I brought mines in 2020,and you're right the moment I put the 1st Blu ray in I was amazed.Especially how it upscales all my old DVDs to 4k. And no more buffering all disc I put in plays within 3 secs.This my 1st Blu ray player period.I always had dvd players and what a great upgrade.And don't think I'll need to replace this Blu ray player for like 15+ years.
I have this player along with the Panasonic ubp 820 and I prefer this one over the Panasonic. The Panasonic has been massively overhyped. The Sony is just as good as the Panasonic, it's just that it has more useless adjustments in my opinion. The remote for the Panasonic is the worst designed I have ever used. The door mechanism of the Panasonic sounds like it is operated by chains whereas the Sony door is silent and glides. In my opinion the Panasonic ubp820 is a waste of money because there is nothing that is spectacular about its performance.
@@jamesorsby7553 No, I haven't had any issues with the player. It has performed flawlessly. A word of advise from my personal experience, do not ever purchase a LG player. I had purchased 3, the first one constantly locked up and didn't last a year and the same with the second one. The third one was locked up as soon as I got home and plugged it in and I instantly returned it.
@@kingkobra1956 OK. I actually bought a like new version of this from Amazon, but I haven't hooked it up yet. But a lot of the reviewers complained about the thing freezing up halfway through movies, so I guess it's probably a quality control issue... like everything else these days.
@@jamesorsby7553 Never had issues with any Sony UBP-X800 or X800M2 both I own I read X800 in USA had freezing issues on 100GB triple layer 4K Ultra HD Blu ray discz
Hey, I just picked up a UB820, use it on a LG C1, I can barely tell the difference between my 4k discs in Dolby Vision and streaming the same movie in Dolby vision. Was going to return cuz it’s not worth $450 for what little difference I see. Still want a 4k disc player tho; have you had any of the supposed freezing or skipping people claim exists on these Sony players? I can find these less then half price so certainly would prefer to save the money especially if these look better with Dolby Vision.
i bought this Bluray player from Sony just before Xmas. 2 things i miss on this Premium Son Bluray is the lack of back light on the remote which drives me mad when using i in dark. Secondly a digital display on the front of the bluray would have been great
Terrible review... why even talk about comparing 1080p streaming to UHD Blu-ray? There is just no streaming HD signal that could come close to UHD Blu-ray, so why even attempt it?
Just bought this based on your review. My first ever 4k player other than Xbox series x. Was going to get the x700 but this was only another £30 which is worth it just for the Bluetooth for me. Only got one 4k movie at the moment but am hoping the upscaling of regular blu ray is good until I slowly upgrade my favourite films to 4k.
Very straight-to-it review. I JUST picked this player up in 2024. Was debating between this and the similarly equipped Panasonic. Chose the Sony primarily based on customer feedback and reviews like this
Great review 😊 probably a stupid question but right now my setup is a sony A80j, the HT A9 and a Ps5 and i am not happy with the 4k blu ray sound at all, it just sounds to dull. Is this player a big improvement over the Ps5 in sound quality wile playing 4k blu rays? What is the best why to connect all the devices with each other?
Sounds like you have an excellent setup, and all of these components will support both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X so you may want to double check the audio settings. From there, you could consider upgrading the audio system. Most folks would run the player into the TV and then from the TV to the sound bar.
This unit performs very well as a CD transport (doesn't have any analog audio outputs and requires an external device do the digital to analog audio conversion). It does not perform at the same level as a dedicated CD player or CD transport but does perform well enough with CDs for a lot of our customers to use it as their only disc player.
Can it play Multichannel SACD through HDMI? If yes - how can this be done, how to connect it and to what devices/inputs can I connect it to achieve it? For example, can all 5.1 receivers handle this HDMI data and play the DSD coming out of the SACD into all 5.1 channels? I've never owned a receiver, so I imagine there are some tricks that should be done if I want to use it just for Surround/Multichannel SACD.
This player can read and output the multichannel SACDs. There are settings in its menu that can either output that in the DSD format or LPCM. This combination allows it work with any of the home theater receivers we offer: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/g_10420/Home-Theater-Receivers.html
I bought one (not from Crutchfield) and took it back the next day. It plays discs fine, the sound quality is great as is the Bluetooth. but I''m a privacy freak, and when I set it up to get youTube, their privacy agreement stipulates that if you do not accept their data collection policy, they will NOT ALLOW access to youtube. This is preposterous, of course, but I'm not going to subject to this stupid policy. I had the X700 player which suddenly stopped working, and it will probably be prohibitive to fix. Stuff it Sony.
The Sony X700/M is very similar, but the X800M2 model has a more advanced rigid frame-and-beam chassis design for low vibration, which helps maximize overall performance. The X800M2 also adds a Bluetooth transmitter mode to send a wireless Bluetooth audio signal to Bluetooth speakers or headphones.
Hi Lawrence, sorry to hear about the issues you're having with this player. If you got it here, please give our Tech Support a call. Their direct number is on your invoice.
Hello! I was hoping you could help me. I have a 65" Sony X90J Bravia. How does the UBP-X800M2 do at upscaling standard definition DVDs to HD 1080 and 4K? Anything close to the OPPO 203? I've never seen one of those in person, just videos here on UA-cam. Does the UBP-X800M2 do a better job than the native upscaling within my Sony Bravia TV itself or will I not really see any difference? I'm currently running a Toshiba BDX1250 Blu-Ray player. Thank You Very Much for Your Time!
The Sony UBP-X800M2 does an excellent job upscaling your non-4K video content to 4K Ultra-HD (3,840 x 2,160). Combined with your Sony 4K TV, you'll get top notch video quality regardless of the source.
