Quickly caught the Blu-ray bug! - Blu-ray Forum

nightwolf2369 · 05-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Hey everyone,

I just joined a few days ago and have been checking everything out.

I have a pretty expansive DVD collection, but decided to finally go BLU! I bought a new TV and BD player just last Monday and have already purchased 7 BD movies in the past week!

I need to slow down or I'll be broke! I'm hooked!

Chordata · 05-12-2009, 08:28 PM

Good for you! Congrats and welcome. You'll love it!

Steve · 05-12-2009, 08:46 PM

Welcome to the forum! Just be prepared, because after you're here for a while, you're gonna start want to dropping some $$$ on a surround sound system.

repete66211 · 05-12-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nightwolf2369

Hey everyone,

I just joined a few days ago and have been checking everything out.

I have a pretty expansive DVD collection, but decided to finally go BLU! I bought a new TV and BD player just last Monday and have already purchased 7 BD movies in the past week!

I need to slow down or I'll be broke! I'm hooked!

Take it slow man. There's no hurry. You don't need the Blu-ray unless a.) you don't already have the DVD, b.) you really like the movie and c.) it is visually spectacular.

Chordata · 05-12-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by repete66211

Take it slow man. There's no hurry. You don't need the Blu-ray unless a.) you don't already have the DVD, b.) you really like the movie and c.) it is visually spectacular.

Certainly. No one "needs" a BD.

That said, of the first 10 BDs I bought, I already owned 5-6 on DVD. The BDs are visually better and, just as importantly, the HD sound is amazing (even on my old, non-HDMI receiver).

repete66211 · 05-12-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

Certainly. No one "needs" a BD.

That said, of the first 10 BDs I bought, I already owned 5-6 on DVD. The BDs are visually better and, just as importantly, the HD sound is amazing (even on my old, non-HDMI receiver).

To contradict myself, if you like it enough to buy on DVD then it can only be better on Blu-ray, right?

I have gone to the well twice for the same movie, but that's only because Blade Runner Blu-ray has the original theatrical release which I prefer to the Director's Cut. That said, I've been tempted to double up on other movies that wouldn't necessarily benefit that much from a Blu-ray treatment (i.e. Life of Brian) for nothing more than the full screen. Zoomed in DVDs look horrible.

Anthony P · 05-12-2009, 11:26 PM

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Certainly. No one "needs" a BD.

That said, of the first 10 BDs I bought, I already owned 5-6 on DVD. The BDs are visually better and, just as importantly, the HD sound is amazing (even on my old, non-HDMI receiver).

agree, why have three rules when you only need one

. If it is something I would want to see then I buy the BD.

GoYanks · 05-12-2009, 11:41 PM

Welcome. You'll be in for the long haul.

Johnny Vinyl · 05-12-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fireman325

Welcome to the forum! Just be prepared, because after you're here for a while, you're gonna start want to dropping some $$$ on a surround sound system.

AUDIO!...the best part of Blu-ray!

Actually, the VIDEO is pretty terrific too!

John

nightwolf2369 · 05-13-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

AUDIO!...the best part of Blu-ray!

Actually, the VIDEO is pretty terrific too!

John

Yeah, so I have read. I will be moving into a new place at the end of June and plan on buy a receiver and speakers to set up a nice lil home theater set-up. Just takes time and money that's all!

kris26 · 05-13-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nightwolf2369

Hey everyone,

I just joined a few days ago and have been checking everything out.

I have a pretty expansive DVD collection, but decided to finally go BLU! I bought a new TV and BD player just last Monday and have already purchased 7 BD movies in the past week!

I need to slow down or I'll be broke! I'm hooked!

"ITS VERY SWEET PAIN WHEN THE BLU BUG BITES"
"IT GETS TICKLED WITH 7.2 SURROUND SOUND WHILE ITS PAINING"

mywxrld · 05-13-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by nightwolf2369

Hey everyone,

I just joined a few days ago and have been checking everything out.

I have a pretty expansive DVD collection, but decided to finally go BLU! I bought a new TV and BD player just last Monday and have already purchased 7 BD movies in the past week!

