Panasonic or Pioneer?

dougy

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Nov 29, 2008
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Hello everyone! I just registered here because I want to learn more about blu ray players and also I am wanting to buy one. I have NO idea what is a good or bad one. I have a Pioneer Plasma tv and I was thinking of matching it with a Pioneer blu ray player. I was looking at the BDP-51FD or the BDP-05FD. Does anyone have one or know of one player compatible to it? I have also heard that the Panasonic DMP-BD55 is an amazing player as well.

What should I get? Thank you for your time everyone!

Doug
 
The Pioneer is very flaky and does not offer at this time internal decoding of DTS Master. It's supposedly been coming for a while. For a third generation player, I am very disappointed with them. I will only special order if a customer insists. The best player for the money is the BD35/55 depending on if you need analogs or not. They are complete players and have been bug free so far (knock on wood). The Sony's aren't bad either.

S~
 
The Pioneer is very flaky and does not offer at this time internal decoding of DTS Master. It's supposedly been coming for a while. For a third generation player, I am very disappointed with them. I will only special order if a customer insists. The best player for the money is the BD35/55 depending on if you need analogs or not. They are complete players and have been bug free so far (knock on wood). The Sony's aren't bad either.

S~


The man with the knowledge, dougy you can pretty much head to the bank with this post. I think many guys buys Pioneer just for the name, and it can be a mistake.
 
My tv is a Pioneer PDP-5071PU 50" plasma. It's a couple years old but it still looks amazing. My receiver is a Yamaha - HTR 5960 which is a few years old but it has been a great receiver for me.

I admit I am one of those guys that thought about Pioneer just cause of the name. My heart was set on the Pioneer but after reading reviews and with everyone's knowledge, I am thinking the Panasonic will be right for me!?!?
 
Should I consider a different receiver as well? I haven't upgraded it because I haven't had one single problem with it and it sounds great with my speakers. Sorry for all the questions! I'm not too smart when it comes to electronics that is why I like to ask the pro's. :)
 
I do appreciate the information. A friend of mine even told me the BD55 profile is 2.0 and I won't be disappointed. One of the reasons I ask many people is because I like to buy something and keep it for awhile. I wish electronics weren't so expensive. :(
 
Yes, he is. It appears to me that you receiver has multi channel inputs (looking at a picture of the back) which would allow the BD55 to give you TrueHD and Master HD audio. I also fully understand not being disappointed.

Youll be very happy with the PQ, but I want to make sure youll be able to enjoy the audio as much as possible.
 
HTR-5960BL_RP.jpg


Heres a shot of the back. Im not very familiar with analog because Ive only dealt with HDMi audio, but it should help someone more in the know.
 
I should have introduced myself but I was in the mood to do some learning. :)
From the looks of it I have to buy an HDMI cable with the Panasonic if I purchase it?

Also, would you think I should just keep my receiver and use it?
 

Ok Time to buy a Blu Ray, but which one?

BD30 Panasonic

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