Nothing superfluous, quality unit
Macneill from San Francisco, CA on 3/29/2023
Solid piece of gear, performs perfectly. Would a track number led on the front be helpful for CD's/ SACD's? Yes. Is is a dealbreaker? No. Always I buy with Crutchfield, best service in the biz.
Pros: Great for hifi audio, perfect 4k and sacd playback.
Cons: No track indicator on front panel
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TV Only Display
Scott from Antioch, IL on 3/23/2023
I bought the unit to use as an SACD player; I would prefer to not have to hook it up to a TV to see any displayed information
Pros: Plays 4K DVDs / SACDsd
Cons: No on-unit displays other than a small red "power on" LED.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Warren from New Haven, VT on 3/17/2023
An excellent DVD player and streaming device.
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Great
Sam from Bethel Park, PA on 3/7/2023
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Gregg from Chicago, IL on 3/6/2023
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Great picture!
Mark from INDEPENDENCE, KS on 3/6/2023
I bought this UHD Blu-ray player so I could step up the picture quality to UHD. Several years ago, I had purchased a Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray player from Crutchfield when I made the step up from DVD to Blu-ray. This UBP-X800M2 also shares a disappointing quality as does the BDP-S550 player. If you need to stop while watching, and return later to finish watching your movie don't expect the player to remember where you left off. It has no clue! So, I make it a point to identify my stopping point so I can resume later. Other than that, I am extremely pleased with the picture and sound quality! So, that is the reason behind the four star rating.
Pros: Great picture and sound qualities. Nice features in the limited menu choices. I don't use for streaming, as I already have that covered with another device.
Cons: Doesn't remember where stopping point is if you need to stop playback for an extended period of time. It seems to forget when I stop playback, and power down until I return. I must check time of playback so I can resume playing when I return.
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Very good quality
Bill D from Yadkinville, NC on 2/23/2023
One of the primary reasons I chose this blu ray player was its ability to play SACD's. I was surprised by the quality feel of this player given the very reasonable price. The lower section of the faceplate folds down and the disc tray glides out silently with solid smoothness. Nice! The unit has some heft to it instead of feeling like a strong breeze would blow it off the shelf. As far as sound goes, I've not had enough time to give it much critical listening time but so far it does seem to be very, very good. Overall, it's a great value if quality at a great price is important to you. Oh, and picture quality is absolutely outstanding!
Pros: Quality feel and excellent performance
Cons: None so far
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Greg from East Moline, IL on 2/20/2023
So far this blue ray/DVD player is working well and looks great. I like the full 17" width so that it can sit on my receiver nicely.
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Just Buy It!
Ronald from Florence, AZ on 2/16/2023
For this price, you will not find another player of this quality and ability to play multichannel SACD and DVD Audio Discs. The audio sounds great and I'm anxious to try some 4k blu-ray discs. Nice to see Sony (one of the inventors of the SACD) step up and continue support for this format with a high quality, lower priced player.
Pros: Plays multichannel SACD and DVD Audio Discs
Cons: None
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Plays almost all discs available.
Crutchfield customer from Columbus, OH on 2/16/2023
I really like that this disc player can play just about anything available. The streaming apps are very limited. I can get more from my Roku TV. Overall I like it for the intended use, as a disc player.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Juan from Elmwood Park, IL on 2/12/2023
Super easy to set up. Put in a movie and watched it. The picture was incredible.
Pros: Easy to set up.
Cons: None
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Freezes
Kent from South Jordan, UT on 2/12/2023
The player froze with 30 minutes left in the show. Brand new 4K disk. Had to turn it all the way off and find my place again. Very frustrating for a brand new machine.
