toshboy
02-05-2002, 04:44 PM
I heard the panasonic RP56 was the best..
any other oppinions?
any other oppinions?
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AUMMitsu
02-10-2002, 10:54 PM
I have heard good things about thePanasonic RP-91 (http://electronics.cnet.com/electronics/0-6342369-1304-6145314.html)
ZeroDegreeK
02-11-2002, 05:02 PM
Well, it depends on how much you want to spend.
For the money, the RP-56 really can't be beat. The player itself is ugly as hell, but you will forget all about that when you see the picture it puts out.
The RP-91 has a few more features but it will cost ya.
For the money, the RP-56 really can't be beat. The player itself is ugly as hell, but you will forget all about that when you see the picture it puts out.
The RP-91 has a few more features but it will cost ya.
AUMMitsu
02-12-2002, 10:49 PM
Heres a quick reveiw of the two from CNET:
RP56
The good: One of the least expensive progressive-scan players; good video performance; MP3 and CD-R/RW playback.
The bad: Cluttered front panel; lackluster remote; no aspect ratio control; no coaxial output.
The bottom line: If you're looking for a bargain player with a nice set of features and you don't care about appearances, the RP56 is perfect. Otherwise, spend a little extra on something more satisfying.
Cost ~ 185 (Cheapest)
RP91
The good: One of the best progressive-scan DVD players available; 5.1-channel DVD-Audio support.
The bad: Slightly costly; difficult menu system.
The bottom line: A relatively affordable, top-notch progressive-scan DVD player that's particularly well suited for HD-capable TVs.
Cost ~ 430 (Cheapest)
RP56
The good: One of the least expensive progressive-scan players; good video performance; MP3 and CD-R/RW playback.
The bad: Cluttered front panel; lackluster remote; no aspect ratio control; no coaxial output.
The bottom line: If you're looking for a bargain player with a nice set of features and you don't care about appearances, the RP56 is perfect. Otherwise, spend a little extra on something more satisfying.
Cost ~ 185 (Cheapest)
RP91
The good: One of the best progressive-scan DVD players available; 5.1-channel DVD-Audio support.
The bad: Slightly costly; difficult menu system.
The bottom line: A relatively affordable, top-notch progressive-scan DVD player that's particularly well suited for HD-capable TVs.
Cost ~ 430 (Cheapest)
ZeroDegreeK
02-12-2002, 11:27 PM
I had both the RP56 and the RP91 in my house to try them out. I went with the RP56.
The output was identical. My eye couldn't tell the difference. I even captured a few images and tried to compare. I couldn't tell them apart.
For me that was all it took. 99% of the time, I just pop a DVD in the player and watch it, and that is what the RP56 is all about. I couldn't see spending twice as much for features I will never use.
The only gripe I have is the lack of scaling, but most if not all of my DVDs are anamorphic, so it really isn't an issue.
Also, the lack of coaxial digital output is no big deal, the RP56 has an optical out, which is just as good (debatable opinion)
The output was identical. My eye couldn't tell the difference. I even captured a few images and tried to compare. I couldn't tell them apart.
For me that was all it took. 99% of the time, I just pop a DVD in the player and watch it, and that is what the RP56 is all about. I couldn't see spending twice as much for features I will never use.
The only gripe I have is the lack of scaling, but most if not all of my DVDs are anamorphic, so it really isn't an issue.
Also, the lack of coaxial digital output is no big deal, the RP56 has an optical out, which is just as good (debatable opinion)
AUMMitsu
02-12-2002, 11:54 PM
I agree, for the price the RP56 looks to be the best right now.
sieve11
02-14-2002, 11:59 PM
I also considered the RP56 because it is a great value with excellent pictures. But, I eventually got the Toshiba 4700.
To my tastes, the 4700 just had a little more to offer and the price was still under $230. I also looked one model up at the 5700, but didn't see enough extra there to justify to additional cost.
To my tastes, the 4700 just had a little more to offer and the price was still under $230. I also looked one model up at the 5700, but didn't see enough extra there to justify to additional cost.
mquinn25
02-19-2002, 02:19 AM
You can get them for under $500 now...they were close to $900 when they first came out. It is just a top-notch player. ZeroDegreeK says he doesnt notice a difference, so this is something to consider.....but remember there is a reason it is cheaper...and I am not saying the 56 is a substandard player...just remeber that the 91 is very highly acclaimed and for good reason....
You also may want to consider the Sony NS-700P ...for anout $300....very highly rated and the one i saw at Circuit City had a GREAT PS picture.
You also may want to consider the Sony NS-700P ...for anout $300....very highly rated and the one i saw at Circuit City had a GREAT PS picture.
zarlor
02-21-2002, 12:36 PM
Well, if you ask me I'd say the best PS DVD player is an HTPC. Dirt cheap compared to what you might pay for a PS DVD player w/ Faroudja scaler, but it does take a LOT more tweaking with it than the a standalone player. Not to mention that boot-up time. ;)
Hannibal
04-08-2002, 04:42 PM
Originally posted by ZeroDegreeK
I had both the RP56 and the RP91 in my house to try them out. I went with the RP56.
