Dish Network 1080p Vs Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

Acerone · 01-19-2009, 04:22 PM

Has anyone seen anything on Dish Network 1080p? Just wondering how it compares to Blu-ray. I think Dish had The Dark Knight PPV on 1080p...

garlad · 01-19-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Acerone

Has anyone seen anything on Dish Network 1080p? Just wondering how it compares to Blu-ray. I think Dish had The Dark Knight PPV on 1080p...

I'm sure blu ray would be superior due to the amount of data that would have to be compressed when sending the signal to your dish. You are bound to lose some quality.. I'm sure someone here will give a better, more technical, explanation!

kingofgrills · 01-19-2009, 04:56 PM

Plus, Dish Network 1080p broadcasts lose out on the audio side of things. They're only capable of 5.1 Dolby Digital, and cannot replicate the lossless audio tracks found on Blu-ray.

I have Dish HD, and I have no desire to use their 1080p on-demand service.

dobyblue · 01-19-2009, 05:21 PM

No comparison there at all.
Blu-ray is far superior in bandwidth, efficiency of codecs and audio codecs.

xtop · 01-19-2009, 05:32 PM

do a search..i posted a review of it back when it released. while its no blu-ray, its still pretty good and the reviewers had a hard time distinguishing between the 2.

but obviously blu-ray is going to be the winner

ScarredLungs · 01-19-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

No comparison there at all.
Blu-ray is far superior in bandwidth, efficiency of codecs and audio codecs.

+1 blu ray is way better

xtop · 01-19-2009, 05:37 PM

here ya go..

Obviously, DISH's 1080p isn't the same quality 1080p as what you'll find on a BD-50, but the results were pretty astounding, regardless. In fact, critics had a tough time deciphering between the two from a normal viewing distance, and while they were fully expecting to be underwhelmed by DISH Network's 1080p material, they were actually stunned by just how impressive it looked.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/13/d...oks-impressiv/

Tempest · 01-19-2009, 05:51 PM

I never had thier 1080p service but their regular HD Channels with regular HD receiver is QUITE underwhelming... it just plain sucks.. so much that I canceled my hd subscription completely, was not worth the extra money at all. But like I said, I never had the 1080p so no idea there.

xtop · 01-19-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tempest

I never had thier 1080p service but their regular HD Channels with regular HD receiver is QUITE underwhelming... it just plain sucks.. so much that I canceled my hd subscription completely, was not worth the extra money at all. But like I said, I never had the 1080p so no idea there.

sorry..but i have a hard time believing it was as bad as you describe. maybe you didnt have a clear shot with the dish

01-19-2009, 04:22 PM	#1
Acerone Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Long Island, NY	Dish Network 1080p Vs Blu-ray Has anyone seen anything on Dish Network 1080p? Just wondering how it compares to Blu-ray. I think Dish had The Dark Knight PPV on 1080p...

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01-19-2009, 04:56 PM	#3
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	Plus, Dish Network 1080p broadcasts lose out on the audio side of things. They're only capable of 5.1 Dolby Digital, and cannot replicate the lossless audio tracks found on Blu-ray. I have Dish HD, and I have no desire to use their 1080p on-demand service.

01-19-2009, 05:21 PM	#4
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	No comparison there at all. Blu-ray is far superior in bandwidth, efficiency of codecs and audio codecs.

01-19-2009, 05:32 PM	#5
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	do a search..i posted a review of it back when it released. while its no blu-ray, its still pretty good and the reviewers had a hard time distinguishing between the 2. but obviously blu-ray is going to be the winner

01-19-2009, 05:37 PM	#7
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	here ya go.. Obviously, DISH's 1080p isn't the same quality 1080p as what you'll find on a BD-50, but the results were pretty astounding, regardless. In fact, critics had a tough time deciphering between the two from a normal viewing distance, and while they were fully expecting to be underwhelmed by DISH Network's 1080p material, they were actually stunned by just how impressive it looked. http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/13/d...oks-impressiv/

01-19-2009, 05:51 PM	#8
Tempest Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:223 Blu-ray reviews:7	I never had thier 1080p service but their regular HD Channels with regular HD receiver is QUITE underwhelming... it just plain sucks.. so much that I canceled my hd subscription completely, was not worth the extra money at all. But like I said, I never had the 1080p so no idea there.

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