Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

This month marks my 14th year here at Blu-ray.COM It also marks 8 years since the passing of my cyber friend Captain Daniel Kostyshak, a.k.a. Kosty, that used to do all the sales data (here).

Congratulations.

I only had a couple of interactions with Kosty via PM, but he was a absolute gent.

[Lee A Stewart]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

This month marks my 14th year here at Blu-ray.COM It also marks 8 years since the passing of my cyber friend Captain Daniel Kostyshak, a.k.a. Kosty, that used to do all the sales data (here).

Kosty was a true gentleman. No matter what was posted, he always took the high road.

High Def Forum and the High Def Digest Forum are no more BTW.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Wired crossed, sorry that was meant for me.

I am sorry that I didn't think of you when I saw this new Sony projector. I figured that your money was earmarked for Samsung's 146" The Wall display.

Did Samsung ever respond to your inquiry?

[Lee A Stewart]

https://www.projectorcentral.com/Sony-VPL-VW915ES.htm

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

This month marks my 14th year here at Blu-ray.COM It also marks 8 years since the passing of my cyber friend Captain Daniel Kostyshak, a.k.a. Kosty, that used to do all the sales data (here).

Congratulations on your blu-ray.com anniversary! There are some here who attach great significance to such seniority. Seriously, though, you have brought a lot of great information to these forums and you have been very helpful to many. Keep it up.

I never knew Costy , but I have heard many people speak very highly of him. The fact that he is still fondly remembered after all of this time is a testimony to him.

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

https://www.projectorcentral.com/Sony-VPL-VW915ES.htm

This makes me enjoy my current SXRD 4K bulb Based projector even more....it’s much more realistic price wise and 2000 lumens does seem more realistic for a home theater projector.

I hope projectors continue to evolve..

Samsung and I traded phone messages until finally we got in touch. I think it’s still out of my range price wise but I am still interested in it. like Lee I believe in the coming of micro led tvs.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by gotmule

Can’t help you out there as all my money is tied up in subwoofers this year it seems. I just picked up another Rel to use as a center effect sub. So if you are keeping score at home, that is 9 subs since March. Looks like it is up to Wendell.

You're gonna knock your own house down with all of that bass! When you use your home theater with the right movie, it probably registers on the Richter scale. I can go to the United States Geographical Survey's website, check their map, and see exactly when you are watching movies.

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthqua...7887,-50.88867

I decided to buy 12 Monkeys The Complete Series on blu-ray as you planted that bug in my ear as well. You've cost me about $110 this month; please go away until October.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

High Def Forum and the High Def Digest Forum are no more BTW.

Never was a member of High Def Forum, was a High-Def Digest member but not posted there in many years. Good to see Hollywood in Hi-Def and DVD & Blu-ray Release Report still available.

[gotmule]

Originally Posted by Vilya

You're gonna knock your own house down with all of that bass! When you use your home theater with the right movie, it probably registers on the Richter scale. I can go to the United States Geographical Survey's website, check their map, and see exactly when you are watching movies.

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthqua...7887,-50.88867

I decided to buy 12 Monkeys The Complete Series on blu-ray as you planted that bug in my ear as well. You've cost me about $110 this month; please go away until October.

There is a fault line is Missouri already, so I have an alibi I guess. I bought Bates Motel since you had it even though you haven’t popped it in yet, so we are almost even. Just wait until it comes time for you to upgrade your speakers, as I plan on being a very expensive acquaintance then.

[gotmule]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

This month marks my 14th year here at Blu-ray.COM It also marks 8 years since the passing of my cyber friend Captain Daniel Kostyshak, a.k.a. Kosty, that used to do all the sales data (here).

Congrats on the tenure Wendell. I am curious if you subscribed (or maybe still do) to any industry magazines back in the day before Al Gore invented the internet.

[Ender14]

After a week of using my new Panasonic UB840 I must say I'm impressed. I guess I was naive to think that a player couldn't make that much of a difference in picture quality. Sure, the die hard enthusiasts could pick apart every pixel but I thought for the most part it wouldn't be noticeable unless you were scrutinizing the differences. I was wrong.

The image is much cleaner and sharper than on my Sony X800. Not night and day difference, but just enough for me to notice. I'm no technical expert when it comes to AV but the image just seemed a bit clearer on the new player. I plan to reconnect my X800 when my new TV arrives so I can do an A/B comparison but I expect the my first impressions to be validated.

As to the TV, I ended up ordering the Vizio PX75-G1. It's last year's model but it saved me $400 compared to the new 2021 version which apparently has some problems. Rtings.com has it as the best TV you can purchase as an alternative to the LG CX OLED. The HDR Peak Brightness Real Scene is 1406 cd/m which is higher than any other TV I've seen and they say the contrast is close to an OLED. I should have it late next week.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by gotmule

Congrats on the tenure Wendell. I am curious if you subscribed (or maybe still do) to any industry magazines back in the day before Al Gore invented the internet.

Tried to post the following with included links but it would not post with the included links. Really PO’ed . It would preview the post but would not post to the thread.

