PQ Comparison Question about Bluray!! - Blu-ray Forum

CZAR · 07-27-2009, 05:34 PM

Just curious of what people think!! I watch movies in bluray ofcourse and i also watch movies on comcast cable. So for example i watch a movie on Starz HD channel........ Do yall think there is a big difference in PQ for that versus bluray?? Just wanna get some folks thoughts on that!! Got Em!!

DarkDune · 07-27-2009, 05:36 PM

There is some difference for sure. I prefer DirecTV HD to Comcast HD. Seen both and I believe the image quality of HD on DirecTV is better.

Of course, Blu-ray trumps it all! Get Em!

Teabaggins · 07-27-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by King Czar

Just curious of what people think!! I watch movies in bluray ofcourse and i also watch movies on comcast cable. So for example i watch a movie on Starz HD channel........ Do yall think there is a big difference in PQ for that versus bluray?? Just wanna get some folks thoughts on that!! Got Em!!

YEs!!! I do think!!! it's a big diff!!! ahhhhhh!!!!!!!

benricci · 07-27-2009, 05:41 PM

Comcast is notorious for compressing the hell out of their channels. This is why you'll notice artifacts and pixelization on HD channels, when you wouldn't see those things on the blu-ray version of the same show/movie.

This is especially evident in any scenes that involve motion or fast cuts. Macroblocking is a big issue for me with Comcast. Their standard def channels have atrocious picture quality.

DarkDune · 07-27-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by King Czar

Just curious of what people think!! I watch movies in bluray ofcourse and i also watch movies on comcast cable. So for example i watch a movie on Starz HD channel........ Do yall think there is a big difference in PQ for that versus bluray?? Just wanna get some folks thoughts on that!! Got Em!!

This is kind of really a "Do you REALLY notice the compression difference" question

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Is 1080p equal to 1080p? -- Answer: All HD is NOT equal when it comes to bandwidth!

MaCruz · 07-27-2009, 05:43 PM

Yeah. I thought Comcast HD was awesome until I started watching BD.

benricci · 07-27-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkDune

Is 1080p equal to 1080p? -- Answer: All HD is NOT equal when it comes to bandwidth!

Also, to clarify - Comcast does not broadcast anything in 1080p, nor do any over-the-air stations. All broadcast HD is either 720p or 1080i.

CZAR · 07-27-2009, 05:48 PM

Good stuff yall!! Yes I know Blu-ray is better but just wanted to know what some of yall thought!! Like is it a big difference etc... The one good thing about cable HD as opposed to blu-ray though is.....There movies fill up the whole picture while blu-rays still have the black lines on top & bottom!! I wish blu-ray didnt do that though!! What yall think about that aspect of it???? Also I am gonna try to switch to Directv because of the NFL ticket and if the PQ is better thats all the better!! Appreciate the feedback!! Got Em!!

benricci · 07-27-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by King Czar

The one good thing about cable HD as opposed to blu-ray though is.....There movies fill up the whole picture while blu-rays still have the black lines on top & bottom!! I wish blu-ray didnt do that though!! What yall think about that aspect of it????

Sorry, you're not gonna find much support for that statement. We prefer our films to be shown in their original aspect ratios around here.

If a 2.40:1 film is shown cropped to 1.78:1 on cable (no black bars), that has modified the intended look of the picture and is not a good thing.

Do some reading on "original aspect ratio", you'll realize quickly why this is a good thing on DVD and blu-ray.

CZAR · 07-27-2009, 06:03 PM

Oh ok see thats the type of info I am lookin for!! I figured there was a good reason for it, but u cant help but want your whole tv full of picture at the same time!! Haha!! Good lookin mane!! Got Em!!

Icedburden · 07-27-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

Comcast is notorious for compressing the hell out of their channels. This is why you'll notice artifacts and pixelization on HD channels, when you wouldn't see those things on the blu-ray version of the same show/movie.

This is especially evident in any scenes that involve motion or fast cuts. Macroblocking is a big issue for me with Comcast. Their standard def channels have atrocious picture quality.

Yes, they do.

I hate Comcast but I got screwed by Verizon so I'm stuck.

DarkDune · 07-27-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

Also, to clarify - Comcast does not broadcast anything in 1080p, nor do any over-the-air stations. All broadcast HD is either 720p or 1080i.

