Best consumer DVD player under $200?

AntonioR · 11-12-02, 03:41 PM

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?

DavidH · 11-12-02, 11:05 PM

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.

tonyj · 11-13-02, 08:37 AM

I got the Tos 4800 w/progressive scan & SACD for $179 at Best Buy. It's normally $199. Great player. Panny 62 is great for about the same, but doesn't have SACD.

HomerJay · 11-14-02, 01:48 AM

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kenny79 · 11-14-02, 03:37 AM

I'm always a big fan of low-end Sonys -- they play every format (DVD-R, CD-R, MP3, etc.), and I've never run across a studio DVD that they won't play.

nekobus · 11-14-02, 08:22 AM

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.

lordzeppelin · 11-16-02, 01:37 AM

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Originally posted by nekobus
It plays DVD-A and has a built-in DTS/DD recorder

NICE - So I can record myself in DTS and play it over and over...

nekobus · 11-16-02, 12:33 PM

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Originally posted by lordzeppelin
NICE - So I can record myself in DTS and play it over and over...

Only if you can fit yourself into the tray.

This will teach me not to post when I don't have enough coffee in my system.

Kromax · 11-18-02, 07:42 AM

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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.

Consider this another vote for the RP-82.

11-12-02, 03:41 PM	#1
AntonioR New Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 18	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?

11-12-02, 11:05 PM	#2
DavidH DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,463	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. Last edited by DavidH; 11-12-02 at 11:08 PM.

11-13-02, 08:37 AM	#3
tonyj Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 253	I got the Tos 4800 w/progressive scan & SACD for $179 at Best Buy. It's normally $199. Great player. Panny 62 is great for about the same, but doesn't have SACD. __________________ My DVDs

11-14-02, 08:22 AM	#6
nekobus DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,358	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. Last edited by nekobus; 11-16-02 at 12:31 PM.

11-14-02, 01:48 AM	#4
HomerJay Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 4	I'm Mike_AA who keeps coming back even though I'm banned. And that's really stupid because the moderators know who I am at UC Davis and are ready to contact the administration. I didn't want to graduate anyway.

11-14-02, 03:37 AM	#5
kenny79 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 6,040	I'm always a big fan of low-end Sonys -- they play every format (DVD-R, CD-R, MP3, etc.), and I've never run across a studio DVD that they won't play.