Who has the worst blu-ray setup? - Blu-ray Forum

Alley · 09-07-2007, 12:37 AM

I wouldn't consider mine terrible, so just wondering who has some really bad setups. We've all heard about who's got the greatest setups already.

I'm watching on a 1080i 50" Plasma. PS3. Only sound is from the TV speakers.

pscoop · 09-07-2007, 12:54 AM

I had my PS3 hooked up to a 37 inch SD TV for several months. I didn't buy any BD movies until I got my 42 inch lcd though. My surround sound is kinda old but it does the job well enough with the fiber optic.

Brain Sturgeon · 09-07-2007, 01:01 AM

HD DVD owners.

supersix4 · 09-07-2007, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Brain Sturgeon

HD DVD owners.

lol beat me to it

supersix4 · 09-07-2007, 01:03 AM

i Doubt there are any "bad" set ups even 1080i via speakers is still better than anything sd or hdud lol...

sohjonn · 09-07-2007, 01:23 AM

i have a standard DVD player but i put a Blu-ray sticker on it just to make look like it's a real hidef player. my bd discs are just spray painted blu.

red_5ive · 09-07-2007, 01:38 AM

This thread reminds me of this: Most Pathetic Xbox 360 Setup.

gvortex7 · 09-07-2007, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by red_5ive

This thread reminds me of this: Most Pathetic Xbox 360 Setup.

Wow, those 360 setups are classic.

They're also pretty laughable.

Zaphod · 09-07-2007, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by red_5ive

This thread reminds me of this: Most Pathetic Xbox 360 Setup.

WOW! That's all I can say...WOW!

So who won anyways?

Existentialist · 09-07-2007, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by red_5ive

This thread reminds me of this: Most Pathetic Xbox 360 Setup.

Isn't that what all 360 set-ups look like?

tron3 · 09-07-2007, 01:57 AM

I think I have a shot at this. 34" Sony HD TUBE TV. Blu-ray via High Def component cable. TV speakers, no HDMI, 1080i.

red_5ive · 09-07-2007, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaphod

WOW! That's all I can say...WOW!

So who won anyways?

Clickarama

blackhawktraffic · 09-07-2007, 02:02 AM

2.1 sound

but my tv is amazing

gvortex7 · 09-07-2007, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaphod

WOW! That's all I can say...WOW!

So who won anyways?

I guess Cody was the lucky lad.

Weez_Dawg · 09-07-2007, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by red_5ive

This thread reminds me of this: Most Pathetic Xbox 360 Setup.

Holy crap, how did you find all the HD DVD fanboys places???? That is crazy. These are the people who troll avs without a doubt!!!!

Marcusarilius · 09-07-2007, 02:37 AM

[QUOTE=Alley;206843]I wouldn't consider mine terrible, so just wondering who has some really bad setups. We've all heard about who's got the greatest setups already.

I have a "friend" who has started his home theater set-up with a Sony 300 blu-ray player hooked up to his 8" portable TV, black and white VHS player with a 2' antenna. (Gets AM, FM as well.) He has jerry rigged a 4.0 speaker surround sound set-up using his dad's old Craico car door speakers from a 1977 Gremlin. The distortion level on these speakers when cranking it to the number two volume level is explicite and a wonder to behold! It isn't True HD 4.0 really, just one channel out-put into four speakers. Magnificent! He is currently saving up for a sub for some serious bottom!

red_5ive · 09-07-2007, 02:40 AM

[QUOTE=Marcusarilius;207083]

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Originally Posted by Alley

I wouldn't consider mine terrible, so just wondering who has some really bad setups. We've all heard about who's got the greatest setups already.

I have a "friend" who has started his home theater set-up with a Sony 300 blu-ray player hooked up to his 8" portable black and white VHS player with a 2' antenna. (Gets AM, FM as well.) He has jerry rigged a 4.0 speaker surround sound set-up using his dad's old Craico car door speakers from a 1977 Gremlin. The distortion level on these speakers when cranking it to the number two volume level is explicite and a wonder to behold! It isn't True HD 4.0, just one channel out-put into four speakers. Magnificent! He is currently saving up for a sub for some serious bottom!

