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- Review count30
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- First reviewOctober 26, 2019
- Last reviewDecember 26, 2022
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- Average rating4.2
- Review comment count1
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- First review commentNovember 4, 2019
- Last review commentNovember 4, 2019
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![Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines [Blu-ray] [2003]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3e945e72-4259-4946-8f73-bc881c1c7aae.jpg)
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2
Well, The Case Can Be Used As A Coaster
on July 16, 2021
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Verified Purchase:Yes
STORY: Basically, T3 is a mashup of the Terminatorand T2; events are rehashed but without the continuity of the original; the characters are not as well defined and some more comedic touches are added without improving the viewing experience.
VIDEO: Surprisingly (DISAPPOINTINGLY???), the blu-ray transfer is DVD-quality.
AUDIO: Same - DVD-quality.
Length of ownership: 12
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Live Die Repeat: Edge of Tomorrow [Blu-ray] [2014]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2b85b883-82c3-4a91-9749-df905092e191.jpg)
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5
Very Good Blu-ray Transfer
on July 6, 2021
Posted by: Ragnar
Verified Purchase:Yes
The premise of the story is a little far-fetched but Hey, this is science FICTION. Video = 5 stars. Excellent contrast and color saturation. Audio = 5 stars. The explosions hit without the base rumbling. Center channel voices are clear, easily understandable.
Length of ownership: 330
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Only @ Best BuyThis Insignia NS-HZ301 male-to-female Y-adapter provides 2 RCA outputs when connected to an RCA jack for simple connection of a wide range of RCA-enabled analog stereo audio and video components.
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Does what it is supposed to do. Seems almost silly to review an item like this but ~. Would recommend product.
Length of ownership: 324
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Offer your customers the latest generation of the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives to give them the capacity they need and the performance they want. With up to 128 MiB of DRAM cache and storage capacities of up to 10TB, the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive maximizes drive and system performance, allowing your customers to spend more time playing the games they love most. Combine the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive with a WD_BLACK SSD for a dual-drive configuration, enabling additional caching of the operating system onto the SSD for even greater PC gaming performance. All together, the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive gives your customer performance, capacity, and an industry-leading 5-year limited warranty for an inspiring three-in-one storage solution.
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5
Highly Recommend.
on July 6, 2021
Posted by: Ragnar
Verified Purchase:Yes
Night and Day. Had a 4TB WD Black - slow, noisy. This 8TB WD Black - fast read/write, silent. The only negative, a small one, is the drive seems to park too soon after a period of no read/writes. But, once it spins up it is off to the races - soundlessly. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Length of ownership: 3
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Upgrade your PC with this WD Blue 2.5-inch internal SATA SSD. The SATA interface connects easily to your computer, while the large capacity offers ample storage for your files. Featuring read speeds of up to 560MB/s, this WD Blue 2.5-inch internal SSD delivers rapid load times, while write speeds of up to 530MB/s ensure fast data storage.
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2
Disappointing. Do NOT recommend.
on July 6, 2021
Posted by: Ragnar
Verified Purchase:Yes
All the hype about SSD drives? Finally purchased one. Disappointing. Boot time about 3 seconds. Absolutely silent. That's it. Application load times - no appreciable difference. Read/write times - no appreciable difference. So, unless your hard drive sounds like a raccoon playing with a can of rocks or your time is so valuable that saving 60 seconds booting your computer is worth $200 bucks then why bother with an SSD? Do NOT recommend.
Length of ownership: 33
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Barefoot [Blu-ray] [2014]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
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3
Better Than DVD Quality, But Barely
on June 13, 2021
Posted by: Ragnar
Verified Purchase:Yes
Blu-ray transfer is somewhat disappointing. Colors do not pop. Contrast is in the middle of blu-ray transfer. Picture is soft. Sound is flat. That is, in scenes where there is shouting, like the ballroom scene, the sound levels are about the same as normal speech. Little to no bass, most noticeable in the RV crash scene.
Length of ownership: 308
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Upgrade your desktop PC using this CORSAIR dual SSD mounting bracket. The adjustable design ensures compatibility with both 7mm and 9.5mm SSDs, while the extra clearance enables safe and strain-free connection of data cables. This CORSAIR dual SSD mounting bracket can accommodate up to two drives and is easy to install.
