BLU-RAY advice - $150 price range

[Jeff R.]

Hey All

I am looking for a new BLURAY player. Roughly $150 price range. Key features I want are good picture quality, wireless connectivity, like stream Netflix and Amazon Prime Movie. I have a low cost unit now that pixelates from time to time, seems like it happens during busy action type scenes. This will be connecting to my 60" plasma in a dedicated theatre room. I don't have to have 3D or anything crazy. I do not need any analog outs, this will run via HDMI to my Onkyo 805.

I really know nothing about Blu-Ray players, never done any research.

Thanks

Jeff

 

[Ponzio]

at that price range I would go with either a Panasonic or Sony model.

 

[tyhjaarpa]

Sony BDP-S4500(B) is what I would look in your budget. Dont have wireless, but you can hook it up with ethernet.

 

[Jeff R.]

I must have wireless, this on the 3rd floor of the house with no internet for 2 floors. I have a strong wireless signal.

Thanks, any specific models to focus on....I will likely buy off Amazon.

 

[Cosmic Char]

You can always buy a wireless hub with Ethernet outs, but that will add another $100 or so. That is how my setup is constructed for my AV rack, as it is away from my internet source.

 

[Jeff R.]

Well if I have to buy a wireless hub, then that would make my budget $250.

 

[slipperybidness]

I like the Panasonic players, but mine is a bit older, the 220 model.

But, nowadays I just use Xbox One for BR.

 

[Jeff R.]

Thx for the feed back guys.

 

[markw]

I honestly don't think you can go wrong with a Sony. We've got three and love 'em.

Actually, I don't think you have to even spend that much.

 

[Bizarro_Stormy]

I honestly don't think you can go wrong with a Sony. We've got three and love 'em.
Actually, I don't think you have to even spend that much.

Yep...
They're pretty cheap at Amazon...

Amazon Search: Sony Blu-ray

 

[Jeff R.]

So I just bought a Samsung BD-J5900. I don't have a remote for my 60" Samsung plasma so I leaned that direction. Was rated very well and has the Amazon functionality I needed. Thanks for the help everyone.

I just bought the Star Wars disc set so I hope to start it over the weekend.

Cheers

Jeff

 

[Cosmic Char]

Awesome! Enjoy!

 

[tyhjaarpa]

So I just bought a Samsung BD-J5900. I don't have a remote for my 60" Samsung plasma so I leaned that direction. Was rated very well and has the Amazon functionality I needed. Thanks for the help everyone.

I just bought the Star Wars disc set so I hope to start it over the weekend.

Cheers

Jeff

Hopefully Samsung has got better with the reader unit since I had mine. With some discs the player kept awful noise when reading the disc. This was 2 years ago.

 

[BMXTRIX]

Please, let us know how your Blu-ray player performs as a streaming device with wireless.

I would have recommended a wireless streaming device, like a Roku player instead, since that's what it is designed for.

I would also point out that your streaming issues are most likely streaming issues since that's what usually causes the problems you are describing.

 

[Jeff R.]

My current DVDs player did not have streaming capability for Amazon prime. So it was never used.


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[slipperybidness]

Please, let us know how your Blu-ray player performs as a streaming device with wireless.

I would have recommended a wireless streaming device, like a Roku player instead, since that's what it is designed for.

I would also point out that your streaming issues are most likely streaming issues since that's what usually causes the problems you are describing.

I firmly believe that the ROUTER is now the MOST IMPORTANT piece of gear in most setups!

Don't skimp on it, that causes nothing but frustration.

 

[Jeff R.]

I can stream and distribute in my tv room via Apple TV with no issues.


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