Please help me decide on the OPPO 980 or 981 for a 42" Sharp AQUOS! Thanks so much! I just bought a Sharp AQUOS 42" Full HD 1080p LCD TV, and I was wondering if the OPPO DV-980H or the DV-981HD would be better? I know that a lot of people have mentioned plasma screens, but for this size (42") LCD tv, does anyone have an opinion on which is better? If they are too close to decide, I'd rather get the DV-980H for the cheaper price, but, if it does make a difference, I don't want to settle because of the price. Also, does anyone know why the DV-980 has only the "H" at the end, but the DV-981 has a "HD" at the end? It may be a silly question, but I was curious. Any insight would be wonderful. This will be my first DVD upgrade in MANY years, and I would like to get the better one. Thanks in advance for your help! I really appreciate it! Please help me decide on the OPPO 980 or 981 for a 42" Sharp AQUOS! Thanks so much! I just bought a Sharp AQUOS 42" Full HD 1080p LCD TV, and I was wondering if the OPPO DV-980H or the... » Read More Please help me decide on the OPPO 980 or 981 for a 42" Sharp AQUOS! Thanks so much! I just bought a Sharp AQUOS 42" Full HD 1080p LCD TV, and I was wondering if the OPPO DV-980H or the DV-981HD would be better? I know that a lot of people have mentioned plasma screens, but for this size (42") LCD tv, does anyone have an opinion on which is better? If they are too close to decide, I'd rather get the DV-980H for the cheaper price, but, if it does make a difference, I don't want to settle because of the price. Also, does anyone know why the DV-980 has only the "H" at the end, but the DV-981 has a "HD" at the end? It may be a silly question, but I was curious. Any insight would be wonderful. This will be my first DVD upgrade in MANY years, and I would like to get the better one. Thanks in advance for your help! I really appreciate it! « Show Less
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Thanks so much! You have me convinced to get the 980! I have had a problem with a previous DVD player's sound, and I would rather get the sound quality with "a little less picture quality." Although, reading throught the reviews, the OPPO 980 sounds absolutely wonderful in picture quality too! If it is everything people say it is, I know I will be very pleased! Thanks again!
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I might add that the 981 gets better video--but only noticable if you have a very large screen or are into heavy animation otherwise no one will be able to tell the difference. This is not what I say but what Oppo told me when I made my decision to purchase the 980 and having a screen size (LCD) under 50 inches.
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The 981 is overkill for a 42" set, the 980 will serve you just fine, and it's more refined too.
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The 981 is 5.1 audio, while the 980 is 7.1. The 980 is built as a great "all rounder", which means it has good video output and good audio output. The 981 gets better video, but suffers in the audio. If you are willing to spend a little more, wait a bit for the 983. Much better video output, and will be 7.1 audio too. Oh, one more thing, the 980 can accept USB devices, but the 981 cannot.
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If you need player for Movies - DV-981HD would be the best choice.Some folks are keep refering to sound quality, 5.1, 7.1 and etc. - it is only relevant when you are using analog outputs (using an outdated amp or receiver).If you use HDMI for video and audio (have HDMI 1.3 receiver with built-in audio decoders) - the OPPO audio quality is completely irrelevant for any audio source as long it is transfers audio "bitstream" correctly.
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Thats almost laughable to consider a 92" tv priced at 4k as too expensive. If you cant afford it the 73" models can be found around 1k now though... I currently am using a 73838, but will be soon upgrading to this 92" and the price for a screen this size is unbeatable. If you really need 92" just wait a couple years and they will drop in price, but in the mean time you will be missing out and IMHO the extra grand or two you will spend now is well worth not having to wait.
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I literally just ordered a KDL-W3000 52 inch television 1 hour ago. I did 3 months of research and although I am not sure how I'll fell when I get the television, I can say that I went for the w3000. I looked at some seocnd tier brands first, but quickly moved on to the main brands.... settling in on the Sharp D64 or a Toshiba 167 or the Sony W3000. Of course the Sony was the most expensive of the brands I was looking at. As far as picture and blur: I can not even tell you if I could see any difference between the w3000 and the XBR, so I went for the XBR. I did see one scene in a movie where I saw a slight amount of motion blur, so I am sure it exists.. the quesiton is, "how bad does the blur appear to you and what is it worth for you to minimize the blur" ? For me... the answer was in my order.. I went with the W3000. The price was $2309 no tax, no delivery fee.
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I was at my local Big Box store today trying to compare the 3 mentioned TV's and the samsung is a B860 not 850, and I ruled it out because the edge of the TV (all the way around) is clear and it creates a very distracting reflection. And they now no longer carry the V10 in a 50" but have it in a 54", and offers it up to me for $1888., Out the Door!!! I think that deal is gonna be hard to beat ! Is there anything such as "to big" ?
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thanks I was thinking about waiting but doing the research it seems that there will not be any cast improvements in tech on the tv. This combined with the great prices on them are making it mighty inticing to purchase. I like my panasonic I have now but I feel the picture could be better. Thats why I want to upgrade I'm just trying to justify buying spending the money.
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The Hisese 40-Inch just became available this week so I would be careful to judge a product before even using it. If you take a look at the +Google TV Friends page (https://plus.google.com/+Gtvfriends/posts) on Google+, they just picked one up and so far are loving it. I think for the price ($299) you can't beat it as you get a 40 inch TV that runs Android 4.2.2 with full access to the Play store! I will definitely be picking one up.
