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I've been researching DVD players for a few weeks now, but it seems like all of the models I've found have one issue or another. I'm looking for a progressive scan, DVD audio model that offers the most bang for the buck. I'm hoping to spend under $400. Any suggestions? Also, any feedback on the JVC XV-723GD player?I'm just setting up my HT system now (HK AVR7000 receiver, JBL S312s in the front, JBL S38s for surround, the S-center and the PB12 subwoofer). No DVD player yet, which is making me anxious to get this corrected. I expect to have the Sony KV-36XBR400 HDTV in place within the next few months, which is why I'd just as soon get the progressive scan now. Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Lots of great feedback. Although I suspected some of what I read here, it was a big help to get your confirmation.FYI, before I posted my inquiry here, I had called Best Buy to ask them to hold a JVC XV-723GD player for me, so they wouldn't sell out before I got there (two other Best Buy stores were sold out). On that call, the sales rep told me there was a known defect with the 723GD, where the laser tracking system gets gunked up (according to him, JVC has some grease on this part, which accumulates dust and gets fouled). So the rep strongly recommended I spend $50 on a service plan. Yeah, right.
At this point I'm looking at the Panasonic RP91, as one inmate suggested. But there is an RP61 (coming out June to August 2001) that seems to have all of the key features and has been advertised online for about $251 (a lot less expensive than the RP91). I asked the Panasonic rep for an explanation of the differences between the models, but they literally faxed me a set of the specs for both systems. What am I missing? Am I overlooking some important feature here?
FYI, I found a benchmark study at this link. It's worth a read for anyone looking for background on DVD. It inlcudes reviews of several models: http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_7_4/dvd-benchmark-progressive-shootout-12-2000.html
Lastly, I've spent a lot of time searching for best prices and places to shop for speakers, DVD players and even HDTVs. The price ranges are substantial, even among online retailers. I'm willing to share what I found if anyone is interested. Different vendors typically have better pricing on some things, but not all things. I know there are more people trying to get a read on DVD options. You guys are a big help. Thanks!
Yes,Run like hell away from JVC DVD players. I have had them before and the features vs price ratio may sound like a compelling reason to buy one but you WILL be getting your monies worth.... not much! the build is terrible and the unit i had would have a problem reading several of my DVDs.
It was repaired 2x with the same problems croping up after a while again!
The only thing i will consider buying from JVC now are their VCRs... these are great, they just can't make anything else worth a darn!
If you do an A/B comparison of similarly set-up DVD players of JVC vs Sony vs Panasonic vs Toshiba... i will guarantee that you will find the JVC in the very back lagging behind!
I obviously hate JVC! but, i have good reasons for it...
-sam
I heard a similar story from a friend who replaced a 1st or 2nd gen JVC with a Sony 7700 and he couldn't believe how much better the Sony was. At times, he had to unplug it and replug it after it had quit responding (reboot?).-- Greg
Slackman,I'm not sure what your allocated budget is, but available right on the US$500 price mark is the Panasonic RP-91N or RP-91K.
This has the audio section equivalent of the Technics DV-A10 DVD-A player, Panasonics MPEG decoder which is chroma defect free, and an excellent implementation of the Genesis chipset which doesn't exhibit the usual de-interlacing flaws of the Genesis chipset.
Sonically, the JVC doesn't compare at all to the Panasonic unit (I've heard them both in my system) and the Panasonic also has the ability to do re-mastering (aka upsampling) which you may or may not like. Further the Panasonic can output a 24bit/96KHz signal digitally and the JVC cannot.
Regards,
.
With or without chroma upsampling bug? Something to keep in mind before deciding to go with it.-- Greg
The 700 still has the chroma upsampling bug.Regards,
It boggles my mind that they can't get this right. I was going to buy the new Sony S9000ES unit to replace my S7000 player, but I couldn't bring myself to pay for a player that one, had the upsampling bug, and two, didn't have a state of the art deinterlacer. For only $400 to $500, I guess it's easier to tolerate minor problems - never having seen the chroma problem, I can't really quantify it based on my own experiences...the S7000 is the only other unit (besides Panasonic and Panasonic based players) that does not have the problem.Speaking of deinterlacers, the Faroudja (sp?) is supposedly something special. Available in the Skyworth now, and hopefully others soon.
-- Greg
Incorrect. JVC doesn't have the problem either, and they use the mediamatics chipset.Regards,
.
Most players have the chroma bug with the exception of the Panasonic players. I just got an RP91 progressive scan player (Panasonic) and it does very well on video - but I haven't had a chance to really give it a workout. I'm not impressed with using it as a CD transport though. So if you are looking for a player that does both, hmm...I'm not sure what to say. The Dolby Digital bitstream seems to be fine.-- Greg
PS - You should head over to Home Theater Forum ; click on Hardware to see lots of information on what you're asking about.
Thanks for the feedback. Added to my original post, anyone got a clue as to the importance of the "3:2 pulldown" I've heard about? Panasonic (their Web info.) suggests this is a critical feature.Note: I'm new here, and I'm having difficulty figuring how to post a topic in the appropriate forum. My apologies if I'm gumming up the works. I'll try to figure it out!
Look here for most of the answers to your questions. http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/masterindex_essays.html .-- Greg
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