Which DVD player should I buy? (Poll, too!)

[iamme]

Pioneer 343 (single disc)

Apex 5131 (multi disc)

Both are $99 right now.

Ok, I play alot of SVCD movies. These are anywhere from 2 to 4 discs per movie. I was looking at the Apex, because of the mulit disc capabilities. I was looking at the Pioneer, because it seems to be of higher quality. Although, that might only be because of the name.

The Apex only has a 90 day warranty. It's $29 for another 3 years, which I'd probably get, if I went w/ the Apex. I can't find the Pioneer's warranty info on Amazon's page.

Anyway, whatcha guys think?

 

[wbresson]

Pioneer 503 or 603, both 5 disc changers that play svcd and the 603 is progressive

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

5131 = 1337

i have it

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: wbresson
Pioneer 503 or 603, both 5 disc changers that play svcd and the 603 is progressive

too expensive

 

[BurnItDwn]

You may also want to check out Sanyos dvd players. They are a bit over the $100 mark, but I am extremely happy with mine. Between the two listed, the Pioneer will probably be of higher build quality, last longer etc, but the Apex sounds pretty cool

 

[SyahM]

i have tried pioneer, toshiba, panasonic and sony dvd player. So far, pioneer gives the best output for the price range of $99-$300. Havent tried Apex yet but I just dont like the design/interface, too ugly. Go with pioneer.

 

[iamme]

bump for morning crowd opinions

 

[SaltBoy]

I have a Pioneer DVD player (forgot the model, sorry) and I think it looks good and is very easy to use. I'd say go for it.

The multi-disc idea sounds good too, though.

 

[murphy55d]

I had an APEX and it worked fine. Multi-disc support is t3h winnar~!

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: murphy55d
I had an APEX and it worked fine. Multi-disc support is t3h winnar~!

which model did you have? single disc?

 

[murphy55d]

Either the AD500 or 1500. I always forget. I think 500 though.

It was a single disc player..played EVERYTHING I could throw at it.

 

[BDawg]

I was given a 353 when I bought my HDTV. It seems to be a pretty nice player.

 

[OpalFrost98GT]

I have the Apex 5131 and can highly recommend it for the price...$89 at Costco's. It is a larger heavy unit..seems to be built very well and plays everthing we put in it ...vcd..svcd......

 

[Spac3d]

Defintely get the Pioneer. I have 2 Pioneer DVD players, one being a 343, and they read everything I burn They are also reliable. Highly reccommended.

Spac3d

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: OpalFrost98GT
I have the Apex 5131 and can highly recommend it for the price...$89 at Costco's. It is a larger heavy unit..seems to be built very well and plays everthing we put in it ...vcd..svcd......

$89?! Hmm.....does Costco extend the warrany, or offer any extension? I think it comes w/ 90 days by default

 

[StattlichPassat]

Pioneer is the best of those two, but 30 bucks more gets you the Sony!

 

[Electric Amish]

I just bought a Panasonic RP62k.

$180 from Crutchfield. Pretty sweet.

amish

 

[MSantiago]

Bump for the Pioneer DV-343. I have the DV-333 and I love it! It plays VCDs and SVCDs with absolutely no problems. Also reads CD-Rs and CD-RWs without skipping.

About the Sony: just because it's a Sony doesn't mean it's better. A ton of Sonys out there don't play VCDs/SVCDs, and if they do, they may have a tough time reading them from some CD-Rs and CD-RWs. A good place to check on DVD players and (S)VCD compatibility is VCDHelp.com.

 

[iamme]

Anyone know of any other cheap multi disc DVD players, that play SVCD's?