Our Gear
All disc reviews at High-Def Digest are completed using leading consumer home theater products. This page has been set up to provide an overview of the equipment used by each of our reviewers to assess Blu-ray and HD DVD discs. Our reviewers often upgrade their equipment, so watch this page for updates.
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Note that all discs provided to High-Def Digest for review are final consumer release versions. We do not review test discs or other non-consumer-quality pre-release versions.
Puzzled by the technical jargon in our reviews, or wondering how we assess and rate HD DVD and Blu-ray discs? Learn about our review methodology.
EQUIPMENT LISTS (by reviewer)
Peter M. Bracke
- Sony KDS-R70XBR2 70" LCoS 1080P HDTV [via HDMI]
- Sony PlayStation 3 60Gb Blu-ray Player [via HDMI]
- Samsung BD-P1400 [via HDMI v1.3]
- Toshiba HD-XA2* [via HDMI]
- Microsoft X-Box 360 HD DVD Add-on [for comparison purposes only]
- Onkyo TX-SR905 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver
- M&K S-150THX Left, Center, and Right Speakers
- M&K SS-150 Left, Right Surround Speakers
- M&K S-100B Back Left, Back Right Surround Speakers
- M&K MX-200 Subwoofer
- JVC HM-DH30000U D-VHS with D-Theater HD VCR
- Dish Network HD-942 High-Definition DVR
- BetterCables Interconnects
Nate Boss
2D:
- Mitsubishi WD-65C8 65" DLP 1080P HDTV
- Sony Playstation 3 60GB Blu-ray Player
- LG BH100 Blu-ray Player (set to region B)
- Pioneer VSX-920-K
- Klipsch Synergy Sub-10 subwoofer
- Klipsch Synergy Quintet III speakers
- HDMI 1.3 and 12 gauge speaker wire
3D:
- Panasonic Viera TC-46PGT24 46" Plasma 1080P 3D HDTV
- Panasonic DMP-BDT300
- Battery powered Pansonic 3D glasses
- Klipsch Synergy Sub-10 subwoofer
- Klipsch Synergy Quintet III speakers
- HDMI 1.4 and 12 gauge speaker wire
Steven Cohen
3D:
- Samsung PN50C8000 50" Plasma 1080P 3D HDTV [via HDMI]
- PS3 80GB [via HDMI]
- Pioneer VSX-820 A/V Receiver
- Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Package
M. Enois Duarte
2D:
- Panasonic PT-AE4000 Projector
- 92" Elite Screen CineTension2
- Sony Playstation 3 Slim 120GB Blu-ray player
- Pioneer Elite SC-07 THX Ultra2 Plus A/V receiver
- Bowers & Wilkins CM9 fronts
- Bowers & Wilkins CM Centre
- Klipsch RS-52
- Klipsch S-2
- HSU VTF-3 HO Subwoofer
- Panamax M4300-PM power conditioner/surge protector
3D:
- Panasonic Viera Plasma 58" 3DTV TC-P58VT25
- Panasonic 3D Blu-ray Player DMP-BDT310
- Panasonic Viera 3D Active Shutter Glasses TY-EW3D2MMK2
David Krauss
- LG 55LW5600 55” LED 3D HDTV [via HDMI 1.3]
- Oppo BDP-93 3D Blu-ray player [via HDMI 1.3]
- Sony Playstation 3 60GB Blu-ray Player [via HDMI]
- Denon 3808-CI A/V Receiver
- Boston CR-8 Left and Right Speakers
- Infinity CC-1 Center Speaker
- Infinity RS-125 Left, Right Surround Speakers
- Infinity BU-80 Subwoofer
- DirecTV HR-20 HD-DVR [via HDMI]
- LG RC199H Upconverting DVD/VCR player/recorder [via HDMI]
Tom Landy
2D:
- Sony 46" Bravia KDL-46V2500 1080p Flat-Panel LCD [via HDMI]
- Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray Player [via HDMI]
- Toshiba HD-A20 HD DVD Player [via HDMI]
- Onkyo TX-SR605 5.1 Channel A/V Receiver
- Nuance 3D Spatial 5.1 Speaker System.
- Bell ExpressVu 9200 High-Definition PVR [via HDMI] - Monster Cables
- Harmony 720 Universal Remote Control
3D:
- Panasonic 3D DMP-BDT350 Blu-ray Player
- Panasonic Viera Plasma 50" 3DTV TCP50VT20
- Panasonic Viera 3D Active Shutter Glasses TY-EW3D2MU
Aaron Peck
- Samsung LN46C630 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV [via HDMI]
- Sony Playstation 3 60GB Blu-ray Player [via HDMI]
- Sony BDP-S270 [via HDMI]
- Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Channel Receiver and Speakers [via HDMI]
Joshua Zyber
- JVC DLA-RS40 1080p 3D D-ILA projector
- Panamorph UH480 anamorphic lens
- Lumagen Radiance XS video processor
- Oppo DBP-93 3D Blu-ray player (via HDMI)
- Sony Playstation 3 (via HDMI)
- Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD player (via HDMI)
- Denon AVR-3808CI A/V receiver
- Cambridge Soundworks (CSW) Newton MC600HD left/right main speakers
- CSW Newton MC300 center speaker
- CSW Newton S305 left/right rear speakers
- CSW Newton S100 center rear speakers (2)
- CSW Basscube 8 powered subwoofer
* Generously provided by Value Electronics, our preferred electronics supplier.
