So sharp's blu-ray player or panasonic's new 1.1 player? - Blu-ray Forum

NoQuestion · 01-25-2008, 10:39 PM

Alright guys/gals I am asking for some advise here. I am looking to purchase another stand alone player. right now i have the samsung 1400 but i am planning on moving that one to my bedroom and need a new one in the living room. My choices are between sharp's and panasonic's 1.1

The only thing pushing me towards the sharp one is the supposed 10 second load up. Is this really true? does every disc load up in less than 10 seconds? the other thing is does both of these bitstream ALL hd audio across hdmi? I have an onkyo 805s that i use to do my decoding.

Any advise would be appreciated!!!

cabezon1184 · 01-25-2008, 10:46 PM

panasonic

gvortex7 · 01-25-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoQuestion

Alright guys/gals I am asking for some advise here. I am looking to purchase another stand alone player. right now i have the samsung 1400 but i am planning on moving that one to my bedroom and need a new one in the living room. My choices are between sharp's and panasonic's 1.1

The only thing pushing me towards the sharp one is the supposed 10 second load up. Is this really true? does every disc load up in less than 10 seconds? the other thing is does both of these bitstream ALL hd audio across hdmi? I have an onkyo 805s that i use to do my decoding.

Any advise would be appreciated!!!

It's been well documented that the 10 second load time for the Sharp player was measured for a resumed disc only. It takes about 40 seconds to a minute for newly inserted discs to start playing.

Anyway, since both have same retail price this one is not even a fair comparison. Panasonic wins hands down.

turboLAZER · 01-25-2008, 10:54 PM

PANASONIC!!!

Rustmonsteru · 01-25-2008, 10:55 PM

Panasonic all the way.

Canada · 01-25-2008, 11:01 PM

If the Sharp isn't 1.1, I would go with the 1.1 Panasonic.

faux123 · 01-25-2008, 11:43 PM

The current models of Panny 10 and 30 both have a LPCM -5db bug on the LFE channel. Unless you don't care about it (most ppl don't even know about it) then go for it, otherwise, wait for the new model 50 and see if it has the same bug as the older models. According to Roger of Dolby Labs, the bug maybe difficult to fix in firmware due to certain design decisions made for those older models.

elwaylite · 01-26-2008, 01:23 AM

Panasonic.

gearyt · 01-26-2008, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faux123

The current models of Panny 10 and 30 both have a LPCM -5db bug on the LFE channel.

Can be off set in your amp

PANASONIC... Check out the BD-30 thread for lovers

elwaylite · 01-26-2008, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearyt

Can be off set in your amp

Yeah, I love how guys are saying on AVS theyll take it back. Like theyd have better luck with the Samsung

Instead of getting on a forum and threatening to drive back to the store, I just get my lazy butt up, walk 10 feet to my sub and turn the little knob thingy on the back until its loud enough for me

Leon Kennedy · 01-26-2008, 05:00 AM

Wait for profile 2.0 players

mystiksuicide · 01-26-2008, 05:02 AM

Personally I prefer the Panasonic but I have heard the Sharp is an excellent player.

01-25-2008, 10:39 PM	#1
NoQuestion Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:568 Blu-ray reviews:3	So sharp's blu-ray player or panasonic's new 1.1 player? Alright guys/gals I am asking for some advise here. I am looking to purchase another stand alone player. right now i have the samsung 1400 but i am planning on moving that one to my bedroom and need a new one in the living room. My choices are between sharp's and panasonic's 1.1 The only thing pushing me towards the sharp one is the supposed 10 second load up. Is this really true? does every disc load up in less than 10 seconds? the other thing is does both of these bitstream ALL hd audio across hdmi? I have an onkyo 805s that i use to do my decoding. Any advise would be appreciated!!!

01-26-2008, 05:00 AM	#11
Leon Kennedy Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Raccoon City Blu-ray reviews:2	My advice might be irrelevant Wait for profile 2.0 players

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01-25-2008, 10:46 PM	#2
cabezon1184 Junior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Twin Cities	panasonic

01-25-2008, 10:54 PM	#4
turboLAZER Active Member Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:63	PANASONIC!!!

01-25-2008, 10:55 PM	#5
Rustmonsteru Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007	Panasonic all the way.

01-25-2008, 11:01 PM	#6
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	If the Sharp isn't 1.1, I would go with the 1.1 Panasonic.

01-25-2008, 11:43 PM	#7
faux123 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	The current models of Panny 10 and 30 both have a LPCM -5db bug on the LFE channel. Unless you don't care about it (most ppl don't even know about it) then go for it, otherwise, wait for the new model 50 and see if it has the same bug as the older models. According to Roger of Dolby Labs, the bug maybe difficult to fix in firmware due to certain design decisions made for those older models.

01-26-2008, 01:23 AM	#8
elwaylite Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007	Panasonic.

01-26-2008, 05:02 AM	#12
mystiksuicide Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Miami Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:27	Personally I prefer the Panasonic but I have heard the Sharp is an excellent player.

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