Is Blu-ray worth it? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

P@t_Mtl · 01-18-2009, 12:53 PM

What everyone said above me

You will just love it

connect42 · 01-18-2009, 12:57 PM

Yes, your HDMI cable that you have will do just fine.

crazyBLUE · 01-18-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheedoe

You bet your @** it is!!

It's worth every penny !!

Thundarr · 01-18-2009, 02:01 PM

A blu ray player will play and upconvert your CD's so why not. Blu ray is the future so why bother with regular DVD's any more

peterfabian · 01-18-2009, 02:15 PM

yeah! for sure blu-ray format is awesome. and like many have said it, you will be an adict after getting a player. it's so bad to watch a standar dvd disc after you get a blu-ray player even if the you play the dvd discs in the blu-ray player using the up scaling featuring.

ssmith3046 · 01-18-2009, 02:29 PM

What are waiting for?

hoju3508 · 01-18-2009, 03:16 PM

Yes, go for it.

mtmw1863 · 01-18-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thundarr

A blu ray player will play and upconvert your CD's so why not. Blu ray is the future so why bother with regular DVD's any more

How do you upconvert CD's?

j/K

quest88 · 01-18-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mywxrld

That HDMI cable should work just fine. If you have problems with it or would prefer a new one try monoprice.com for all your high def cable needs. Just make sure the one you buy is version 1.3 or better.

I hope there's an update to make those 1 & 0's version 1.3.

franklinpross · 01-18-2009, 04:27 PM

yes. it's worth it. PQ improves . .

chriharr · 01-20-2009, 03:49 AM

Blu-ray is worth the upgrade if you can afford the investment.

even starting small and building over time might be some peoples best option.

My 5.1 ch DD & DTS setup went bust, so now I'm watching my Blu-rays through my 37" Panasonic Veira LCD in 1080i with 2ch PCM sound.

I don't currently have the best setup compared to some people, but I notice the difference with a pretty standard LCD set.

One day I will get a bigger TV & a HD audio setup that will probably be when I get my house which will be in a few short years, I'm only 19 so a house is About 3 years away at least with all the saving I been doing from my current job.

I have big dreams for a nice home theatre, but I want to buy a house and nice things before I dig into the good stuff, no point having a nice home theatre if the rest of your house looks trash if you know what I mean.

BluCrew · 01-20-2009, 03:59 AM

You ask that question on a website called "Blu-ray.com." The answer is obvious!

Kai Winters · 01-20-2009, 04:02 AM

Blu Ray is absolutely worth it.
I have the basic Sony 350 connected to my LG plasma...720p...via hdmi for the video and to my Yamaha RX-V659 via optical and can really tell the difference compared to SD movies. The video is much sharper, colors are better, etc. Audio is no different for me as I have no hdmi on my receiver so miss the audio improvement but that is something for a future upgrade.
I am very pleased with the purchase...even my wife is and that was amazing.

BluRayFiend · 01-20-2009, 04:06 AM

Oh yeah 9 times out of 10 you'll find your self putting in a Blu instead of a plain old DVD

crazyBLUE · 01-20-2009, 04:09 AM

WITH THIS PICTURE I'D SAY YES !!!

bigpapy · 01-20-2009, 04:14 AM

yes yes yes yes take the blue pill.

crazyBLUE · 01-20-2009, 04:23 AM

THIS ONE TOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Arizona-Heat · 01-23-2009, 04:33 AM

If you have a 1080p tv, its moronic not to have a blu ray player to get the max picture and sound. The only problem I find with blu ray is that you can't use the stop button or shut off the movie on java application titles, it starts over everytime.

Load times are a lot slower also, but that isn't a big issue for me, sure wish they would stop making java titles.

Travis · 01-23-2009, 04:51 AM

Is Blu-ray worth it?

Short answer: Yes, it is worth the extra $

Long Answer: It depends.
Yes, if you want to get the most from your TV that is 1080p and 37"plus or 32"or less 720p. They can look soooo much better than DVD as a source.
No, if you, like my mom, will keep your CRT TV and are still happy with VHS and think DVD isn't that huge of an improvment over VHS don't spend a dollar on Blu-ray. No disrespect to my mom or yours, if they are happy with nonHD format why convert them.

