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Old 01-01-2009, 03:23 AM   #1
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http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...postcount=8855

Call Pio "Parts" not the store in CA, and order a FW CD. It's free. Insert CD and follow directions. Simple as pie.
Iam canadian,But i assume it's that easy over here as well

You boy's don't know me if you guy's keep talking like this I'll have a pioneer sitting in my system 10 am in the morning.

Come on boys what do you honestly love and hate (be honest with Pioneer)
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Old 01-01-2009, 03:29 AM   #2
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Iam canadian,But i assume it's that easy over here as well

You boy's don't know me if you guy's keep talking like this I'll have a pioneer sitting in my system 10 am in the morning.

Come on boys what do you honestly love and hate (be honest with Pioneer)
If anything, you would just have to pay S&H if they don't ship to CA. I know it is free to US owners.

The current FW is 1.21 now, I haven't been on AVS lately. I'm going to call tomorrow and have them ship the FW disk.


Here's another review.

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...ml#post3470346
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Old 01-01-2009, 03:38 AM   #3
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If anything, you would just have to pay S&H if they don't ship to CA. I know it is free to US owners.

The current FW is 1.21 now, I haven't been on AVS lately. I'm going to call tomorrow and have them ship the FW disk.


Here's another review.

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...ml#post3470346
Thats one awesome review,iam saving that one thank you.When its all said in done i don't care how long a movie takes to load i just want the best PQ and sound i can get out of a player.

If i decide this is what i would pay for it and where i would buy it

http://www.gibbysaudiovideo.com/pion...er-p-3081.html

What are you useing for a reciever

Really thanks for the review
One concern i have is my tv being 1080i,iam wondering how it works for that setup.the reviewer was only useing 1080p tv.I heard Pioneer does not hadle 1080i Well.But i only read that once and i really don't feel like looking for it( if you know what i mean) But i could bring it home ,i have a 7 day return policy with my dealer

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Old 01-01-2009, 03:42 AM   #4
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Thats one awesome review,iam saving that one thank you.When it all said in done i don't care how long a movie takes to load i just want the best PQ and sound i can get out of a player.

What are you useing for a reciever

Really thanks for the review
Nothing, as of yet. Well except the built in one included with my TV. But that's going as soon as I can collect enough money to pass go, and get my system up and running.

I attended a "review" where all sorts of players were tested for all sorts of features, and the Pio sounded best to me, through what was being used. It was a sum of some receivers, amps, speakers, etc. "donated" for the review. I feel my choice in BR players was validated and I cannot wait to get 5.1 going.

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Old 01-01-2009, 03:54 AM   #5
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Nothing, as of yet. Well except the built in one included with my TV. But that's going as soon as I can collect enough money to pass go, and get my system up and running.

I attended a "review" where all sorts of players were tested for all sorts of features, and the Pio sounded best to me, through what was being used. It was a sum of some receivers, amps, speakers, etc. "donated" for the review. I feel my choice in BR players was validated and I cannot wait to get 5.1 going.
Go back one comment i asked you a couple of questions

Thanks
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Old 01-02-2009, 05:09 PM   #6
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Well I purchased the Pioneer. There were some problems in the beginning. But with the latest firmware the player is much better. The picture is just fantastic with the Pioneer.
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Old 01-02-2009, 06:39 PM   #7
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Well I purchased the Pioneer. There were some problems in the beginning. But with the latest firmware the player is much better. The picture is just fantastic with the Pioneer.
+1. Just ordered FW 1.21 from Pio. Can't wait for the new disk.
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I just watched Rambo(the last one) I've watch this movie over 10 times so for me this was the movie to use as a reference to compare Yamaha with my PS3 and Samsung.I also watched Korn concert(Blu)

Can you say colour.
The colour on this player is more intense.There's just more colour with this Yamaha,Right away that was the first thing i noticed .
It makes a big difference.It's like if you never had a sub go below 30 HZ you don,t know really what your missing.
The truth is the colour makes the picture.I can't stress how blown away iam with this

Then the 3D feel impressed me.
Remember iam useing a 1080i plasma TV and all i Have to say is WOW.I like the detail with this player.If it looks that good with 1080i i could only imagine how awesome it would look with a 1080P set

When Rambo is standing up in the rain talking to the girl in the boat.I found his silhouette stood out more.Very detailed from what i had.I've always liked that rain scene and watched it many times.So it was easy for me to see the improvements
You would think iam useing a 1080p TV with this player.

