The Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Review Thread - Blu-ray Forum

iceman · 03-02-2008, 07:29 PM

https://www.blu-ray.com/players/players.php?id=37

gvortex7 · 03-02-2008, 07:32 PM

The one thing that truly stands out about this unit to me is that it doesn't have an Ethernet port. Even the first Pioneer Elite had one. That's very disappointing.

ManUtd · 03-02-2008, 07:47 PM

I too don't understand why Pioneer dropped the ethernet port. OTOH, internally decoding all audio formats is great. Load times apparently are greatly improved. It looks cosmetically better than my 95FD too. Best of all, it is expected to be cheaper than the 95FD. Can't wait to see this player in person.

Harvester · 05-10-2008, 03:41 PM

official announcement:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...ter+Experience

john_1958 · 05-15-2008, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvortex7

The one thing that truly stands out about this unit to me is that it doesn't have an Ethernet port. Even the first Pioneer Elite had one. That's very disappointing.

ethernet is a joke
i like the fact its 12 bit video http://www.marketnews.ca/news_detail.asp?nid=3711

Seiko1 · 06-24-2008, 02:22 AM

Does anyone know of an existing or planned player that will have an onboard DTS-HD-MA decoder so I can use the Multichannel inputs (7.1) on my amp?
Bitstream is great but no if you dont have a decoder!

Wish I was rich!
RX-V757 Yamaha Amp (7.1 analogue)
DMP-BD10 Panasonic Blu-Ray (7.1 analogue)

bdrex28 · 06-24-2008, 02:31 AM

I have a question.

I currently have a PS3 that I use for my blu-rays.

Is it ever worth switching to a pure blu-ray player? does it provide a better picture? Sound? Upconverting?

I am truly curious and I've always meant to ask but haven't.

CAB · 06-24-2008, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdrex28

I have a question.

I currently have a PS3 that I use for my blu-rays.

Is it ever worth switching to a pure blu-ray player? does it provide a better picture? Sound? Upconverting?

I am truly curious and I've always meant to ask but haven't.

In my experience yes, yes and yes. But, it's at a cost. the PS3 is very inexpensive, has very fast load times and very fast BD-J processing, built-in wifi, built in Ethernet, 2.0 now, and pleny of horsepower to spare. PS3 is certainly the best balance of cost to performance. If you can get a 60GB or 80 GB version, add SACD to the mix.

sokrman14 · 08-21-2008, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john_1958

ethernet is a joke
i like the fact its 12 bit video http://www.marketnews.ca/news_detail.asp?nid=3711

agreed, I wouldnt even use ethernet anyways, I am more concerned with better quality AV

InfectedStranger · 10-17-2008, 03:53 AM

Very interesting looking. I wouldn't mind upgrading my Blu-Ray player, but that is too big for what I'm lookin' for.

puttputter · 01-20-2009, 11:08 PM

I am having a hard time getting multichannel pcm output from the player. I am getting 2 channel only. I think by using an hdmi cable there is an auto setting as default.In the setup menu it states multichannel may not be specified except when using 7.1 analog outs??: I am running through a Halcro processor with proper set up. Any ideas ????

03-02-2008, 07:29 PM	#1
iceman Developer Top contributor Member since:May 2003 Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:121 DVD collection:26 MA collection:1 Digital collection:6 iTunes collection:10 iTunes music:2 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:1	The Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Review Thread https://www.blu-ray.com/players/players.php?id=37

06-24-2008, 02:22 AM	#6
Seiko1 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Craigieburn,Vic Australia Blu-ray reviews:4	Dts-hd-ma Does anyone know of an existing or planned player that will have an onboard DTS-HD-MA decoder so I can use the Multichannel inputs (7.1) on my amp? Bitstream is great but no if you dont have a decoder! Wish I was rich! RX-V757 Yamaha Amp (7.1 analogue) DMP-BD10 Panasonic Blu-Ray (7.1 analogue)

01-20-2009, 11:08 PM	#11
puttputter New Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Ohio	Pioneer Bdp 05 lossless audio setup I am having a hard time getting multichannel pcm output from the player. I am getting 2 channel only. I think by using an hdmi cable there is an auto setting as default.In the setup menu it states multichannel may not be specified except when using 7.1 analog outs??: I am running through a Halcro processor with proper set up. Any ideas ????

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03-02-2008, 07:32 PM	#2
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	The one thing that truly stands out about this unit to me is that it doesn't have an Ethernet port. Even the first Pioneer Elite had one. That's very disappointing.

03-02-2008, 07:47 PM	#3
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	I too don't understand why Pioneer dropped the ethernet port. OTOH, internally decoding all audio formats is great. Load times apparently are greatly improved. It looks cosmetically better than my 95FD too. Best of all, it is expected to be cheaper than the 95FD. Can't wait to see this player in person.

05-10-2008, 03:41 PM	#4
Harvester Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:26	official announcement: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...ter+Experience

06-24-2008, 02:31 AM	#7
bdrex28 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Edmond, OK Blu-ray reviews:4	I have a question. I currently have a PS3 that I use for my blu-rays. Is it ever worth switching to a pure blu-ray player? does it provide a better picture? Sound? Upconverting? I am truly curious and I've always meant to ask but haven't.

10-17-2008, 03:53 AM	#10
InfectedStranger Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:62	Very interesting looking. I wouldn't mind upgrading my Blu-Ray player, but that is too big for what I'm lookin' for.

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