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DVD Player Reviews

Updated: Mar 18, 2024 17:44
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ROMMELSBACHER EA 1803 - ENTSAFTERAUFSATZ - weiß/lichtgrau

Instant Power Toilet Bowl Restorer is an outstanding product. We live in an area with very hard water, and do not have a water softner in our home. The hard water and lime deposits in our toilet bowls is next to impossible to get rid of and builds up...

1 expert reviews | 7 user reviews

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Sony BDP-S5500

If you're looking for a streaming box that not only does Blu-ray movies but also plays games, then the Sony BDP-S5500 is an absolute bargain.

12 expert reviews | 765 user reviews

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Oppo BDP-103

The Oppo BDP-103 Darbee Edition is about as good as it gets with disc playback and supports this with unusual "Darbee" picture enhancements and strong network media support.

24 expert reviews | 64 user reviews

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Sony BDP-S4500

The Sony BDP-S4500 adds 3D capability to the entry-level BDP-S1500. You should choose this option f you want to watch 3D disks - otherwise the BDP-S1500 is the cheaper option. Note that neither of these models supports Wi-Fi connectivity.

6 expert reviews | 331 user reviews

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Cambridge Audio Azur 751BD

We're sure this player is going to find an audience. While it does share some technology with players less than half its MSRP, there do seem to be plenty of upgrades (mostly on the audio, chassis, and power supply side) from the competition. The price...

15 expert reviews | 13 user reviews

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Panasonic DMR-EX97

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3 expert reviews | 218 user reviews

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LG HR929

LG's HR929T offers twin HD tuners and a 1TB hard drive, along with 3D Blu-ray playback and LG's own Smart TV services.

4 expert reviews | 57 user reviews

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Oppo BDP-95

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23 expert reviews | 15 user reviews

#9
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Panasonic DMP-BD60

Panasonic's DMP-BD60 hits the scene as the successor to the well-received DMP-BD35, packing Viera Cast features on top of BD-Live capability in a slim (& m...

48 expert reviews | 1448 user reviews

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Sony BDP-S360

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46 expert reviews | 1219 user reviews

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Panasonic DMP-BD80

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29 expert reviews | 319 user reviews

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Sony BDP-S350

At just over the two year mark since the first Blu-ray players hit the streets, Sony releases its third-generation player, one that some would argue isn't even...

47 expert reviews | 2163 user reviews

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Sony DVP-SR510H

The Sony DVPSR210P DVD player is a super affordable way to spin up both DVDs and CDs for viewing in upscaled 1080p quality via HDMI. It's also got a super slim and sleek design, comes with Dolby Digital output and plays JPEG slideshows with MP3 audio.

1 expert reviews | 3150 user reviews

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Toshiba XD E500

More High-Def Player Reviews:• Samsung UBD-K8500• Kaleidescape Cinema One• LG BP730• Panasonic DMP-BDT230• Samsung BD-F7500• more

36 expert reviews | 707 user reviews

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Oppo BDP-105D

Admittedly, I'm a little late to the game when it comes to reviewing the Oppo BDP-105D. It is Oppo ‘s flagship Blu-ray player or maybe it would be more accurately be described as a digital media player. According to Oppo, “The Oppo BDP-105 is designed...

4 expert reviews | 24 user reviews

#16
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Oppo BDP-93

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24 expert reviews | 365 user reviews

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Cambridge Audio Azur 752BD

When it comes to the world of high-end audio, there are objective measures and subjective measures, and I've never felt those two coming into such conflict as they do when evaluating the Cambridge Audio Azur 752BD universal disc player. By most...

7 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

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Panasonic DMP-BD55

If you're willing to pay a lot for a Blu-ray player, you deserve one as good as the Panasonic DMP-BD55K

31 expert reviews | 235 user reviews

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Panasonic DMP-BDT460

With premium features like 4K and 3D conversion support, the Panasonic DMP-BDT460 has powerful playback abilities.

7 expert reviews | 186 user reviews

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Sony BDP-S550

The Sony BDP-S550 offers excellent image quality and a solid feature set, but only consider it if you need the multichannel analog outputs.