So far this one is the clear winner. It isn't even 4.0 - it's 1.0 x 4. It even bests the pathetic 360 setups.

"Gets AM, FM as well." lol... freakin' classic

GLOW · 09-07-2007, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by supersix14

i Doubt there are any "bad" set ups even 1080i via speakers is still better than anything sd or hdud lol...

There's nothing wrong with watching on a 1080i display when the source is 1080p. The worst that can happen is a slight flicker, and most people won't even be able to notice that. At least you are getting the whole 1920X1080 image, unlike with 720p displays where you are only seeing 2/3 of the image.

TV speakers, though, is not so good. Blu-ray is a great reason for upgrading to a nice receiver!

Marcusarilius · 09-07-2007, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sohjonn

i have a standard DVD player but i put a Blu-ray sticker on it just to make look like it's a real hidef player. my bd discs are just spray painted blu.

Thanks for reminding me John. My "Friend" also painted "1080p" on his portable B&W TV with car model paint. Not much more he needs really at this point! Ready to Rock Arkansas!

statikcat · 09-07-2007, 04:01 AM

I am sure somewhere a PS3 owner watches BD on a non hd tv..

09-07-2007, 12:37 AM	#1
Alley Member Member since:Jan 2007	Who has the worst blu-ray setup? I wouldn't consider mine terrible, so just wondering who has some really bad setups. We've all heard about who's got the greatest setups already. I'm watching on a 1080i 50" Plasma. PS3. Only sound is from the TV speakers.

09-07-2007, 02:37 AM	#16
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	This Rocks! [QUOTE=Alley;206843]I wouldn't consider mine terrible, so just wondering who has some really bad setups. We've all heard about who's got the greatest setups already. I have a "friend" who has started his home theater set-up with a Sony 300 blu-ray player hooked up to his 8" portable TV, black and white VHS player with a 2' antenna. (Gets AM, FM as well.) He has jerry rigged a 4.0 speaker surround sound set-up using his dad's old Craico car door speakers from a 1977 Gremlin. The distortion level on these speakers when cranking it to the number two volume level is explicite and a wonder to behold! It isn't True HD 4.0 really, just one channel out-put into four speakers. Magnificent! He is currently saving up for a sub for some serious bottom! Last edited by Marcusarilius; 09-07-2007 at 02:46 AM.

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09-07-2007, 12:54 AM	#2
pscoop Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tuksin Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:1	I had my PS3 hooked up to a 37 inch SD TV for several months. I didn't buy any BD movies until I got my 42 inch lcd though. My surround sound is kinda old but it does the job well enough with the fiber optic.

09-07-2007, 01:01 AM	#3
Brain Sturgeon Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:39	HD DVD owners.

09-07-2007, 01:03 AM	#5
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	i Doubt there are any "bad" set ups even 1080i via speakers is still better than anything sd or hdud lol...

09-07-2007, 01:23 AM	#6
sohjonn Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	i have a standard DVD player but i put a Blu-ray sticker on it just to make look like it's a real hidef player. my bd discs are just spray painted blu.

09-07-2007, 01:38 AM	#7
red_5ive Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The 'state' of Southern California Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:367 Blu-ray collection:999 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	This thread reminds me of this: Most Pathetic Xbox 360 Setup.

09-07-2007, 01:57 AM	#11
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	I think I have a shot at this. 34" Sony HD TUBE TV. Blu-ray via High Def component cable. TV speakers, no HDMI, 1080i.

09-07-2007, 02:02 AM	#13
blackhawktraffic Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Upland, CA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:228	2.1 sound but my tv is amazing

09-07-2007, 04:01 AM	#20
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	I am sure somewhere a PS3 owner watches BD on a non hd tv..

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