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

[bhampton]

Tried to watch something on Netflix a few night ago.

Thank goodness for the little N logo signifying made for Netflix that lets me know most of what's on there is likely to be terrible. I gave up and found something on my free Peacock service instead.

[Anthony P]

Originally Posted by veritas

The bigger problem is the large group that are going to no movies in theaters or maybe one film in theaters because they have streaming services. A family going to the movies costs about as much a 1 year subscription. these people arent paying for cable and and they went from averaging 3 to 4 films per person in family per year to 0 to 1. They are never getting back the income from those 30 to 40 films a year unless streaming changes. The hoppers are a minority I bet compared to that group.

agree with that, though I am not sure about your stats (and the guy was talking TV shows). Also we are talking Disney, Plus if someone was watching 3-4 films and 0-1 where Disney and still are, it will suck for theatres abut not Disney.

[veritas]

Originally Posted by Anthony P

agree with that, though I am not sure about your stats (and the guy was talking TV shows). Also we are talking Disney, Plus if someone was watching 3-4 films and 0-1 where Disney and still are, it will suck for theatres abut not Disney.

basically theaters went from getting 4 tickets per capita to around 2.5 over the last few years while films cost more to make. put the two togeather and theaters are about half as profitable as they used to be and They no longer get as much from cable or film. I am hypothesizing that the drops comes more from people quieting theaters all together based on my personal experience more then everyone going half as often.

Its like the scene from breaking bad:

How much does being a crime lord cost? | Breaking Bad | CLIP - YouTube

Disney is getting a larger percentage with streaming but between costs, overhead and diminished returns they make less overall. Bigger percentages of a much smaller pie.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Anthony P

happy fathers day.

I hope that your dad's recovery is going well.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Anthony P

IMHO speakers are the best "investment", I tell people if you need to scrimp don't do it on the speakers.

Investing in good speakers is well worth it. Speakers can serve their owners well for literally decades while most other A/V components fail or become obsolete.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Anthony P

tapes do degrade with use but they also degrade with time. BDs don't degrade with use so there is that. As for VHS players one can easily find a player to buy even though they have not been manufactured for many years (I same talking about used, don't know why someone would want to buy a new sealed in box 20 year old player with no warranty)

Dormant VCRs, new in box or not, can still fail. VCRs are belt driven machines and belts that remain idle for extended periods can develop dry rot and/or devolve into a sticky goo like state.

This can also happen to disc players of all types, belt driven turntables, cassette decks, and pretty much anything with moving parts that require belts for their movement. Bad belts can be replaced if you can find the parts and have the know-how to do it, but the ease of belt replacement varies with the device.

Belt driven devices are like people; they need at least occasional exercise to stay fit.

[crutzulee]

Was at TOWER RECORDS in Dublin picking up a few titles today. I can't remember the last time that I was in a record store that actually sold records

My family took me to the Guinness factory for a tour. There were complimentary pints at the end... as the only one that drinks, I had to step up and drink all 4 pints to maintain family respectability ...I think the pints are bigger over here..hick

[BluBonnet]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

Was at TOWER RECORDS in Dublin picking up a few titles today. I can't remember the last time that I was in a record store that actually sold records

My family took me to the Guinness factory for a tour. There were complimentary pints at the end... as the only one that drinks, I had to step up and drink all 4 pints to maintain family respectability ...I think the pints are bigger over here..hick

[Show spoiler]

That's awesome, are you vacationing in Ireland?

[cheez avenger]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Investing in good speakers is well worth it. Speakers can serve their owners well for literally decades while most other A/V components fail or become obsolete.

Yep, I still have my "legacy" speakers goings strong -- they're 25-26 years old now. The only thing I had to buy when I upgraded to Atmos was the two Atmos speakers for 5.2. I eventually retired my old sub and bought two new ones to complete the 5.2.2 arrangement.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by cheez avenger

Yep, I still have my "legacy" speakers goings tong -- they're 25-26 years old now. The only thing I had to buy when I upgraded to Atmos was the two Atmos speakers for 5.2. I eventually retired my old sub and bought two new ones to complete the 5.2.2 arrangement.

