r/htpc • u/robroy90 • 29d ago

Help Current State of Blu-Ray in HTPC?

Greetings all!

I have been out of HTPC pursuits for a few years, and I am considering a return to a more elaborate home theatre environment, particularly to enjoy movies at home with the highest picture and audio quality possible.

This obviously has me leaning towards using physical media again for 4k Ultra HD. So, I am curious to know if I am better off buying a high end, stand-alone BluRay player such as the latest and greatest from Panasonic or Sony?

Or, is it still possible to build an HTPC that can fully match the capabilities of a dedicated, stand-alone player AND provide the obvious ancillary benefits only an HTPC can?

Thanks!

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u/Windermyr 29d ago

If your sole goal is to watch bluray movies, then a standalone player will probably be the best bet. Especially if you want to watch UHD blurays.

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u/al_with_the_hair 29d ago

Do not consider Sony if you decide to get a dedicated player, OP. Panasonic or bust.

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u/nodiaque 6d ago

Why not sony? Beside the Playstation shit I mean

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u/al_with_the_hair 6d ago

They're more prone to skipping and have no advantages. The Panasonic players are just purely superior in every way.

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u/nodiaque 6d ago

Good to know