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[CentralScrutinizer]

So I'm not really high end levels of obsessed with video and audio quality, but I do have my moments. I've only ever watched Blu rays on PlayStation consoles.

The recent rise in gaming cost and specifically PlayStation hardware has me finally questioning my choice to use them as my 4K blu ray players.

I choose to collect 4k blu rays because I can clearly see and hear the video/audio quality obviously being a massive upgrade over streaming. I also maintain my father's 1990s stereo receiver and EQ mixer and speakers for my vinyl player. I just haven't heard anything that has outdone it yet.

Anyways. Am I wasting my time using consoles as a Blu-ray player? Is it time to move on to a dedicated player?

Are there any blu ray / audio set up combos that's worth the investment?

Also. Please no comments about "iF pS5 Is iNCreAsiNg in coSt, aLl teCH iS."

This thread isn't about the cost of a dedicated player, it's the quality of them over consoles.

 

[VulcanRaven]

I have Sony X700 but I doubt that you can really see a difference in terms of picture quality compared to consoles.

 

[nush]

Anyways. Am I wasting my time using consoles as a Blu-ray player? Is it time to move on to a dedicated player?

I assume the power draw on a console would be a lot higher. Dedicated player with a proper remote is the way to go.

 

[CentralScrutinizer]

I assume the power draw on a console would be a lot higher. Dedicated player with a proper remote is the way to go.

Outside of power draw, is there any video / audio quality reasons?

I have a LGCX.

 

[VulcanRaven]

Outside of power draw, is there any video / audio quality reasons?

I have a LGCX.

Linus Tech Tips did a good video about it:

 

[near]

Outside of power draw, is there any video / audio quality reasons?

I have a LGCX.

Both the Series X and PS5 lack Dolby Vision support for 4K discs.

 

[ThroatPie]

I use an oppo Udp- 203 but they are discontinued. One of the best value wise for the quality. You can find one on the second hand market but they're going for over $1,000 right now used when they were $600 when I bought mine. It supports Dolby vision and pretty much everything else.

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Not too sure about nowadays because Oppo stopped making them.

 

[WoodyStare]

4Ks look fine on console, you'd only really be getting Dolby Vision and a 4K upscaler (depending on the capabilities of your player of choice and TV). There might be a substantial difference in quality if you have a fancy TV to take advantage of DV and HDR optimizers.

I have the Panasonic UB820 and it's been fantastic, the 4K upscaler makes regular Blu-rays look great. If you don't care about that though, you can get a Panasonic UB450 with Dolby Vision (no upscale) and be just as happy.