@@crutchfield Thank You SO MUCH for getting back to me. I TRULY appreciate it. I have an extensive DVD collection and countless films and tv shows that will never see a blu-ray or 4K release, so I am VERY glad to hear this. I really researched all the different types of technologies used in 4K TVs (OLED, etc.) and ultimately went with the X90J BRAVIA after seeing my friend's previous year model and how WELL a DVD he had of "The Expendables" that we watched looked on it. Previously, I was certain that I didn't want to go any bigger than the 55" (my APEX TV that had done good by me for about 10+ years, was failing and it was 47") as I figured anything bigger and DVDs would start to look noticeably pixelated but when I saw how detailed the DVD looked on my friend's 65" inch, I was really impressed and decided to make the jump. I have one last question if you have the time. Could you please help me to better understand the technical workings of how exactly the upscaling works when the Sony UBP-X800M2 is hooked up to my Sony X90J? Is it then the UBP-X800M2 player that will be doing ALL of the upscaling work by default, or will the upscaling of the player, then be further upscaled/enhanced by the X90J TV itself? In other words, do they work TOGETHER to produce the best possible picture quality, or do I have to CHOOSE in the individual device's settings which device does the upscaling by default, and ultimately only ONE of the devices will truly be performing the upscaling? And if that is the case, I'm assuming that I want to set the UBP-X800M2 player to be the default for upscaling and not the TV? Does the UBP-X800M2 player actually have BETTER upscaling technology than the X90J TV? Who will be the REAL HERO in the end? Thank You SO MUCH for your time. I really appreciate it. I've also read about HDMI cables that cost about $125 dollars and claim to have upscaling technology built directly into them. Any truth to those claims? I have only "high speed" HDMI cables right now that are about 10 years old and at the very least, I'm guessing I need to upgrade to a "premium high speed" for OPTIMAL picture quality? Is there a particular brand of "premium" HDMI cable that you would recommend? Sony states on their website "What type of HDMI cable do I use for 4K content? We recommend using a 4K HDMI cable (High Speed HDMI Cable with 18 Gbps bandwidth) or a Premium High Speed HDMI cable." I don't currently have any of the newest gaming consoles, but it is something I plan to get in the next year or so, and it's my understanding for that, I'll want a premium HDMI cable with 60FPS capabilities. I was planning on getting a couple of the new Ultra High Speed cables that are capable of 48Gbps. I'm guessing I can't go wrong with them? Thanks Again for Everything. I'm browsing the Crutchfield website now.
You're welcome. You'll get the best results in most cases combining the upscaling feature with these two. You can certainly tweak things though to see what you like best. The AudioQuest Pearl 48 is an ideal cable match, at a great price, here: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc921/p_703PL4815M/AudioQuest-Pearl-48-1-5-meters-5-feet.html
@@The3Stooges A 2.0b (18 gbps) HDMI cable is the minimum for viewing 4K media. You may find that a 2.1 (48 gbps) HDMI cable works better when viewing 4K media in Dolby Vision. Amazon Basics is a decent priced HDMI cable that usually gets good ratings.
Hello, Thanks for the review. Can you please tell me if the USB port on the player is capable of playing HEVC format, and HD Audio formats (DTS HD MA, TrueHD etc...). As I see online, some say it can, some say it can't. Thanks!
The Sony UBP-X800M2 supports HEVC, and has built-in audio decoding for Dolby® Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS®, and DTS-HD Master Audio. It can also pass Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks when the HDMI output is set to "bitstream" .
It would have to be native to the recording for Dolby® Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS®, and DTS-HD Master Audio. It will not pass Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via USB.
@@crutchfield Thanks. So, basically, even if I have 4K remux movie with HD audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS, and DTS-HD Master Audio) on USB external hard disk, it still wont be able to play it via USB port?
That is correct as mentioned above. I've listed the USB supported file types for the Sony UBP-X800M2 below to help! Media Format File Type: Audio- AIFF /ALAC /FLAC / WAV (up to 24-bit/192kHz), DSD (2.8/5.8/11.2MHz), MP3 / WMA / AAC (up to 48kHz/320kbps) Video-AVCHD, AVI, FLV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG, MKV, WMV9, XVID Photo- JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, MPO, WEBP
What we need is a video that shows preferred settings to use for best playback. BTW, I just returned a Panasonic UB820 because it refused to playback UA-cam or Amazon Prime, it just showed a black screen, and the menu settings, etc. were really sluggish. For the price, it was a terrible player.
great video. quick question. which would yield a better picture: streaming thru x800m2 to my sony xbr-55x850d...or streaming directly thru my tv apps... would the x800m2 enhance the picture (make it 4k)?
They are pretty equal on the HD streaming abilities but any standard definition content is expected to look better when streamed through this player because of its ability to upscale the image.
There are a lot of file formats that this unit will read from a USB thumb drive! You can find the complete list on our web site for this player: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/p_158X800M2/item.html
Hello I just bought this DVD player I have a Vizio TV in a Vizio sound bar I have my DVD player hooked up to my sound bar, but I cannot control the up and down volume on the remote I don’t know how to get it to do that I tried switching the HDMI to the TV instead of the sound bar and I still cannot get the control volume to work on the remote
The Sony UBP-X800M2 remote is pre-programmed with power, input, and volume controls for other brand TVs including Vizio. Control options can vary by model; but you can find instructions for pairing the remote on page 10 of the manual here: pdf.crutchfieldonline.com/ImageBank/v20190610174800/Manuals/158/158X800M2.PDF If you got the player here, you can also call our Tech Support. Their direct number is on your invoice.
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I have this Sony player. I just bought it from Amazon. It plays everything I put in it except for certain Disney DVDs. When it comes to the menu to select the language it freezes up. I have to unplug it to get the disc out. All Blu-Ray play fine. Do you know how I can correct this problem? Stanley
Hi Stanley, sorry to hear about the issues with your player. You may want to verify the discs you're having issues with work in another player. If so, your best bet is to make sure you have the correct player settings for this type of disc and that the Parental Control settings on the Sony are not set to On. Hope that helps.
I tried everything you said and it appears that this player will not play any DVD where you have to select the language before the disc will play the video. That includes Marvel , Disney, or other DVDs. If it Goes to the Top Menu where you can set the sound and other settings before the video plays then this player will play those DVDs.
Just a thought about those discs you are trying to play, does their Region code match that the code shown on the back of your player? If they do, we recommend contacting technical support to check for other possible trouble shooting steps to try.
