Best consumer DVD player under $200?
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Best consumer DVD player under $200?
What is the best consumer player under $200? I don't need progressive scan, it needs to play DVD-R's, and my surround set up is pro-logic. What do you recommend?
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I would have to recommend the Panasonic RV31. I believe it can be shipped for $100.00 for Amazon.
Panasonic is known to have the best, overall downconversion; picture not too soft, nor too many jaggies. Color rendition is good, as well. I have one in my bedroom and have been happy with it.
One thing worth noting: the remote control is terrible as far as button layout, etc. but I find this minor compared to the benefits.
It is supposed to play DVD-R, but I did have a problem with the one I tried. Maybe you can find more info. about this.
Panasonic is known to have the best, overall downconversion; picture not too soft, nor too many jaggies. Color rendition is good, as well. I have one in my bedroom and have been happy with it.
One thing worth noting: the remote control is terrible as far as button layout, etc. but I find this minor compared to the benefits.
It is supposed to play DVD-R, but I did have a problem with the one I tried. Maybe you can find more info. about this.
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Panasonic RP-82. It's around $200 and has the higher end mpeg decoder from the RP-91, which helps it have a nice, smooth picture even on interlaced sets.
It plays DVD-A and has a built-in DTS/DD decoder (you can even enjoy DTS titles on your system). It also plays DVD-R fine without any problems.
It plays DVD-A and has a built-in DTS/DD decoder (you can even enjoy DTS titles on your system). It also plays DVD-R fine without any problems.
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Originally posted by nekobus
It plays DVD-A and has a built-in DTS/DD recorder
It plays DVD-A and has a built-in DTS/DD recorder
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Originally posted by lordzeppelin
NICE - So I can record myself in DTS and play it over and over...
NICE - So I can record myself in DTS and play it over and over...
This will teach me not to post when I don't have enough coffee in my system.
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Originally posted by nekobus
Panasonic RP-82. It's around $200 and has the higher end mpeg decoder from the RP-91, which helps it have a nice, smooth picture even on interlaced sets.
It plays DVD-A and has a built-in DTS/DD decoder (you can even enjoy DTS titles on your system). It also plays DVD-R fine without any problems.
Panasonic RP-82. It's around $200 and has the higher end mpeg decoder from the RP-91, which helps it have a nice, smooth picture even on interlaced sets.
It plays DVD-A and has a built-in DTS/DD decoder (you can even enjoy DTS titles on your system). It also plays DVD-R fine without any problems.