My Polk SDA 2 floor standing speakers are still going strong after 41 years. I bought them in 1984 at the age of 22!

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Investing in good speakers is well worth it. Speakers can serve their owners well for literally decades while most other A/V components fail or become obsolete.

Among the many great things about living in Canada, is that PARADIGM speakers grow on trees... The Original Canadian made Monitor series sound great, are really available cheaper than dirt and last forever..

Everytime i upgrade my amp, I simply go outside and pick a new pair off of the tree..lol..

My left right surrounds (Montor 7) which used to be my mains were picked up more than 30 years ago..If I upgrade to the Denon A1H ( still working on it), I'll have no issues sourcing out a matching pair for front wide channels to go 9.4.6....

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by BluBonnet

That's awesome, are you vacationing in Ireland?

Have spent a lovely weekend here... On our way to Stockholm later today...

[BluBonnet]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

Have spent a lovely weekend here... On our way to Stockholm later today...

Have fun, safe travels!

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

Was at TOWER RECORDS in Dublin picking up a few titles today. I can't remember the last time that I was in a record store that actually sold records

My family took me to the Guinness factory for a tour. There were complimentary pints at the end... as the only one that drinks, I had to step up and drink all 4 pints to maintain family respectability ...I think the pints are bigger over here..hick

Glad you enjoyed mate, nice cap by the way!

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I hope that your dad's recovery is going well.

I second that.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Anthony P

The issue is, like we can see from streaming fanboys here, many see it as easy. A content owner makes 0$ if content is just sitting around not being watched/bought. There will always be companies that that think "I will have the golden touch" and launch sites going after content they can get for cheap.

Disney is going down the pan.

[Lord-Oakbeard]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

Was at TOWER RECORDS in Dublin picking up a few titles today. I can't remember the last time that I was in a record store that actually sold records

My family took me to the Guinness factory for a tour. There were complimentary pints at the end... as the only one that drinks, I had to step up and drink all 4 pints to maintain family respectability ...I think the pints are bigger over here..hick

I was in Dublin a few years ago and did the same as you at Tower Records, the factory tour as well as a whiskey tour. The Guinness over there was delicious and the whole Temple Bar area was buzzing. Hope you enjoy the rest of your travels.

You look like Brian Johnson from Geordie and AC/DC with that fab cap on.

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Glad you enjoyed mate, nice cap by the way!

Thanks... last year my son purchased me a similar one in Edinburgh... This year he bought me the one in the picture as a souvenir from THE BRAZEN HEAD where we ate on our first night... the oldest pub in Dublin est. 1198

In the picture, I kinda look like Andy 'Capp..lol..

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by Lord-Oakbeard

I was in Dublin a few years ago and did the same as you at Tower Records, the factory tour as well as a whiskey tour. The Guinness over there was delicious and the whole Temple Bar area was buzzing. Hope you enjoy the rest of your travels.

You look like Brian Johnson from Geordie and AC/DC with that fab cap on.

I'll take comparisons to Brian Johnson over Andy 'Capp any day off the week..

I didn't make it to the JAMESON tour... but stopped in at BUSHMILL for a dram on the way through the GIANT'S CAUSEWAY and Belfast.. The GUINNESS really is better over here and the scenery... just wow...

[gotmule]

Originally Posted by Lord-Oakbeard

I was in Dublin a few years ago and did the same as you at Tower Records, the factory tour as well as a whiskey tour. The Guinness over there was delicious and the whole Temple Bar area was buzzing. Hope you enjoy the rest of your travels.

You look like Brian Johnson from Geordie and AC/DC with that fab cap on.

Damn impressed you dropped the Geordie reference in there.