UPDATE! I found out that when I use the open/close button on my remote instead of the play button the UBP X800M2 4 K player will play all of my DVDs. It does not play Disney Fast Play on Disney DVDs but if you press the top menu button then you can play the movie from there. So it will play all DVDs
I ordered this 4k player from your website.I did research on on 4k players,and found this one to be beter choice than the others that I was looking at.
I need to know where do I plug in the two HDMI out cables on the x880m2 (one for video and one for audio) to my Yamaha RX V6 receiver that then goes to my Hisense U8H?
Hi Garry, so you have the Sony UBP-X800M2? If so, you can connect from the audio only HDMI 2 output to any of the HDMI inputs on the Yamaha for audio and from the HDMI Out 1 to your projector for video.
The Sony UHD Blu-ray player is equipped with dual HDMI outputs for separating audio and video signals. The HDMI Out 1 can be used to carry both digital video and audio all in one cable or you can choose to use the HDMI Out 2 (the HDMI Out 2 does not output video signal) to send audio only to your AV receiver and the HDMI Out 1 to send only video to your Ultra-HD TV.
It's just good for watching movies from blu rays and dvds ... when you connect an external hard disc it just suck ... it shows only 500 folders ... I have more than 3000 albums (folders) on my hard disc, so I thought well I'll buy this player cause it read almost all files ... well now I must listen my music through my computer again ... I put an mkv 265 file, no audio, I put another movie in mkv264 no subtitles, I put a third movie again in mkv 264 it freezes and all this movies are working perfectly fine if I watch them on my PC on the VLC player, the older ones also works perfectly fine on my WD stream box ... but the worst thing happened when I've put some movies in mp4, the player has frozen, no image, none of the button on the remote had any response, I could not turn off the player not with the remote not with the button on the player, I had to unplugged the power cable from the socket ... I did test it twice, always the same shit ... oh, and they advertise and I have also seen a review when they show how you can change captions for the subtitles in the system settings ... well good news, my player doesn't have this option, this setting is missing, instead of that I got a setting for the sound of the keys on the remote, which is so stupid ... I am gonna return it :(
This player has an HDMI 2.0 port which means it can be connected to any of those inputs! You might consider connecting it to one of the 2.0 ports to keep the others open for future gear that may have HDMI 2.1 ports.
We could not find a setting in the manual addressing the resolution output by the player and recommend contacting technical support for help. If you purchased it from us, you can contact our technical support for this help. We send their toll free phone number on the order invoice
I Have a question about the Sony UBP-X1100ES 4K player. I bought this player for $647 from Amazon in 2020. Why is it same player now selling on Amazon for $1,200.00?
It is not a region free player. We sell the one meant for use in the United States which means it will play region 1 DVDs as well as region A Blu-Ray discs.
Dauzart • 1s ago I have a few region free disc from region 2and it plays them except for one that says region 2 pal it will not play that one I bought my player at Best Buy
The Sony UBP-X800M2 lets you enjoy 3D Blu-ray disc movies in full HD 1080p. 3D viewing requires compatible 3D content, 3D-ready HDTV, 3D emitter and glasses, and a high-speed HDMI cable (supporting at least 10.2 Gbps) connection.
I'm actually thinking about buying this for my upcoming Birthday, Sony 4K Blu-ray player is actually the same price as Disney Plus actually and if I can afford Disney Plus Then Why Not a 4K Blu-ray player as well ☺️
Hi Stephen, sounds like you may want to check your HDMI output mode settings. Take a look at page 23 of the manual here: pdf.crutchfieldonline.com/ImageBank/v20190610174800/Manuals/158/158X800M2.PDF If you got the player here, you can call our Tech Support for help. Their direct number is on your invoice.
@crutchfield thank you for your reply, I thought I had change that already. Unless I'm not understanding the model, cause on screen on play back it says 5.1 audio..
Based on that showing on the screen, it sounds like the multichannel SACD layer is being read. Maybe its not been set up to output it as a multichannel audio if you are only hearing 2 channel audio. We think it is worth checking the output mode settings. If they are set to output multichannel audio, then this issue is something that requires troubleshooting by a technician. We hope it is a simple output mode setting issue and is an easy fix for you!!
I noticed when I play a 4K disc my display says HDMI INPUT is in 7.1 ch. Then my HDMI OUTPUT says 5.1 ch. I wonder why my HDMI OUTPUT never says 7.1 ch Sound. Does it have something to do the fact that I have my Sony 4K tv hooked up to a Sony Dolby Atmos Soundbar? It is Model HT-G700 Soundbar.. I saw in a review of this player on youtube that the output was in 7.1. So I am thinking I need to change a setting somewhere. If you have any ideas please let me know. Thanks Stan
Which model Sony TV are you using in your system? Does this disc player connect directly to your TV using an HDMI cable? And then the HT-G700 connect to your TV using a different HDMI cable?
@@crutchfield First of all, yes my Sony player and soundbar are hooked directly up throught HDMI. With the soundbar hooked up to HDMI Earc. I just bought my Sony tv new because I wanted dolby Vision, atmos ,and 7.1 Channel sound. My sony tv is model KD43X80K- 2022 Model.
Thanks, Stanley. All three models do support 7.1 content. Keep in mind though, the sound bar creates virtual 7.1.2-channel sound using its 3-channel sound bar and sub so the exact input settings won't matter as much with this model. Are you happy with the surround sound you're getting?
@@crutchfield Yes. I love my soundbar and Blu-Ray Player. I admit that I figured that what you said was true about the HDMI output. I am just saddened by the decrease in physical media sales over all. I love the sound I get from 4K discs.
Yes. The Sony UBP-X800M2 lets you enjoy 3D Blu-ray disc movies in full HD 1080p. 3D viewing requires compatible 3D content, 3D-ready HDTV, 3D emitter and glasses, and a high-speed HDMI cable (supporting at least 10.2 Gbps) connection.
