Quality of DVD Players

Satellite John · 13-11-2004, 19:28

Is there any real difference in the quality of the picture and sound from say a £150 Sony DVD player and a £500 Denon DVD player (both non recordable)? I kind of suspect there is almost no difference. Is there a noticeable difference?
Thanks for any help.

Jarrak · 13-11-2004, 20:04

Hook them up to a £200 supermarket CRT then no there won't be

Hook them up to a high end CRT, LCD or Plasma and you will see the benefits of higher quality components and build quality.
Now if that is worth X amount more is a question only the individual can decide

asdigi · 13-11-2004, 20:28

i agree with the above review. if you compare a £40 dvd player with a £140 one you will notice a much bigger difference than comparing a £140 one to a £400 dvd player.

Binternet · 13-11-2004, 23:28

Generally you will find that the picture is clearer, sharper, and that the black colours especially are more defined. But as it was stated above your picture is only as good as the weakest link in your system.

thejabba · 14-11-2004, 11:25

I recently purchased the Philips DVP720SA for £110 on amazon (£90 on pixelmania) and the quality on my 42" is now excellent. What you need to look out for is a good video d/a converting of 12bit/108mhz and make sure it has component video output (for progressive scanning if you have suitable tv) or scart with RGB and you have got a good quality DVD player.

http://www.homecinemachoice.com/cgi-...?reviewid=4589

Highly recommend!

13-11-2004, 19:28	#1
Satellite John Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,825	Quality of DVD Players Is there any real difference in the quality of the picture and sound from say a £150 Sony DVD player and a £500 Denon DVD player (both non recordable)? I kind of suspect there is almost no difference. Is there a noticeable difference? Thanks for any help.

13-11-2004, 20:04	#2
Jarrak Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ilkeston Posts: 18,075	Hook them up to a £200 supermarket CRT then no there won't be Hook them up to a high end CRT, LCD or Plasma and you will see the benefits of higher quality components and build quality. Now if that is worth X amount more is a question only the individual can decide

13-11-2004, 20:28	#3
asdigi Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,914	i agree with the above review. if you compare a £40 dvd player with a £140 one you will notice a much bigger difference than comparing a £140 one to a £400 dvd player.

13-11-2004, 23:28	#4
Binternet Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,190	Generally you will find that the picture is clearer, sharper, and that the black colours especially are more defined. But as it was stated above your picture is only as good as the weakest link in your system.

14-11-2004, 11:25	#5
thejabba Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: London Posts: 459	I recently purchased the Philips DVP720SA for £110 on amazon (£90 on pixelmania) and the quality on my 42" is now excellent. What you need to look out for is a good video d/a converting of 12bit/108mhz and make sure it has component video output (for progressive scanning if you have suitable tv) or scart with RGB and you have got a good quality DVD player. http://www.homecinemachoice.com/cgi-...?reviewid=4589 Highly recommend!

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