Bigdog · 01-23-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

THIS ONE TOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Such a kicka@@ movie in hi-def.

01-23-2009, 04:33 AM	#38
Arizona-Heat Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	Just don't press stop! If you have a 1080p tv, its moronic not to have a blu ray player to get the max picture and sound. The only problem I find with blu ray is that you can't use the stop button or shut off the movie on java application titles, it starts over everytime. Load times are a lot slower also, but that isn't a big issue for me, sure wish they would stop making java titles.

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01-18-2009, 12:53 PM	#21
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	What everyone said above me You will just love it

01-18-2009, 12:57 PM	#22
connect42 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Columbus, Georgia Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:19	Yes, your HDMI cable that you have will do just fine.

01-18-2009, 02:01 PM	#24
Thundarr Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:15	A blu ray player will play and upconvert your CD's so why not. Blu ray is the future so why bother with regular DVD's any more

01-18-2009, 02:15 PM	#25
peterfabian Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 1	yeah! for sure blu-ray format is awesome. and like many have said it, you will be an adict after getting a player. it's so bad to watch a standar dvd disc after you get a blu-ray player even if the you play the dvd discs in the blu-ray player using the up scaling featuring.

01-18-2009, 02:29 PM	#26
ssmith3046 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 9	What are waiting for?

01-18-2009, 03:16 PM	#27
hoju3508 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Austin, TX Blu-ray collection:109	Yes, go for it.

01-18-2009, 04:27 PM	#30
franklinpross Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:not from here Blu-ray reviews: 3	yes. it's worth it. PQ improves . .

01-20-2009, 03:49 AM	#31
chriharr Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Adelaide, SA . Australia Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:17 Blu-ray reviews:6	Blu-ray is worth the upgrade if you can afford the investment. even starting small and building over time might be some peoples best option. My 5.1 ch DD & DTS setup went bust, so now I'm watching my Blu-rays through my 37" Panasonic Veira LCD in 1080i with 2ch PCM sound. I don't currently have the best setup compared to some people, but I notice the difference with a pretty standard LCD set. One day I will get a bigger TV & a HD audio setup that will probably be when I get my house which will be in a few short years, I'm only 19 so a house is About 3 years away at least with all the saving I been doing from my current job. I have big dreams for a nice home theatre, but I want to buy a house and nice things before I dig into the good stuff, no point having a nice home theatre if the rest of your house looks trash if you know what I mean.

01-20-2009, 03:59 AM	#32
BluCrew Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA	You ask that question on a website called "Blu-ray.com." The answer is obvious!

01-20-2009, 04:02 AM	#33
Kai Winters Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Northern NY...Brownville Home Theater Gallery:4	Blu Ray is absolutely worth it. I have the basic Sony 350 connected to my LG plasma...720p...via hdmi for the video and to my Yamaha RX-V659 via optical and can really tell the difference compared to SD movies. The video is much sharper, colors are better, etc. Audio is no different for me as I have no hdmi on my receiver so miss the audio improvement but that is something for a future upgrade. I am very pleased with the purchase...even my wife is and that was amazing.

01-20-2009, 04:06 AM	#34
BluRayFiend Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008	Oh yeah 9 times out of 10 you'll find your self putting in a Blu instead of a plain old DVD

01-20-2009, 04:09 AM	#35
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	WITH THIS PICTURE I'D SAY YES !!!

01-20-2009, 04:14 AM	#36
bigpapy Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Houston,Tx Blu-ray collection:303 Trading Score:26	yes yes yes yes take the blue pill.

01-20-2009, 04:23 AM	#37
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	THIS ONE TOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-23-2009, 04:51 AM	#39
Travis Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Recliner Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:126 Blu-ray collection:2055 DVD collection:241 iTunes collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:14	Is Blu-ray worth it? Short answer: Yes, it is worth the extra $ Long Answer: It depends. Yes, if you want to get the most from your TV that is 1080p and 37"plus or 32"or less 720p. They can look soooo much better than DVD as a source. No, if you, like my mom, will keep your CRT TV and are still happy with VHS and think DVD isn't that huge of an improvment over VHS don't spend a dollar on Blu-ray. No disrespect to my mom or yours, if they are happy with nonHD format why convert them.

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