This has Bluetooth 4.1 with support for A2DP 1.2 and AVRCP 1.3 profiles. It supports the SBC, AAC, and LDAC codecs. This and more can be found on our web page for it. This link will take you to that page: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/p_158X800M2/item.html
Spotify cannot be installed onto this 4K Blu-Ray player. At this time, we do not have one that can stream Spotify. That can change in the future and I recommend contacting an advisor to check current options. Here's how to reach us for this help: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/support/ContactUs.aspx
We offer a lot of 4K Blu-Ray players that can play 3D Blu-Ray discs. Not all of them can play the 3D discs but we do offer the ability to filter out the units that cannot play them. This link will show you the players that will play the 3D discs: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/g_279850/Blu-ray-Players.html?tp=171&fa=1#&nvpair=AG_General_Features|FF3D_Capable
It sounds like you are trying to get the most audio coming out of the player. For SACD discs, that is DSD. The HDMI port is the only one that can output the DSD format. Ideally, that will run to a receiver or preamp that can read DSD files.
That cannot be enjoyable at all. If you purchased the player from us, we recommend contacting our technical support for help troubleshooting the issue. We include their toll free phone number on the order invoice
Hi 👋 Sir good morning. Very well reviewed it’s was really nice information you gave. I am music listener, not much movies ok. Music videos, youtube music videos, I am very much interested to buy this Sony M 2 for watching music videos. I have stereo amplifier only?? Parasound Pre P 6 Power amp A21+. Will I have good performance in this one ☝️Audio quality sounds. I have DAC also Cocktails audio N 25 with streamer. Will it match with all this setup. Please let me know waiting for your reply. Thanks 🙏 Sir.
If you are using a 2-channel setup Sathish, you can still integrate the Sony UBP-X800M2 as long as you have a digital coaxial input connection available. Looking at the specs on the Cocktails Audio N 25 there is indeed one coaxial digital input connection. This would be ideal, as you would be using the Sony as a transport only and leaning on the Cocktails for the DAC conversion and sound quality, an excellent call. You would need to connect with HDMI to your TV or monitor and use a digital coaxial connection to your DAC.
@@crutchfield Hi 👋 Sir thanks for your wonderful reply, I like to know This Sony UBP X800 M2 will play all CD, all DVD, MP3 , written mp3 , & Blue Ray disc all regions. So this Sony will play all format DVDs. I am ordering through online. I was waiting for your reply. Bye 👋 thanks 🙏.
The USB port will not read that format. It works with AVCHD, AVI, FLV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG, MKV, WMV9, and XVID. We do a deeper dive into its abilities on our web page for this player: www.crutchfield.com/I-rFBKc227/p_158X800M2/item.html
This units USB input can play either type of memory as long as its an MSC device formatted in the FAT file structure. It can read a few different video formats from the memory device!
I brought mines in 2020,and you're right the moment I put the 1st Blu ray in I was amazed.Especially how it upscales all my old DVDs to 4k. And no more buffering all disc I put in plays within 3 secs.This my 1st Blu ray player period.I always had dvd players and what a great upgrade.And don't think I'll need to replace this Blu ray player for like 15+ years.
"Upscales". That's the biggest snake oil going in video.
@@deepee1544 1080p scaled to 4k is a good option
Sony UBP-X800M2 is way to go despite Dolby Vision not being Auto detect
I bought the Sony 800 a month ago, an it's hands down the best $315 I've ever spent on an electronic "toy."
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I have this player along with the Panasonic ubp 820 and I prefer this one over the Panasonic. The Panasonic has been massively overhyped. The Sony is just as good as the Panasonic, it's just that it has more useless adjustments in my opinion. The remote for the Panasonic is the worst designed I have ever used. The door mechanism of the Panasonic sounds like it is operated by chains whereas the Sony door is silent and glides. In my opinion the Panasonic ubp820 is a waste of money because there is nothing that is spectacular about its performance.
Does yours constantly lock up when watching discs, like I've heard about this player?
@@jamesorsby7553 No, I haven't had any issues with the player. It has performed flawlessly. A word of advise from my personal experience, do not ever purchase a LG player. I had purchased 3, the first one constantly locked up and didn't last a year and the same with the second one. The third one was locked up as soon as I got home and plugged it in and I instantly returned it.
@@kingkobra1956 OK. I actually bought a like new version of this from Amazon, but I haven't hooked it up yet. But a lot of the reviewers complained about the thing freezing up halfway through movies, so I guess it's probably a quality control issue... like everything else these days.
@@jamesorsby7553 This is true. I guess that I was fortunate to purchase one without any issues.
@@jamesorsby7553 Never had issues with any Sony UBP-X800 or X800M2 both I own I read X800 in USA had freezing issues on 100GB triple layer 4K Ultra HD Blu ray discz
By the way I have compared the quality of Dolby Vison of this player against the Panasonic UB820 and this player wins hands down.
Hey, I just picked up a UB820, use it on a LG C1, I can barely tell the difference between my 4k discs in Dolby Vision and streaming the same movie in Dolby vision. Was going to return cuz it’s not worth $450 for what little difference I see. Still want a 4k disc player tho; have you had any of the supposed freezing or skipping people claim exists on these Sony players? I can find these less then half price so certainly would prefer to save the money especially if these look better with Dolby Vision.
i bought this Bluray player from Sony just before Xmas. 2 things i miss on this Premium Son Bluray is the lack of back light on the remote which drives me mad when using i in dark. Secondly a digital display on the front of the bluray would have been great
Terrible review... why even talk about comparing 1080p streaming to UHD Blu-ray? There is just no streaming HD signal that could come close to UHD Blu-ray, so why even attempt it?
It’s not a review. It’s an overview from a dealer.
Disc always looks better than streaming. Why are you even talking about streaming.
Just bought this based on your review. My first ever 4k player other than Xbox series x. Was going to get the x700 but this was only another £30 which is worth it just for the Bluetooth for me. Only got one 4k movie at the moment but am hoping the upscaling of regular blu ray is good until I slowly upgrade my favourite films to 4k.
Enjoy! What 4K movie are you most eager to get and watch on your new player next?
