What should I buy? - Blu-ray Forum

Stuie · 04-15-2007, 03:09 PM

Hi guys,

I am set to invest in a player and am wondering via opinion which you think is best. Should i go for a standalone or should I opt for the PS3. Granted they say some of the standalones aren't the best at the minute but with firmware updates is it going to be an issue?

Any advice (with links if possible) would be outstanding.

Thanks in advance.
Stu

HDTV1080P · 04-15-2007, 03:19 PM

For value the PS3 for $599 is a very good Blu-ray player that also plays games, CD’s and Super Audio CD’s.
If you are not interested in games and own one of the rare highend 1080P/24 displays the Pioneer Elite Blu-ray player for $1500 is the worlds best in terms of picture quality. The Pioneer is not perfect; it does not play CD’s,etc.

Quote
“BOTTOM LINE If your main goal is getting top-notch video performance from a Blu-ray Disc player, Pioneer's BDP-HD1 is the one to buy. Of the four players I've tested so far, this model was by far the picture-quality standout.”
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/hd-dvd-bluray/2142/pioneer-elite-bdp-hd1-blu-ray-disc-player.html

Sony PS3 review
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/hd-dvd-bluray/1927/shootout-3-blu-ray-disc-players-page2.html

JTK · 04-15-2007, 03:26 PM

Ps3

nhaase · 04-15-2007, 05:16 PM

Remember that the PS3 can have 1080/24 w/ a software update from Sony. Also, if you want lossless audio, check if your receiver has HDMI inputs. If it does not and you really want to use the PCM track, you'll need a stand-alone player because the PS3 doesn't have analog audio outs.

Unkn0wn47 · 04-15-2007, 05:25 PM

PS3 is gold for the $599 price tag!

Stuie · 04-15-2007, 05:43 PM

I don't have any surround sound items yet nor do I have a receiver. I am basically starting from scratch. I just hope my TV is ok and up to the job.

Seems the PS3 is the favourite.

WriteSimply · 04-15-2007, 06:01 PM

Get the PS3. Hopefully you have a HDMI port in your TV. If not, use component or SCART.

Start auditioning for speakers. Some time in May, new receivers will come from Onkyo that hopefully will bring out the best from BD discs.

fuad

Jonalan34 · 04-15-2007, 07:50 PM

Playstation 3!

Filterlab · 04-16-2007, 11:13 AM

PS3.

I have one and it's superb. I had a Panasonic BD10a before the PS3 and the PS3 trashes it. Plus you can play games!

Seriously though, the value of the PS3 is outstanding, it has HDMI 1.3 which enables 7.1 channels of uncompressed audio output (if I understand it correctly) and has lots of interconnectivity.

Job's a good 'un.

HDJK · 04-16-2007, 11:16 AM

Another vote for the PS3

SomethingForKate · 04-16-2007, 03:45 PM

Get a PS3 which will leave you some budget for a decent receiver and 7.1 speakers etc.

It's better than some standalone BD players and has a whole bunch of additional features including the ability to download high-def content such as movie trailers and hopefully more. It comes net-enabled with updates available from Sony, so hopefully that'll keep the BD capabilities upto-date.

Oh, and you can play games on it

SFK

04-15-2007, 03:09 PM	#1
Stuie Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	What should I buy? Hi guys, I am set to invest in a player and am wondering via opinion which you think is best. Should i go for a standalone or should I opt for the PS3. Granted they say some of the standalones aren't the best at the minute but with firmware updates is it going to be an issue? Any advice (with links if possible) would be outstanding. Thanks in advance. Stu

04-15-2007, 03:19 PM	#2
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	For value the PS3 for $599 is a very good Blu-ray player that also plays games, CD’s and Super Audio CD’s. If you are not interested in games and own one of the rare highend 1080P/24 displays the Pioneer Elite Blu-ray player for $1500 is the worlds best in terms of picture quality. The Pioneer is not perfect; it does not play CD’s,etc. Quote “BOTTOM LINE If your main goal is getting top-notch video performance from a Blu-ray Disc player, Pioneer's BDP-HD1 is the one to buy. Of the four players I've tested so far, this model was by far the picture-quality standout.” http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/hd-dvd-bluray/2142/pioneer-elite-bdp-hd1-blu-ray-disc-player.html Sony PS3 review http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/hd-dvd-bluray/1927/shootout-3-blu-ray-disc-players-page2.html

04-15-2007, 03:26 PM	#3
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	Ps3

04-15-2007, 05:16 PM	#4
nhaase Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Trading Score:2	Remember that the PS3 can have 1080/24 w/ a software update from Sony. Also, if you want lossless audio, check if your receiver has HDMI inputs. If it does not and you really want to use the PCM track, you'll need a stand-alone player because the PS3 doesn't have analog audio outs.

04-15-2007, 05:25 PM	#5
Unkn0wn47 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray reviews:5	PS3 is gold for the $599 price tag!

04-15-2007, 05:43 PM	#6
Stuie Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	I don't have any surround sound items yet nor do I have a receiver. I am basically starting from scratch. I just hope my TV is ok and up to the job. Seems the PS3 is the favourite.

04-15-2007, 06:01 PM	#7
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Get the PS3. Hopefully you have a HDMI port in your TV. If not, use component or SCART. Start auditioning for speakers. Some time in May, new receivers will come from Onkyo that hopefully will bring out the best from BD discs. fuad

04-15-2007, 07:50 PM	#8
Jonalan34 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Harvest, Alabama, USA Blu-ray collection:973 DVD collection:69 Blu-ray reviews:1	Playstation 3!

04-16-2007, 11:13 AM	#9
Filterlab Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:East Molesey, Surrey, UK	PS3. I have one and it's superb. I had a Panasonic BD10a before the PS3 and the PS3 trashes it. Plus you can play games! Seriously though, the value of the PS3 is outstanding, it has HDMI 1.3 which enables 7.1 channels of uncompressed audio output (if I understand it correctly) and has lots of interconnectivity. Job's a good 'un.

04-16-2007, 11:16 AM	#10
HDJK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Switzerland Trading Score:2	Another vote for the PS3

04-16-2007, 03:45 PM	#11
SomethingForKate Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:London town, UK	Get a PS3 which will leave you some budget for a decent receiver and 7.1 speakers etc. It's better than some standalone BD players and has a whole bunch of additional features including the ability to download high-def content such as movie trailers and hopefully more. It comes net-enabled with updates available from Sony, so hopefully that'll keep the BD capabilities upto-date. Oh, and you can play games on it SFK

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