difference between panasonic 35 and 55 - Blu-ray Forum

paulfromtulsa · 12-15-2008, 07:47 PM

can you guys tell me the main differences between the two panasonic blu ray players out right now (30 and 55). i have a 30 right now and was wondering if it was worth it to get a newer one.

paulfromtulsa · 12-15-2008, 07:58 PM

so far all i see is 7.1 ch audio out for the 55. are the load times for the two newer panasonic models signifigantly faster than the 30?

fatediesel · 12-15-2008, 08:33 PM

I have the 55, and from what I've read the 55 has slightly better picture, analog audio, and rubber feet that supposedly cut down on vibration. I've found the load time to be decent, a little slower than my PS3 but nothing too annoying. I've only used the player twice since I got it last week but overall I've been happy with it.
Also, if we're comparing it to the 30 (as stated in the text) and not the 35 (as stated in the title) it decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA, has ethernet, and BD Live.

blujacket · 12-15-2008, 08:53 PM

They have no difference in picture quality.

aiman04 · 12-16-2008, 12:19 AM

PQ/AQ is no different. They are actually similar.

What makes the BD55 cost more is the multichannel 7.1 analogue outs, coaxial, DiVX support, vibration feet, and a little LED light below the tray.

ethanwa · 12-16-2008, 01:58 AM

In my opinion the 55 is NOT worth the extra money unless you can't do 7.1 through HDMI for some reason. PQ and AQ are the SAME. Loading times are the SAME.

LED - Big deal
Rubber Feet - You can make these for the 35 for less than $1
Divx - If you want this then I recommend you buy a PS3 as your Blu-ray player
Coaxial - Huh? What are you talking about?

12-15-2008, 07:47 PM	#1
paulfromtulsa Active Member Member since:Feb 2007	difference between panasonic 35 and 55 can you guys tell me the main differences between the two panasonic blu ray players out right now (30 and 55). i have a 30 right now and was wondering if it was worth it to get a newer one.

12-15-2008, 08:53 PM	#4
blujacket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Dayton,Ohio 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:658	They have no difference in picture quality. Last edited by blujacket; 12-15-2008 at 08:58 PM. Reason: bad link

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12-15-2008, 07:58 PM	#2
paulfromtulsa Active Member Member since:Feb 2007	so far all i see is 7.1 ch audio out for the 55. are the load times for the two newer panasonic models signifigantly faster than the 30?

12-15-2008, 08:33 PM	#3
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	I have the 55, and from what I've read the 55 has slightly better picture, analog audio, and rubber feet that supposedly cut down on vibration. I've found the load time to be decent, a little slower than my PS3 but nothing too annoying. I've only used the player twice since I got it last week but overall I've been happy with it. Also, if we're comparing it to the 30 (as stated in the text) and not the 35 (as stated in the title) it decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA, has ethernet, and BD Live.

12-16-2008, 12:19 AM	#5
aiman04 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Malaysia Home Theater Gallery:9	PQ/AQ is no different. They are actually similar. What makes the BD55 cost more is the multichannel 7.1 analogue outs, coaxial, DiVX support, vibration feet, and a little LED light below the tray.

12-16-2008, 01:58 AM	#6
ethanwa Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Seattle, WA USA Trading Score:1	In my opinion the 55 is NOT worth the extra money unless you can't do 7.1 through HDMI for some reason. PQ and AQ are the SAME. Loading times are the SAME. LED - Big deal Rubber Feet - You can make these for the 35 for less than $1 Divx - If you want this then I recommend you buy a PS3 as your Blu-ray player Coaxial - Huh? What are you talking about?

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