I need to slow down or I'll be broke! I'm hooked!

Believe me when I say "I feel your pain". It took me 5 years to amas 200+ DVD's but in just over one year I have amassed 127 Blu-rays, new TV, new reciever, and started to get a set of worthy speakers.

quest88 · 05-13-2009, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by repete66211

Take it slow man. There's no hurry. You don't need the Blu-ray unless a.) you don't already have the DVD, b.) you really like the movie and c.) it is visually spectacular.

that's from the guy who joined in January . j/k have fun shop smart and the next thing you know you'll be hitting the 200 mark.

crazyBLUE · 05-13-2009, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mywxrld

Believe me when I say "I feel your pain". It took me 5 years to amas 200+ DVD's but in just over one year I have amassed 127 Blu-rays, new TV, new reciever, and started to get a set of worthy speakers.

Yes the UPGRADE ~ ITIS BUG GETS US ALL !!!!!!!

Steve · 05-13-2009, 03:12 AM

Oh and by the way, keep an eye out for blus you want on the trading forum here. You can grab a lot of great movies for cheap if you watch for them and are a little bit patient.

repete66211 · 05-13-2009, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by quest88

that's from the guy who joined in January . j/k have fun shop smart and the next thing you know you'll be hitting the 200 mark.

I've had the PS3 since xmas of '07 and I went with surround sound in September of '08. I only have 10 Blu-rays, all but one of which I have received as gifts. So, despite the fact my g/f thinks I need therapy for my a/v obsession, I think I've managed to keep my cool.

Actually, my obsession is only limited by my meager financial resources and my cheapskate nature.

quest88 · 05-13-2009, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by repete66211

I've had the PS3 since xmas of '07 and I went with surround sound in September of '08. I only have 10 Blu-rays, all but one of which I have received as gifts. So, despite the fact my g/f thinks I need therapy for my a/v obsession, I think I've managed to keep my cool.

Actually, my obsession is only limited by my meager financial resources and my cheapskate nature.

Take no offense. I'm just being me .

repete66211 · 05-13-2009, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by quest88

Take no offense. I'm just being me .

Oh, no offense taken. I was attempting to demonstrate how my home theater hobby has been slowly snowballing into an obsession.

Beta Man · 05-13-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nightwolf2369

Yeah, so I have read. I will be moving into a new place at the end of June and plan on buy a receiver and speakers to set up a nice lil home theater set-up. Just takes time and money that's all!

Welcome......

I see Blu-ray really urging people into audio systems...... but with an expansive DVD collection, I'm surprised you didn't have some sort of 5.1 setup in the past...... There are plenty of great DD 5.1 tracks out there on DVD, so in addition to discovering the capabilities of Blu-ray, you're probably going to rediscover your DVD collection with a new Audio system!!!!!

Again, Welcome to the site!

bongzilla · 05-13-2009, 01:31 PM

Yes, your bank account will really start hurting after a few months,
I,m thinking about applying for food stamps, wait,
who needs food anyway.

05-12-2009, 08:27 PM	#1
nightwolf2369 Special Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Tampa, FL 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:363 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:21	Quickly caught the Blu-ray bug! Hey everyone, I just joined a few days ago and have been checking everything out. I have a pretty expansive DVD collection, but decided to finally go BLU! I bought a new TV and BD player just last Monday and have already purchased 7 BD movies in the past week! I need to slow down or I'll be broke! I'm hooked!

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05-12-2009, 08:28 PM	#2
Chordata Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Home of N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Good for you! Congrats and welcome. You'll love it!

05-12-2009, 08:46 PM	#3
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	Welcome to the forum! Just be prepared, because after you're here for a while, you're gonna start want to dropping some $$$ on a surround sound system.

05-12-2009, 11:41 PM	#8
GoYanks Expert Member Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:328	Welcome. You'll be in for the long haul.

05-13-2009, 03:12 AM	#15
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05-13-2009, 01:31 PM	#20
bongzilla Active Member Member since:Jan 2009	Yes, your bank account will really start hurting after a few months, I,m thinking about applying for food stamps, wait, who needs food anyway.

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