Blue ray movies through DVI

[rek6977]

I have a 60" Sony Wega that is about 5 years old. It does not have hdmi and is only 1080i. Would it make a difference using a Blue ray player versus an upconvert dvd player as far as video quality goes? I would like to update to blue ray but don't know if I will be getting any better than the setup I already have. Anyone else using a blue ray with only 1080i?

[jizzle]

I think you're at the wrong site. This is Blu-Ray.com not blue-ray.com

[kpkelley]

Yes, you will notice an improvement over an upconvert dvd player. You'll need an audio cable as well if you are going to use a hdmi/dvi converter.

[ZIPPO]

Originally Posted by ****le

I think you're at the wrong site. This is Blu-Ray.com not blue-ray.com

[Sonny]

Originally Posted by rek6977

I have a 60" Sony Wega that is about 5 years old. It does not have hdmi and is only 1080i. Would it make a difference using a Blue ray player versus an upconvert dvd player as far as video quality goes? I would like to update to blue ray but don't know if I will be getting any better than the setup I already have. Anyone else using a blue ray with only 1080i?

You will see an remarkable improvement for sure. Not as dramatic as if your TV was new, but you will love the results Blu-ray will provide you. You can "test drive" a new Blu-ray player for 30 days from most Big Box stores, & rent some Blu-rays! Give it a try. What do you have to lose!?!?!?!?!

[jibucha]

Hello

Welcome

Certainly you would encounter a substantial improvement in both audio quality and picture quality; assuming that you appreciate the improved quality.

DVD is an excellent baseline performance, unlike previously available formats, but Blu-ray is about as good as it gets, and, about as good as it will ever get, which should put an end to the endless upgrade process of formats themselves.

What is not commonly mentioned in my experience, is that Blu-ray is significantly far superior to almost all HDTV displays, which is not intended to criticize any HDTV display, but to reference the outstanding quality of the Blu-ray format; it's only limitation, is the quality of the transfer made available by the content provider, which are the studios. So; as the years pass, and new HDTV's are acquired, Blu-ray will have improved picture quality, due to the improvements of each display, revealing more of the available picture quality, which is something to look forward to as the years roll on.

Certainly, the studio's will improve their respective quality as well, but this is not a Blu-ray issue, as it is their respective commitment to making the best quality that they are capable of, including what the technology of the transfer process allows for; particularly, I am referring to whether the transfer is a 2K or 4K, which is common at this time, or the 6K and 8K transfer quality that is certain to become available soon. An example, would be Singing In the Rain, already announced to be a 6K transfer, representing an outstanding commitment by that studio. Personally, I am anxiously awaiting that particular release to realize for myself just how good a quality we can expect in the future, as for Digital Cinema, it is already realized that the higher quality 8K transfers, are required for suitable picture quality for large screen venues, as movies theaters.

I should additionally mention, that both Deep Color and x.v.Color, in time, will be encoded to Blu-ray, dramatically improving the already outstanding quality of Blu-ray. This requires that an appropriately encoded disc, be played on a player and display that specifically supports these emerging aspects of video quality, so keep this in mind as your purchases develop in time. Already, these features are supported variously by players and displays to varying degrees; especially, are camcorders, that anyone can already realize outstanding quality from affordable camcorders for unparalleled personal video quality.

A bit much? However, I hope that this is helpful and that you pursue Blu-ray as you desire; it definitely is worth it by any standard.

I almost forgot to mention, that you can acquire a video adapter to allow for use of an HDMI Cable with your DVI Connection for whatever performance is available compared to component, which is outstanding and my connection of choice.

Thank You

[kdn1221]

I have a 50" DLP Panny that's about 5 yrs old also that will display 1080i. I will upgrade to HDMI eventually when I upgrade my TV to a 1080P set. Currently, I'm running my blu-ray and hd-dvd players both through component cables. The picture still looks really great.

[ahearst]

Originally Posted by rek6977

I have a 60" Sony Wega that is about 5 years old. It does not have hdmi and is only 1080i. Would it make a difference using a Blue ray player versus an upconvert dvd player as far as video quality goes? I would like to update to blue ray but don't know if I will be getting any better than the setup I already have. Anyone else using a blue ray with only 1080i?

I own a 52" Sony Vega LCD rear projection 1080i TV connected to a Sony S-300 player with an HDMI/DVI combo cable, and a 47" LG LCD 1080p flat screen TV connected to a Sony S-350 player via regular HDMI cable. Without question, blu-ray technology is light years ahead of upconverted SDVD technology. Whether your monitor is 720p or 1080i there is a huge difference in picture quality when using blu-ray over SDVD. If you can afford to upgrade, go with blu-ray. I'm glad I did.

[rek6977]

Thanks for all your help.

[gem58]

Originally Posted by rek6977

I have a 60" Sony Wega that is about 5 years old. It does not have hdmi and is only 1080i. Would it make a difference using a Blue ray player versus an upconvert dvd player as far as video quality goes? I would like to update to blue ray but don't know if I will be getting any better than the setup I already have. Anyone else using a blue ray with only 1080i?

Yes, it makes a big difference. I to am using a 5 yr.old display (Samsung 56" 720p DLP) and my wife noticed the difference right away. And to her a TV is a TV.
If you have a 5.1 or 7.1 receiver with Analog inputs, make sure you purchase a blu-ray with 5.1 or 7.1 Analog outputs so you can maximize the sound quality.

Garry

[tron3]

Originally Posted by kpkelley

Yes, you will notice an improvement over an upconvert dvd player. You'll need an audio cable as well if you are going to use a hdmi/dvi converter.

+1. If your DVI port is already occupied, your Sony TV may have HD component inputs. (Red, Green, Blue cables.) I use them on my 34" Sony Wega and the picture is great. Even at "just" 1080i.

In order for an HDMI to DVI adaptor to work, the TV has to be HDCP compliant. Don't ask me what that means, as I only wrote it down when I read about it. You have to call Sony to make sure.

[acritzer]

Originally Posted by rek6977

I have a 60" Sony Wega that is about 5 years old. It does not have hdmi and is only 1080i. Would it make a difference using a Blue ray player versus an upconvert dvd player as far as video quality goes? I would like to update to blue ray but don't know if I will be getting any better than the setup I already have. Anyone else using a blue ray with only 1080i?

I'm doing this now and it works great. Got a HDMI/DVI cable from either monoprice or blue jeans. Very cheap and good quality.