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Even while it looks like streaming platforms are becoming the default option for watching movies and TV shows, there are still plenty of reasons to consider buying these contents in DVDs, or even Blu-Rays.

Even though it is convenient to watch any program by just turning on a streaming service and searching for the program or a movie, there are multiple factors that make streaming services inferior to DVDs. Firstly, almost all streaming services highly compress both video and audio to make them streamable on a standard internet connection. Secondly, you can only access content from a streaming service as long as you are subscribed to it. On the other hand, if you buy a DVD, it is yours forever. This article will tell you everything you need to know about them.

A guide to DVD systems

They first came into existence in the late 1990s. During this time, Compact disks dominated the market. While a typical Compact Disk only had a storage capacity of 700MB, a DVD could store 4GB or more. This meant that you could fit a whole movie into a single disk. This was pretty revolutionary for its time. But it has been more than two decades since then, and the technology has improved a lot. Read this article to know more about them. Having a better understanding of them will help you make the right choices when you shop.

DVD recorders

Not many people use DVD recording features. Moreover, most of them do not even know that such a feature exists. Oftentimes, when you buy a DVD player, the DVD recorder will be integrated into the system. People often confuse writing a DVD using a computer with recording with a DVD player. However, both of these are not the same. Using a DVD recorder, it is possible to record TV shows over the air. That being said, the legality of recording a TV show over the air can vary depending on where you live and what show you are recording.

DVD players

A DVD player is any device that can read the DVD and play its data to you. It can be a small audio-only player or an audio-video player with an integrated screen or external screen support. When you are buying a DVD player, the audio quality, video bitrate, and the types of disks it can play are of major concern. Also, check what kind of video output the player has. In older players, the video output was either over an RCA cable or an RF cable. In modern players, it is through HDMI or DisplayPort cables. Both HDMI and DP cables are far superior to the older standards.

DVD home theatre

As the name suggests, DVD home theatre can transform your home into a mini theatre. The difference between a home theatre and a regular disk player is that the former always comes with a set of speakers and sometimes even a large screen. Depending on the brand and price range of the home theatre, the speaker configuration can be different. The most affordable option is a 3.1 speaker setup. This will include three tweeters and a woofer or a subwoofer. Then there are 5.1 and 7.1 setups, which provide a superior surround sound experience to the users.

Blu Ray vs DVD

If you go shopping for a home theatre, the most important decision you need to make is whether to buy a regular DVD home theatre or a blu ray home theatre. Blu-ray home theatres are, obviously, the expensive option even though the price has been coming down in the past few years. So, should you pay the extra money for a Blu-ray? Well, because Blu-ray disks can hold more data, they offer better image and sound quality. A blu ray player will always support DVDs, but DVD players do not support blu ray disks. So, if you want to future proof your home theatre and want to experience movies of the best quality, you should get a blu ray player.