How Much Should I Spend On A DVD Player?

The basic difference between DVD player models is the number of features they have. And as you might expect, a DVD player's price increases with the number of features. But even the most economical DVD players produce such high quality sound and video that you don't need to save your pennies until you buy a top of the line model.

These days, you can find lower-end DVD players selling for as little as $70. Good DVD players can be found for under $200. But as you add features and upgrade the quality of a player's video and audio outputs, you can spend $1000 or more. DVD players with Dolby Digital decoders built in generally start at about $350. Like most new electronic equipment, the cost of DVD players will decrease over time.