Pioneer BDP-51FD Blu-Ray Player
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Manufacturer Part: CNETPIONEERBDP-51FD
Brand: Pioneer
Model: BDP-51FD
Progressive Scan: With Progressive Scan
UPC: 0012562896540
Product ID: EPID69762053
Description: For the optimal high definition Blu-ray video experience at home, the Elite BDP51FD features True24fps capability. Because all your favorite movies are filmed at 24 frames-per-second (fps) while most home video systems are equipped to di...
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4th Gen. BR Player Finally Shows Format's PotentialReview created: 12/10/08
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6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
This new player finally shows the potential of Blu-Ray for both video and audio quality. Essentially identical to the Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD, the player passes 1080p at 24 fps to compatible displays via HDMI 1.3a. It also uses Wolfson DAC's to produce superior sound quality via it's analog outputs to my Sony TA-P9000ES 5.1 preamp.
Overall a HUGE improvement over my Pioneer Elite BDP-94HD in picture and sound, and comparable build quality to the famed Pioneer Elite DV-38a. Highly recommended.
Overall a HUGE improvement over my Pioneer Elite BDP-94HD in picture and sound, and comparable build quality to the famed Pioneer Elite DV-38a. Highly recommended.
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) 5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
This unit is amazing. I have a LCD TV 52" SONY Bravia and this Blu-ray player makes the most of it. Picture and sound are wonderful and you don't really want to watch less quality after that.Even the old DVDs seem to become more alive and 3D. I'm sure that this blu-ray player, which is made in Japan by the way, can compete with the overpriced Denon or Marantz at any time. I had other Bluray players, Sony, LG,Panasonic but this Pioneer BDP-51FD is a class above all of them.
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Nice player for price
) 3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
It's pioneer ! Great BD player !
Takes around 40 sec to open and get ready.
Takes another 30-40 sec to load.
Very silent. Very great quality for a 2008 - 500$ player paid around 225$ in mid 2009.
Overall if you are patient avec want a very better player than current 225$ one, this is a great buy.
A great unit and verry happy with it (run on Sharp Aquos LCD 42, plugged with Audioquest HDMI-3 cable)
Takes around 40 sec to open and get ready.
Takes another 30-40 sec to load.
Very silent. Very great quality for a 2008 - 500$ player paid around 225$ in mid 2009.
Overall if you are patient avec want a very better player than current 225$ one, this is a great buy.
A great unit and verry happy with it (run on Sharp Aquos LCD 42, plugged with Audioquest HDMI-3 cable)
Review ID: 10000000012411366
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Absolutely Stunning!!!Review created: 05/24/09
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I have owned numerous DVD players over the years and still have a Pioneer Elite DV-37 ($1000.00 in 2002) which works perfectly. I decided to buy the BDP-51fd based upon positive reviews in Stereophile and What Hi-Fi!. There have been reports of these units being a little "buggy" but I believe that most of those issues have been sorted out.
Now for my experience with this player. Unbelievable!!! The picture quality is just outstanding. Color rendition is the best that I have ever seen, so good in fact that it makes other blu-ray players I have auditioned seem unworthy to mention in the same breath. It has numerous sound and picture adjustments to allow for fine tuning to your preference. The menus are well layed out and they give you the feeling that you are dealing with a professional level product. The sound quality from the 2 channel analog outputs is amazing. The Wolfson D/A converters are the real deal. I dare say that unless you are the owner of a truly upper level CD player ($1000+) that this will be the best CD player that you have ever owned.
This unit rates as one of the finest bargains in the Audio/Video universe. That it can be had new for $300.00 borders on ludicrous. The only way that you will not be able to appreciate how good this is is if your supporting components are the weak link. I am using this as my CD player in a system consisting of a Krell HTS surround processor and Bryston ST series amplification pushing Dynaudio Contour speakers and though the Pioneer costs just a fraction of the price of my other equipment you would never guess it by its beautiful build quality, gorgeous picture and very refined sound.
The load time is slow. So what! No blu-ray live. So what! To get better sound and picture WILL cost you $1000.00-$1500.00 end of story. Made in Japan with high quality parts and worth every penny of its original $600.00 price tag.
Advice, buy one now! The replacement model for this is now out and as I knew would happen it is now been "upgraded" with BD live and faster load times. It is also made in Malyasia, been neutered of its Wolfson D/A converters, and has lost about 6 pounds of weight.
The old axiom of "you get what you pay for" is a good rule of thumb but in this case you get many times what you pay for. I will be buying a second one just to have as a back-up.
Now for my experience with this player. Unbelievable!!! The picture quality is just outstanding. Color rendition is the best that I have ever seen, so good in fact that it makes other blu-ray players I have auditioned seem unworthy to mention in the same breath. It has numerous sound and picture adjustments to allow for fine tuning to your preference. The menus are well layed out and they give you the feeling that you are dealing with a professional level product. The sound quality from the 2 channel analog outputs is amazing. The Wolfson D/A converters are the real deal. I dare say that unless you are the owner of a truly upper level CD player ($1000+) that this will be the best CD player that you have ever owned.
