Blu-ray what do you actually require to have the full blu-ray experience ?

Question

I have an H.D ready L.C.D -T.V and an ordinary d.v.d recorder obviously I am looking to buy a blu-ray d.v.d player to show blu-ray films, but do I also require a blu-ray T.V as well ? Basically what do I need to get full on effect of blu-ray, the best system and also the only just requirement to show blu-ray.

Answer 1

You need lots of money.  I understand the discs are rather pricey.

Answer 2

You need an HDTV and at least a 5.1 Dolby digital decoder/amplifier with the appropriate number of speakers to get the full experience from a blu-ray player.  At a minimum, you need an HDTV because you can't use it on a regular tv.

You should get the PS3 - You get a sweet game system for only an extra $100.00 more than an inexpensive blu-ray player.

Answer 3

1080p HDTV

HDMI cable

Answer 4

You need a HD TV with 1080 lines of resolution (that's what the 1080i or 1080p stands for).  1080p is better.

You need a Blu-Ray player and would want to use an HDMI cable to connect the player and TV.

Answer 5

Since you already have an HD capable tv, the only thing you need is the Blu-ray player (and the movies of course).

There are many choices out there.  Generally the best, right now anyway, is the Playstation 3.

Answer 6

blu-ray players are generally high priced so for more bang for your buck I suggest you get a PS3 it supports 1080p resolution using HDMI cables (one cable for premium sound and video). Monster Cables are the best brand out there right now. Amazon has a great selection and better prices. I also suggest you get a TERK brand HDMI auto selector. It is well worth the puchase! It has 3 HDMI ports so you can add more components like a directv reciever, cable box, tivo, or apple tv. When you turn them on it automacically activates that source on your tv. Which means you don't have to change sources with your remote. Just turn on what you want to use. For example; port 1 cable box, port 2 PS3, port 3 apple tv. youre watching tv an want to watch a blu-ray movie. You simply turn on your PS3 and just like that its on screen and ready to go! I love it. To sum it up you need HDMI cables PS3 or just a blu-ray player and the auto selector is just a luxury. youre all set!

Answer 7

no blu-ray TV just the hd one. buy a PS3 its the most future proof blu-ray player on the market at a reasonable price (€400 here) and as a bonus it also plays games :D and mp3 and div x.

Answer 8

This is what I woult want for the best blu-Ray experiance...

40"+ HDTV 1080p with 120hz (Sony Bravia XBR series, and Samsung LNt are both great)

Blu-Ray player either the Panasonic DMP-BD30, Sony BDP-S300, or maybe even a PS3

Onkyo 705 reciever

Harman Kardon HKTS-18 5.1 Channel Speaker System

And have to use HDMI cables.

Of course that is quit expensive, you could probably easily do without the reciever and speakers. But the 120hz HDTV is a must to get the best picture quality.

Answer 9

All you need is an HD tv and for the full experience it would help to have 1080p not 1080i although it doesn't make a huge difference. The requirement is an HD tv

Answer 10

You need a blueray player and disc  lol

A full HD tv (1080p) Big screen 40inch +  and a d**n good surround sound system, at least 5 speakers and 200watts sound with minimum 100watts bass... spaced out round room not together along one wall....

Answer 11

no just a HD TV

best you get a blu ray player, that will have DVI or HDMI and your Telly should also have the same connection. so you may need a lead.

Answer 12

Your TV will work and you can hook up a bluray player to it.  But to get the Full 1080P that Blu Ray offers you will need the following

1. 1080P HDTV (FULL HD- that is the advertisement word     for 1080P TV's)

2. Blu Ray Player and Blu Ray dvd movies

3. HDMI Cable (this will give you the full 1080P picture

That is just for the video, there is more for the sound and what level of sound you prefer.  Enjoy

Answer 13

No, you just need a hdtv, which yours might be but im not sure. Hd ready tv sometimes means it accepts Hd signal but not outputs it. If your tv does output Hd, then you all you need is HDMI cables. In order to see the full potential of bluray, you need a tv that outputs at 1080p and have HDMI cables.