Firefly Blu vs. Firefly DVD - Blu-ray Forum

tlimof · 09-07-2009, 02:58 PM

Besides the obvious better image and sound whichi are the main differences between these two versions?

I have the DVD version and looking to upgrade but is it worth the $50 bucks or so for the same features or should I just wait?

banned user105 · 09-07-2009, 03:02 PM

Wait for what......? There won't be a better version coming out on Blu probably ever. If you want it in hi-def, upgrade. If you don't, don't. Seems simple to me.

GGX · 09-07-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorthodt

Wait for what......?

Thats EXACTLY what I was going to say.

mreilly611 · 09-07-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tlimof

Besides the obvious better image and sound whichi are the main differences between these two versions?

I have the DVD version and looking to upgrade but is it worth the $50 bucks or so for the same features or should I just wait?

Not worth the 50 bucks for the better picture quality. I would wait till you find it for 25 to 30 bucks. The sound from the DVD to the Blu-Ray is no big thing only the picture quality is better. So wait for a better price.

Gamma_Winstead · 09-07-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mreilly611

Not worth the 50 bucks for the better picture quality. I would wait till you find it for 25 to 30 bucks. The sound from the DVD to the Blu-Ray is no big thing only the picture quality is better. So wait for a better price.

mono sound to 5.1 is big...

Porkchop Express · 09-07-2009, 03:29 PM

How often do you plan on watching the series? If you buy the blu and watch it once or twice, it's probably not worth it.

cathexist · 09-07-2009, 03:29 PM

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...15&show=review

Check out the review, make the decision for yourself.

I found it worth it, I got it during a gold box deal at amazon.

mreilly611 · 09-07-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

mono sound to 5.1 is big...

I don't think they re-mixed the sound for the Blu-ray they just matrixed it to 5.1 (And if they did re-mix they did not do a good job of it) You can matrix the Dvd with most receivers to 5.1 sound. To my ears I did not notice any big changes in sound from the blu ray to the DVD matrixed to 5.1 on my receiver.

Adam_ME · 09-07-2009, 04:11 PM

Most of the scenes without FX look better than the DVD, but it's not a huge leap in quality. The audio was also marginally improved, but again Firefly is one of the only shows to realistically depict space travel(i.e. it's a quiet vacuum), so don't expect any major upgrade there either.

If you can get it for around 30 bucks or less, definitely pick it up. It has some new extras and it does look and sound better than the DVD. Plus it fits all the episodes on 3 discs.

RocShemp · 09-07-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

mono sound to 5.1 is big...

The DVD isn't mono. It's always been in Dolby Surround 2.0 stereo.

singhcr · 09-07-2009, 05:58 PM

I must say that the PQ was very good for a TV show for the HD scenes, much better than I anticipated. I also liked the refined grain field in addition to the detail boost. If you compare it to the DVD, the DVD looks like a blurry mess.

The audio was a big upgrade too, while not up to the same levels as, say, Serenity, it was much easier to understand the voices and the sound field was widened a bit, making for a bit more immersion. I got this for $38 used and it is as good as the show will ever look, so I'm happy.

tlimof · 09-07-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mreilly611

Not worth the 50 bucks for the better picture quality. I would wait till you find it for 25 to 30 bucks. The sound from the DVD to the Blu-Ray is no big thing only the picture quality is better. So wait for a better price.

Yeah I'll just wait till the price drops...

tlimof · 09-07-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam_ME

It has some new extras and it does look and sound better than the DVD. Plus it fits all the episodes on 3 discs.

Cool that is what I was wondering if their was many more extras or it was the same as the DVD release, thanks.

NL197 · 09-07-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tlimof

Cool that is what I was wondering if their was many more extras or it was the same as the DVD release, thanks.

To sum it all up, the advantages the Blu-ray has are:

-Two additional extras ( roundtable discussion in HD, a new commentary track not on the DVD for "Our Mrs. Reynolds")
-3 discs instead of 4
-5.1 DTS Master audio instead of Dolby 2.0 (even if it's matrixed surround, it's still a great track)
-Standard Definition effects are smoother, and completely free of the compression artifacts caused by the mpeg-2 encoding on the DVD, so they are still better than DVD in addition to the remaining 1080p non-effects scenes, which clearly dominate if you were to add them up.
-you get all the extras the original DVD had as well, only they remain SD.

This plus Serenity's excellent Blu-ray release equal one great total package of a great story told in HD.

xander · 09-07-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NL197

This plus Serenity's excellent Blu-ray release equal one great total package of a great story told in HD.

Well said. I like the way you roll.

NL197 · 09-08-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by xander

Well said. I like the way you roll.