This unit rates as one of the finest bargains in the Audio/Video universe. That it can be had new for $300.00 borders on ludicrous. The only way that you will not be able to appreciate how good this is is if your supporting components are the weak link. I am using this as my CD player in a system consisting of a Krell HTS surround processor and Bryston ST series amplification pushing Dynaudio Contour speakers and though the Pioneer costs just a fraction of the price of my other equipment you would never guess it by its beautiful build quality, gorgeous picture and very refined sound.
The load time is slow. So what! No blu-ray live. So what! To get better sound and picture WILL cost you $1000.00-$1500.00 end of story. Made in Japan with high quality parts and worth every penny of its original $600.00 price tag.
Advice, buy one now! The replacement model for this is now out and as I knew would happen it is now been "upgraded" with BD live and faster load times. It is also made in Malyasia, been neutered of its Wolfson D/A converters, and has lost about 6 pounds of weight.
The old axiom of "you get what you pay for" is a good rule of thumb but in this case you get many times what you pay for. I will be buying a second one just to have as a back-up.
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Amazing Blu-Ray Player2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
The picture and sound quality is stunning and the fact that this player has the source direct feature is why I purchased it. The ability to use this feature and pass through both the audio and video untouched to my Denon receiver is wonderful. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a high-end Blu-Ray player that doesn't need the 2.0 Live features and wants only the best picture and sound available.
Review ID: 10000000010416891
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awsome love it wort every penny1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
dont know what else to say but i love it,excellent player wort every penny pioneer did great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review ID: 10000000010553839
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PIONEER BDP-51FD blu ray Player, RefurbishedI bought the New Pioneer BDP-51FD is the same model like Elite BDP-05FD two weeks ago and was immediately impressed with the number of features available on this inexpensive BDP and a perfect conditions for a refurbished item, no scratch or bad handling. Easily Graphical User Interface in Overall, I'd recommend the BDP-51FD if you're on a budget.
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Pioneer BDP-51FD Blu-Ray PlayerReview created: 09/29/09
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awsome picture quality. sound isn't so good need to add surrond system for better sound. easy set up if you can read you can work this system.
Review ID: 10000000013653090
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Beware - review from AMAZON SAYS POOR UNITS OUT THEREtwo Fox titles. Neither would play. I got a red screen (now known as the Red Screen of Death) when I loaded the discs that said my firmware was not up to date. This was not true, as I had updated to the latest firmware. I wondered if I had defective discs or a defective player.
I called Pioneer, and they were familiar with the problem. They said I could either return the player or send it in to them to have its hardware adjusted. Even though they admit that the problem is theirs, they were adamant that THEY WOULD NOT PAY THE SHIPPING. So, I returned it. Apparently, there are quite a few of these units that will not play Fox titles. It has something to do with the BD+ copy protection on fox discs. Most, though not all of the players are made in Malaysia. I assume that the positive reviews are for older units from Japan.
--EDIT--Since writing this review, Pioneer has come out with a news announcement about the player. Anyone thinking of getting one should visit Pioneer's website. If your player is in a certain range of serial #s, it will be one of the ones affected. I went to a store with a printout of the serial #s, and found one that is free of the problem. So, now I can play all my discs, with awesome sound and video and with great SD DVD upscaling. I highly recommend this player, but beware of the potential problems with some units.
I was unable to change my 3-star review. I would now rate it 4, considering the hassle I went through to get a working player. A working unit is a 5-star product.
---Edit Again---
I ended up returning the second player. It had a problem playing rental discs. The Panasonic BD60 that I bought as a replacement was able to play those same discs with no problem. The video and audio of the Pioneer are stellar, but there are lots of poorly made versions out there of this player. As of now, I would not recommend it.
I called Pioneer, and they were familiar with the problem. They said I could either return the player or send it in to them to have its hardware adjusted. Even though they admit that the problem is theirs, they were adamant that THEY WOULD NOT PAY THE SHIPPING. So, I returned it. Apparently, there are quite a few of these units that will not play Fox titles. It has something to do with the BD+ copy protection on fox discs. Most, though not all of the players are made in Malaysia. I assume that the positive reviews are for older units from Japan.
--EDIT--Since writing this review, Pioneer has come out with a news announcement about the player. Anyone thinking of getting one should visit Pioneer's website. If your player is in a certain range of serial #s, it will be one of the ones affected. I went to a store with a printout of the serial #s, and found one that is free of the problem. So, now I can play all my discs, with awesome sound and video and with great SD DVD upscaling. I highly recommend this player, but beware of the potential problems with some units.
I was unable to change my 3-star review. I would now rate it 4, considering the hassle I went through to get a working player. A working unit is a 5-star product.
---Edit Again---
I ended up returning the second player. It had a problem playing rental discs. The Panasonic BD60 that I bought as a replacement was able to play those same discs with no problem. The video and audio of the Pioneer are stellar, but there are lots of poorly made versions out there of this player. As of now, I would not recommend it.
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Load TimeReview created: 02/10/09
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Has a long load time. From the time it is turned onto being able to start watching the movie is quite a long time (several minutes) I don't know if other blue-rays are like this.
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Free Free FreeReview created: 01/19/09
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0 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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