The output was identical. My eye couldn't tell the difference. I even captured a few images and tried to compare. I couldn't tell them apart.
For me that was all it took. 99% of the time, I just pop a DVD in the player and watch it, and that is what the RP56 is all about. I couldn't see spending twice as much for features I will never use.
The only gripe I have is the lack of scaling, but most if not all of my DVDs are anamorphic, so it really isn't an issue.
Also, the lack of coaxial digital output is no big deal, the RP56 has an optical out, which is just as good (debatable opinion)
I have recently figured out what Full Mode Lock is, and at the same time been told that the RP91 can fix it. I have tried to determine if a cheaper model, e.g. the RP56, had the same scaling properties, and now upon reviewing your post see that it doesn't. Are you aware of any other DVD players that have a "scaling" function, or something similar? I have several unenhanced DVDs that are making me crazy, e.g., 2001, RAN, Pulp Fiction, classics that I want to see in the best way possible. I can get the RP91 I suppose, but after paying $180 for a very nice Samsung, paying $700 for the RP91 is getting to me. Thanks for any help you can give me.
I had both the RP56 and the RP91 in my house to try them out. I went with the RP56.
The output was identical. My eye couldn't tell the difference. I even captured a few images and tried to compare. I couldn't tell them apart.
For me that was all it took. 99% of the time, I just pop a DVD in the player and watch it, and that is what the RP56 is all about. I couldn't see spending twice as much for features I will never use.
The only gripe I have is the lack of scaling, but most if not all of my DVDs are anamorphic, so it really isn't an issue.
Also, the lack of coaxial digital output is no big deal, the RP56 has an optical out, which is just as good (debatable opinion)
I have recently figured out what Full Mode Lock is, and at the same time been told that the RP91 can fix it. I have tried to determine if a cheaper model, e.g. the RP56, had the same scaling properties, and now upon reviewing your post see that it doesn't. Are you aware of any other DVD players that have a "scaling" function, or something similar? I have several unenhanced DVDs that are making me crazy, e.g., 2001, RAN, Pulp Fiction, classics that I want to see in the best way possible. I can get the RP91 I suppose, but after paying $180 for a very nice Samsung, paying $700 for the RP91 is getting to me. Thanks for any help you can give me.
slamajam
06-03-2002, 08:49 PM
Try the Panasonic RP62. It was just released this past month. It is suppose to be the successor to the RP56 and surprisingly it is less than the RP56 (I don't know how that is!!). You can get them at Fry's electronics for $179.99.
gsstenzel
08-05-2002, 10:30 AM
I have done vast research on the web to find the best DVD player out there for less money than the boutique players. The Denon DVD-1600. It uses the Faroudja chip for deinterlacing, and also has aspect ratio control. There are very few DVD players that have is combination. I bought this DVD online for $400 dollars. Not too bad, and the picture is incredible!!!
GlenL
10-20-2002, 06:21 PM
How about the pioneer DV-45A?
Good Bad yes no?
Good Bad yes no?
gsstenzel
10-21-2002, 09:22 AM
I don't know that much about the DV-45A since I think it has even been released yet. I have a friend that has the DV-47A and he loves it!!! I looked at some of the specs of the DV-45A and they look good. The only thing I have read badly about the Pioneer PS technology is that it has the chroma bug and doesw not handle de-interlacing as well as Faroujda or Silicon Images technologies.
IOStinks
10-23-2002, 01:06 AM
The DV 45A rocks...........a little on the pricey side, but after taking 4 PS DVD players back to the store, The Pioneer stayed right in the rack. Couldn't be happier.
slc1t
11-18-2002, 06:36 PM
Any input from the progressive scan pros would be very much appreciated. I purchased a mits tv in 2000 - ws-65905. 480p with toshiba sd-9200 looked amazing. No aspect ratio control through the tv, though.
Had a problem with the tv and got it replaced with the new 2003 model - ws-65711. With this model the tv can format the 480p signal. 480p looks horrible with the new ws-65711. In fact, 480i is much much better.
My current theory is that in order to allow people to format the picture, they had to do some additional processing of the signal. This additional processing caused artifacting and all of the other problems to crop up.
Bottom line is 480p with the new model looks horrible compared with the 480p I saw on the 2000 model.
Any thoughts??? Could everyone reply with the hdtv model they are currently using with 480p and let me know if the picture is better than 480i?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
Chet
Had a problem with the tv and got it replaced with the new 2003 model - ws-65711. With this model the tv can format the 480p signal. 480p looks horrible with the new ws-65711. In fact, 480i is much much better.
