Author Topic: AKIRA DVD Player (Read 8833 times)

redthx · « **on:** Apr 22, 2002 at 10:28 PM »

Hey peeps!

Any news regarding this AKIRA Player. Seller says it's Japan made. Its selling at a very affordable price of Php6,200 wala pang tawad 'yun.

REDThx

bestbuy88 · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 23, 2002 at 07:32 AM »

you can try browing thru the GENERIC DVD PLAYERS thread #1. I discussed that unit before.

I think Ansons Makati used to price it at 7,500pesos; not 6,500 unless they had marked it down since its neighboring brand "Konka" has its DVD pegged at 6,500pesos.

Akira wins over the Konka in that Akira has many audio/video inputs; very similar to the Promac DVD-2002 infact.

However, aesthetic wise, the Akira is a bit not as "handsome" as the Konka; but definitely Akira has the looks compared to some other generic china brand dvds (like the Niva (talaga lang ha! ehehehe), sosing or khampong - which sounds like 'fried rice' in chinese actually ehehehe).

What is the disadvantage of Akira? It was told to me by the Akira personnel at Ansons that their DVD player is NOT multi-region. In fact if you read their operator's manual, it EXPLICITLY states it is a Region 3 only player.
(frown number one).

Then, the unit is not tested to be macrovision free. However, since it is NOT a multiregion player, parang even if it is macrovision disabled, its "valuability/versatility" has been greatly disavantaged. (frown number two)

and finally, it is not determined whether you can play a PAL disc into a dedicated NTSC only TV set. (frown number three)

I hope from this very general view, you can make a decision more wisely.

good luck.

Alfie · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 23, 2002 at 07:37 AM »

I was able to examine this Player a month ago, besides a Fellow member asked me about it since the Akira distributors actually have their main office right in Tondo(forgot the street, near Divisoria) and I initally posted a brief report in another thread(Generics, if I remember right).
Initially, they(distributors)wanted to sell this for Php 9,000.00,and possibly some simply bought in, simply to find out that it has an ESS chipset and almost look like the PROMAC model(one I examined, and mentioned in another thread).
In all honesty, I sincerely doubt that this is a Japanese made player, since it has all the aspects of a China based company.
Furthermore, go around Echague and Abenson's, Akira is known as an Electric Fan Company.(by the employees.....worse, I think as a distributing comapany)

redthx · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 24, 2002 at 09:26 PM »

Very well said.

Thanks bestbuy, I've read na your thread re this Akira brand and I think this is not a "bestbuy" (pardon me). Mura lang kasi and I'm planning to buy my in-laws a dvd player in the province para naman ma-update kahit paano ang viewing system nila and I'm planning to give them my Pro-logic amps para naman ma-experience even a simple home theater. Kaya lang baka mapuno ang bahay ng mga nakiki-nood. (frown #1 )

Hey Alfie, I guess I better buy another Konzert for my in-laws as I've tested and proven na THE player. Kaya lang kasi medyo mataas pa rin ang price eh. Incidentally, I was able to ask an SAST Player. Nasa P6k na rin at may tawad pa. First time kong nakakita ng SAST, para pala syang latest model ng Philips. Well, marami din syang good reveiws from other fellow member medyo bad trip lang ako sa extra sound ng "dinnggg" pag nag-eject ka parang doorbell.

Well, thanks a lot guys you've been always very helpful. I hope I can make it sa Northern Exposure eyeball so I can meet you. bye!

REDThx

nerveblocker · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 25, 2002 at 06:52 AM »

RedTHX- Between a Konzert and a SAST go for the SAST! I have it and I loooove it!

nirvblakr

Alfie · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 25, 2002 at 07:23 AM »

RedTHX I agree with Nirvblakr, I have the Konzert and I have the pleasure to tinker around the SAST player, the Abu's use whenever I pass by their stall; go SAST, besides..there is also an old saying "When in doubt, go cheap"

redthx · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 27, 2002 at 01:58 AM »

Hey Nirv, I actually read SAST thread muna before I replied and I must say you really fell in-love with this pinging DVD player. Good for you

I'm now considering this brand for my in-laws, or better yet give them Konzert instead. But that is if and only if SAST surpassed my satisfaction Konzert has given me. Thanks man.

Now this is what bothers me....

Alfie? yes, the main man Alfie nows suggests and agrees with Nirv to go SAST?!? Oh man! really? I guess I better checkout myself how it is compared to my good 'ol Konzy. But one things for sure... goodbye AKIRA.

Hey, thanks again Alfie.

Alfie · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 02, 2002 at 07:31 AM »

Bumping for Alfred

alfred · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 05, 2002 at 11:43 PM »

Quote from: Alfie on Jul 02, 2002 at 07:31 AM

Bumping for Alfred

Thanks Alfie.

I'll try to go to Glorietta this Sunday (last day of BPI Mad). I'll bring a couple of DVDs for testing.

Mika · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 07, 2002 at 02:51 PM »

hello guys,

is this the one (akira) with hdcd decoder?

thanks,

mika

alfred · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 07, 2002 at 10:54 PM »

I got the Akira DVD player (free). I've tried different DVDs, Gladiator R1 (w/RCE), Dragon Heart R3, Vertical Limit all region DVD9 and MI-2 all region DVD5. All played when I demo it at Glorietta. I'm now in the process of playing them all for the duration of my 8hr shift. See if it heats up (got a fire extinguisher just in case).

alfred · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 08, 2002 at 05:41 AM »

Going on the my last DVD (Gladiator). Been using the player since 10pm last night and it's not even warm to the touch.

bestbuy88 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 08, 2002 at 12:07 PM »

you got it free?

explain thanks.

alfred · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 08, 2002 at 10:37 PM »

Quote from: bestbuy88 on Jul 08, 2002 at 12:07 PM

you got it free?

explain thanks.

