-ray kind of sucks though because it makes all my DVDs that once looked crystal clear look awful

im not one of those persons that rebuys movies i already own (except james bond, i will be getting those in blu ray)

SDBlu · 01-18-2009, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmycon

trust me YES!

i had a PS3 and i figured, might as well try a blu-ray movie to see the difference

the difference is a winter night and summer day

its crazy!

i will never buy another DVD

blu-ray kind of sucks though because it makes all my DVDs that once looked crystal clear look awful

im not one of those persons that rebuys movies i already own (except james bond, i will be getting those in blu ray)

Hah...me either, unless they are my absolute favorites and i have plenty of those

MAPdead · 01-18-2009, 06:25 AM

Not a day goes by that I am glad I started buying blu rays instead of dvds.

Lightning Bolt · 01-18-2009, 09:27 AM

Better Picture, Better Sound...

So I would say Yes

Clark W Griswald, Jr · 01-18-2009, 11:45 AM

Blu-ray is absolutely worth it. HOWEVER, it has turned me into a snob. I can hardly stomach watching SD DVD and DO NOT watch low def TV.

I started buying movies only after becoming a High Def junkie. You will LOVE the experience but I recommend adding amp/speakers to your set up to get full sound aspect as well. I waited a year before adding sound and it adds another 50% to the experience.
Good luck.

Geezer00003 · 01-18-2009, 11:52 AM

Yep!
Try it, you'll like it

We'll refund you your money if not completely satisfied.

sheedoe · 01-18-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiki131wiki

Is Blu-ray worth it?

You bet your @** it is!!

01-18-2009, 03:18 AM	#1
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01-18-2009, 03:29 AM	#2
smiley Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Barron, WI Blu-ray collection:144	Yes

01-18-2009, 03:30 AM	#3
connect42 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Columbus, Georgia Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:19	Yes. The difference will be noticeable and you will enjoy it. Make sure you get an HDMI cable for hook-up (get a version 1.3 cable off Amazon or Ebay for cheap). Brian

01-18-2009, 03:32 AM	#4
Miller Lite1 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rochester NY Home Theater Gallery:15	without question

01-18-2009, 03:54 AM	#7
prerich Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:50 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Yes, trust me on this - you want a Blu-ray player

01-18-2009, 03:55 AM	#8
SkullPhyre Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Portland, Oregon Blu-ray collection:184	You will notice the difference. You will love it. You will start reading this forum and the announcements every day looking for movie release dates. Your wallet will be much lighter, but you will love it and become addicted too. Before long you will join the 100 club.

01-18-2009, 03:59 AM	#9
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	Most definitely worth it; you will see a very noticeable difference in audio and visual.

01-18-2009, 04:11 AM	#11
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Yes, go with Blu-ray! Definitely see a demonstration of a fine setup at a retailer, and really pay attention not only to the video quality, but also the sound. I'm saying this because when you hear what Blu offers in the audio department, you'll soon be wanting to get a sound system, even if it's on a budget, to take advantage of all that goodness on each disc! After you buy a player, spend a little more and buy a couple movies which you really like. I recommend going to the "Movies" section (at the top of the sitepage) and reading the reviews on a few of your favorite movies. Pay close attention to the Video and Audio parts of the review. Since you already like the movies on your list, choose a couple which are highly rated for Video right now, as some Blu-ray discs are "transferred" noticeabluy better than others into the Blu-ray format. Those movies will offer the most visual improvement over DVD and will show you nicely what Blu-ray high definition movies are all about. P.S. You can't go wrong with some of the recent animated flicks, such as WALL·E or Kung Fu Panda!

01-18-2009, 04:46 AM	#12
tertm141 Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:6	yes, u will not regret, after watching blu-ray for a while, its very hard to switch back to dvds. U must watched those highly rated blu-ray, pls avoid those older movies.

01-18-2009, 04:56 AM	#14
nmycon Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Toronto, Ontario 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:446 DVD collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	trust me YES! i had a PS3 and i figured, might as well try a blu-ray movie to see the difference the difference is a winter night and summer day its crazy! i will never buy another DVD blu-ray kind of sucks though because it makes all my DVDs that once looked crystal clear look awful im not one of those persons that rebuys movies i already own (except james bond, i will be getting those in blu ray)

01-18-2009, 06:25 AM	#16
MAPdead Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:918 Blu-ray collection:2683 Blu-ray reviews:23	Not a day goes by that I am glad I started buying blu rays instead of dvds.

01-18-2009, 09:27 AM	#17
Lightning Bolt Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:California Blu-ray collection:83 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:10	Better Picture, Better Sound... So I would say Yes

01-18-2009, 11:45 AM	#18
Clark W Griswald, Jr Member Member since:Jan 2008	Blu-ray is absolutely worth it. HOWEVER, it has turned me into a snob. I can hardly stomach watching SD DVD and DO NOT watch low def TV. I started buying movies only after becoming a High Def junkie. You will LOVE the experience but I recommend adding amp/speakers to your set up to get full sound aspect as well. I waited a year before adding sound and it adds another 50% to the experience. Good luck.

01-18-2009, 11:52 AM	#19
Geezer00003 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2008 Location:GTA Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:207 Blu-ray collection:669	Yep! Try it, you'll like it We'll refund you your money if not completely satisfied.

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