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Easty to setlup and use Sony
Cary from Greensboro, NC on 2/12/2023
I ordered this UBP-X800M2 Sony Blue Ray to replace my recently purchased "Top of the Line" Panasonic DP-UB820. The Panasonic was far more difficult to set up and to operate and the entire household disliked it after several days use. Things easy on the Sony on the Panasonic were convoluted and difficult Subtitle settings required multiple trips through oddly set up screens. From the box the Panasonic began shouting loudly and fast in a foreign language and was difficult to shut up. I now have both the smallest Sony and the largest Sony both of which were easy to set up and use and the remote controls among the easiest to use I have seen. The Sony units also have terrific pictures and sound as well as a clear instruction manual and much faster operation than the Panasonic.
Pros: Sony Very easy to set up and operate. Remote is thoughtfully arranged. Great picture and sound.
Cons: None really.
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Great player
Keith from Baltimore, MD on 2/11/2023
I went back & forth on this or the Panasonic UB820, which a friend recommended. The decision really came down to total tradeoffs, given i wanted a new A/V receiver and Blu-ray player and be as close to $1000 as possible. Having watched a few movies on it, I have to say the X800M2 is just a great player for the money. It makes standard DVDs look as good as my old Blu-ray player made Blu-rays look. Sound quality is far better than my old player, through my old receiver. This player was absolutely the right call, even without my self-imposed budget constraint.
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Bruce from Hazen, ND on 2/1/2023
Impressive so far very pleased with this player.
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Great sound and picture but frequent freezing issues
Colter from East Helena, MT on 1/29/2023
Starting off I'd have to say a 4K player is awesome. For someone who pays attention to sound and picture there is a vast difference in most 4K movies compared to regular Blu-ray. Now, why did I leave two stars you might be wondering? I left two stars for the great picture and sound this player produces. The missing three are for the lack of functionality of the player. I did my fair share of research on most of the 4K players out there and noticed that there is a common problem. They freeze. Some say they don't and some they do. Mine happens to freeze on the back half of most 4K movies. Regular Blu-ray movies do just fine. To say the least.. I am disappointed. Before I purchased this unit I contacted Crutchfield directly and expressed my concerns about these payers before making a purchase. I explained the research I found and the response I got was, "I personally have this player and many of my coworkers, and we've never had any of these problems. This player works great!." Being that I've had great success from Crutchfield in the past I decided to make the purchase. The first two movies I had great success and loved every minute and no freezing. A few weeks and movies later.. the freezing occurs on brand new discs. My suspicions were correct unfortunately. It's my fault I didn't return the player on the first time it froze. I'm also disappointed that I was told by a rep that "there's never been these issues." A very expensive mistake.
Pros: Excellent Sound Excellent Picture
Cons: Freezing Issues
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Ernest from Glennallen, AK on 1/26/2023
Excellent picture quality and sound. Sony makes a great Blu-Ray player. Replaced a older Sony Blu-Ray player, picture and sound was much better. I was surprised. No complaints so far. The price was a middle of the road, but quality seems better than middle of the road. Played a 4K Blue-Ray disc on a LG OLED TV, great contrast, no bleeding around bright colors vs. dark spaces.
Pros: Great Value
Cons: None so far.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Victor from N Smithfield, RI on 1/22/2023
Works great, but does not offer as many streaming options as my old Sony did
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Elijah from Indianapolis, IN on 1/18/2023
This is a great, easy-to-use, and very high quality player! I use it as a universal player, mostly to play DVDs, CDs, and SACDs, and have had no problems with it so far. It isn't quite as versatile as some more expensive players (adding multiple streaming services, etc), but plays all sorts of discs perfectly.
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Harold L from OCEANSIDE, OR on 1/18/2023
Not so good. Wouldn't work the second time I used it
Pros: Inexpensive
Cons: Cheap
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Switched from Panasonic
Paul from Raleigh on 1/11/2023
Switched from a Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Blu-ray player to this. I was using the Panny for a few years b/c of its HDR optimizer feature that I needed to help an older JVC projector work with HDR on 4K disks. After upgrading to a newer JVC projector with a way better built in HDR optimizer built in, I swapped out for this Sony. The Sony is WAY faster responding so that alone was worth it. The Sony also adds SACD support - I do have a few SACD titles so that will come in handy too. Seems well built, the performance, quality and features are solid. No complaints after several months of use. I'm not concerned with the remote as I use a Harmony (knock on wood... *sniff*), which easily added this to my Activities.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
James from Kathleen, GA on 1/10/2023
This product works great. It was as easy as plug and play. You just enter your password as prompt and select your parameters. It will play pretty much all the DVD formats that I own. Great product!