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5
Good Build
on June 13, 2021
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Difficult or amusing reviewing a bracket. Solid construction. Screw holes all properly aligned. Fit a WD Black 2.5" SSD correctly.
Length of ownership: 19
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5
Excellent Blu-ray Transfer
on June 13, 2021
Posted by: Ragnar
Verified Purchase:Yes
I never see a reason to review the plot. Presumably, anyone purchasing a blu-ray is already familiar with the story. Using a Panasonic 4K player and LG screen, the picture (Vivid mode) on all points is excellent. Speech is clear, understandable (Clear Voice III mode).
Length of ownership: 80
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Enjoy brilliant color and sound with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The chroma processing technology maximizes the color of 4K/HDR content, and the 7.1-channel audio output produces lifelike surround sound when connected to a home audio system. The color signals received by this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player are upgraded to produce natural textures and depth.
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5
Highest 4K Video Output
on June 13, 2021
Posted by: Ragnar
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent upscaler. Sleek appearance. The ONLY difference between this model and the DMP-UB900 is you pay 500 more for 2 DACs instead of 1 which theoretically would yield better sound for MUSIC that 99% of the people would not hear the difference anyway. For movie buffs, this is the sensible, best price-point selection. Bought one, read the specs on the 900 and bought another of these instead for LG OLED. Very satisfied.
Length of ownership: 15
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Protect your pictures, music and video files easily with this Seagate Backup Plus hub. It provides 8TB of storage capacity, so you can hang on to thousands of family memories or create an enormous library of digital music files. This Seagate Backup Plus hub is an all-in-one backup solution that makes data backup simple across multiple platforms.
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Powers down between activity too soon. Spools up MUCH slower than WD 4TB which it is replacing.
Length of ownership: 26
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Enjoy brilliant color and sound with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The chroma processing technology maximizes the color of 4K/HDR content, and the 7.1-channel audio output produces lifelike surround sound when connected to a home audio system. The color signals received by this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player are upgraded to produce natural textures and depth.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Amazing picture quality when it works...
By guitarras79
I went through two players and experienced the same issue with both which was skipping and momentary freezing with loss of audio on 4k disc playback. Playing XMen Apocalypse, Avengers Endgame, Alien 40th Anniversary(HDR10+): all skipped at random places during the movie. I even made sure my discs were perfectly clean. Tested and made sure all my high speed hdmi cables were connected and working properly. When the movies played smoothly the picture looks fantastic and really pushed my Samsung q8fn to it's full potential but nothing ruins movie night worse than freezing at the most important parts of a movie. The HDR Optimizer really sets these units apart I think and works really great even on streaming content. I picked up an Xbox One X and after getting all the settings right on the tv and console I'd say the picture is about 90-95% that of the Panasonic. For the premium cost of this unit I definitely expected better performance and just couldn't tolerate the skipping and freezing. Perhaps a future firmware will address these issues but for now I'm not willing to wait to see if that happens. Unfortunately I'll be returning the second as well.
Ragnar
Los Angeles, CA
November 4, 2019
Had similar problem with Alien 40th Annivesary and Atomic Blonde. In the "old" days, you could wipe a disc through a sand pile, then pop it into your player and - no problem. Now, a little dust stops the picture or sound. There were some MINOR scratches on both discs. Rubbed (polished) each disc with a microfiber cloth and - woila - problem solved. Unlike a DVD laser, the wavelength on a 4K-capable laser is so short that it is sensitive to even minor scratches on the disc surface. Also, not all "high speed" cable are the same. May I suggest Monoprice? Its 4K cables are certified 4K. Although, I went with the 8K model. There is no 8K media yet, I know, but the cable is rated at 120Hz. Hopes this helps.
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Reference class quality is here with the DP-UB9000P1K. Our HCX (Hollywood Cinema Experience) processor optimizes color, clarity and detail in 4K/HDR formats like HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The result is a exciting array of highest quality video and audio options from 4K UHD Blu-ray discs to 4K upscaling, VOD 4K streaming, voice assist and more.
