Author Topic: Comparisons of Branded DVD Players (Read 36348 times)

timn8ter · « **on:** Sep 02, 2004 at 02:20 AM »

Has anybody seen these models? The local model number may be different but it's the new breed of universal players coming from Toshiba. They play DVD-A, SACD, MP3, WMA, etc. Rave reviews on performance for the money. Wondering if any local dealers have these yet?

MOD NOTE:

please post all branded dvd comparisons here.

will merged all old comparo threads here. keep on posting.

timn8ter · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 02, 2004 at 09:41 PM »

Ok, I've discovered that the Toshiba SD-2950 (same as 3950) is available locally. Is this true? Is there a newer model now?

john5479 · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 03, 2004 at 03:53 AM »

The toshiba sd-2950 is the latest i've seen so far. it costs ~8k pesos if i'm not mistaken. Found one in automatic center.

timn8ter · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 03, 2004 at 05:28 AM »

Thanks John, you must wake up early

I hope the new Toshibas make it to the market soon. They could give Pioneer some real competition.

john5479 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 03, 2004 at 01:37 PM »

my work starts at night so technically i'm on my lunch break

yeah hope they do arrive here in pinas. lots of tweaks done on these players too...

john5479 · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 16, 2004 at 09:55 AM »

Just got a toshiba sd-2960 (similar to the sd-3960 in the states) on a whim. This dvd player has only two analog audio outputs and an optical and coaxial digital out. Played some cd's on it (plan to use it for cd only) and its a sweet sounding player , though not really detailed as when i played tracks like morning dance, it seems lacking...sort of like some instruments were missing. On vocals though this player shines, even at high volumes it doesn't sound harsh. a relatively cheap dvd player that works well as a cd player IMHO, now time to do some mods

timn8ter · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 16, 2004 at 10:29 AM »

Thanks for the info. Let us know how the mods turn out.

m0b1u5 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 03, 2005 at 02:35 AM »

I'm thinking of getting a new one (i have lots of DivX files on CD and a few DVD-As no SACDs yet, I currently have Philips 727K) price wise, pioneer is more expensive by more than 3K. or should I opt for Philips 642K instead.

Thanks.

bumblebee · « **Reply #8 on:** May 03, 2005 at 05:16 AM »

pioneer. for your dvd-a's.

LouiS · « **Reply #9 on:** May 22, 2005 at 12:02 PM »

just wanna share,
If your still planning to get PHILIPS DVP642K, suggest to buy this instead PHILIPS "DVP 5500S" upgraded version w/ actually same price, last seen this about P6650..
Some of the dealers already facing out this item PHILIPS DVP642K (as rumors also says)..

jgl · « **Reply #10 on:** May 27, 2005 at 11:18 PM »

all features side by side, except DVD-A, would the 5500 be better than the 676A?

m0b1u5 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 27, 2005 at 11:41 PM »

from what i've read so far, 5500S has no toslink and no s-video...

boomjam · « **Reply #12 on:** May 27, 2005 at 11:52 PM »

I think the Philips 5500s is really good for audio. Just bought one and wow, galing sa SACD. I guess it's because SACD was started by Philips and Sony. for the additional 3k, the pioneer model has squeezed in a DVD-Audio capability, digital outputs - optical and coax, S-video, and all the bells and whistles. Makes me wonder if the rumor is true that it really converts the DSD track on SACDs into PCM to bring costs down.

Philips 5500s on the other hand has minimalist features but it is more likely to decode the DSD tracks directly and not convert to PCM. After all, they have to utilize their own technolgy and not "cheat' on it since somebody will surely dissect the 5500s and find out if it is truly SACD playback capable.

daigoro · « **Reply #13 on:** May 28, 2005 at 11:32 PM »

Missing the svideo connection is manageable but not without the toslink/digital out. that will make the 5500s not a viable option for the serious home theater fan.

Superman · « **Reply #14 on:** May 30, 2005 at 02:24 PM »

...aside from the Div-x feature, what else do you see as an advantage of the Pioneer DV-676a vs. the Pioneer DV-667a?...thanks!

kpy555 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 30, 2005 at 02:30 PM »

Hi Superman!

I'm not so sure but as far as I know, one of them has built-in DTS decoder and has a 5.1 channel RCA output. I think it's the 667A, but I'm not really sure.

bumblebee · « **Reply #16 on:** May 30, 2005 at 02:55 PM »

Quote from: kpy555 on May 30, 2005 at 02:30 PM

Hi Superman!

I'm not so sure but as far as I know, one of them has built-in DTS decoder and has a 5.1 channel RCA output. I think it's the 667A, but I'm not really sure.

i believe both models decode DTS. the older 667a is more expensive though. baka magkaiba ng components na ginamit. i recall reading somewhere here that the 667a uses burr brown DACs. i'm not really sure if i remembered correctly.

