Old Magnavox 37 inch 720P/1080i - Blu-ray Forum

travisbickle · 09-15-2009, 10:25 AM

Sorry for the double post, but for whatever reason my old thread wasn't showing up..

Here is my TV http://Magnavox 37MF231D 37-Inch Widescreen LCD HDTV with HDMI

With it being an older set and only 37 inches, is it honestly worth it to go Blu? I hear many people say that unless you have a 42"+ TV it's not worth it. Also i do not have a surround sound reveiver, so i would be relying on my TV for sound...would an HDMI cable allow me to get sound from my TV speakers?

aramis109 · 09-15-2009, 03:07 PM

Size isn't an issue by itself- it's viewing distance + size. The further you sit from your display, the bigger the display must be to properly get a benefit from 720/1080p material. There is no reason that you would not gain in going to blu-ray from that TV, unless you sit quite far away.

How far do you sit?

Also, regarding sound quality- that's a bit of a different kettle of fish. You will gain some fidelity vs. DVD's but the difference may be negligible on TV speakers. In order to truly enjoy the benefits of blu-ray, honestly you really need SOME kind of home theater setup in my opinion. Audio is one of the biggest improvements vs. DVD.

Finally, do you have any HD channels now via cable/satellite? How do they look? BD is going to look at least as good if not sharply better.

Beta Man · 09-15-2009, 07:26 PM

also, HDMI will be your best (others can equal it however for 720p) option, and easiest since it'll be audio/video in one cable.

travisbickle · 09-15-2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aramis109

How far do you sit?

About 10 feet away. And i can notice a difference between my HD cable channels and non HD, not a HUGE difference but i do notice it.

And i know Audio is important for Blu, but i just don't have the money right now to spend 400+ on a surround sound receiver...so TV speakers will have to do for now.

syncguy · 09-16-2009, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisbickle

About 10 feet away. And i can notice a difference between my HD cable channels and non HD, not a HUGE difference but i do notice it.

And i know Audio is important for Blu, but i just don't have the money right now to spend 400+ on a surround sound receiver...so TV speakers will have to do for now.

blu-ray via HDMI should at least give the picture quality of HD channel. If the TV has the potential, blu-ray quality could be better than the HD channel.

travisbickle · 09-16-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syncguy

blu-ray via HDMI should at least give the picture quality of HD channel. If the TV has the potential, blu-ray quality could be better than the HD channel.

Well i'm also just using component cables for my HD cable.

So it may look even better...DAMMIT! I can't decide!

syncguy · 09-16-2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisbickle

Well i'm also just using component cables for my HD cable.

So it may look even better...DAMMIT! I can't decide!

In that case most likely you would see a notable improvement. If you start collecting now, you would build up a good library for rewatching once you upgrade the TV at a future date.

09-15-2009, 10:25 AM	#1
travisbickle Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Florida 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:846 DVD collection:105 Trading Score:47	Old Magnavox 37 inch 720P/1080i Sorry for the double post, but for whatever reason my old thread wasn't showing up.. Here is my TV http://Magnavox 37MF231D 37-Inch Widescreen LCD HDTV with HDMI With it being an older set and only 37 inches, is it honestly worth it to go Blu? I hear many people say that unless you have a 42"+ TV it's not worth it. Also i do not have a surround sound reveiver, so i would be relying on my TV for sound...would an HDMI cable allow me to get sound from my TV speakers? Last edited by Beta Man; 09-15-2009 at 07:24 PM.

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09-15-2009, 03:07 PM	#2
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Size isn't an issue by itself- it's viewing distance + size. The further you sit from your display, the bigger the display must be to properly get a benefit from 720/1080p material. There is no reason that you would not gain in going to blu-ray from that TV, unless you sit quite far away. How far do you sit? Also, regarding sound quality- that's a bit of a different kettle of fish. You will gain some fidelity vs. DVD's but the difference may be negligible on TV speakers. In order to truly enjoy the benefits of blu-ray, honestly you really need SOME kind of home theater setup in my opinion. Audio is one of the biggest improvements vs. DVD. Finally, do you have any HD channels now via cable/satellite? How do they look? BD is going to look at least as good if not sharply better.

09-15-2009, 07:26 PM	#3
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	also, HDMI will be your best (others can equal it however for 720p) option, and easiest since it'll be audio/video in one cable.

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