The results of a new survey by Harris Interactive show that despite winning the hi-def format war Blu-ray isn't showing any real signs it will become a mainstream success. In fact they indicate more people own standalone HD DVD players (11%) than Blu-ray players (7%).
When you factor in PS3 game consoles and the Xbox 360 add on HD DVD drive the numbers shift to favor Blu-ray, but it's ... [ read the full article ]
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Originally posted by ChiefBrdy: My media room has a 124" screen. There is a big difference between Blu ray and DVD. DVDs are kind of washed out at that size while BD is crisp.
Bottom line. DVD will join the ranks of VHS. It's just a matter of time.
It's not just the video. The lossless audio shines when you have the right system. I just got a new Denon receiver and Definitive speakers so tthe BluRay experience is better for me. According to bluraystats.com 79% of all BluRay movies have lossless audio. It's just another advantage that gets overlooked sometimes.
As for me, I prefer a prepro and good separate power amps (the def tech speakers are just fine) for killer sound from the BD discs. A good powered sub would be a fine addition too. Receivers (even high end ) just don't do it 4 me
I agree with some of the people posting. I personally don't think bluray is worth the cost. The small differences on some movies pop, but all in all, the price just has to come down.
@Ryu77,
Why is it all your posts make you sound like a salesman or share holder in sony, or the bluray group? I've been in other conversations with you and it always sounds like a sales pitch.
I'm not trying to be confrontational, and maybe I'm just reading you wrong, but it does sound that way.
Originally posted by llongtheD: Why is it all your posts make you sound like a salesman or share holder in sony, or the bluray group? I've been in other conversations with you and it always sounds like a sales pitch.
I'm not trying to be confrontational, and maybe I'm just reading you wrong, but it does sound that way.
Because he sells AV tech for a living. I'm sure he's not only fluent in Sony. Just so happens that is the subject matter.
Originally posted by llongtheD: Why is it all your posts make you sound like a salesman or share holder in sony, or the bluray group? I've been in other conversations with you and it always sounds like a sales pitch.
I'm not trying to be confrontational, and maybe I'm just reading you wrong, but it does sound that way.
Because he sells AV tech for a living. I'm sure he's not only fluent in Sony. Just so happens that is the subject matter.
I come by the same problem all the time. I'm just not an AV sales tech LoL.