I'd like to get a hold of a 4-disc Blu-ray case so I could make a total package literally. A nice custom cover, a title with something like "Firefly: The Story Of Serenity" or something that cleverly uses both titles.

Mr.White · 09-08-2009, 12:40 AM

When it drop's to 19.99 i'll bite!

sparasra · 01-25-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorthodt

Wait for what......? There won't be a better version coming out on Blu probably ever. If you want it in hi-def, upgrade. If you don't, don't. Seems simple to me.

I Agree if you want hi-def then buy the blu-ray if you don't then stick with DVD but soon DVD will go the way of batamx tapes when the VHS batamax wars was on

MikeekiM · 01-25-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sparasra

I Agree if you want hi-def then buy the blu-ray if you don't then stick with DVD but soon DVD will go the way of batamx tapes when the VHS batamax wars was on

I am not sure I completely agree... Yes, I do think that DVD will likely stop being made in favor of BD...I don't think any of the studios (or retailers for that matter) like having to deal with offering movies in different formats...

But I think the key difference is that DVDs (at least for the foreseeable future) should always be conveniently playable and therefore useful and usable...

The fact that the BD physical format is still identical in physical size as the DVD, and the fact that all BD players play DVDs, means that the DVD you buy today will still probably be playable for years to come...

Beta and VHS on the other hand are different physical formats, neither of which have a current technology base to carry on and ensure player availability... I certainly do not have a Beta or VHS player in my house...

But even if BD becomes the standard and DVDs are never made again, you should still be able to play them... And I don't really think 480P is such a bad format (certainly not HD, but completely "watchable")...

dickdarlington · 01-25-2010, 08:00 PM

Definitely worth the upgrade, especially if one is a Whedon fan and since it can also be had for under $40 at Wal-Mart.

The 1080p transfer looks great during the non-SFX shots, but remember, the SFX shots are up-converted from 480p as Firefly wasn't originally intended to be aired in HD (this was when FOX was broadcasting it's highest quality at 480p).

09-07-2009, 02:58 PM	#1
tlimof Senior Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Lima, Peru - Gaithersburg, MD, USA Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:234 Blu-ray reviews:5	Firefly Blu vs. Firefly DVD Besides the obvious better image and sound whichi are the main differences between these two versions? I have the DVD version and looking to upgrade but is it worth the $50 bucks or so for the same features or should I just wait?

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09-07-2009, 03:02 PM	#2
banned user105 Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Orlando Blu-ray collection:1672	Wait for what......? There won't be a better version coming out on Blu probably ever. If you want it in hi-def, upgrade. If you don't, don't. Seems simple to me.

09-07-2009, 03:29 PM	#6
Porkchop Express Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Detroit,MI Blu-ray collection:261 Blu-ray reviews:4	How often do you plan on watching the series? If you buy the blu and watch it once or twice, it's probably not worth it.

09-07-2009, 03:29 PM	#7
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...15&show=review Check out the review, make the decision for yourself. I found it worth it, I got it during a gold box deal at amazon.

09-07-2009, 04:11 PM	#9
Adam_ME Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Katy, TX 4K collection:1220 Blu-ray collection:2103 DVD collection:83 Digital collection:5037 iTunes collection:272 Prime collection:312 Trading Score:695	Most of the scenes without FX look better than the DVD, but it's not a huge leap in quality. The audio was also marginally improved, but again Firefly is one of the only shows to realistically depict space travel(i.e. it's a quiet vacuum), so don't expect any major upgrade there either. If you can get it for around 30 bucks or less, definitely pick it up. It has some new extras and it does look and sound better than the DVD. Plus it fits all the episodes on 3 discs.

09-07-2009, 05:58 PM	#11
singhcr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Apple Valley, MN Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:26 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:42	I must say that the PQ was very good for a TV show for the HD scenes, much better than I anticipated. I also liked the refined grain field in addition to the detail boost. If you compare it to the DVD, the DVD looks like a blurry mess. The audio was a big upgrade too, while not up to the same levels as, say, Serenity, it was much easier to understand the voices and the sound field was widened a bit, making for a bit more immersion. I got this for $38 used and it is as good as the show will ever look, so I'm happy.

09-08-2009, 12:40 AM	#17
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	When it drop's to 19.99 i'll bite!

01-25-2010, 08:00 PM	#20
dickdarlington Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Las Vegas, NV 4K collection:580 Blu-ray collection:1085 MA collection:1234	Definitely worth the upgrade, especially if one is a Whedon fan and since it can also be had for under $40 at Wal-Mart. The 1080p transfer looks great during the non-SFX shots, but remember, the SFX shots are up-converted from 480p as Firefly wasn't originally intended to be aired in HD (this was when FOX was broadcasting it's highest quality at 480p).

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