5 Ridiculously Expensive Blu-ray Players
By Tom LeBlanc
What does a $15,000 player have that a $78 one does not? Well, a lot.

Blu-ray players are becoming a commodity in the sense that a $78 Blu-ray player can be bought at Walmart.

Manufacturers do, however, offer compelling reasons why consumers ought to shell out more cash for better Blu-ray players. It’s up to consumers, of course, to decide if those features are worth saving hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars.




CES 2010 saw several super-expensive Blu-ray player releases.

You'll notice that none of the pricey Blu-ray players are 3D compatible. There weren't many prices — if any — for the 3D-friendly Blu-ray players announced during CES.

Anthem BLX 200
It’s apparent that Anthem wants people to use a good Blu-ray player with its systems because the BLX 200 is designed to complement the Anthem Statement-based home theater system. <b>MSRP:</b> $799

Denon S-5BD BD/Receiver
Denon’s S-5BD isn’t just a Profile 2.0 Blu-ray player; it also bundles a 5.1 receiver. The unit’s receiver section incorporates two-source/two-zone capabilities, and Denon says it supports the HDMI 1.4 spec. <b>MSRP:</b> $1,799

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