Here’s the dilemma: I need to purchase another blu-ray player. My choices are the Sony BDP-S500 which has built-in Dolby HD decoding and excellent build quality. Second choice is BDP-S350 which has the same basic functionality but lesser build quality. I don’t care at all about BD capability, I just want the best picture and sound. Not interested in Pioneer, Panasonic or other brands, just Sony.
Question - would you pick the 500 with better build quality, heavier chassis, gold jacks etc. or the (IMO) much more cheaply built 350 which has the newer chipset?
I was told the new players were built as cheap and light as possible whereas the older player was built with performance more in mind.
Your comments are welcome and appreciated.
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Topic - Please help me choose between Sony BDP-s500 and BDP-s350 - Dafve B. W. 14:42:38 01/05/09 (9)
- RE: Please help me choose between Sony BDP-s500 and BDP-s350 - chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com 13:51:32 01/06/09 (0)
- Clarification of post - Dave B. W. 07:04:58 01/06/09 (3)
- thanks for the clarification - Joe Murphy Jr 18:05:03 01/06/09 (1)
- RE: thanks for the clarification - cfraser 08:23:35 01/07/09 (0)
- RE: Clarification of post - cfraser 11:58:47 01/06/09 (0)
- RE: Please help me choose between Sony BDP-s500 and BDP-s350 - Audiophilander 01:50:10 01/06/09 (0)
- First you need to explain the reasons for buying a new BD player, then you'll get a more focused response. - Audiophilander 01:31:56 01/06/09 (0)
- RE: Please help me choose between Sony BDP-s500 and BDP-s350 - Ben Van Dyk 19:47:18 01/05/09 (0)
- need - Joe Murphy Jr 18:51:04 01/05/09 (0)
- RE: Please help me choose between Sony BDP-s500 and BDP-s350 - mdavis 16:00:43 01/05/09 (0)