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Awesone!
David from South Jordan, UT on 1/9/2023
Set up was easy and the picture is awesome!
Pros: Set up. Picture quality. Built like a rack component. Looks good with the other equipment.
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Great little DVD payer
Michael from Port Washington, NY on 1/3/2023
Great player for the price. I looked at units that were double and triple the price but couldn't find myself spending that level of funds when this unit does everything I need it to. Yes, there is that one nuance about changing the setting manually when watching a DVD with Dolby Vision, but who cares. I don't use the apps, so the primitive apps screens are not a big deal to me. I watched a few HD Bluy Ray discs and the picture and sound quality are excellent. It pairs nicely with my Sony Bravia OLED TV.
Pros: Price, build quality and performance
Cons: Might not have all the bells and whistles as the high end models.
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Sony never lets me down.
William st from KEYSVILLE, VA on 12/31/2022
I love everything about this player. It's played everything I have thrown at it from old DVDs to new 4k blu rays. All have looked fantastic especially 4k blu rays on the screen. The sound and clarity are unbelievable. Personally I love the size of this unit. It is SOLID. It feels like there is something inside it. You could grab this off the shelve and defend your home with it. Setup couldn't have been easier. I'm a long time Sony customer - radios, VHS players, Vaio laptops, DVD players. I even remember as a kid when we got the latest technology - a Sony Betamax! I'm glad I went with this model over their X700. Cons? I can't think of any. Maybe the ugly remote. Let's be honest the big red and white "Netflix" button is ugly. A lot of remotes today have it so it's not a Sony thing. A lot of us happen to hate Netflix so seeing that every time is a little annoying. I will probably put some black paint or tape over it. Problem solved! Crutchfield delivery as usual was fast and I love the dissolvable peanuts. How "green." Although I wasted 20 gallons of water trying to dissolve them. Smaller box next time? Please. Finally I just tossed them in the yard. Side note dogs will eat them. At least my retriever tried a couple. 20 gallons of water vs putting them in a landfill? Hmmm. Not sure we gained anything there. So just toss them outside and save our water. After one night and a light rain they were gone!
Pros: Video quality, sound quality and build quality.
Cons: Ugly remote
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Sony UBP-X800M2
michael from Big Stone Gap, Va on 12/30/2022
Upgraded from another smaller Sony player to this guy. The format was similar so set up was very easy. The picture quality was so much better than the older model. The extra detail we were seeing in some of our favorite movies was shocking in a good way. We didn't realize what we were actually missing with discs and streaming sources
Pros: Easy setup and upgraded video signal
Cons: None so far
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perfect machine, perfect value
Daniel from San Jose, CA on 12/30/2022
Loved my first X800 so much that this purchase for another room was a no brainer. Super easy to use and, if history shows with first one, reliable as all get out!
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Roy from Boerne, TX on 12/25/2022
I love Sony since they had Trinitron televisions.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
David from Guaynabo, PR on 12/22/2022
Good performance for the price. Glad Sony still makes SACD capable players, since I have many of them.
Pros: Multi format capable including SACD and DVD-Audio.
Cons: Wish the remote had numbered keys for direct track access with CDs and SACD
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Good Choice
Lorna from Guaynabo, PR on 12/18/2022
Very good choice. The most important thing to me is that the DVD Audio disc can be played. The sound quality is great.