It is included in the BPI Madness at Glorietta. The DVD player is a giveaway when you buy the 29" flat screen TV for P26,795 at 0 interest for 9mos. Not only that, inside the TV box is a cordless phone from GE. Cool ain't it?

Alfie · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 09, 2002 at 09:26 AM »

Alfred I envy you

....Sadly... I need a Bigger House..another room...An Understanding Wife....Less Bewildered Kids...sigh...Let me just envy you

bestbuy88 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 09, 2002 at 12:15 PM »

wow ha. well that seems to be really a good deal.

if only AKIRA tv will work as well as the popular brands, then at 9 insallments zero interest pa, its a good/excellent bargain.

alfie, count me among the envious. ahahaha... good thing i dont have the wife and kids package with me. ehehehee.....

caohyde · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 09, 2002 at 05:06 PM »

hya fellas,

inggit din ako kay alfie.

saw the akira in ansons just last sunday, it looks decent naman and looked better than the others, in my opinion at least.

I was hesitating on getting it kasi wanted to see if any of you guys tried it. it seems that its a ok deal naman, guess i'll wait for a copule of weeks more, tignan ko yung sweldo ko muna.

kamusta naman sya ngayon alfie? no sparks yet i hope.

caohyde

bently · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 09, 2002 at 09:16 PM »

just went to Sam's Club and i was surprised to see this brand on the TV and dvd department. Prices are unbelivable!

, i'm inclinded to try it out.

bently

alfred · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 10, 2002 at 12:11 AM »

Alfie,

You should envy me more, why? Because I didn't shell out a single penny for this purchase (card kasi). And it's not even my card

Initial review

pros:

1. Nice packaging carton and product.
2. Nice OSD
3. With built in equalizer
4. Doesn't get warm, even if played for 8 hrs (straight)
5. The karaoke function has a pitch control (great for Reggine fans)

cons:

1. Crappy remote
Remote not well laid. I was looking for the play button, which is usually beside the search/scan. Finally found it before I went home. The search/scan button was on the lower right side, while the play button was on the upper right side and it's even colored red (I though it was the power button). No power button on remote and the pushbuttons feels spongy, not the solid feel of brand uinits. Lettering seems easy to fade after long use as I have seen on the demo unit.

But, what the heck it's FREE!!!

alfred · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 11, 2002 at 06:24 AM »

My pirated Clear and Present Danger stops after a couple of second on my AKIRA, but plays well on my Pioneer 515. Bakit kaya

nerveblocker · « **Reply #20 on:** Jul 11, 2002 at 07:21 AM »

I also had the same experience playing a Diana Krall P-disc which does not play on my SAST but played on my Pioneer 533k. Made me buy the original Diana Krall! Well, you can judge that china made players have their own flaws in reading badly encoded discs. Better yet, have two players...one branded and a generic...more fulfilling...haaay buhay!

Alfie · « **Reply #21 on:** Jul 11, 2002 at 07:33 AM »

My theory is the variable bit rate cannot be handled by the Player, it also happens to my Panasonic and Amoisonic DVD players, and there was a time that the Konzert cannot even play an original DVD(A.I.).
Blame it on Idiosyncracies...much like the human body.

alfred · « **Reply #22 on:** Jul 11, 2002 at 03:21 PM »

Quote from: Alfie on Jul 11, 2002 at 07:33 AM

Blame it on Idiosyncracies...much like the human body.

ah eh ...OK

Totoy_Muhlach · « **Reply #23 on:** May 11, 2003 at 01:24 PM »

has anyone heard about this DVD player? $:-\$
im confused kc if i am to buy Akira or Xenon. I went to SM kc and there's only a slight price difference. Akira i think is just a hundred peso higher.

im really confused, somebody help!

Totoy_Muhlach · « **Reply #24 on:** May 13, 2003 at 02:15 PM »

thanks guys, i was really enlightened.
hope to purchase mine this weekend...

Audioboy · « **Reply #25 on:** May 13, 2003 at 05:29 PM »

totoy_muhlach,

Akira dvd player is a good to buy equipment. I bought mine last december and have not noticed any problem about it. It has not failed me. Hope this helps.

tekkies · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 24, 2003 at 07:58 AM »

can your dvd player play DTS? is it supported for universal remote ?

indridcold · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 30, 2003 at 12:40 AM »

akira can decode dts but I doubt if your universal remote will support it. wala sya sa mga codes e. had this player for almost a year. replaced it with philips. medyo di na kasi mabasa some dvds. also wasnt satisified when used with cds for music.

tekkies · « **Reply #28 on:** Oct 30, 2003 at 10:34 AM »

Quote from: indridcold on Oct 30, 2003 at 12:40 AM

akira can decode dts but I doubt if your universal remote will support it. wala sya sa mga codes e. had this player for almost a year. replaced it with philips. medyo di na kasi mabasa some dvds. also wasnt satisified when used with cds for music.

Oh ok, so it if I use the Rongxin 89dv I can hear now when I select DTS.

dunforgiven · « **Reply #29 on:** Oct 30, 2003 at 11:58 AM »

Quote from: tekkies on Oct 30, 2003 at 10:34 AM

Oh ok, so it if I use the Rongxin 89dv I can hear now when I select DTS.

yes, you can connect your player to the 89dv and select any kind of audio setting you want (dolby or dts)