Pioneer BDP 160 vs 450

[indy70]

Guys, I am reading good reviews about Pioneer Bluray player both the models. Is 160 good enough or is going up to 450 worth it. Budget is not a constraint, I want quality. Also, anyone tried to do the streaming from Mac or PC as it is advertised as a feature in this player? How good is the WiFi?

 

[venkatcr]

If budget is not a constraint, why dont you go for the best in the world - Oppo? That will beat the pants of all other Blu-ray players.

Cheers

 

[efernand1]

Hi indy70

I use both the BDP 150k (now BDP 160 in the market) and the BDP LX 55 which are indeed value for money.....These work as a breeze in terms of reading all discs, playing all content through USB from external 1 TB HDD.....streaming audio is good too....most important...you can download the software and upgrade through USB.....the LX 55 / BDP 450 is better than BDP 150 / BDP 160 as there are separate Video / Audio cards which brings out good audiophile experience.....

If budget is not a constraint, you could look at OPPO or Cambridge Audio Azur 752BD...given a choice I would be more inclined to Cambridge Audio......

There are tons of reviews and videos on YouTube to help you take the right decision....all the best

 

[jain1980]

How is the performance of BDP-160 with respect to online content like Youtube etc? Youtube is a main criteria for me.

 

[indy70]

Thanks guys ! Oppo might be little too high end for me but will sure check my options out. Also have you streamed video from Mac or PC ?

 

[efernand1]

Hi Indy70

I have not tried to stream video from MAC or PC as of yet.

Jain1908

You Tube works fine.....all depends on your internet connection and its bandwidth,

 

[indy70]

Thanks Guys, Right now HTStore Bangalore seems to have BDP 160 for 11,600. Is there any other better deal ? I am not sure about ebay.

 

[sunilkm]

Hi,

I have bought BDP-160 ( Region A , 240V ) from ebay.in last week with 6 months seller warranty. It is delivered in original box pack with excellent packaging.
Initially I was planning to purchase locally in blr and the price was close to 12k.
Decided to buy the imported region A model for Rs.8899
If you are ok with region A this is a good deal.

Brand NEW Pioneer BDP 160 BLU RAY Player | eBay

 

[jain1980]

I would suggest checking in the grey market also. I am getting the BDP-160 for just 7K here in the grey market.

 

[jiandiaoles]

checking in the grey market also. I am getting the BDP-160 for just 7K here in the grey market.

 

[hildebrand]

I want to know whether both of these have analog (RCA) outs or not?
HDMI Video out is fine but I want analog RCA outs.

 

[hildebrand]

I want to know whether both of these have analog (RCA) outs or not?
HDMI Video out is fine but I want analog RCA outs.

A search revealed that BDP 160 has Analog outs but the BDP 450 doesn't.