Sony or Pioneer

donedroolin
donedroolin Posts: 225
edited January 2009 in Electronics
Ok I know I have a post going on Blu Ray players. I'm ready to buy one. How much better do you think the Pioneer BDP51FD is then the Sony BDPS350. I can get the Pioneer for $600.00 Tax included from Hippos or the Sony from Walmart for $298.00 plus tax. Need quick opinions. Thanks in Advance.
TV- 52 inch LCD SONY BRAVIA XBR6
TV- 42 inch PLASMA HITACHI ULTRA VISION
AMP- PARASOUND HALO A-51
CONTROLLER- PARASOUND HALO C-2
FRONT SPEAKERS- LSi15's and LSiC
REAR SPEAKERS- LSi7's
SUBWOOFER- VELODYNE DD15
BLU RAY- LG SUPER BLU BH200
BLU RAY- SONY BDPS350
GAME SYSTEM- NINTENDO Wii
MONSTER POWER CONDITIONER
WIRES- AUDIO QUEST and MONSTER
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  • bigred7078
    bigred7078 Posts: 477
    edited January 2009
    $600 for the pio? ouch. Check out Amazon they have been having it lately for like $400 w/ 9 blu ray movies.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2009
    Excuse my ignorance. But wouldn't a PS3 best that BDPS350! Also comes with a hard-drive and gaming capability. Can be operated with optional remote as a standard Blu-ray?

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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited January 2009
    I would second that recommendation for the PS3 cnh, but seems like most people these days are not willing to dish out the $ for a PS3 thinking they don't need the gaming aspect of it.
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  • donedroolin
    donedroolin Posts: 225
    edited January 2009
    Hey Thanks guys, Not really into gaming so I just want a stand alone player. I am going to check out Amazon that is a GREAT price. I have the Wii and that is good. I play my nintendo Ds most.
    TV- 52 inch LCD SONY BRAVIA XBR6
    TV- 42 inch PLASMA HITACHI ULTRA VISION
    AMP- PARASOUND HALO A-51
    CONTROLLER- PARASOUND HALO C-2
    FRONT SPEAKERS- LSi15's and LSiC
    REAR SPEAKERS- LSi7's
    SUBWOOFER- VELODYNE DD15
    BLU RAY- LG SUPER BLU BH200
    BLU RAY- SONY BDPS350
    GAME SYSTEM- NINTENDO Wii
    MONSTER POWER CONDITIONER
    WIRES- AUDIO QUEST and MONSTER
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited January 2009
    in that case, if you look at consumer reports the maganavox at wal mart is an awesome deal, i actually bought mine on black friday for 149.00.....works for me. happy shopping!
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,123
    edited January 2009
    That is the reason I bought a PS3 for BR then I started playing games, I think it saw only 3 BR movies played on it so far.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited January 2009
    yes, the games are soooo addictive. im hooked on world at war right now...unbelievable with the h/t cranked up!:D
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    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

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    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

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  • donedroolin
    donedroolin Posts: 225
    edited January 2009
    Well just to let you know, I deciced to buy the Sony BDPS350. For the price and the reviews I have read it is a NICE machine. I got it home and tried Transformers. The TV this is hooked to is a Hitatchi Ultra Vision 42 inch plasma via HDMI. Well let me tell you the picture quality is just as good as my Sony LCD with the LG blu ray player. But since I am still putting together the HT for the room. It was lacking that way, and the sound during the movie Transformers is awsome on our HT setups. Any how Thanks to all for the advice.
    TV- 52 inch LCD SONY BRAVIA XBR6
    TV- 42 inch PLASMA HITACHI ULTRA VISION
    AMP- PARASOUND HALO A-51
    CONTROLLER- PARASOUND HALO C-2
    FRONT SPEAKERS- LSi15's and LSiC
    REAR SPEAKERS- LSi7's
    SUBWOOFER- VELODYNE DD15
    BLU RAY- LG SUPER BLU BH200
    BLU RAY- SONY BDPS350
    GAME SYSTEM- NINTENDO Wii
    MONSTER POWER CONDITIONER
    WIRES- AUDIO QUEST and MONSTER
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited January 2009
    I still would recommend PS3 all the way for blu-ray player. cant go wrong with PS3 ever!!!


    But, if ur happy, good for you!! Im so happy with my PS3 and will always stick with PS3!! why? a lot of goood reasons!!!
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  • Ethancf
    Ethancf Posts: 458
    edited January 2009
    He's NOT into gaming! I really love my Pioneer Premier 05FD. There is a DTS-HDMA firmware update coming soon and then it will be perfect.
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    Polk Audio LSiC Center
    Definitive Technology PowerField 1800 Subwoofer
    Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
    Parasound 2205A Amplifier
    Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Player
    Monster HTS 2600
    Microsoft XBox 360
    Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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