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I own the Panasonic, so obviously I'm biased. Worth noting that the 54" V10 has just been crowned the King of HDTVs...Buy the Panny. If nothing else, their customer service is WORLDS better than Samsung.
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Here is the comparison page from Oppo's website:http://www.oppodigital.com/dv981hd/dv981hd_comp.htmlThe main advantage of the 981 is the Faroudja chip, which delivers better-quality upscaling on non-DLP displays. The 981 also offers better-quality PAL->NTSC conversion than Oppo's other two models. Otherwise, as you pointed out, the other two models offer a lot of additional features (I wish my 981 had a memory-stick or USB input!). However, since you have a DLP, you probably want to get the 980 anyway (as the chart indicates). The Faroudja has a notorious "macroblocking" problem when used in conjunction with a lot of DLP displays. Here is the comparison page from Oppo's website:http://www.oppodigital.com/dv981hd/dv981hd_comp.htmlThe main advantage of the 981 is the Faroudja chip, which delivers better-quality upscaling on non-DLP displays. The 981 also offers better-quality PAL->NTSC conversion than Oppo's other two models. Otherwise, as you pointed out, the other two models offer a lot of additional features (I wish my 981 had a memory-stick or USB input!). However, since you have a DLP, you probably want to get the 980 anyway (as the chart indicates). The Faroudja has a... » Read More Here is the comparison page from Oppo's website:http://www.oppodigital.com/dv981hd/dv981hd_comp.htmlThe main advantage of the 981 is the Faroudja chip, which delivers better-quality upscaling on non-DLP displays. The 981 also offers better-quality PAL->NTSC conversion than Oppo's other two models. Otherwise, as you pointed out, the other two models offer a lot of additional features (I wish my 981 had a memory-stick or USB input!). However, since you have a DLP, you probably want to get the 980 anyway (as the chart indicates). The Faroudja has a notorious "macroblocking" problem when used in conjunction with a lot of DLP displays. « Show Less
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I purchased the OPPO 981 for my 58" Panasonic Plasma 1080p (TH-58PZ750U). Superb!The suggestions for selection on OPPO's website suggest this is the one to use.
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Ware - thanks for instructions, the good news and the calibrate info. Very much appreciated. I have two 970s and like them but for the big LCD I want to try to get as good a picture as possible so will order a 981. At least that looks like the best bet. I hope so.Whoops! Meant "...big DLP..." if that matters.Thanks again!
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You have my complete sympathy! I bought my 350 in September of 2008 for $350. A month later the s360 hit the market at a bit over $200. As far as a difference other than price, the 350 weighs in at almost twice what the 360 does, Per Amazon, 7 vs. 12 pounds. As an old school audiophile I still tend to put my trust in heavier equipment (I know its silly but old habits die hard). The 350 has provided excellent service but my 2 year old Oppo DV 981HD DVD player provides superior up scaling. If you can still return your 350 I'd suggest you consider kicking in 100 bucks more and order the Oppo BDP 83. I've spent too much on 2 players in the past two years to even consider that and I might not even see or hear the difference. Bottom Line: You have a good reliable machine but like me, paid too much for it!
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I actually deliver these tvs for amazon all day long. i have delivered and set up all the brands from the Samsungs to the Sharps to the Toshibas to the Pioneer. I have seen and operated all of the tvs, including the very heavy 60inch plasmas. First it deends on what ur using your tv for. The plasmas are very nice but do have a glare during the daylight or any light for that matter. my personal favorite along with 85% of the tvs i deliver are the Samsungs. Let let me tell u a secret. If you have no intentions on up grading your cable to HD and switching all your components to an HDMI plug it really wont matter what you buy the picture will not be as crisp as that with an HDMI. And the larger the TV honestly the further back you need to be. A 52inch tv is huge for just about any room. Samsung is very user friendly and the remote is simple to operate. Plasmas are the heavier and more sensitive tv. Samung is a great tv along with sony bravia and followed by the Sharp, Toshibas are just okay. They just dont look as classy as the othr three and not as simple to use. This is just my opinion, but like i say I deliver and set up these tvs all day long for Amazon.
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Hi,I have seen the many difference and also the build quality is way different then SQ model. Also UQ is certified THX . So its better in many ways. For info you can listen to conference of Sharp on Youtube.Note - On Friday I got this TV and I am still analyzing the functionality. Will update my review soon.ThanksAbhin
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Is there any chance to preview an Oppo unit in a local store? (Portland, OR). I have limited funds but my wife would feel much better if she could see how our home movies would look. I have been using a high quality Sony 3 chip SD camcorder for many years. The videos of my family are my most valuable videos.
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@ RonnieI have both the 980H and the 981HD. I also have the Samsung LN-T5271F. If you like the DV-981HD with your 5271F, you will probably like the recently released DV-983H. I have a Toshiba HD-A35 which has the same upscaler chip as the DV-983H The picture quality of the HD-A35 using the same chip is better than the DV-981H. The DV-983H is a bit pricey though and I wonder whether the HD-A35 might be a better choice.
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Art, thank you so much, it has been very helpful to me. I decided to go with the 980 model. Have a great holiday season!
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@ JonThe Oppo 980 has several video outputs. There is the HDMI, Component Video, S-Video and the Composite Video.I believe that HDCP is an issue when playing back on HDMI but it should not be an issue for Component Video, S-Video and Composite Video. I would like to suggest that you check directly with Oppo at www.oppodigital.com. The tech support guys there have been very helpful on past queries.Please let us know what Oppo's response is so it will be of help to other similar inquiries in the future.