NEW BLU RAY PLAYER - HELP NEEDED

[malg]

I have the Sony W4500 TV and Sony S350 blu ray player. I am happy with both purchases, but as always, after reading reviews, I would like to know if upgrading my blu ray player is going to make a noticeable difference to my viewing. I watch lots of blu rays and I have a decent collection of DVDs. I am impressed with the DVD upgrading on the S350, and it is important that if I do upgrade, the next blu ray player is also a good upgrader. I don't have a home cinema set up, as the 'long haired general' doesn't think it is needed, and says the TV is loud enough! I got my own way with my HI-FI separates, so this is an argument I won't win.....well this year anyway.

Therefore, I want to know if the Panasonic DMP55, or the Denon 2500BT would make any difference, or is the fact that I am not going the whole nine yards with the home cinema set up mean that the S350 is enough for my viewing needs. As I have said, the picture from the TV and S350 is good, but can I get better from a blu ray upgrade? Thanks for any impartial advice anyone out there can give.

 

[Andrew Everard]

Given that you are only going to run it into the TV, and not using a surround sound system, I think your current player will be more than adequate for the present.

If you ever manage to swing a surround set-up it may be worth upgrading the BD player, but until then I wouldn't bother.

 

[malg]

Andrew, thanks for the honest advice. My local dealer would probably have talked me into spending around £400. I will have a chat with the general and get her views on a home cinema package.......I'm on holiday this week so I have a full 4 days to butter her up. Best get off to Interflora!

 

[cram]

I've got the same player and TV. But I've also got an amplifier and speakers. You really are missing out without surround sound. Even my g/f comments that the TV sounds "tinny" when the surround sound is switched off.

 

[malg]

Looks like I'll have to do some work. What amplifier and speakers are you running with? I don't have the biggest of front rooms (about 18' x 12'), and am sure it would make a difference to my viewing. If I can find out what would be a good buy for me, then price it on line, I think I could sell the idea to the missus......hope she's not reading this!