At work:

AES (Audio Engineering Society) ● full member for over 20 years, received a monthly journal (personal payment)
SMPTE ● production center as member and payment, received a monthly journal
EE Times (Electronic Engineering Times)
Broadcast Engineering (now part of TV Technology)
TV Technology
American Cinematographer


Personal:

Audio Magazine
High Fidelity
Home Theater Magazine
Sound & Vision (current and longtime sub)
Speaker Builder
Stereo Review
Video
Video Review
Widescreen Review (current and longtime sub)

Some of the above were bought or merged to become Sound & Vision magazine.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

Tried to post the following with included links but it would not post with the included links. Really PO’ed . It would preview the post but would not post to the thread.

At work:

AES (Audio Engineering Society) ● full member for over 20 years, received a monthly journal (personal payment)
SMPTE ● production center as member and payment, received a monthly journal
EE Times (Electronic Engineering Times)
Broadcast Engineering (now part of TV Technology)
TV Technology
American Cinematographer


Personal:

Audio Magazine
High Fidelity
Home Theater Magazine
Sound & Vision (current and longtime sub)
Speaker Builder
Stereo Review
Video
Video Review
Widescreen Review (current and longtime sub)

Some of the above were bought or merged to become Sound & Vision magazine.

Home Cinema Choice was my pick for subscription in the U.K.

[alchav21]

Talking about Sound&Vision, and yes I go back to the Home Theater Mag days, here are a couple of good Articles. Netflix is offering some Free Streaming:

https://www.soundandvision.com/conte...originals-free


People with deep pockets can always go with Kaleidescape:

https://www.soundandvision.com/conte...originals-free

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by alchav21

Talking about Sound&Vision, and yes I go back to the Home Theater Mag days, here are a couple of good Articles. Netflix is offering some Free Streaming:

https://www.soundandvision.com/conte...originals-free


People with deep pockets can always go with Kaleidescape:

https://www.soundandvision.com/conte...originals-free

Thank you no to both.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by alchav21

Talking about Sound&Vision, and yes I go back to the Home Theater Mag days, here are a couple of good Articles. Netflix is offering some Free Streaming:

https://www.soundandvision.com/conte...originals-free


People with deep pockets can always go with Kaleidescape:

https://www.soundandvision.com/conte...originals-free

I already get Netflix for free. All of it...and even with it being free I seldom use it. That's how much their offerings interest me with very few exceptions.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Ender14

After a week of using my new Panasonic UB840 I must say I'm impressed. I guess I was naive to think that a player couldn't make that much of a difference in picture quality. Sure, the die hard enthusiasts could pick apart every pixel but I thought for the most part it wouldn't be noticeable unless you were scrutinizing the differences. I was wrong.

The image is much cleaner and sharper than on my Sony X800. Not night and day difference, but just enough for me to notice. I'm no technical expert when it comes to AV but the image just seemed a bit clearer on the new player. I plan to reconnect my X800 when my new TV arrives so I can do an A/B comparison but I expect the my first impressions to be validated.

As to the TV, I ended up ordering the Vizio PX75-G1. It's last year's model but it saved me $400 compared to the new 2021 version which apparently has some problems. Rtings.com has it as the best TV you can purchase as an alternative to the LG CX OLED. The HDR Peak Brightness Real Scene is 1406 cd/m which is higher than any other TV I've seen and they say the contrast is close to an OLED. I should have it late next week.

Congratulations on your new TV and 4K disc player! I hope that you are as happy with your new TV as you are with your new player.

I was wondering if you could test out a few DVDs on your new Panasonic 4K disc player as compared to your Sony X800. I have read on more than one occasion that the Panasonic 4K disc players do not upscale DVDs as well as do other 4K disc players and I would like to know if you, or any other Panasonic owners, notice any deficiencies in that area.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by gotmule

There is a fault line is Missouri already, so I have an alibi I guess. I bought Bates Motel since you had it even though you haven’t popped it in yet, so we are almost even. Just wait until it comes time for you to upgrade your speakers, as I plan on being a very expensive acquaintance then.

It's hard to upgrade hardware when I keep buying more discs. I have 20 more titles enroute now.

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by Vilya

It's hard to upgrade hardware when I keep buying more discs. I have 20 more titles enroute now.

There’s so many great new releases and so many deals on older stuff.

It seems like Black Friday prices are easily found every day now.









I’m buying more than ever recently and loving it.

Today was the first day my kids are back in class at school since March on Friday the 13th. I’m enjoying time of my own to get caught up on great new releases and really enjoying my home theater.

[Ender14]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Congratulations on your new TV and 4K disc player! I hope that you are as happy with your new TV as you are with your new player.

I was wondering if you could test out a few DVDs on your new Panasonic 4K disc player as compared to your Sony X800. I have read on more than one occasion that the Panasonic 4K disc players do not upscale DVDs as well as do other 4K disc players and I would like to know if you, or any other Panasonic owners, notice any deficiencies in that area.

I will try it out and let you know. I may go ahead and run that test this weekend since the TV isn't as important with DVD's.