Blu-ray player suggestions! - Blu-ray Forum

Silverwing · 01-13-2010, 12:11 AM

Hey trying to help my friend pick out a blu-ray player with a price range between $200-300. You guys on this forum have helped me tons so hopefully you can do the same again! Thank you.

crackinhedz · 01-13-2010, 12:16 AM

PS3.

...not trying to get into the pissing contest about it, but as an all around player its one of the best.

Media streaming from the PC is huge in my opinion.

Silverwing · 01-13-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

PS3.

...not trying to get into the pissing contest about it, but as an all around player its one of the best.

Media streaming from the PC is huge in my opinion.

Very interesting. I don't think I would of even thought of that. Taking that into consideration, what other players would you suggest. PS3 though, great idea!

iam1bearcat · 01-13-2010, 12:28 AM

Go with the PS3. Top of the line visuals and you can upgrade software (if need be) and enjoy BD Live - if he would want to. And if the occassional game comes out he wants, he could enjoy that too. Even simple games from PSN get the most "casual" gamer interested. Something to think about...

crackinhedz · 01-13-2010, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MAD7334

what other players would you suggest.

Ive also got a Sony BDP-S350 player, and its very solid. I would recommend any Sony player, Pioneer, Oppo, Panasonic....Samsung and LG i'm a bit leary, I read more horror stories about them.

But when it comes down to it for me, the wi-fi media streaming just cannot be replaced. For the price, the PS3 just does so much more.

edit: my opinion is from a movie watchers point of view. I rarely play games on my PS3.

JLant19 · 01-13-2010, 12:55 AM

LG BD390. I have it and I love it! Everything is fast and it has great PQ.

bigbull2984 · 01-13-2010, 02:58 AM

Somewhere on cnet I heard that using the ps3 as a bd player will shorten the lifespan? truth or myth? In my bedroom I am using a Slim Ps3 as a bd play and some gaming.

taipan70 · 01-31-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JLant19

LG BD390. I have it and I love it! Everything is fast and it has great PQ.

I have to agree. I got one for christmas and it rocks. It will stream netflix and youtube and even media from the pc. I think I saw it at newegg for under $300

Praetorian27 · 01-13-2010, 12:36 PM

I just bought a Sony BDP-N460 and am not at all happy with the sound levels of the player. The voices are WAY too soft, and the sound effects are WAY too loud. I spent the whole time turning the volume up and down, depending on what was happening in the movie. I haven't found anywhere in the setup menu of my TV (Pioneer SD-533HD5) or the player to do anything about this.

connect42 · 01-13-2010, 01:26 PM

I love my Sony BDP-S360. You should be able to get it for less than $200 and it is extremely reliable. The picture and audio are great and it is pretty quiet while playing.

peterng · 01-13-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by connect42

I love my Sony BDP-S360. You should be able to get it for less than $200 and it is extremely reliable. The picture and audio are great and it is pretty quiet while playing.

I would agree with that ... The only thing that Sony cuts the corner on this model is: the remote did not have the open/close button and I often to use this feature a lot ... bump ... er ... Most previous Sony models have this feature on the remotes

MarkJohnston · 01-22-2010, 06:15 AM

The Dune Prime Blu-ray player has media streaming support of your own files on your computer. Music, pictures, and most video file types. I think you can also play files from a USB drive. It looks pretty neat. Kind of expensive though. It cost almost as much as my Oppo.

Mark Johnston

TKhp · 01-31-2010, 01:34 AM

I have a review I wrote, and when I get enough posts I will post it.

You will not be sorry with this player, and it does everything they say it does.

seeweda · 01-13-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Praetorian27

I just bought a Sony BDP-N460 and am not at all happy with the sound levels of the player. The voices are WAY too soft, and the sound effects are WAY too loud. I spent the whole time turning the volume up and down, depending on what was happening in the movie. I haven't found anywhere in the setup menu of my TV (Pioneer SD-533HD5) or the player to do anything about this.

This has nothing to do with the player. What kind of sound system are you using?

As for player recommendations I have a Sony and it works great. As for the PS3 it isn't worth it if you are not interested in using it for things other the playing movies. It has a far greater power consumption than a standard blu-ray player so using it just for movies will cost you more in the long run on your power bill.

If your friend can wait they might want to see what prices the newly announced players will cost before making a purchase. The newer players should be faster and with more features than previous models.

finaldiet · 01-13-2010, 01:41 PM

My sony 360 was an open box at BB. Works great. I was in BB yesterday and they had an open box Sony 560 for $229. Asked if they would take less and they would. Wanted me to give a price. Told him I'll be back today and will probably say $200 or less. No problems with open boxes.

Praetorian27 · 01-13-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by seeweda

This has nothing to do with the player. What kind of sound system are you using?