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For a modern Display possibly best choice
Michael from New York, NY on 12/7/2022
Great player-quicker navigation and loading vs Panasonic. Can force Dolby Vision or 422 444 ycbr chroma which can benefit your display. Solid Build - less Plasticy compared to rven more expensive models. Not as much chroma tone mapping features so you may be better off with the Panasonic's if you have an older display. honestly, I'm not sure if the 5 year old tone mapping tech on those units competes with todays displays
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Truly a well thought and built unit
Douglas from W Delray Bch, FL on 12/3/2022
This is truly a well-thought-out BluRay Player except for the need to make a manual selection when upscaling some videos, but it is minor considering the professionalism in the construction, isolation of vibrations and noise, sound and picture quality, and the design of this unit. I wasn't sure what I was going to experience but with the $80 price reduction, I decided to give it a shot. I am glad I did!! Anyone thinking about getting this type of player should give this Sony lots of consideration.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Bradley from Clearfield, PA on 11/25/2022
Love this Blu-ray player replaced my older Sony that didn't play 4ks. This one's very quiet and the quality of the picture and surround is on believable. Always very pleased with my experience with Crutchfield. Thanks guys
Pros: High quality, seems very well made and sturdy. Also very quiet.
Cons: None.
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Great Player with Two HDMI Outs
John from Lorton, VA on 11/23/2022
Great player, and especially functional if you have an older AVR without Dolby Vision capability. This player has two HDMI outputs, one for both video and audio and one for just audio. This feature allows connection directly to a Dolby Vision capable TV with the video/audio output, thus bypassing the AVR which would have "filtered out" the Dolby Vision. The other HDMI output (audio only) is connected to any HDMI input on your receiver. (Settings in your components will need adjustment to suit this.) This feature is a great fix until a newer, more Dolby capable AVR can be purchased. The Sony UBP-X800M2 is a great player with many other video and audio features. Highly recommended.
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Great player, easy to set-up.
Christopher from Carlisle, MA on 11/22/2022
This is a great player. Only minor gripe is lack of any indicator lights on the front. Just a small green power LED, and hey, it should be blue these days. But otherwise, flawless operation.
Pros: Playback quality.
Cons: Lack of indicator lights.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Michael from Caldwell, ID on 11/21/2022
Excellent price 80 dollars off and fast shipping This 4k DVD player brings a great picture and a attractive component to my system very pleased with with purchase Crutchfield is the best
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Barry from Chana, IL on 11/7/2022
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Ultra HD is the best
Mark from Gresham, OR on 10/31/2022
Upgrading from a Sony Blu-ray player to an Ultra HD Blu-ray player was like going from night to day. The quality of the images is much better. The colors are move vivid and the sound is much improved. It is much more compatible with my Sony Bravia Ultra HD TV.
Pros: Sleek, compact and easy setup.
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4k player for 4K TV
James from Shelbyville, KY on 10/25/2022
The 85"Sony TV needed an upgrade to our Blu-Ray player. This 4K Blu-Ray player made a HUGE difference in the video quality we see. The texture of fabric, small details that were unnoticed on Plain Blu- Ray are very clear with this player. Ease of use is typical Sony. Worth the money spent. Delivery was flawless and on time.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Richard from Sagamore Beach, MA on 10/19/2022
Crutchfield documented this product very well, so if you know what you want and this is it, you will be pleased. Has all the features we wanted, worked as advertised, delivered promptly in good condition. For us the only "new" feature in DVD players that we wanted was WIFI so that we could stream without wiring directly into the router. Panel controls and indicators are on the front and we do in fact have a tuner sitting on top of this unit now. I judge this a good value for the price, with compatibilities that we may not use, but were designed into the product in case the opportunity arises.
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Crutchfield customer from Tahlequah, OK on 10/19/2022
Very nice look and delivers beautiful picture/sound. However, it's ridiculous that it only has 3 streaming apps (YouTube/Amazon/Netflix) and that you can't add any more. I upgraded from a ubp-x800 to this M2 model to get Dolby vision and even my older player had more apps and ability to add a few. also, the player can tell you if a disc is Dolby Vision vs HDR10 but it can't switch automatically, you have to do it in the menu (for each disc).