Philander · « **Reply #17 on:** Jun 02, 2005 at 10:54 AM »

Yes, 667A uses better Audio DAC than 676A.

However...
Comparing with DV676A, I think its wiser to choose DV676A than 667A since DV676A supports DivX, additonal 2 bit video DAC (12-bit video), better video DAC and its only Php 8990.00 while 667A is about 13,990.00.

LouiS · « **Reply #18 on:** Jun 03, 2005 at 07:07 AM »

BOOMJAM, digital outputs - optiical and coax, specially on S-video whats the used of this,
....advantages on having this on your players

DAIGORO, without the toslink/digital out, TOSLINK how important of having this...

Thanks...

Superman · « **Reply #19 on:** Jun 03, 2005 at 09:46 AM »

thanks Phil!...

Pareng JT, sent you a PM and also an SMS...thanks!

ricky · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 03, 2005 at 02:29 PM »

Bro i have both models, as for me i like the 667a better than the 676a in all aspects specially sa bilis ng operation, wala na waiting unlike sa 676a.

Superman · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 03, 2005 at 02:45 PM »

thanks ricky!...i know that the 667a will be on sale, around 40% off yata...no confirmation yet...thanks!

mcbry · « **Reply #22 on:** Jun 03, 2005 at 05:07 PM »

Superman, when and where yung sale ng 667a? thanks.

Superman · « **Reply #23 on:** Jun 03, 2005 at 05:14 PM »

Quote from: mcbry on Jun 03, 2005 at 05:07 PM

Superman, when and where yung sale ng 667a? thanks.

i think it's at western festival mall...this weekend only

L O R D · « **Reply #24 on:** Jun 04, 2005 at 06:50 PM »

Quote from: Superman on Jun 03, 2005 at 02:45 PM

thanks ricky!...i know that the 667a will be on sale, around 40% off yata...no confirmation yet...thanks!

I saw the unit . Sale at P7,000 , demo unit with free jacket and dvd. Medyo madami lang scratches the body.

Superman · « **Reply #25 on:** Jun 13, 2005 at 08:11 PM »

IMHO, the DV-667a is an all-arounder for me vs. the DV-676...the only advantage of the DV-676 is the Divx Function plus the additional 2-bit (10-bit vs. 12-bit) in the video...thanks again to JT for the inputs and the recommendation!...what's so good about the DV-667a is the Audio DAC, using Burr-Brown...this is an excellent CD transport for Audio...especially if you have an external DAC...thanks!

Boo2 · « **Reply #26 on:** Jun 14, 2005 at 10:27 AM »

Quote from: L O R D on Jun 04, 2005 at 06:50 PM

I saw the unit . Sale at P7,000 , demo unit with free jacket and dvd. Medyo madami lang scratches the body.

yup that's right, still available at WESTERN MKTG Megamall branch for only 7k. the one i saw yesterday looks brand new naman...

silverpunk · « **Reply #27 on:** Jun 15, 2005 at 10:59 AM »

hinde ba namimili ng dvd ang 676a (pdvd)

im planning to sell my philips 642k and upgrade to pioneer... thnx

Boo2 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jun 16, 2005 at 12:19 PM »

Quote from: gastador on Jun 15, 2005 at 10:59 AM

hinde ba namimili ng dvd ang 676a (pdvd) im planning to sell my philips 642k and upgrade to pioneer... thnx

ang galing bumasa ng PIONEER 676a even pdvds, DVD-R/RW...well na compare ko lang sa otherplayers ko like dv-555k and dv-633a...i have a disc kase use primarily for testing dvd players...yun maraming scratches, nag ski-skip & pangit ang pagkaka burn...as for me nabasa ng dv-676a ...kaya i know na a ng GALENG GALENG!!!

IceTea · « **Reply #29 on:** Jun 16, 2005 at 05:02 PM »

Quote from: Boo2 on Jun 16, 2005 at 12:19 PM

ang galing bumasa ng PIONEER 676a even pdvds, DVD-R/RW...well na compare ko lang sa otherplayers ko like dv-555k and dv-633a...i have a disc kase use primarily for testing dvd players...yun maraming scratches, nag ski-skip & pangit ang pagkaka burn...as for me nabasa ng dv-676a ...kaya i know na a ng GALENG GALENG!!!

Hi,

Tanong lang po. Nasubukan mo na yung DivX capabilities ng 676a? Ang balita ko kasi yung ibang brand nag-play nga kaso hindi maganda. Lalo na daw kung may subtitle. Hindi raw makita yung subs. Paki share lang ng experience dito. Thanks.