HELP! PS3 v. Panny DMP-BD605 - Blu-ray Forum

volntn2000 · 08-02-2009, 05:55 PM

Ok, I admit that I'm a noob. I have a PS3, a Samsung HLT6176S DLP, and a Onkyo TXSR605. Yesterday I was at Sam's and they were displaying a Panasonic DMP-BD605. The picture was INCREDIBLE

- almost 3D'ish or close to a digital home video. They were playing Twilight and it looked almost life-like. Well, for some time, while I have been happy with the picture that I get from my PS3 it is NOTHING compared to what I saw. So, I decided to buy the Panasonic for comparison. To my surprise, the PS3 and the Panasonic looked pretty much the same on my setup - though the Panasonic colors seem a little richer. So, my question is "why did the setup at Sam's look so much different?"

1. Is it my HDMI cables? I know there's not supposed to be a difference between the mega-expensive ones and the run of the mill ones, but my cables were some of the first reasonably priced versions from ~2 yrs ago. Is an upgrade in order? Would it make a difference?

2. I'm afraid the difference is my Samsung HLT6176S DLP vs. whatever plasma they were using (I didn't pay any attention to it at the time). I'm about to upgrade my firmware and when I compare specs my TV to the higher priced flat screens on the Sam's site I don't see a lot of difference in the specs - except contrast ratio (mine 10,000:1, theirs 30,000:1). Is that the difference?

3. If either of the two above is not the issue, then what the heck is it? Any suggestions on optimal settings for my setup would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!!

Versatil · 08-02-2009, 06:02 PM

Probably your TV setup.

ZedsDead · 08-02-2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Versatil

Probably your TV setup.

I agree. Check out this site, it might help. www.tweaktv.com

McGarnigal · 08-02-2009, 06:24 PM

It was probally the motion enhancer feature (that most people think is 120Hz refresh rate) on the display LCD tv

kefrank · 08-02-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McGarnigal

It was probally the motion enhancer feature (that most people think is 120Hz refresh rate) on the display LCD tv

I'm sure it was this. Personally, I think the motion enhancer technology is one of the worst things to ever happen.

rubystone356 · 08-02-2009, 10:02 PM

I like the 120 refresh rate. I know that not everyone likes it.
I had my tv for 6 months or so now. gotten used to it.. second nature now.
I remembering seeing it work well with cars (animated movie in the store display before I got my tv. knew what to expect.
Jacob

volntn2000 · 08-05-2009, 11:44 PM

Thanks for the help. I have tried everything and cannot reproduce what I sa at Sam's with my current setup. It must be the movie enhance on the new tvs as mentioned. Oh well, I can't afford to do anything about that now so I'll just have to live with what I have.

Thanks for the replies.

mike171979 · 08-06-2009, 12:02 AM

You should have came in here and asked first, everyone would have told you the PQ of the PS3 and any standalone is just about identical when playing a Bluray.

But, at least you have another bluray player for a bedroom or somewhere now, unless of course you took it back.

BTW, Depending on whether or not the display as Sam's was a Plasma or LCD makes a huge difference. If it was a Plasma and you like the film like visual experience great

. If it was a LCD and you loved that 120hz effect

.

08-02-2009, 05:55 PM	#1
volntn2000 New Member Member since:Aug 2009	HELP! PS3 v. Panny DMP-BD605 Ok, I admit that I'm a noob. I have a PS3, a Samsung HLT6176S DLP, and a Onkyo TXSR605. Yesterday I was at Sam's and they were displaying a Panasonic DMP-BD605. The picture was INCREDIBLE - almost 3D'ish or close to a digital home video. They were playing Twilight and it looked almost life-like. Well, for some time, while I have been happy with the picture that I get from my PS3 it is NOTHING compared to what I saw. So, I decided to buy the Panasonic for comparison. To my surprise, the PS3 and the Panasonic looked pretty much the same on my setup - though the Panasonic colors seem a little richer. So, my question is "why did the setup at Sam's look so much different?" 1. Is it my HDMI cables? I know there's not supposed to be a difference between the mega-expensive ones and the run of the mill ones, but my cables were some of the first reasonably priced versions from ~2 yrs ago. Is an upgrade in order? Would it make a difference? 2. I'm afraid the difference is my Samsung HLT6176S DLP vs. whatever plasma they were using (I didn't pay any attention to it at the time). I'm about to upgrade my firmware and when I compare specs my TV to the higher priced flat screens on the Sam's site I don't see a lot of difference in the specs - except contrast ratio (mine 10,000:1, theirs 30,000:1). Is that the difference? 3. If either of the two above is not the issue, then what the heck is it? Any suggestions on optimal settings for my setup would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!!

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Best video settings for panasonic dmp-bd605	Blu-ray Players and Recorders	alopez65	2	10-14-2009 05:32 AM
Panasonic DMP BD605	Blu-ray Players and Recorders	sbrown62	1	06-28-2009 07:17 PM
Panny DMP 30 Question	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	mrpink134	1	12-13-2008 10:08 PM
Well my Panny DMP-BD10A is working again	Blu-ray Players and Recorders	tiger roach	2	07-02-2008 12:07 PM

08-02-2009, 06:02 PM	#2
Versatil Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Montreal Blu-ray collection:22	Probably your TV setup.

08-02-2009, 06:24 PM	#4
McGarnigal Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:148 Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:10	It was probally the motion enhancer feature (that most people think is 120Hz refresh rate) on the display LCD tv

08-02-2009, 10:02 PM	#6
rubystone356 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:1243 DVD collection:284 Digital collection:690 iTunes collection:19	I like the 120 refresh rate. I know that not everyone likes it. I had my tv for 6 months or so now. gotten used to it.. second nature now. I remembering seeing it work well with cars (animated movie in the store display before I got my tv. knew what to expect. Jacob

08-05-2009, 11:44 PM	#7
volntn2000 New Member Member since:Aug 2009	Thanks for the help. I have tried everything and cannot reproduce what I sa at Sam's with my current setup. It must be the movie enhance on the new tvs as mentioned. Oh well, I can't afford to do anything about that now so I'll just have to live with what I have. Thanks for the replies.

08-06-2009, 12:02 AM	#8
mike171979 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Southern California Blu-ray collection:903	You should have came in here and asked first, everyone would have told you the PQ of the PS3 and any standalone is just about identical when playing a Bluray. But, at least you have another bluray player for a bedroom or somewhere now, unless of course you took it back. BTW, Depending on whether or not the display as Sam's was a Plasma or LCD makes a huge difference. If it was a Plasma and you like the film like visual experience great . If it was a LCD and you loved that 120hz effect .

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals