Best Video Components
Best Blu-Ray Player Overall
Blu-ray players deliver the best home movie-watching experience with hi-def 1080p video output and support for the latest HD audio soundtracks, such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Many newer players also suppor... read more
Best Standalone Blu-Ray Player Overall
The PS3 takes the number 1 spot for best Blu-ray player overall, but not everyone wants to use a game console for their home theater setup. These standalone units can’t quite match the PS3’s performance and v... read more
Best Blu-ray Player under $300
The prices for Blu-ray players have been steadily falling, and you no longer have to spend a fortune to enjoy hi-definition movies at home. These are the best Blu-ray players under $300.... read more
Best High End Blu-ray Player
While there are plenty of sub-$500 Blu-ray players offering a performance level that’s sure to satisfy most consumers, there are only a handful of players designed for extreme audiophiles, videophiles, and those th... read more
Best Affordable Blu-ray Player with Multichannel Analog Outputs
Blu-ray players with 7.1 analog output are more expensive but allow buyers with older receivers that lack HDMI inputs to take advantage of the latest HD audio soundtracks, such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio in ... read more
Best DVD Player Overall
While Blu-ray players are the latest craze, DVD players are still going strong because of their value and the massive library of DVD titles available. The best players feature HDMI output and can upconvert your DVDs at 1... read more
Best Blu-ray Player for Features
Most standalone Blu-ray players offer excellent image quality and audio output, but for some users, that’s not enough. These Blu-ray players include network connectivity (Ethernet and/or Wi-Fi) and provides ac... read more
Best HDMI Cable for Value
Retail stores often sell HDMI cables for $50+ with promises of better audio and video quality. But the truth is that you won’t notice any difference in quality between “premium brand” cables and the cables found on... read more
Best High End DVD Player
We have a hard time recommending DVD players that can cost more than Blu-ray players, but if you are searching for a DVD player with best-in-class audio and video performance and 1080p upconverting, our top picks will su... read more
Best HDMI Cable for Very Long Runs
It’s important to buy thicker gauge, higher quality HDMI cables for very long runs (35-feet or longer). You can run 1080p video through these cables at very long distances without any information loss, and they are a t... read more