Very straight-to-it review. I JUST picked this player up in 2024. Was debating between this and the similarly equipped Panasonic. Chose the Sony primarily based on customer feedback and reviews like this
Awesome! How are you enjoying it so far?
@@crutchfield money well spent 💵 Thanks for the on-point review 👍🏾
🎵🤘 That's music to our ears!
Great review 😊 probably a stupid question but right now my setup is a sony A80j, the HT A9 and a Ps5 and i am not happy with the 4k blu ray sound at all, it just sounds to dull. Is this player a big improvement over the Ps5 in sound quality wile playing 4k blu rays? What is the best why to connect all the devices with each other?
Sounds like you have an excellent setup, and all of these components will support both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X so you may want to double check the audio settings. From there, you could consider upgrading the audio system. Most folks would run the player into the TV and then from the TV to the sound bar.
How the UBP-X800M2 compared with Sony UBP-X700M? Make sense to upgrade just for HDR10+?
Hi Ernst, the Sony UBP-X700/M supports HDR10 format and Dolby Vision™ with a firmware update. Do you already have it?
Hello, I'm wondering how it performs as a CD player or even a CD transport in terms of audio quality?
This unit performs very well as a CD transport (doesn't have any analog audio outputs and requires an external device do the digital to analog audio conversion). It does not perform at the same level as a dedicated CD player or CD transport but does perform well enough with CDs for a lot of our customers to use it as their only disc player.
Sony 4k players are horrible. They all have freezing problems!!!!!
Can it play Multichannel SACD through HDMI? If yes - how can this be done, how to connect it and to what devices/inputs can I connect it to achieve it? For example, can all 5.1 receivers handle this HDMI data and play the DSD coming out of the SACD into all 5.1 channels? I've never owned a receiver, so I imagine there are some tricks that should be done if I want to use it just for Surround/Multichannel SACD.
This player can read and output the multichannel SACDs. There are settings in its menu that can either output that in the DSD format or LPCM. This combination allows it work with any of the home theater receivers we offer:
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/g_10420/Home-Theater-Receivers.html
As many others have reported my new Sony keeps locking! I purchased this unit to go with our A90J and Sony headphones but every 4K has locked up!
Did you purchase it from Crutchfield? If so, maybe our tech support group can help!
I bought one (not from Crutchfield) and took it back the next day. It plays discs fine, the sound quality is great as is the Bluetooth. but I''m a privacy freak, and when I set it up to get youTube, their privacy agreement stipulates that if you do not accept their data collection policy, they will NOT ALLOW access to youtube. This is preposterous, of course, but I'm not going to subject to this stupid policy. I had the X700 player which suddenly stopped working, and it will probably be prohibitive to fix. Stuff it Sony.
Congratulations.
How those it compare to the Sony x700m ?
The Sony X700/M is very similar, but the X800M2 model has a more advanced rigid frame-and-beam chassis design for low vibration, which helps maximize overall performance. The X800M2 also adds a Bluetooth transmitter mode to send a wireless Bluetooth audio signal to Bluetooth speakers or headphones.
@@crutchfield do they perform the same with Dolby vision and picture and audio quality? With 4K disc’s?
@@xo3336 X800M2 bit better for picture quality
Wish these type of reviews discuss the issues this model has, like skipping and shutting off randomly.
Hi Lawrence, sorry to hear about the issues you're having with this player. If you got it here, please give our Tech Support a call. Their direct number is on your invoice.
2:28 Specifically if the disc is either Region A Blu-ray or a Region 1 DVD
Hi guys. Is this BR player Region free? like it plays BluRays from all regions? Thanks
The Sony UBP-X800M2 will only play Region A Blu-ray discs and Region 1 DVDs
Hello! I was hoping you could help me. I have a 65" Sony X90J Bravia. How does the UBP-X800M2 do at upscaling standard definition DVDs to HD 1080 and 4K? Anything close to the OPPO 203? I've never seen one of those in person, just videos here on UA-cam. Does the UBP-X800M2 do a better job than the native upscaling within my Sony Bravia TV itself or will I not really see any difference? I'm currently running a Toshiba BDX1250 Blu-Ray player. Thank You Very Much for Your Time!
The Sony UBP-X800M2 does an excellent job upscaling your non-4K video content to 4K Ultra-HD (3,840 x 2,160). Combined with your Sony 4K TV, you'll get top notch video quality regardless of the source.
@@crutchfield Thank You SO MUCH for getting back to me. I TRULY appreciate it. I have an extensive DVD collection and countless films and tv shows that will never see a blu-ray or 4K release, so I am VERY glad to hear this. I really researched all the different types of technologies used in 4K TVs (OLED, etc.) and ultimately went with the X90J BRAVIA after seeing my friend's previous year model and how WELL a DVD he had of "The Expendables" that we watched looked on it. Previously, I was certain that I didn't want to go any bigger than the 55" (my APEX TV that had done good by me for about 10+ years, was failing and it was 47") as I figured anything bigger and DVDs would start to look noticeably pixelated but when I saw how detailed the DVD looked on my friend's 65" inch, I was really impressed and decided to make the jump. I have one last question if you have the time. Could you please help me to better understand the technical workings of how exactly the upscaling works when the Sony UBP-X800M2 is hooked up to my Sony X90J? Is it then the UBP-X800M2 player that will be doing ALL of the upscaling work by default, or will the upscaling of the player, then be further upscaled/enhanced by the X90J TV itself? In other words, do they work TOGETHER to produce the best possible picture quality, or do I have to CHOOSE in the individual device's settings which device does the upscaling by default, and ultimately only ONE of the devices will truly be performing the upscaling? And if that is the case, I'm assuming that I want to set the UBP-X800M2 player to be the default for upscaling and not the TV? Does the UBP-X800M2 player actually have BETTER upscaling technology than the X90J TV? Who will be the REAL HERO in the end? Thank You SO MUCH for your time. I really appreciate it. I've also read about HDMI cables that cost about $125 dollars and claim to have upscaling technology built directly into them. Any truth to those claims? I have only "high speed" HDMI cables right now that are about 10 years old and at the very least, I'm guessing I need to upgrade to a "premium high speed" for OPTIMAL picture quality? Is there a particular brand of "premium" HDMI cable that you would recommend? Sony states on their website "What type of HDMI cable do I use for 4K content? We recommend using a 4K HDMI cable (High Speed HDMI Cable with 18 Gbps bandwidth) or a Premium High Speed HDMI cable." I don't currently have any of the newest gaming consoles, but it is something I plan to get in the next year or so, and it's my understanding for that, I'll want a premium HDMI cable with 60FPS capabilities. I was planning on getting a couple of the new Ultra High Speed cables that are capable of 48Gbps. I'm guessing I can't go wrong with them? Thanks Again for Everything. I'm browsing the Crutchfield website now.
