Sony DVP-S550D DVD Player

Pros: Sleek, full of great options, allow for not having a receiver
Cons: Nothing

This review should actually be under a product category that doesn’t exist yet since Epinions is behind, DVD-S560D/S565D. I wanted it placed out here so that consumers could get to new information if possible to help make more informed buying decisions...

Pros: Excellen quality, lots of features
Cons: will make you spend more money upgrading rest of home theater system

If you are going to buy a DVD player, there are basically 3 different price groups that are relevant for the average user. At the budget end are DVD players in the sub $200 price range. These are basic units. Do not expect any bells and whistles to...

Pros: Clear picture and color rich, construction is solid
Cons: Lip-sync problem that has already been solve

After hours of research online, I decided to trade in my JVC XV511 DVD player for this one. Of course, I read about the lip-sync issue, but I also found out that Sony has corrected the problem with a firmware update, and models currently at the store...

Pros: Built in dolby digital decoder, never malfunctions, great picture and sound, good system upgrade
Cons: Price, price, no zoom, doesn't read CD-R's, and price again.

If you have a sound system that is a few years old but works great, you're going to need this DVD player.

In order to get Dolby Digital sound from your DVD player (like you really NEED) you need a dolby digital decoder. These days,...

Pros: loaded with features, easy to use, easy to set up.
Cons: none

The Sony DVP S550D is probably one of the best buys I've found in a long time. It is packed with stellar features, and lives up to the quality of the Sony label. Sony has always been one of my favorites, and this little player lives up to its...

Pros: Sony quality, good remote, on-board Dolby Digital decoder
Cons: Much more expensive than entry-level DVD players

Sony is generally known for quality products, and this DVD player is no exception. It has loads of features which are easy to use, and on-board Dolby Digital decoding. This is a great unit to buy and take the leap into the next, digital century.
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Pros: User friendly controls, great little remote.
Cons: Its within my Babys reach!

I purchased this product for my husbands 40th birthday. And I must say this was very scary for me. I know virtually nothing about electronic equipment. So I went in and just asked a sales rep what he would recommend. We had some special circumstances...

Pros: Performance, Features
Cons: MSRP

I've always been a big fan of Sony products and my whole home theater set up (except for the TV) is Sony, so of course I looked at Sony first when moving to a DVD player. The S550 is my choice for the price/value. The MSRP is $599 but you can find it...

Pros: all major hook-ups, multi-brand programmable remote, excellent picture and sound quality
Cons: no zoom feature that I have been able to find

I recently purchased a the Sony DVP-S550D for my home entertainment system. After having my own I have truly believe that a DVD player is the ultimate in home movie experience. When connected to a receiver/stereo system DVD is outstanding. I purchased...

Pros: Has a great feature on the remote, Works wonderfully, have had no problems with it
Cons: Cost too much for what you are getting

There are many companies out there in the electronic world today. One of the top companies is Sony. Sony has provided us with tons of great electronic devices like TVs and Radio Systems, but is Sony the brand that you would want to purchase for a DVD...

Pros: Plays DVDs and VCDs. Video/sound quality is excellent.
Cons: Does not play burned CDs

Our family decided to buy a DVD player a while back, because we needed something new and innovative I guess. We looked into DVDs because it was a new, and interesting product on the rise. We searched and searched, until finally we found a great deal on...

Pros: Excellent sound and picture quality, great value
Cons: A bit expensive for the first time buyer

Okay, I will admit it right off the bat. The whole "DVD revolution" craze has got me in its clutches. I have had my VCR for a few years, and it's a darn good one at that. I wasn't even ready for a DVD player, and the thought of buying one...

Pros: Excellent video & sound quality
Cons: A bit more expensive than other units

When I first brought my DVP-S550D home and hooked it up, I was blown away. Dolby Surround Sound (5.1 channel) is the best thing I have experienced outside a theater. Plus, I was in awe over the picture quality. Considering I was a theater film...

Pros: Superb picture and sound, wonderful versatility, and very cool extras
Cons: Won’t play CD-R or CD-RW discs, scanning is not as good as with CAV laserdiscs, menu navigation can be a little sketchy, there's a button missing on the remote, and the indicator is just trying to get your attention.

I said I would wait. I promised myself that I would wait until I could get my hands on an affordable DVD player that could handle DVD-Audio (multi-channel music that's just now beginning to guide the CD down the road of the obsolete). I even wanted to...

Pros: Great quality, nifty features low price
Cons: No support for coaxial out connectors

After shopping different manufacturers' products, I zeroed in on the Sony DVP-S550D. I'm happy to say that I feel very good about this purchase decision.

The Sony DVP-S550D has amazing video and audio quality, whether your television supports...