How do you set the Panasonic player remote to raise or lower the volume on your TV? There is absolutely nothing in the manual to instruct you how to do this. I have a new Sony Bravia Model:XBR48A9 Oled 4K TV.
I have 2 Panasonic 820s and this 9000. Each setup, at some point, the units asked who was the cable box provider. Answered that question and the unit synced to that box. I believe the remote is actually controlling the volume of the cable box as I can separately raise and lower the volume using the Panasonic remotes or the TVs remotes. I would suggest you go back through setup and sync your cable box, if you have one. If not, I think you are probably out of luck. The 9000 remote is NOT a universal remote (programmable codes) so I doubt it will drive a Sony. Hope this helps.
PS. The "manual" that comes with the unit is worthless. Download 48-page manual at https://www.panasonic.com/content/dam/pim/au/en/DP/DP-UB9/DP-UB9000GN/DP-UB9000-User-Manual-Australia.pdf
PS. The "manual" that comes with the unit is worthless. Download 48-page manual at https://www.panasonic.com/content/dam/pim/au/en/DP/DP-UB9/DP-UB9000GN/DP-UB9000-User-Manual-Australia.pdf
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Hear what you~ve been missing with the newly designed VIZIO V-Series 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar. The V-Series 5.1 offers immersive home theater surround sound, a sophisticated new look and HDMI connectivity for the highest-quality audio. Three full-range speakers--including a dedicated center speaker for crystal-clear dialogue--are all perfectly balanced within the slim sound bar. Also included are a pair of low-profile surround speakers to envelop the listener, and a wireless 5~ subwoofer that brings booming bass. DTS Virtual:X sound enhancement adds room-filling, floor-to-ceiling virtualized 3D sound to movies and music. Optional surround modes provide the versatility to play stereo music through the sound bar and surround speakers simultaneously, transforming any content into powerful 5.1 audio; or place the surround speakers up front, next to the sound bar, for more expansive virtual surround in smaller spaces. Voice Assistant Input gives you the convenience of a voice assistant you~re already accustomed to (sold separately) and lets you operate it right through the sound bar for an upgraded audio experience. You can also wirelessly connect your compatible phone for high-quality Bluetooth music streaming. Now with an elegant new backlit LCD display remote control, the VIZIO V-Series 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar can help turn your living room into a captivating home theater.
How do you do a firmware update if this model will not work with Smartcast App? I purchased this Nov 2020 and now the unit will not work with my TV. It will still play music via BT, so I know the unit works.
Hear what you~ve been missing with the newly designed VIZIO V-Series 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar. The V-Series 5.1 offers immersive home theater surround sound, a sophisticated new look and HDMI connectivity for the highest-quality audio. Three full-range speakers--including a dedicated center speaker for crystal-clear dialogue--are all perfectly balanced within the slim sound bar. Also included are a pair of low-profile surround speakers to envelop the listener, and a wireless 5~ subwoofer that brings booming bass. DTS Virtual:X sound enhancement adds room-filling, floor-to-ceiling virtualized 3D sound to movies and music. Optional surround modes provide the versatility to play stereo music through the sound bar and surround speakers simultaneously, transforming any content into powerful 5.1 audio; or place the surround speakers up front, next to the sound bar, for more expansive virtual surround in smaller spaces. Voice Assistant Input gives you the convenience of a voice assistant you~re already accustomed to (sold separately) and lets you operate it right through the sound bar for an upgraded audio experience. You can also wirelessly connect your compatible phone for high-quality Bluetooth music streaming. Now with an elegant new backlit LCD display remote control, the VIZIO V-Series 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar can help turn your living room into a captivating home theater.
The subwoofer keeps disconnecting from the soundbar intermittently for a couple seconds. How can I fix this?
