Panasonic DMP-BD10A vs. Sony BDP-S300 - Blu-ray Forum

Konrad · 06-04-2007, 06:13 PM

I intend to upgrade to one of these two 2nd generation players. Even at 100 $ more the Panasonic seems to be the better choice with its Dolby TruHD decoding capabilities. It gives it the edge in the audio department and I think it is as good as the Sony with regard to video. Or am I missing something? I'd appreciate any advice! Thank you!

clyon · 06-04-2007, 06:23 PM

you forgot the 5 free movies w/ the Panasonic DMP-BD10A

I am looking at these two also

Konrad · 06-04-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by clyon

you forgot the 5 free movies w/ the Panasonic DMP-BD10A

I am looking at these two also

Yes, you are right! That offsets the price difference.

Footloose301 · 06-04-2007, 08:34 PM

The Pannasonic also has the 7.1ch analog outs, just in case you have a receiver that is only HDMI Pass Thru or no HDMI at all. That way you'll get better sound than the Sony.

And did I mention 5 free movies lol

THE STUD · 06-04-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

The Pannasonic also has the 7.1ch analog outs, just in case you have a receiver that is only HDMI Pass Thru or no HDMI at all. That way you'll get better sound than the Sony.

And did I mention 5 free movies lol

Hey does the New Sony have 6 channel analog output? I don't have a hdmi reciever, but have 8 channel analog input, otherwise I'm screwed if it doesn't?

ProvenFlipper · 06-04-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by THE STUD

Hey does the New Sony have 6 channel analog output? I don't have a hdmi reciever, but have 8 channel analog input, otherwise I'm screwed if it doesn't?

The Sony has 6 channel analogs, but the Panasonic has have 8 channel analogs. I would go with the Panasonic player for the movies and the TrueHD capabilities. More and more movies are coming out this year with TrueHD.

THE STUD · 06-04-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ProvenFlipper

The Sony has 6 channel analogs, but the Panasonic has have 8 channel analogs. I would go with the Panasonic player for the movies and the TrueHD capabilities. More and more movies are coming out this year with TrueHD.

Yeah, I"d get the 8 channel one as well, but I only have 5.1 set up in my home, my room isn't long enough for 7.1. I just read that the firmware 1.6 upgrade for the first generation sony allows it to decode True Hd, so would it be possible that somewhere down the road, there would be a similar upgrade for this new one coming out? I hope so, cause I don't wanna buy a first gen player when the 2nd generation is weeks away, and yes I do want Sony.

Wolfie · 06-05-2007, 07:23 PM

Anybody know when we can buy either one of the babies? Anyone?...Anyone?...Beuller?...Beuller?

Wolfie

HDTV1080P · 06-05-2007, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Konrad

I intend to upgrade to one of these two 2nd generation players. Even at 100 $ more the Panasonic seems to be the better choice with its Dolby TruHD decoding capabilities. It gives it the edge in the audio department and I think it is as good as the Sony with regard to video. Or am I missing something? I'd appreciate any advice! Thank you!

The one advantage of the Sony is the 1080P/24 output, HDMI 1.3 with xvYCC support. All of that is not important unless you own a display that can accept 1080P/24 inputs, etc. The Sony to get the advanced audio with 7.1 you need a new receiver with HDMI 1.3. The Panasonic with its 7.1 analog outputs is a nice feature.

HDTV1080P · 06-05-2007, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfie

Anybody know when we can buy either one of the babies? Anyone?...Anyone?...Beuller?...Beuller?

Wolfie

Players can be delayed but the Sony and Panasonic should be available sometime next week. They both suppose to be shipping now to dealers. It may take a month until there is a large number of players available nationwide.

THE STUD · 06-08-2007, 11:02 PM

anybody found reviews online for either of these new players, I guess it would have to be an early review, but I wanna know, I wouldn't think panasonic could match sony's picture, atleast not with the tv's I've seen

BluRay2344 · 06-09-2007, 04:58 AM

i don't know i would go with the panasonic! i have had better luck with there hardware then with sonys!