My current theory is that in order to allow people to format the picture, they had to do some additional processing of the signal. This additional processing caused artifacting and all of the other problems to crop up.
Bottom line is 480p with the new model looks horrible compared with the 480p I saw on the 2000 model.
Any thoughts??? Could everyone reply with the hdtv model they are currently using with 480p and let me know if the picture is better than 480i?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
Chet
count_dookuHD
11-20-2002, 03:28 AM
I would look into the Toshiba 5700 Cinema Series if you want incredible picture, easy but detailed menus, and DVD-audio sound that will BLOW YOU AWAY!
spaceman_spiff
11-20-2002, 02:31 PM
I have pana rp-62, great perfromance for the money. I got it at Circuit City for $168. Has all the bells and whistles that I need. Anyway current DVD players might become obsolete in next couple of years. Blue laser might be the standard and HD DVDs might come out. So why buy very expensive when you get good performance.
IOStinks
11-20-2002, 08:07 PM
Why buy expensive when they might become obsolete in a couple of years???? If that were the case I would advise you to stop buying audio and video equipment all together. You can't stop progress, but in the meantime I will continue to buy the best quality equipment I can. Why, because "now" is when I'm using this stuff.
kevinw
11-25-2002, 09:48 AM
Ios, How do you like the Pioneer DVD player? The reviews on the 434 were rank. I was wondering if any improvement.
IOStinks
11-28-2002, 03:40 AM
Sorry for the delay...I really love the 45A, I went through a few and this one was in my opinion the best. It wasn't cheap, but then again, none of the Pioneer Elite stuff is......
kevinw
11-28-2002, 11:06 AM
My interst in it is becaus eit play DVD-A and SACD. Does it have ZOOM function?
57U
11-28-2002, 11:50 AM
There is an excellent review of this unit in the December Sound & Vision (page 46).
kevinw
11-28-2002, 04:14 PM
That is what got me thinking about, that and the Philips 924
Sidious
12-04-2002, 09:39 AM
I have been reading nothing but good things about the Pana RP82, but have not heard it mentioned in this thread. Has this model been replaced by the 91?? How about the xp50?? I am very close to ordering one of the Panasonics, but was waiting to hear some feedback here.
kevinw
12-04-2002, 12:14 PM
Sidious,
Sound and Vision's Dec issue has a 3 way reveiw of the PANASONIC-XP50,JVC XV-SA600 and the Sony DVP--NS755V. They all look good but just don't grab me.
I am not sold on any of these 3.
I am considering the Phillips Q-50,Pioneer DV-45A,
Kenwood DV-6050 Unfortunatly these all price out at about 500-600 except the Kenwood is about 350.
If you find any info about similar players let me know.
Thanks
kevin
Sound and Vision's Dec issue has a 3 way reveiw of the PANASONIC-XP50,JVC XV-SA600 and the Sony DVP--NS755V. They all look good but just don't grab me.
I am not sold on any of these 3.
I am considering the Phillips Q-50,Pioneer DV-45A,
Kenwood DV-6050 Unfortunatly these all price out at about 500-600 except the Kenwood is about 350.
If you find any info about similar players let me know.
Thanks
kevin
57U
12-04-2002, 12:33 PM
That S&V review was interesting. Once you've read a lot of reviews, you can read more into what's not said, than what is.
My take on their review was that none of these three units shines and they are therefore "mediocre" and "undistinguished" units.
If you read a review of the Pioneer 45A or the 47A, you know you are dealing with a substantial and above-average piece of equipment.
My take on their review was that none of these three units shines and they are therefore "mediocre" and "undistinguished" units.
If you read a review of the Pioneer 45A or the 47A, you know you are dealing with a substantial and above-average piece of equipment.
kevinw
12-04-2002, 12:42 PM
My take on their review was that none of these three units shines and they are therefore "mediocre" and
"undistinguished" units.
My feelings also. You just don't see the excitement in the words..The Kenwood interested me because of the Multichanger,DVD-A and DCDi. The 350 price seemed like a bonus. I need to find some reviews of it.
"undistinguished" units.
My feelings also. You just don't see the excitement in the words..The Kenwood interested me because of the Multichanger,DVD-A and DCDi. The 350 price seemed like a bonus. I need to find some reviews of it.
57U
12-04-2002, 12:51 PM
Kevin, I'm not trying to steer you in any direction, but, just so you know, the 45A has web pricing under $400 now...
kevinw
12-04-2002, 01:07 PM
Thank You:) The Pioneer is the one I have been leaning towards. I wanted to stay in that 400 range and still get DVD-A(and SACD with the Pioneer). From the review Pioneers de-interlacer may be as good as DCDi. I had been trying to narrow toward's the Faroujda but no one player has had both DVD-A and SA-CD in my price range. HJard to find quality picture and quality music in one box.