DirecTV now has 1080p on select OnDemand shows

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Blu-ray is still better though

benricci · 07-27-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkDune

DirecTV now has 1080p on select OnDemand shows

That's interesting. No television networks currently broadcast in 1080p, though.

Teabaggins · 07-27-2009, 06:20 PM

marketing scam?

benricci · 07-27-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

marketing scam?

No, I wasn't trying to suggest that. They do in fact have a limited selection of feature films available, on-demand in 1080p.

TV networks currently broadcast in either 1080i or 720p, though. The point I was trying to make was that of course blu-ray is gonna be better than HD cable, because currently no stations are broadcast in 1080p (not to mention the horrible compression problem I referenced earlier)

CZAR · 07-27-2009, 06:28 PM

U guys have any good ideas for a good surround sound system that aint to expensive?? Let me know!! Got Em!!

DarkDune · 07-27-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by King Czar

U guys have any good ideas for a good surround sound system that aint to expensive?? Let me know!! Got Em!!

The local cinema? See if they're going out of business!

Seriously...I have no other ideas, sorry.

DarkDune · 07-27-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

No television networks currently broadcast in 1080p, though.

You are correct! DirecTV OnDemand is, and can be this way as it is downloaded to your HD DVR through your Internet Connection (Internet Connection Required -- if I am not mistaken). I will confirm this though

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Monkey · 07-27-2009, 06:40 PM

I think Comcast looked better when they first started offering HD channels in my area about 8 years ago. Now it looks very compressed (different degress of quality depending on the channel).

CZAR · 07-27-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkDune

The local cinema? See if they're going out of business!

Seriously...I have no other ideas, sorry.

Haha thats funny!! But my boy told me a inexpensive one that sounds hella good is this one called "Logitech 5800 z-series" I think. I think its really for computers but it works for tv's and he says it sounds good and only like 200 bucks!! Anyone know about that or any thoughts of this?? Thanks!! Got Em!!!

07-27-2009, 05:34 PM	#1
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	PQ Comparison Question about Bluray!! Just curious of what people think!! I watch movies in bluray ofcourse and i also watch movies on comcast cable. So for example i watch a movie on Starz HD channel........ Do yall think there is a big difference in PQ for that versus bluray?? Just wanna get some folks thoughts on that!! Got Em!!

07-27-2009, 05:48 PM	#8
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Good stuff yall!! Yes I know Blu-ray is better but just wanted to know what some of yall thought!! Like is it a big difference etc... The one good thing about cable HD as opposed to blu-ray though is.....There movies fill up the whole picture while blu-rays still have the black lines on top & bottom!! I wish blu-ray didnt do that though!! What yall think about that aspect of it???? Also I am gonna try to switch to Directv because of the NFL ticket and if the PQ is better thats all the better!! Appreciate the feedback!! Got Em!! Last edited by CZAR; 07-27-2009 at 05:51 PM.

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07-27-2009, 05:36 PM	#2
DarkDune Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:164 Blu-ray collection:280 Blu-ray reviews: 7	There is some difference for sure. I prefer DirecTV HD to Comcast HD. Seen both and I believe the image quality of HD on DirecTV is better. Of course, Blu-ray trumps it all! Get Em!

07-27-2009, 05:41 PM	#4
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Comcast is notorious for compressing the hell out of their channels. This is why you'll notice artifacts and pixelization on HD channels, when you wouldn't see those things on the blu-ray version of the same show/movie. This is especially evident in any scenes that involve motion or fast cuts. Macroblocking is a big issue for me with Comcast. Their standard def channels have atrocious picture quality.

07-27-2009, 05:43 PM	#6
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	Yeah. I thought Comcast HD was awesome until I started watching BD.

07-27-2009, 06:03 PM	#10
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Oh ok see thats the type of info I am lookin for!! I figured there was a good reason for it, but u cant help but want your whole tv full of picture at the same time!! Haha!! Good lookin mane!! Got Em!!

07-27-2009, 06:20 PM	#14
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	marketing scam?

07-27-2009, 06:28 PM	#16
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	U guys have any good ideas for a good surround sound system that aint to expensive?? Let me know!! Got Em!!

07-27-2009, 06:40 PM	#19
Monkey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:31	I think Comcast looked better when they first started offering HD channels in my area about 8 years ago. Now it looks very compressed (different degress of quality depending on the channel).

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