Upconverting DVD -- will I notice? (1 Viewer)

[Tom BL]

Display unit: 36" Sony KV-HS500
Seating distance: approx. 10'

Will I notice an improvement in PQ between 480p and an upconversion to 1080i?

I want to buy a new DVD player, because my current one does not have progressive scan. I'm wondering whether it would be worth it to pay an extra $50-$70 for an upconverting player.

 

[Dick Knisely]

I think you'll find this thread of interest.

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...hreadid=249942

 

[joseph westcott]

I tried to find more information on your TV but I could not.

Must be a few years old.

Here is a link to help select a good DVD player with progressive scan.

Not sure what type of inputs you have on your Sony but everything is going HDMI with HDCP. This is a digital content protection protocol that will be mandatory to watch digital content in the future.

I suggest you get a player with HDCP and HDMI, even if your existing TV does not support it so you are ready when you decide on a new TV.

Here is a link that I think will help you select a DVD player.

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-b...h&articles=all

The Panasonic 97 and 77 are highly recommended for their performance and price.

On the size display you have and the quality of DVD players today, not much can be gained by upscaling. In fact, it may be better if you let the TV do the upscaling to its native resolution.