My guess is physical Blu-Ray will trump even 4K streaming, but there are a lot of factors that can affect that.
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Blu ray or 4k Streaming for 108 inch 4k projector?
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I have a 4k projector, a 108 inch screen, a new Denon S740 receiver, 7.2 surround sound and am trying to figure out which format to use to play Avengers Endgame.
Would I get better quality watching Avengers Endgame by using my PS3 to play a physical bluray disc (1080p) that is upscaled to 4k or by using a 4k streaming service like Netflix or Amazon?
Unfortunately I'm only by my theater for the next week and don't have time to get a 4k physical disk right now. I haven't seen the movie yet and want the hightest quality I can get given what I have.
I have a 4k projector, a 108 inch screen, a new Denon S740 receiver, 7.2 surround sound and am trying to figure out which format to use to play Avengers Endgame.
Would I get better quality watching Avengers Endgame by using my PS3 to play a physical bluray disc (1080p) that is upscaled to 4k or by using a 4k streaming service like Netflix or Amazon?
Unfortunately I'm only by my theater for the next week and don't have time to get a 4k physical disk right now. I haven't seen the movie yet and want the hightest quality I can get given what I have.
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4K over BD (which I know you can't do) and BD over any streaming.
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4K HDR, even streamed, will, in general, be far superior to 1080p BD upscaled. It's the HDR and WCG that really makes the difference.Hopefully this is the right place to post.
I have a 4k projector, a 108 inch screen, a new Denon S740 receiver, 7.2 surround sound and am trying to figure out which format to use to play Avengers Endgame.
Would I get better quality watching Avengers Endgame by using my PS3 to play a physical bluray disc (1080p) that is upscaled to 4k or by using a 4k streaming service like Netflix or Amazon?
Unfortunately I'm only by my theater for the next week and don't have time to get a 4k physical disk right now. I haven't seen the movie yet and want the hightest quality I can get given what I have.
The key being HDR. If your projector and room setup allow you to take advantage of the increased contrast and color gamut on offer by HDR streaming, then the 4K streaming will probably "look better" than the Blu-ray, even with compression artifacts.4K HDR, even streamed, will, in general, be far superior to 1080p BD upscaled.
My projector is the JVC DLA-RS600u, which has HDR. I also bought a new HDMI cable that can do 4k.The key being HDR. If your projector and room setup allow you to take advantage of the increased contrast and color gamut on offer by HDR streaming, then the 4K streaming will probably "look better" than the Blu-ray, even with compression artifacts.
It's a shame I can't get a 4k physical copy of the movie now, but I have to work with what I have. I've never streamed a 4k movie before. Sounds like that's the way to go here. Hopefully my internet will be fast enough for it to work
You also need device capable of 4K streaming. BTW, Amazon has next day delivery on a lot of items.My projector is the JVC DLA-RS600u, which has HDR. I also bought a new HDMI cable that can do 4k.
It's a shame I can't get a 4k physical copy of the movie now, but I have to work with what I have. I've never streamed a 4k movie before. Sounds like that's the way to go here. Hopefully my internet will be fast enough for it to work
I have an Nvidia shield, which has 4K. Do I also need a 4k cable from the shield to the Shield?You also need device capable of 4K streaming. BTW, Amazon has next day delivery on a lot of items.
You should install the latest firmware updates on your NS. Any HDMI cable over about 10ft length is immediately suspect, but I have found that shorter cables, even from the pre-4k era seem OK. For longer than 10ft it almost seems like a trial and error process. This thread might help:I have an Nvidia shield, which has 4K. Do I also need a 4k cable from the shield to the Shield?
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/168-...operly-reliably-support-18gbps-hdmi-2-0b.html
Avengers EG is native 24p so setting your NS to pass 24p will help ensure a reliable connection. Netflix, for example, will stream 24P movies in 24P.
Just keep in mind that sound will be considerably better on the blu ray.
When I monitor my devices streaming 4K HDR/DV content - I haven't seen a single device exceed 20Mbps, most of the time it's down in the 12-18Mbps. I think most services recommend 25Mbps, but that's to account for overhead and other users in the house.My projector is the JVC DLA-RS600u, which has HDR. I also bought a new HDMI cable that can do 4k.
It's a shame I can't get a 4k physical copy of the movie now, but I have to work with what I have. I've never streamed a 4k movie before. Sounds like that's the way to go here. Hopefully my internet will be fast enough for it to work
Damn skippy way way much better so as the pic Q on the discJust keep in mind that sound will be considerably better on the blu ray.
Okay, I have the same projector. You have to realize that the JVC RS600U is not a true 4K projector. It aliases 1080P to 4K using shifting pixels. Another issue is that the RS600U does not correctly implement HDR since HDR specs was not quite standardized with different studios. I believe it is possible to improve the HDR implementation but it required either a firmware upgrade or recalibration of some sort.
TBH, I just watch 1080P on my setup and am fine with that. I am in awe with the PQ with the JVC with its contrast and brightness (I have a 108" diagonal Stewart Studiotek 1.3 microperf screen). It is far better watching on the projector in a dedicated black room than watching on my 55" Samsung in the living room.
Getting back to your question. I find that Blu-Ray PQ is better than a streaming service (I only have VUDU). Detail is better and I don't have stair-stepping in color gradients. There is also less mosquito noise or blotches on disc. Of course, your internet speed may play a factor in this as well.
TBH, I just watch 1080P on my setup and am fine with that. I am in awe with the PQ with the JVC with its contrast and brightness (I have a 108" diagonal Stewart Studiotek 1.3 microperf screen). It is far better watching on the projector in a dedicated black room than watching on my 55" Samsung in the living room.
Getting back to your question. I find that Blu-Ray PQ is better than a streaming service (I only have VUDU). Detail is better and I don't have stair-stepping in color gradients. There is also less mosquito noise or blotches on disc. Of course, your internet speed may play a factor in this as well.
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