Home Cinema Help!!! - Blu-ray Forum

philbrierley · 04-06-2009, 09:09 PM

Hi guys, im a new member to the forum and am struggling with a question. I have an InFocus IN72 HD ready projector, a KEF 3005 speaker system running through a Yamaha Amp. I only have a cheap Philips DVD player at the moment and I'm thinking about upgrading to a BlueRay player. I am fancying a Sony BDP 550, would this be a good choice or would you guys suggest something else. Thanks for looking and it would be great if you could give me some advice

crackinhedz · 04-06-2009, 10:29 PM

what is the model # of your yamaha receiver?

Sonny · 04-06-2009, 10:33 PM

Welcome ,& yes please give us your gear info.

primaz · 04-06-2009, 10:56 PM

I was planning on getting the Panasonic BD80 but now think I'll wait for the new OPPO Digital 83. It is about the same price range of about $500 US and seems like it will have the best blu ray specifications along with their impressive DVD playback that made their players so popular with enthusiasts.

Disky76 · 04-07-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by philbrierley

Hi guys, im a new member to the forum and am struggling with a question. I have an InFocus IN72 HD ready projector, a KEF 3005 speaker system running through a Yamaha Amp. I only have a cheap Philips DVD player at the moment and I'm thinking about upgrading to a BlueRay player. I am fancying a Sony BDP 550, would this be a good choice or would you guys suggest something else. Thanks for looking and it would be great if you could give me some advice

Assuming that your projector has HDMI, the Sony would be a fine choice for a Blu-Ray player.

DougMac · 04-07-2009, 01:18 PM

You might want to consider the Sony PS3 also, especially if it's around the same money as the Sony 550. It functions as much more than a game console or BD player. It can play music from any source on your network. It can also store music, video and photos on its hard drive.

It will work well whether or not your Yamaha receiver has HDMI. Of course, HDMI is best, but I'm using an older NAD Receiver for 5.1. I run video HDMI to my projector straight from the PS3 and audio through digital optical to the receiver.

If you consider a PS3, buy the extra remote for $20 and it will control it just like a standard player.

philbrierley · 04-07-2009, 04:02 PM

Hi guys, thanks for your advice the yamaha amp is a DSP-AX759SE, it is not hdmi so i would have to connect the projector straight to the dvd player. I have considered a PS3 but was told that the blue ray player will not be as good as other players such as the s550, i have also been looking at the samsung BD-P4600, of the 2 which would you guys go for. Also i cant really wait as it will be a present off my girlfriend for my birthday which is in 3weeks. Any comments or ideas would be appriciated. Thanks

StimpsonJCat · 04-07-2009, 04:26 PM

It looks like your AVR has multi-channel analog inputs. If you want HD audio you need to get a BD player with analog outs. Might be something to consider when getting one. Unless you plan on upgrading your AVR anytime soon. The PS3 doesn't have them...and I'm not really sure which Blu-ray players do.

I have a PS3 for my Blu-ray player and love it. I control it with my Harmony 880 via the Nyko usb dongle (It does everything but turn it on/off). Logitech is going to release a IR/Bluetooth converter soon which will allow full control the PS3 via Harmony remotes. I also use the PS3 to listen to music and look at pics from my PC via TVersity software (free). I do wish the PS3 could bitstream HD audio...

philbrierley · 04-07-2009, 04:40 PM

would HD audio make a big difference and if it would, how much would i need to spend to get a fairly good AVR

kingofgrills · 04-07-2009, 04:50 PM

HD audio will make a big difference. However, if you get a Blu-Ray player with 7.1 channel analog outputs, you can get great HD audio with your current Yamaha. Read through the following link for all the details:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=17648

The Sony BDP-550 would be an ideal player considering your current setup. It will decode both Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD-MA tracks and transmit them, along with uncompressed linear PCM via 7.1 analog outs to your receiver. That's all you need to enjoy the best sound possible. Your receiver is a good 7.1 channel receiver, so it will work great for now.

04-06-2009, 09:09 PM	#1
philbrierley New Member Member since:Apr 2009	Home Cinema Help!!! Hi guys, im a new member to the forum and am struggling with a question. I have an InFocus IN72 HD ready projector, a KEF 3005 speaker system running through a Yamaha Amp. I only have a cheap Philips DVD player at the moment and I'm thinking about upgrading to a BlueRay player. I am fancying a Sony BDP 550, would this be a good choice or would you guys suggest something else. Thanks for looking and it would be great if you could give me some advice

04-06-2009, 10:56 PM	#4
primaz Active Member Member since:Dec 2008	OPPO Digital 83 I was planning on getting the Panasonic BD80 but now think I'll wait for the new OPPO Digital 83. It is about the same price range of about $500 US and seems like it will have the best blu ray specifications along with their impressive DVD playback that made their players so popular with enthusiasts.

04-07-2009, 04:02 PM	#7
philbrierley New Member Member since:Apr 2009	Thanks for the advice Hi guys, thanks for your advice the yamaha amp is a DSP-AX759SE, it is not hdmi so i would have to connect the projector straight to the dvd player. I have considered a PS3 but was told that the blue ray player will not be as good as other players such as the s550, i have also been looking at the samsung BD-P4600, of the 2 which would you guys go for. Also i cant really wait as it will be a present off my girlfriend for my birthday which is in 3weeks. Any comments or ideas would be appriciated. Thanks Last edited by philbrierley; 04-07-2009 at 04:14 PM.

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04-06-2009, 10:29 PM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	what is the model # of your yamaha receiver?

04-06-2009, 10:33 PM	#3
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Welcome ,& yes please give us your gear info.

04-07-2009, 01:18 PM	#6
DougMac Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Juliette, GA Blu-ray reviews: 15	You might want to consider the Sony PS3 also, especially if it's around the same money as the Sony 550. It functions as much more than a game console or BD player. It can play music from any source on your network. It can also store music, video and photos on its hard drive. It will work well whether or not your Yamaha receiver has HDMI. Of course, HDMI is best, but I'm using an older NAD Receiver for 5.1. I run video HDMI to my projector straight from the PS3 and audio through digital optical to the receiver. If you consider a PS3, buy the extra remote for $20 and it will control it just like a standard player.

04-07-2009, 04:26 PM	#8
StimpsonJCat Expert Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:5	It looks like your AVR has multi-channel analog inputs. If you want HD audio you need to get a BD player with analog outs. Might be something to consider when getting one. Unless you plan on upgrading your AVR anytime soon. The PS3 doesn't have them...and I'm not really sure which Blu-ray players do. I have a PS3 for my Blu-ray player and love it. I control it with my Harmony 880 via the Nyko usb dongle (It does everything but turn it on/off). Logitech is going to release a IR/Bluetooth converter soon which will allow full control the PS3 via Harmony remotes. I also use the PS3 to listen to music and look at pics from my PC via TVersity software (free). I do wish the PS3 could bitstream HD audio...

04-07-2009, 04:40 PM	#9
philbrierley New Member Member since:Apr 2009	would HD audio make a big difference and if it would, how much would i need to spend to get a fairly good AVR

04-07-2009, 04:50 PM	#10
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	HD audio will make a big difference. However, if you get a Blu-Ray player with 7.1 channel analog outputs, you can get great HD audio with your current Yamaha. Read through the following link for all the details: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=17648 The Sony BDP-550 would be an ideal player considering your current setup. It will decode both Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD-MA tracks and transmit them, along with uncompressed linear PCM via 7.1 analog outs to your receiver. That's all you need to enjoy the best sound possible. Your receiver is a good 7.1 channel receiver, so it will work great for now.

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