LG BD570 vs Panasonic DMP-BD85K

[Stripes]

I'm looking into these two stand alones, they seem pretty even as far as performance and they are about the same price. Both can be found for under $200. Between these two which would be the better choice, as far as the better performer? Or would it be worth it to go up to $300 for the Oppo BDP-80 or a used Pioneer Elite BDP-05?

If I get the Pani or the LG, I can budget for an entry turntable like the Pio PL-990.

 

[j_garcia]

I believe CNET picked the LG over the Panny by a small margin. Based on my experience with the players, I'd probably pick the Panny myself, however I don't think that either will disappoint. If you have a collection of SACDs and DVD-As already then it would be worth it to move up to the Oppo.

 

[jostenmeat]

I'm looking into these two stand alones, they seem pretty even as far as performance and they are about the same price. Both can be found for under $200. Between these two which would be the better choice, as far as the better performer? Or would it be worth it to go up to $300 for the Oppo BDP-80 or a used Pioneer Elite BDP-05?

If I get the Pani or the LG, I can budget for an entry turntable like the Pio PL-990.

Why do you need the mch analogs? Your receiver handles lossless audio via HDMI, right? That will save you about $80 right there.

My impressions between the two brands are that LG is the WTG as far as streaming features (assuming you get the right player), and that Pana is a solid value with excellent reliability and FW support (they own the majority of Bluray patents). Forest Man had bad luck with his Pana, I forget after how many years, but that's a rarity so far that I have seen.

The BD65 is under $120. Solid price for a solid player.

 

[Stripes]

Yes the BD65 does look like a great choice, the 85 has features that I really dont need. Thanks for saving me some $$$ ! I tend to do that alot and think that the step up model is alway going to be the better choice... Much appreciated!

 

[Stripes]

I've also been looking at the Sony BDP-S370, from all my searches it seems pretty comparable to the Pani BD65. I dont know if this is going to boil down to just a matter of personal preference

 

[billy p]

If you ask me buy which one is cheaper. I had tested the s550 and bd55 and found little to discern between the two. I eventually retuned both and went with the BD35 like in your case and chose panny because they held most of the BR patents...

 

[Stripes]

If you ask me buy which one is cheaper. I had tested the s550 and bd55 and found little to discern between the two. I eventually retuned both and went with the BD35 like in your case and chose panny because they held most of the BR patents...

Thanks, I am leaning toward the the BD65, for the price I dont think I can beat it, just wanted to make sure that the extra $30 for the 370 really wasnt worth it. All Im using it for is BD playback, no streaming, BD live or upconversion. I think I will go ahead and pull the trigger on it soon.

 

[jostenmeat]

All Im using it for is BD playback, no streaming, BD live or upconversion. I think I will go ahead and pull the trigger on it soon.

Then get the Panny. You know, I don't know how important every penny is to you, but since you do have a player already, and if you are very regular on these boards, it may pay to wait for Black Friday time.

When I got my last player, it was from exactly a sale like that, posted in the deals forum by Adam. A bunch of us got one. It was like $115 for the player, add $10 more for UP bluray, add $10 for Cars and Monsters together, meaning $135 for 3 fun Pixar movies and the player . . . .

But, 3 months is like an eternity with this hobby, sometimes.

 

[j_garcia]

Amazon sales rock. I got my BD65 for $129 with 3 free BDs. I got my BD60 at Tiger Direct for $99. Perhaps at least wait for a holiday sale, since most every place has sales at that time.

 

[Stripes]

I went ahead and got the Pani BD65, Got it from Vann's for $118 w/free shipping. I sold my PS3 today to a buddy at work, it was just too darn loud when trying to watch a movie. My vaulted ceilings just amplified the fan noise. Im actually starting my room swap project next week, going from the dedicated HT to a media room/HT in my living area.

 

[jostenmeat]

Congrats Stripes. I have the 60 not 65, but I had to leave/set it at quick start (or whatever it's called), to have acceptable turn on and load times. Dunno how it is with the 65.

 

[j_garcia]

The 65 does have a "quick start up" option that it says uses slightly more idle power, but it starts up in 1/3 the time of the BD60. It is also very quick to pick up where you left off on a previously played disc.