Deane Johnson · 06-09-2007, 10:49 AM

What about upscaling SD DVDs? Isn't there a certain chip that does a superior job? I'm wondering if either of these have that chip.

blitz6speed · 06-09-2007, 10:59 AM

If you have a 24p capable display, id get the sony. Otherwise, i'd get the panny for the 7.1 outs (if you use the analogs). If you are going to use hdmi for audio, then i'd just get the sony.

monkyman · 06-09-2007, 11:12 AM

The BDP-S300 is available now at sonystyle, I ordered mine Friday and was shipped the same day. Tracking says it will be here Monday.

jaffa · 06-11-2007, 08:29 PM

Can the SONY decode TRU-HD and DTS HD? thats the only reason i wont get the SONY.If it can decode the above then maybe i will

blitz6speed · 06-12-2007, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jaffa

Can the SONY decode TRU-HD and DTS HD? thats the only reason i wont get the SONY.If it can decode the above then maybe i will

It does TrueHD, it will not do DTS HD-MA, but will give you the 1.5 core track from inside of it.

BTBuck1 · 06-12-2007, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by blitz6speed

It does TrueHD, it will not do DTS HD-MA, but will give you the 1.5 core track from inside of it.

I thought it can do DTSHD, just not DTSHDMA?

THE STUD · 06-12-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BTBuck1

I thought it can do DTSHD, just not DTSHDMA?

It won't do True HD either guys, or DTS master Audio, not sure about DTS HD though, it will do DD Plus

Konrad · 06-13-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by THE STUD

It won't do True HD either guys, or DTS master Audio, not sure about DTS HD though, it will do DD Plus

Yes, I think you are right with regard to TruHD, regrettably, and as far as I know it doesn't do DTS HD, either. I will therefore go for the Panny.

06-04-2007, 06:13 PM	#1
Konrad Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Vienna, Austria 4K collection:896 Blu-ray collection:3056 DVD collection:15 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	Panasonic DMP-BD10A vs. Sony BDP-S300 I intend to upgrade to one of these two 2nd generation players. Even at 100 $ more the Panasonic seems to be the better choice with its Dolby TruHD decoding capabilities. It gives it the edge in the audio department and I think it is as good as the Sony with regard to video. Or am I missing something? I'd appreciate any advice! Thank you!

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06-04-2007, 06:23 PM	#2
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	you forgot the 5 free movies w/ the Panasonic DMP-BD10A I am looking at these two also

06-04-2007, 08:34 PM	#4
Footloose301 Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Fort Myers, FL Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 1	The Pannasonic also has the 7.1ch analog outs, just in case you have a receiver that is only HDMI Pass Thru or no HDMI at all. That way you'll get better sound than the Sony. And did I mention 5 free movies lol

06-05-2007, 07:23 PM	#8
Wolfie Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Anybody know when we can buy either one of the babies? Anyone?...Anyone?...Beuller?...Beuller? Wolfie

06-08-2007, 11:02 PM	#11
THE STUD Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	anybody found reviews online for either of these new players, I guess it would have to be an early review, but I wanna know, I wouldn't think panasonic could match sony's picture, atleast not with the tv's I've seen

06-09-2007, 04:58 AM	#12
BluRay2344 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2006 Location:West Hartford, CT 4K collection:80 Blu-ray collection:396 DVD collection:33 Blu-ray reviews:9	i don't know i would go with the panasonic! i have had better luck with there hardware then with sonys!

06-09-2007, 10:49 AM	#13
Deane Johnson Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Omaha, NE	What about upscaling SD DVDs? Isn't there a certain chip that does a superior job? I'm wondering if either of these have that chip.

06-09-2007, 10:59 AM	#14
blitz6speed Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Anaheim Hills, CA Trading Score:8	If you have a 24p capable display, id get the sony. Otherwise, i'd get the panny for the 7.1 outs (if you use the analogs). If you are going to use hdmi for audio, then i'd just get the sony.

06-09-2007, 11:12 AM	#15
monkyman Special Member Member since:Jun 2007	The BDP-S300 is available now at sonystyle, I ordered mine Friday and was shipped the same day. Tracking says it will be here Monday.

06-11-2007, 08:29 PM	#16
jaffa Junior Member Member since:Jun 2007	Can the SONY decode TRU-HD and DTS HD? thats the only reason i wont get the SONY.If it can decode the above then maybe i will

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