Why it's best: Delivering amazing bang for the buck, the Sony DVP-NS700 is a best pick because of its excellent performance and ultra-affordable price tag. This impressive DVD player upconverts your DVDs to 1080p, making them look unbelievably sharp and clear. Connect it to your TV via HDMI to deliver high-quality digital video and audio without cable clutter. An excellent choice for buyers who demand top picture quality but don't want to splurge on a Blu-ray player. See more reviews, photos, prices, and specs
Why it's a best pick: It'll run you more money than many Blu-ray players, but if you're looking for the best upconverting DVD player, the Oppo DV-983H is it. Videophiles will be impressed by the DVD image quality, and audiophiles will appreciate the DVD-Audio and SACD support, along with 7.1 multichannel analog outputs. HDMI upconverting to 1080p ensures excellent image quality on the latest television displays. Fans of foreign films will appreciate the PAL support.
Tip: You can remove the player's region-coding restrictions by pressing setup, entering the remote code 9210, and pressing 0 at the new menu that pops up. Now you'll be able to play DVDs from any part of the world. See more reviews, photos, prices, and specs
Why it's a best pick: If the Oppo DV-983H is out of your price range, but you still demand top notch image quality and features, this is an excellent alternative. The Oppo DV-981HD supports 1080p upconverting over 1080p and delivers outstanding image quality. It also supports DVD-Audio and SACD discs and comes equipped with 7.1 multichannel analog outputs.
Tip: You can remove the player's region-coding restrictions by pressing setup, entering the remote code 9210, and pressing 0 at the new menu that pops up. Now you'll be able to play DVDs from any part of the world. See more reviews, photos, prices, and specs