24 expert reviews | 619 user reviews

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LG BX580

I just keep hoping a future firmware will fix the problem but I don't know how long I'm willing to wait before just buying a new one.

29 expert reviews | 92 user reviews

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Oppo BDP-103D

In concluding my thoughts, I think that what really impressed me overall was that it did all this great enhancement without blowing either my color settings or my contrast and brightness calibration. When you can get true contrast enhancement without...

9 expert reviews | 80 user reviews

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Cambridge Audio AZUR 650BD

This $699 universal disc player supports Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-Audio, and HDCD playback. It does not, however, support 3D or streaming media. The 650BD is a well-built machine that's designed to excel with both music and movie playback....

14 expert reviews | 16 user reviews

#24
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SONY BDP-S5000ES

Overall, the Sony BDP-S5000ES is a solid Blu-ray player. The picture and audio quality are excellent.  The player is responsive and supports BD-Live with a smooth experience.  It's an excellent CD player and generally does do a fine job upscaling...

26 expert reviews | 49 user reviews

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Yamaha BD-A1040

While Yamaha’s BD-A1040 offers sterling playback performance, the Oppo BDP-103’s position as Prince remains safe. The A1040’s slimmer suite of connections and bare-bones interface keep our vote in Oppo’s camp as the best of the best for mid-tier...

5 expert reviews | 21 user reviews

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    Buying Guide

    Buying Guide - DVD Players

    DVDs remain the most popular option for home entertainment, and having a good DVD player is crucial to getting the most enjoyment out of this format. Compared to other electronics, DVD players are very reasonably priced, which has ensured their lasting popularity. After the television itself, the centerpiece of most home entertainment systems is the DVD player.



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    Types of DVD Players

    Blu-ray – For anyone determined to have the very best in quality and display clarity, high-definition Blu-ray technology is the current cutting edge for DVD players. Blu-ray offers 1080p video display, the highest resolution available. The added performance comes at a premium, as both Blu-ray DVD players and the discs are more expensive than standard, but the greater resolution is well worth the price to many consumers. Blu-ray DVD players are fully compatible with standard DVDs, so there is no need for an additional player.

    Standard – Standard format DVD players remain a sizable portion of the market, and many consumers are satisfied with the display clarity of these DVD players. Some newer models, when used in concert with an HD television, provide image quality that is close to that of Blu-ray. Standard DVD players come at a sharp discount compared to Blu-ray models.

    Portable – Portable DVD players let you watch movies and television programs while on the go. Perfect for kids in the car, to relieve the boredom of air travel, or for anyone on a long vacation, portable units include the DVD player and a display screen (5”-10” is the norm).

    What to Look for in a DVD Player

    Play Options: DVD players provide you with a number of different ways to control the display, depending on the model. You can choose from several different aspect ratios, from the common 4:3 to widescreen 16:10. You can zoom in and out of the action. There are several different speed settings, allowing fast-forward and slow-motion replay. Some players are compatible with multi-angle replay, although this requires discs that have been produced with this function in mind.

    Disc Capacity: Portable and entry-level units will only have room for one disc at a time, but more robust models feature a carousel that can hold several (usually three to five) DVDs. This reduces the need to change discs when selecting among programs to watch.

    Format Compatibility: Most DVD players can play more than just DVDs. They may also play CDs, CD-ROMs, CD and DVD-R/RW, Windows Media Audio and JPEG files, and more. Look for a higher-end model if you are interested in flexibility and a more expansive range of format compatibility.

    Popular DVD Player Brands

    There are a number of names that you would expect to be listed among the outstanding manufacturers of DVD players. Panasonic, Philips, LG, and Pioneer are all very well-known and respected for producing high-quality DVD players at all different levels of price and performance. JVC and Samsung have distinguished themselves with their mid-range and high-end models, and they are well regarded by home theater connoisseurs. Sony is one of the innovators of the Blu-ray format, and supports it with several models across a number of different price ranges. Funai is known for its value-conscious pricing and solid performing models, while Coby has made a name for itself with a number of exceptional portable models.

    Popular DVD Player products

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