Blu-ray players Guide
More and more people are bringing the magic of the cinema into their homes with simple home cinema set ups. Once this expensive luxury was only available to the rich, now it seems most modern families are enjoying HD movie experiences in the comfort of their own home on a relatively small budget.
Big screen televisions are much more affordable, as well as surround sound system and blu-ray players. And that's all you need to capture that cinema experience at home.
So, you've got your big screen HD TV, but your old DVD player just isn't cutting it any more. More and more folks are getting to this stage, and trading their out of date DVD players in for sate of the art Blu-ray players.
A few years back, folks were a little unsure as to whether this brand new technology was around for good, but now it's clear it's going no-where. There are more and more movies and television shows added to Blu-ray each and every week, and it feels as though as it's just a matter of time before DVDs become extinct just like those VHS tapes before them.
Things to think about
The first thing you have to start thinking about is your budget. Just like your TV Blu-ray players will vary in price, and the better the quality, the more expensive they get. Don't worry, you won't have to spend an arm and a leg to get some good kit, and you're sure to find a wide variety of makes and models within your price range.
All the big electrical companies are now offering their own unique versions of the Blu-ray player, at all level of costs. LG, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony are the front runners in this format and offer some of the best players around at the moment.
Do I need surround sound too?
But, that's not all you need to be thinking about. More and more Blu-ray players now come with their very own cinema quality surround sound system and speakers. The bottom line is, watching that amazing picture on your big screen, and listening to the sound track on those tiny built in television speakers just doesn't cut.
So, it's time to ask yourself... I'm buying a Blu-ray, so shall I pick up the surround sound too? Sure, this will cost you more, but it will certainly be a lot cheaper to buy your Blu-ray player and your surround sound system combined. Again, the price will vary widely, but finding something that's in your price range will be a piece of cake. Then, you'll have everything you need to bring the full movie experience in to your living room. This will change your entire viewing experience, and once those lights are dimmed and your chair's fully reclined, you'll forget that your in your own home, and you and your family will be instantly transported to the cinema.
Blu-ray Set Up
If you do pick a Blu-ray player that comes with surround sound speakers, be sure to place them in the right spots around your room. Your instruction booklet will help you locate the perfect speaker locations, as well as helping to run audio test, that can ensuring your sound is correctly balanced in your room. Placing your speakers around the room will improve your viewing experience, and you'll get the full effect of the films soundtrack, and all kinds of noises and sounds will be rushing past your ears.
Blu-ray On-line
One of the best things about Blu-ray is that it can hook up straight to the net. More and more films are now equipped with interactive menus, and simply connecting your player to the net will allow you to access far more interactive features as well as exclusive bonus materials.