You're welcome. You'll get the best results in most cases combining the upscaling feature with these two. You can certainly tweak things though to see what you like best. The AudioQuest Pearl 48 is an ideal cable match, at a great price, here: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc921/p_703PL4815M/AudioQuest-Pearl-48-1-5-meters-5-feet.html
@@The3Stooges A 2.0b (18 gbps) HDMI cable is the minimum for viewing 4K media. You may find that a 2.1 (48 gbps) HDMI cable works better when viewing 4K media in Dolby Vision.
Amazon Basics is a decent priced HDMI cable that usually gets good ratings.
Hello, Thanks for the review.
Can you please tell me if the USB port on the player is capable of playing HEVC format, and HD Audio formats (DTS HD MA, TrueHD etc...).
As I see online, some say it can, some say it can't.
Thanks!
The Sony UBP-X800M2 supports HEVC, and has built-in audio decoding for Dolby® Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS®, and DTS-HD Master Audio. It can also pass Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks when the HDMI output is set to "bitstream" .
@@crutchfield Thanks so much for a quick reply.
Just to make sure again, this is possible when content is being played via THE USB PORT?
It would have to be native to the recording for Dolby® Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS®, and DTS-HD Master Audio. It will not pass Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via USB.
@@crutchfield Thanks.
So, basically, even if I have 4K remux movie with HD audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS, and DTS-HD Master Audio) on USB external hard disk, it still wont be able to play it via USB port?
That is correct as mentioned above. I've listed the USB supported file types for the Sony UBP-X800M2 below to help!
Media Format File Type:
Audio- AIFF /ALAC /FLAC / WAV (up to 24-bit/192kHz), DSD (2.8/5.8/11.2MHz), MP3 / WMA / AAC (up to 48kHz/320kbps)
Video-AVCHD, AVI, FLV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG, MKV, WMV9, XVID
Photo- JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, MPO, WEBP
What we need is a video that shows preferred settings to use for best playback. BTW, I just returned a Panasonic UB820 because it refused to playback UA-cam or Amazon Prime, it just showed a black screen, and the menu settings, etc. were really sluggish. For the price, it was a terrible player.
I just got this one, I hope it doesn't freeze like my x700
Nice! Hope you enjoy it.
I hope Sony makes a m3 version that corrects the issues with the m2
great video. quick question. which would yield a better picture: streaming thru x800m2 to my sony xbr-55x850d...or streaming directly thru my tv apps... would the x800m2 enhance the picture (make it 4k)?
They are pretty equal on the HD streaming abilities but any standard definition content is expected to look better when streamed through this player because of its ability to upscale the image.
will it work with a USB thumb drive with movies ?
There are a lot of file formats that this unit will read from a USB thumb drive! You can find the complete list on our web site for this player:
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/p_158X800M2/item.html
@@crutchfield thank you for answering my question i will buy it
You're welcome! Glad we could help!!
How many headphones can be connected via bluetooth at the same time?
One.
You have DSL?
Hello I just bought this DVD player I have a Vizio TV in a Vizio sound bar I have my DVD player hooked up to my sound bar, but I cannot control the up and down volume on the remote I don’t know how to get it to do that I tried switching the HDMI to the TV instead of the sound bar and I still cannot get the control volume to work on the remote
The Sony UBP-X800M2 remote is pre-programmed with power, input, and volume controls for other brand TVs including Vizio. Control options can vary by model; but you can find instructions for pairing the remote on page 10 of the manual here: pdf.crutchfieldonline.com/ImageBank/v20190610174800/Manuals/158/158X800M2.PDF If you got the player here, you can also call our Tech Support. Their direct number is on your invoice.
Se puede instalar Prime Video, Disney? Cuanta memoria tiene disponible ?
Hola! Gracias por comunicarse con Crutchfield. Para mejor ayudarle a ver que equipo seria el mejor para poder tener lo que necesita le recomiendo que nos llame al 1-800-653-0992, ya que tendriamos algunas preguntas para usted.
I have this Sony player. I just bought it from Amazon. It plays everything I put in it except for certain Disney DVDs. When it comes to the menu to select the language it freezes up. I have to unplug it to get the disc out. All Blu-Ray play fine. Do you know how I can correct this problem?
Stanley
Hi Stanley, sorry to hear about the issues with your player. You may want to verify the discs you're having issues with work in another player. If so, your best bet is to make sure you have the correct player settings for this type of disc and that the Parental Control settings on the Sony are not set to On. Hope that helps.
I tried everything you said and it appears that this player will not play any DVD where you have to select the language before the disc will play the video. That includes Marvel , Disney, or other DVDs. If it Goes to the Top Menu where you can set the sound and other settings before the video plays then this player will play those DVDs.
Just a thought about those discs you are trying to play, does their Region code match that the code shown on the back of your player? If they do, we recommend contacting technical support to check for other possible trouble shooting steps to try.
UPDATE!
I found out that when I use the open/close button on my remote instead of the play button the UBP X800M2 4 K player will play all of my DVDs. It does not play Disney Fast Play on Disney DVDs but if you press the top menu button then you can play the movie from there. So it will play all DVDs
Hooray! Thanks for the update! Glad you found a work around.
I ordered this 4k player from your website.I did research on on 4k players,and found this one to be beter choice than the others that I was looking at.
Excellent! Thanks for shopping with us. We hope that you enjoy your new Sony player!
