Blu Ray vs DVD
Discussion
Just after an educated opinion, I think I know the answer.
I have an old LG combined DVD and Blu Ray player, which is hardly used now. However I have recently replaced some of my old music DVD box sets which have been remastered a few years ago, so the footage is better and the audio also. Looking at the footage of these concerts on YouTube it is actually pretty impressive the difference (if anyone is interested this is specific to Pink Floyds DSOT and Pulse but particularly the former which is 1987 footage).
I have also changed the DVD box sets I have for Blu Rays on the understanding these are superior - but are they?
I am wondering whether if I replace my ropey old LG player and spend a bit more on a decent Blue Ray player will it further enhance the viewing experience? Or is a blu ray a blu ray for the most part (like a CD player is also a CD player if you get my drift). I have an expensive sound system attached to my TV and that already sounds amazing with the LG but I am just wondering if I can improve it further.
I have an old LG combined DVD and Blu Ray player, which is hardly used now. However I have recently replaced some of my old music DVD box sets which have been remastered a few years ago, so the footage is better and the audio also. Looking at the footage of these concerts on YouTube it is actually pretty impressive the difference (if anyone is interested this is specific to Pink Floyds DSOT and Pulse but particularly the former which is 1987 footage).
I have also changed the DVD box sets I have for Blu Rays on the understanding these are superior - but are they?
I am wondering whether if I replace my ropey old LG player and spend a bit more on a decent Blue Ray player will it further enhance the viewing experience? Or is a blu ray a blu ray for the most part (like a CD player is also a CD player if you get my drift). I have an expensive sound system attached to my TV and that already sounds amazing with the LG but I am just wondering if I can improve it further.
Just pick up a 4K Bluray player, so it covers all eventualities.
Don't forget that 'old' DVDs could be as low as 576p (0.4 megapixels), compared to the 720p (0.9 megapixels) or 1080p (2.1 megapixels) for normal Bluray. 4K/UHD Bluray are 2160p (8.3 megapixel).
So along with higher colour depth, and better audio, you'll get 5 x(1080p) to 40x (4K) the pixels from a standard 576p DVD.
Your TV will likely already doing some upscaling, but I'm guessing AI-assisted upscaling used by the studio will offer a better experience.
Don't forget that 'old' DVDs could be as low as 576p (0.4 megapixels), compared to the 720p (0.9 megapixels) or 1080p (2.1 megapixels) for normal Bluray. 4K/UHD Bluray are 2160p (8.3 megapixel).
So along with higher colour depth, and better audio, you'll get 5 x(1080p) to 40x (4K) the pixels from a standard 576p DVD.
Your TV will likely already doing some upscaling, but I'm guessing AI-assisted upscaling used by the studio will offer a better experience.
mikef said:
If you have an XBox Series X and 4K TV, you can play 4k Blu-Ray disks
If not, the XBox may be a better investment than a 4K Blu-Ray player given what you can also play 4K games
I think the PS5 is also a 4K BD player.If not, the XBox may be a better investment than a 4K Blu-Ray player given what you can also play 4K games
Don't need to spend bonkers money on a 'good' bluray disk player, it is reading and sending 1s and 0s, not some esoteric analogue experience
so just get something cheap but that looks decent build quality / UI experience / connectivity.RSTurboPaul said:
I think the PS5 is also a 4K BD player.
Don't need to spend bonkers money on a 'good' bluray disk player, it is reading and sending 1s and 0s, not some esoteric analogue experience so just get something cheap but that looks decent build quality / UI experience / connectivity.
Don’t they “send” an analogue signal?Don't need to spend bonkers money on a 'good' bluray disk player, it is reading and sending 1s and 0s, not some esoteric analogue experience
so just get something cheap but that looks decent build quality / UI experience / connectivity.Tony1963 said:
RSTurboPaul said:
I think the PS5 is also a 4K BD player.
Don't need to spend bonkers money on a 'good' bluray disk player, it is reading and sending 1s and 0s, not some esoteric analogue experience so just get something cheap but that looks decent build quality / UI experience / connectivity.
Don’t they “send” an analogue signal?Don't need to spend bonkers money on a 'good' bluray disk player, it is reading and sending 1s and 0s, not some esoteric analogue experience
so just get something cheap but that looks decent build quality / UI experience / connectivity.UPDATE
This has thrown a spanner in the works. DSOT was 1988 and the pre-cursor to Pulse. Pulse was 1994 and was... Pulse. I was only present at the latter. I have spent some time watching both the re-mastered box sets. There is a problem.
DSOT seems to be better in terms of audio and video but particularly the video. How can this be? I have included a link from both Blue Rays below on youtube. They are the same footage I have on my expensive box sets.
They both sound, for the age, pretty good in terms of audio, initially I thought DSOT would have no chance but actually, it rivals Pulse. This confuses me. Then I notice the footage for DSOT is different, it is clearer and less moving about. The show is darker and that may be one reason, but the main thing I realised is DSOT stretched the picture to fit my full TV screen - big difference. Pulse doesn't do that - it has the square only view with two black sides. I am not sure how I feel about this. Then, when you see the second link, it shows that - the footage just is not as pin sharp. So I am confused.
All in all both are great but the footage on DSOT seems to me superior. The audio I am undecided on.
DSOT 1988 :
Pulse 1994:
This has thrown a spanner in the works. DSOT was 1988 and the pre-cursor to Pulse. Pulse was 1994 and was... Pulse. I was only present at the latter. I have spent some time watching both the re-mastered box sets. There is a problem.
DSOT seems to be better in terms of audio and video but particularly the video. How can this be? I have included a link from both Blue Rays below on youtube. They are the same footage I have on my expensive box sets.
They both sound, for the age, pretty good in terms of audio, initially I thought DSOT would have no chance but actually, it rivals Pulse. This confuses me. Then I notice the footage for DSOT is different, it is clearer and less moving about. The show is darker and that may be one reason, but the main thing I realised is DSOT stretched the picture to fit my full TV screen - big difference. Pulse doesn't do that - it has the square only view with two black sides. I am not sure how I feel about this. Then, when you see the second link, it shows that - the footage just is not as pin sharp. So I am confused.
All in all both are great but the footage on DSOT seems to me superior. The audio I am undecided on.
DSOT 1988 :
Pulse 1994:
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