I am playing the sound through my TV speakers. It is a Pioneer SD-533HD5 rear projection. The sound with my DVD player is fine...the only thing I changed was the Blu-Ray player and it is unacceptably loud with sound effects...and way too low with voices.

The Spanierd · 01-13-2010, 02:00 PM

Its a no brainer .. Playstation 3 ! And may I add that apart from being a spectacular Bluray player and an incredible video game console, it also happens to be the only Bluray player on the market so far that will be upgradible to 3D complience should you decide to go full 3D in the future.

Seriously in that price range there should only be once choice on you're mind. The only other scenerio would be a Pioneer Elite, Denon, Oppo etc and that is well above you're budget.

Scorxpion · 01-13-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Praetorian27

I am playing the sound through my TV speakers. It is a Pioneer SD-533HD5 rear projection. The sound with my DVD player is fine...the only thing I changed was the Blu-Ray player and it is unacceptably loud with sound effects...and way too low with voices.

Ok try to search for dialog enhancer in your player settings and everything will work correctly.

Praetorian27 · 01-13-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Scorxpion

Ok try to search for dialog enhancer in your player settings and everything will work correctly.

Thanks for the help! I tried looking but couldn't find anything in the audio setup menu. It had options for Audio DRC which it stated "Selects the dynamin range setting when playing a BD. TV mode - Sounds are compressed heavily. Low sounds are easier to hear."

That was the only thing I could find that was semi-related. I really appreciate this help guys!

01-13-2010, 12:11 AM	#1
Silverwing Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Boston, MA: USA Blu-ray SteelBooks™: 73 Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:683 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:21	Blu-ray player suggestions! Hey trying to help my friend pick out a blu-ray player with a price range between $200-300. You guys on this forum have helped me tons so hopefully you can do the same again! Thank you.

01-13-2010, 01:26 PM	#10
connect42 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Columbus, Georgia Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:19	Sony BDP-S360 I love my Sony BDP-S360. You should be able to get it for less than $200 and it is extremely reliable. The picture and audio are great and it is pretty quiet while playing.

01-22-2010, 06:15 AM	#12
MarkJohnston New Member Member since:Jan 2010	HDI Dune Blu-Ray Player with PC Streaming The Dune Prime Blu-ray player has media streaming support of your own files on your computer. Music, pictures, and most video file types. I think you can also play files from a USB drive. It looks pretty neat. Kind of expensive though. It cost almost as much as my Oppo. Mark Johnston

01-31-2010, 01:34 AM	#13
TKhp New Member Member since:Aug 2008	yes Mark! I have one. Fantastic player I have a review I wrote, and when I get enough posts I will post it. You will not be sorry with this player, and it does everything they say it does.

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01-13-2010, 12:16 AM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	PS3. ...not trying to get into the pissing contest about it, but as an all around player its one of the best. Media streaming from the PC is huge in my opinion.

01-13-2010, 12:28 AM	#4
iam1bearcat Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Club Loop Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:54 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:29	Go with the PS3. Top of the line visuals and you can upgrade software (if need be) and enjoy BD Live - if he would want to. And if the occassional game comes out he wants, he could enjoy that too. Even simple games from PSN get the most "casual" gamer interested. Something to think about...

01-13-2010, 12:55 AM	#6
JLant19 Power Member Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:626 Blu-ray collection:1643 Digital collection:27 Trading Score:7	LG BD390. I have it and I love it! Everything is fast and it has great PQ.

01-13-2010, 02:58 AM	#7
bigbull2984 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:94 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:14	Somewhere on cnet I heard that using the ps3 as a bd player will shorten the lifespan? truth or myth? In my bedroom I am using a Slim Ps3 as a bd play and some gaming.

01-13-2010, 12:36 PM	#9
Praetorian27 New Member Member since:Dec 2009	I just bought a Sony BDP-N460 and am not at all happy with the sound levels of the player. The voices are WAY too soft, and the sound effects are WAY too loud. I spent the whole time turning the volume up and down, depending on what was happening in the movie. I haven't found anywhere in the setup menu of my TV (Pioneer SD-533HD5) or the player to do anything about this.

01-13-2010, 01:41 PM	#15
finaldiet Junior Member Member since:Dec 2009	My sony 360 was an open box at BB. Works great. I was in BB yesterday and they had an open box Sony 560 for $229. Asked if they would take less and they would. Wanted me to give a price. Told him I'll be back today and will probably say $200 or less. No problems with open boxes.

01-13-2010, 02:00 PM	#17
The Spanierd Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:37 Blu-ray collection:163 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Its a no brainer .. Playstation 3 ! And may I add that apart from being a spectacular Bluray player and an incredible video game console, it also happens to be the only Bluray player on the market so far that will be upgradible to 3D complience should you decide to go full 3D in the future. Seriously in that price range there should only be once choice on you're mind. The only other scenerio would be a Pioneer Elite, Denon, Oppo etc and that is well above you're budget.

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