Hear what you~ve been missing with the newly designed VIZIO V-Series 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar. The V-Series 5.1 offers immersive home theater surround sound, a sophisticated new look and HDMI connectivity for the highest-quality audio. Three full-range speakers--including a dedicated center speaker for crystal-clear dialogue--are all perfectly balanced within the slim sound bar. Also included are a pair of low-profile surround speakers to envelop the listener, and a wireless 5~ subwoofer that brings booming bass. DTS Virtual:X sound enhancement adds room-filling, floor-to-ceiling virtualized 3D sound to movies and music. Optional surround modes provide the versatility to play stereo music through the sound bar and surround speakers simultaneously, transforming any content into powerful 5.1 audio; or place the surround speakers up front, next to the sound bar, for more expansive virtual surround in smaller spaces. Voice Assistant Input gives you the convenience of a voice assistant you~re already accustomed to (sold separately) and lets you operate it right through the sound bar for an upgraded audio experience. You can also wirelessly connect your compatible phone for high-quality Bluetooth music streaming. Now with an elegant new backlit LCD display remote control, the VIZIO V-Series 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar can help turn your living room into a captivating home theater.
have a Vizio sound Bar Model SB3831-C6M. I would like to add two rear speakers for better sound, is that possible, cost for speakers, and how to install.
Only at Best Buy Add booming audio to your home theater with this LG Electronics 2.1-channel speaker kit. The lightweight carbon diaphragm reduces distortion for clean, crisp audio, while Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts settings for optimal quality. This LG Electronics 2.1-channel speaker kit comes with a wireless subwoofer for intense bass.
Can I expand the sound bar with additional lg wireless speakers….and if so, which ones
You may want to research what the numbers mean before an after the dot with regards to speaker systems. Not sure what you mean by "expand". LG offers a rear semi-wireless speaker add-on; which is a wireless receiving unit attached to two speakers by wire. More sound? Yes. But, still, a 2.1 system if, IF, if it were really a 2.1 system. In actually, it seems to be an 80W, monaural or one sound channel with a LFE channel system.
If you mean by "expand" can you add more channels to make it a 3.1 or 4.1 system - probably lot. That would depend on the electonics (best known by LG) as such that the soundbar would automatically detect and re-distribute the sound to 3 or 4 channels (left-center-right) or LR-RF-LR-RR.
If you mean by "expand" can you add more channels to make it a 3.1 or 4.1 system - probably lot. That would depend on the electonics (best known by LG) as such that the soundbar would automatically detect and re-distribute the sound to 3 or 4 channels (left-center-right) or LR-RF-LR-RR.
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Only at Best Buy Add booming audio to your home theater with this LG Electronics 2.1-channel speaker kit. The lightweight carbon diaphragm reduces distortion for clean, crisp audio, while Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts settings for optimal quality. This LG Electronics 2.1-channel speaker kit comes with a wireless subwoofer for intense bass.
My TV currently sits on a low profile (~1 inch high) stand in a cabinet. Can I set my TV directly on top of the sound bar? If not, what is the result if I mounted the sound bar directly over the TV?
Only at Best Buy Add booming audio to your home theater with this LG Electronics 2.1-channel speaker kit. The lightweight carbon diaphragm reduces distortion for clean, crisp audio, while Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts settings for optimal quality. This LG Electronics 2.1-channel speaker kit comes with a wireless subwoofer for intense bass.
Hi, How does one correct the audio delay? If I have the TV speakers on I get an echo effect. The TV audio delay does not fix this issue. The manual for the LG unit does not show how to correct. Please advise.
Only at Best Buy Add booming audio to your home theater with this LG Electronics 2.1-channel speaker kit. The lightweight carbon diaphragm reduces distortion for clean, crisp audio, while Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts settings for optimal quality. This LG Electronics 2.1-channel speaker kit comes with a wireless subwoofer for intense bass.
Hi, I expected a bigger/louder sound from this unit. It says 300w, but I know that is not the output. I am a little disappointed that it was not louder than I expected. How can I get a louder sound? A preamp? an amplifier? please advise
You cannot get louder sound. I rate the soundbar system at 80W. One of the factors that govern high and midrange speaker output is the distance the cone can move back and forth. Another factor is the diameter of the cone. In sum, the more air a speaker can move - more sound. The soundbar dimensions afford little room for cone back and forth movement and only tiny diameter cones. Those limitations are built-in. The sub is ported reflex unit which is better at delivering lower frequencies. Here the limitation is in the size of the speaker; a 6-inch speaker simply cannot move that much air to produce a really deep base.
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