I need to know where do I plug in the two HDMI out cables on the x880m2 (one for video and one for audio) to my Yamaha RX V6 receiver that then goes to my Hisense U8H?
Hi Garry, so you have the Sony UBP-X800M2? If so, you can connect from the audio only HDMI 2 output to any of the HDMI inputs on the Yamaha for audio and from the HDMI Out 1 to your projector for video.
Does it play 3D movies?
The Sony UBP-X800MK2 4K Blu-ray player does support 3D Blu-ray discs.
does it do atmos?
Yes, it can pass Dolby Atmos soundtracks when its HDMI output setting is set to "bitstream".
I've watched several vids and no one visited how to use the second HDMI out for sound properly. Looking for direction. Thanks
The Sony UHD Blu-ray player is equipped with dual HDMI outputs for separating audio and video signals. The HDMI Out 1 can be used to carry both digital video and audio all in one cable or you can choose to use the HDMI Out 2 (the HDMI Out 2 does not output video signal) to send audio only to your AV receiver and the HDMI Out 1 to send only video to your Ultra-HD TV.
It's just good for watching movies from blu rays and dvds ... when you connect an external hard disc it just suck ... it shows only 500 folders ... I have more than 3000 albums (folders) on my hard disc, so I thought well I'll buy this player cause it read almost all files ... well now I must listen my music through my computer again ... I put an mkv 265 file, no audio, I put another movie in mkv264 no subtitles, I put a third movie again in mkv 264 it freezes and all this movies are working perfectly fine if I watch them on my PC on the VLC player, the older ones also works perfectly fine on my WD stream box ... but the worst thing happened when I've put some movies in mp4, the player has frozen, no image, none of the button on the remote had any response, I could not turn off the player not with the remote not with the button on the player, I had to unplugged the power cable from the socket ... I did test it twice, always the same shit ... oh, and they advertise and I have also seen a review when they show how you can change captions for the subtitles in the system settings ... well good news, my player doesn't have this option, this setting is missing, instead of that I got a setting for the sound of the keys on the remote, which is so stupid ... I am gonna return it :(
I have this BDP paired to my Sony A90J. Do you recommend that I plug it into one of the 2.1 HDMI ports?
This player has an HDMI 2.0 port which means it can be connected to any of those inputs! You might consider connecting it to one of the 2.0 ports to keep the others open for future gear that may have HDMI 2.1 ports.
should i connect this to a hdmi 2.1 or a hdmi 2.0 cable? should i just use a hdmi cable capable of 48 Gbit/s to ensure best possible quality?
Using an HDMI 2.1 Cable will ensure you do get the most out of your Sony UBP-X800M2 4K Blu-ray player.
Czy odtwarza filmy w DD+?
I have this and it says it plays UHD blu rays at 4K 60 but when I play them it only shows 4K 24
We could not find a setting in the manual addressing the resolution output by the player and recommend contacting technical support for help. If you purchased it from us, you can contact our technical support for this help. We send their toll free phone number on the order invoice
Go into screen settings 24p output and turn everything off then that will display everything at 60 fps.
@@wardripj88 nice I’ll give that a try after work :)
@@wardripj88 24p is standard for Blu ray disc and 4K Blu ray only AVATAR The Way of Water was filmed higher FPS and The Hobbit trilogy
I Have a question about the Sony UBP-X1100ES 4K player. I bought this player for $647 from Amazon in 2020. Why is it same player now selling on Amazon for $1,200.00?
Amazon being greedy
Is this a region free player ?
It is not a region free player. We sell the one meant for use in the United States which means it will play region 1 DVDs as well as region A Blu-Ray discs.
Dauzart • 1s ago
I have a few region free disc from region 2and it plays them except for one that says region 2 pal it will not play that one I bought my player at Best Buy
Will it play 3D-DVD's?
The Sony UBP-X800M2 lets you enjoy 3D Blu-ray disc movies in full HD 1080p. 3D viewing requires compatible 3D content, 3D-ready HDTV, 3D emitter and glasses, and a high-speed HDMI cable (supporting at least 10.2 Gbps) connection.
@@crutchfield Thank you. In other words: I will be able to enjoy my 3D-DVD's on my 3D-TV using my 3D-glasses.
You got it! 3D Blu-Ray is supported.
nobody ever states if this does also dolby atmos?
The Sony UBP-X800M2 can pass Dolby Atmos soundtracks when the HDMI output is set to "bitstream".
You lost us at Captain Marvel.
I'm actually thinking about buying this for my upcoming Birthday, Sony 4K Blu-ray player is actually the same price as Disney Plus actually and if I can afford Disney Plus Then Why Not a 4K Blu-ray player as well ☺️
😊good thinking! Happy birthday! Hope you enjoy your day and your new Sony UBP-X800M2! Let us know how you like it.
I've just brought this, i have SACD with multiple audio...I can't seen to access the layers...5.1 etc 😢
Hi Stephen, sounds like you may want to check your HDMI output mode settings. Take a look at page 23 of the manual here: pdf.crutchfieldonline.com/ImageBank/v20190610174800/Manuals/158/158X800M2.PDF If you got the player here, you can call our Tech Support for help. Their direct number is on your invoice.
@crutchfield thank you for your reply, I thought I had change that already. Unless I'm not understanding the model, cause on screen on play back it says 5.1 audio..
Based on that showing on the screen, it sounds like the multichannel SACD layer is being read. Maybe its not been set up to output it as a multichannel audio if you are only hearing 2 channel audio. We think it is worth checking the output mode settings. If they are set to output multichannel audio, then this issue is something that requires troubleshooting by a technician. We hope it is a simple output mode setting issue and is an easy fix for you!!
I noticed when I play a 4K disc my display says HDMI INPUT is in 7.1 ch. Then my HDMI OUTPUT says 5.1 ch. I wonder why my HDMI OUTPUT never says 7.1 ch Sound. Does it have something to do the fact that I have my Sony 4K tv hooked up to a Sony Dolby Atmos Soundbar? It is Model HT-G700 Soundbar.. I saw in a review of this player on youtube that the output was in 7.1. So I am thinking I need to change a setting somewhere. If you have any ideas please let me know. Thanks
Stan
Which model Sony TV are you using in your system? Does this disc player connect directly to your TV using an HDMI cable? And then the HT-G700 connect to your TV using a different HDMI cable?
