What equipment are reviewers using? - Blu-ray Forum

Deromax · 03-21-2010, 06:00 PM

Hello! Is there a place where I can learn about what kind of equipment/setup the reviewers are using for screening the titles?

I sometime read about titles who are given 5/5 on picture quality but are only average in my opinion. I'm using a 109 inches front projection setup and it clearly shows the good just like the bad of the disc picture.

If a reviewer uses a 32 inches 720P lcd from 15 feet, it's no wonder most BD will look OK on such setup!

Just asking!

crazyBLUE · 03-21-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Deromax

Hello! Is there a place where I can learn about what kind of equipment/setup the reviewers are using for screening the titles?

I sometime read about titles who are given 5/5 on picture quality but are only average in my opinion. I'm using a 109 inches front projection setup and it clearly shows the good just like the bad of the disc picture.

If a reviewer uses a 32 inches 720P lcd from 15 feet, it's no wonder most BD will look OK on such setup!

Just asking!

I am sure they use there own setups . I am sure it is not A 32" 720P TV either .
They would have to have A decent sound setup as well so I am sure it is A real good Display as well .

Johnny Vinyl · 03-21-2010, 06:08 PM

Also, reviewers are experienced and much more critical than we are when determining if picture quality is at it should be, or expected to be.

John

Beta Man · 03-21-2010, 06:09 PM

There are 'minimum requirements' for both audio and video specifications for the reviewers' setups.....

What films are you speaking of by the way?

crazyBLUE · 03-21-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

There are 'minimum requirements' for both audio and video specifications for the reviewers' setups.....

What films are you speaking of by the way?

I wondered where it went

Deromax · 03-22-2010, 04:35 AM

Well, U-571 would come to mind. I find its picture average but the reviewer found it very detailed and gave a 4.5.

On a smaller screen, even a DVD is not that bad.

The reviewing setup should be included in every review, imho.

Beta Man · 03-22-2010, 03:09 PM

Most of them have it listed in their profile I believe....... but either way, as I said, they all have very capable systems, so the equipment isn't a concern.....

Subjectivity, and sometimes even human error all play a role..... I'd just post your own user reviews to contribute.

03-21-2010, 06:00 PM	#1
Deromax Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Shawinigan, Pq, Canada Home Theater Gallery:108 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1791 DVD collection:76 Blu-ray reviews:1	What equipment are reviewers using? Hello! Is there a place where I can learn about what kind of equipment/setup the reviewers are using for screening the titles? I sometime read about titles who are given 5/5 on picture quality but are only average in my opinion. I'm using a 109 inches front projection setup and it clearly shows the good just like the bad of the disc picture. If a reviewer uses a 32 inches 720P lcd from 15 feet, it's no wonder most BD will look OK on such setup! Just asking!

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03-21-2010, 06:08 PM	#3
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Also, reviewers are experienced and much more critical than we are when determining if picture quality is at it should be, or expected to be. John

03-21-2010, 06:09 PM	#4
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	There are 'minimum requirements' for both audio and video specifications for the reviewers' setups..... What films are you speaking of by the way?

03-22-2010, 04:35 AM	#6
Deromax Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Shawinigan, Pq, Canada Home Theater Gallery:108 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1791 DVD collection:76 Blu-ray reviews:1	Well, U-571 would come to mind. I find its picture average but the reviewer found it very detailed and gave a 4.5. On a smaller screen, even a DVD is not that bad. The reviewing setup should be included in every review, imho.

03-22-2010, 03:09 PM	#7
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Most of them have it listed in their profile I believe....... but either way, as I said, they all have very capable systems, so the equipment isn't a concern..... Subjectivity, and sometimes even human error all play a role..... I'd just post your own user reviews to contribute.

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