The Blacks are just more Black and i was happy with what i had but now it's better.I just have more depth with this player

The picture is so much cleaner then my Ps3 or Samsung 1400.Iam very satisfied .I didn't think i would notice a big difference like i have .

The loading times are as fast or faster then with my PS3 and the best part of that is it doesn't sound like hell when loading.I find it very quiet

Now for the sound.Is it possible that it can sound better .
I belive it is.Just a little bit more crisper more detailed.It's hard for me to describe better sound then what i had but it's better.The rain scenes in the movie were more intense.
I noticed my back surrounds and rears just sounded better .

Iam very happy with this player so far, Now iam going back to enjoy it

Ozzman

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Old 01-03-2009, 01:58 AM   #9
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Graduation on your Yamaha BD-S2900(standalone Blu-ray player),you did your homework.Sometime it don't pay to play(PS3) around if you are looking for better PQ/AQ,and it pay off with a few more dollars for a high end Blu-ray player.It seem that the quality on Yamaha BD-S2900 up there with Denon & the Elite 95 for PQ/AQ or better as a Blu-ray player,you may have to start a new tread.
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Old 01-03-2009, 05:38 AM   #10
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I just watched Rambo(the last one) I've watch this movie over 10 times so for me this was the movie to use as a reference to compare Yamaha with my PS3 and Samsung.I also watched Korn concert(Blu)

Can you say colour.
The colour on this player is more intense.There'a just more colour with this Yamaha,Right away that was the first thing i noticed .
It makes a big difference.It's like if you never had a sub go below 30 HZ you don,t know really what your missing.
The truth is the colour makes the picture.I can't stress how blown away iam with this

Then the 3D feel impressed me.
Remember iam useing a 1080i plasma TV and all i Have to say is WOW.I like the detail with this player
You would think iam useing a 1080p TV with this player.

The picture is so much cleaner then my Ps3 or Samsung 1400.Iam very satisfied .I didn't think i would notice a big difference like i have .

Now for the sound.Is it possible that it can sound better .
I belive it is.Just a little bit more crisper more detailed.It's hard for me to describe better sound then what i had but it's better.The rain scenes in the movie were more intense.
I noticed my back surrounds and rears just sounded better .

Iam very happy with this player so far, Now iam going back to enjoy it

Ozzman

Congrats on the new player!

I am also trying to decide between the Yamaha and the Pioneer.
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Old 01-04-2009, 07:32 PM   #11
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I just watched Rambo(the last one) I've watch this movie over 10 times so for me this was the movie to use as a reference to compare Yamaha with my PS3 and Samsung.I also watched Korn concert(Blu)

Can you say colour.
The colour on this player is more intense.There'a just more colour with this Yamaha,Right away that was the first thing i noticed .
It makes a big difference.It's like if you never had a sub go below 30 HZ you don,t know really what your missing.
The truth is the colour makes the picture.I can't stress how blown away iam with this

Then the 3D feel impressed me.
Remember iam useing a 1080i plasma TV and all i Have to say is WOW.I like the detail with this player
You would think iam useing a 1080p TV with this player.

The picture is so much cleaner then my Ps3 or Samsung 1400.Iam very satisfied .I didn't think i would notice a big difference like i have .

Now for the sound.Is it possible that it can sound better .
I belive it is.Just a little bit more crisper more detailed.It's hard for me to describe better sound then what i had but it's better.The rain scenes in the movie were more intense.
I noticed my back surrounds and rears just sounded better .

Iam very happy with this player so far, Now iam going back to enjoy it

Ozzman
I am trying to decipher for myself if it makes sense to upgrade to one of the "higher end players", and I have read a lot of post's that said you will not see much of a difference with the 1080P quality. The biggest difference is on non-blu discs, dvd upconversion, cd, sacd etc. The audio should not be any different if you are using the receiver the decode the audio.

So if it your not using a 1080P tv I wonder if your review is that relevant for people with are using the player for mainly1080P content?
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