@@crutchfield First of all, yes my Sony player and soundbar are hooked directly up throught HDMI. With the soundbar hooked up to HDMI Earc. I just bought my Sony tv new because I wanted dolby Vision, atmos ,and 7.1 Channel sound. My sony tv is model KD43X80K- 2022 Model.
Thanks, Stanley. All three models do support 7.1 content. Keep in mind though, the sound bar creates virtual 7.1.2-channel sound using its 3-channel sound bar and sub so the exact input settings won't matter as much with this model. Are you happy with the surround sound you're getting?
@@crutchfield Yes. I love my soundbar and Blu-Ray Player. I admit that I figured that what you said was true about the HDMI output. I am just saddened by the decrease in physical media sales over all. I love the sound I get from 4K discs.
No optical out??? Fail.
old-fashioned😂
can this play 3D blurays?
Yes. The Sony UBP-X800M2 lets you enjoy 3D Blu-ray disc movies in full HD 1080p. 3D viewing requires compatible 3D content, 3D-ready HDTV, 3D emitter and glasses, and a high-speed HDMI cable (supporting at least 10.2 Gbps) connection.
Which Bluethooth Version?
This has Bluetooth 4.1 with support for A2DP 1.2 and AVRCP 1.3 profiles. It supports the SBC, AAC, and LDAC codecs. This and more can be found on our web page for it. This link will take you to that page:
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/p_158X800M2/item.html
Hi
Does this support 3D playback ?
The Sony UBP-X800M2 does support 3D capability.
@@crutchfield Thanks for confirming.
You're welcome.
You lost me at 1080p
How can we help?
Can Spotify be installed in it
Spotify cannot be installed onto this 4K Blu-Ray player. At this time, we do not have one that can stream Spotify. That can change in the future and I recommend contacting an advisor to check current options. Here's how to reach us for this help:
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/support/ContactUs.aspx
Didn’t this player come out in 2019?
Yes, and it is the current model.
Can you play Prime Video?
Yes, it does support streaming for Amazon Prime Video.
Do 4K players also play 3D blu ray discs?
We offer a lot of 4K Blu-Ray players that can play 3D Blu-Ray discs. Not all of them can play the 3D discs but we do offer the ability to filter out the units that cannot play them. This link will show you the players that will play the 3D discs:
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/g_279850/Blu-ray-Players.html?tp=171&fa=1#&nvpair=AG_General_Features|FF3D_Capable
@@crutchfield Thank you, I'll check out the specifications there. Thanks for the tip on filters.
You're welcome! Glad we could help
I know 4Ks are region free, but is this player blu ray region free ?
No, it supports region A Blu-ray discs.
@@crutchfield thanks
Anytime! 🙂
USB is not streaming
So it reads sacd layer?
It sure does!
@@crutchfield Via coax or hdmi? Or both? Thanks a lot.
You can use the HDMI or coaxial digital audio output.
@@crutchfield coax is only giving me 48,000 hz _ I'll try hdmi but somehow bypassing the tv, maybe an hdmi to Toslink converter.....
It sounds like you are trying to get the most audio coming out of the player. For SACD discs, that is DSD. The HDMI port is the only one that can output the DSD format. Ideally, that will run to a receiver or preamp that can read DSD files.
Very buggy player . Even after the recent update which was supposed to improve overall performance.
Constantly having audio drops.
That cannot be enjoyable at all. If you purchased the player from us, we recommend contacting our technical support for help troubleshooting the issue. We include their toll free phone number on the order invoice
I'm giving up on my ub 820 and my disc collection, sticking to an apple library... disc is just way too expensive.
Hi 👋 Sir good morning. Very well reviewed it’s was really nice information you gave. I am music listener, not much movies ok. Music videos, youtube music videos, I am very much interested to buy this Sony M 2 for watching music videos. I have stereo amplifier only?? Parasound Pre P 6 Power amp A21+. Will I have good performance in this one ☝️Audio quality sounds. I have DAC also Cocktails audio N 25 with streamer. Will it match with all this setup. Please let me know waiting for your reply. Thanks 🙏 Sir.
If you are using a 2-channel setup Sathish, you can still integrate the Sony UBP-X800M2 as long as you have a digital coaxial input connection available. Looking at the specs on the Cocktails Audio N 25 there is indeed one coaxial digital input connection. This would be ideal, as you would be using the Sony as a transport only and leaning on the Cocktails for the DAC conversion and sound quality, an excellent call. You would need to connect with HDMI to your TV or monitor and use a digital coaxial connection to your DAC.
@@crutchfield Hi 👋 Sir thanks for your wonderful reply, I like to know This Sony UBP X800 M2 will play all CD, all DVD, MP3 , written mp3 , & Blue Ray disc all regions. So this Sony will play all format DVDs. I am ordering through online. I was waiting for your reply. Bye 👋 thanks 🙏.
It will support standard audio CDs and MP3 files. It only supports DVD Region 1 discs and Blu-Ray Region A discs.
please don't recommend this unit. i will stop working in a couple of months it won't play any dB or DVDs
Sorry to hear that. If you got the player here, please give our Tech Support a call. Their direct number is on your invoice.
Crutchfield spokesperson not enough bandwidth???? 😅
HOW MUCH CONTENT IS Actually IN true 4K? 🤣
USB bellek movie hevc.h 265 ?
The USB port will not read that format. It works with AVCHD, AVI, FLV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG, MKV, WMV9, and XVID. We do a deeper dive into its abilities on our web page for this player:
www.crutchfield.com/I-rFBKc227/p_158X800M2/item.html
Yes HEVC H265 is supported through USB ports played a movie on it
Can I play movies from the USB port via ssd or hdd?
This units USB input can play either type of memory as long as its an MSC device formatted in the FAT file structure. It can read a few different video formats from the memory device!