New DVD player on a SD set, does it matter?
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New DVD player on a SD set, does it matter?
I am looking for a dvd player to use on my 36" SD set and I was wondering if it even matters which player to go with. I am looking to spend about $100 or so.
I am not looking to upgrade to HD anytime soon so upconverting doesn't really matter to me. I don't need region free since I tend to rent more than I buy these days but if the player has it I won't complain. I would just use the 360 but it is too loud. I don't even have a sound system setup in the room it is going in so picture quality is really my only requirement.
I tend to over research things which is why I am asking before I start wasting my time on something that won't matter in the long run.
I am not looking to upgrade to HD anytime soon so upconverting doesn't really matter to me. I don't need region free since I tend to rent more than I buy these days but if the player has it I won't complain. I would just use the 360 but it is too loud. I don't even have a sound system setup in the room it is going in so picture quality is really my only requirement.
I tend to over research things which is why I am asking before I start wasting my time on something that won't matter in the long run.
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DVD players have varied greatly for video quality. I've been happy with Sony and Pioneer PQ on SDTVs. Although my Pioneer is dying a bit faster than I like.
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Almost all dvd players up-convert and no I don't think it will matter. I would go with a budget player,think I saw a clearance one at Target yesterday for $29 or $39. I don't remember to brand though.
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I agree with Spiky: Sony and Pioneer are excellent, and I would add Panasonic to the list. Heck, you can even get Toshiba's new XD-E500 upconverting DVD player for $100, just in case you change your mind in a year or two about getting an HDTV.