Pros: Great picture and sound. The look of the unit is nice/quality.
Cons: No auto-sensing of Dolby Vision/HDR10, even though the player firmware shows you what type of disc you're okaying. Only # streaming apps and inability to add any.
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Excellent at its primary task.
Richard from State College, PA on 10/17/2022
Five starts for build quality, user interface, and playing all kinds of discs with excellent results. I'm especially pleased with SACD performance. One note for prospective purchasers: Only 3 apps (Netflix, Prime, and YouTube) are included, and there is no provision for adding apps. It also often takes several tries for Prime to load - I get the message that the app is too big to load, though it works on the second or third try. Not a real problem for me because my TV (also from Sony) does a fine job with apps and allows them to be added, but may be useful to know. Nonetheless, highly recommended.
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Sony dvd player
Richard from Erie, PA on 10/13/2022
Easy setup great sound and picture quality.
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SACD multichannel player
James from Indian Orchard, MA on 10/10/2022
I had a great two channel SACD player and needed an SACD multichannel add on. This did the job
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Excellent player & awesome remote control
Dan from Poinciana, FL on 9/28/2022
This player is excellent. Because of my space constraints, I needed to turn it sideways and so the front of the unit faces away from the side of my LG flat screen TV. And even with it facing off to the right of my TV, it still receives all the signals from the Sony remote control and I can fully control the player from the remote while I am sitting in front of the TV, and the player responds perfectly, as if it were in front of me and facing the remote control. I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase.
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
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A Little help please
Keith from Saint George, UT on 9/15/2022
I am still trying out my new Sony Blue Ray player. I bought it because the technology has changed so fast that it is hard to keep up with and expensive also. I was trying to keep up with surround sound and I bought two Atmos Speakers from Crutchfield and found out that I needed to upgrade my blue ray player to play atmos dvd's. Now I think I have gone as far as I can in my small space for Atmos Surround Sound (my wife thinks so also $) I want to steam Hi Def Sacd in Atmos music and also 4K Atmos movies but not sure how to do streaming into my system. I wanted one company to stream movies and music but I can't find one that does both so it looks like I would have to pay for two different companies to stream both. Does anybody know if a one steaming company does all (music and movies both in 4k atoms surround?)
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Good but could be improved
Richard from Pleasant View, TN on 9/13/2022
So far this player works great with 4k movies. Doesn't have much in apps on it.
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A great mid-level player
Scot from Chandler, AZ on 9/4/2022
Bought the 800 M2 to update my media player (Oppo 103d) so I could move to 4k dvd's. It may not have all the options of more expensive players but has everything I need. 4k image is amazing, atmos sounds terrific. The biggest surprise was how good it sounded playing standard music cd's. Blu-Ray hd dvd's look and sound great too. This player is a really good value.
Pros: Image quality, sound, price, easy to set up.
Cons: None
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Bruce from Lancaster, MA on 8/26/2022
It plays disks fine so far. I got this model because it can also play SACD, DVD-Audio disks, which not many (if any) other players will do. It is supposed to keep memory of where you stopped playing a disk, and then be able to resume from that point when restarting the disk. I tried that a few times, but it did not seem to work. There may be a trick to doing it that I have not found out yet.
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Great product!
Joel from Ashland, KY on 8/24/2022
Performs exactly as expected. I am really happy with the Bluetooth function so I can use my wireless headphones.
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Great picture, great sound
Timothy from Millington, TN on 8/22/2022
I've only had this player for a few days but so far, pretty darn good. The picture on my 4k tv is crystal clear, sharp, and detailed. I was worried I wouldn't notice a difference between standard blu-ray and 4k. But I definitely did. The sound is just as good. And it's not bad as a cd or sacd player either. I haven't watched any dvd's or standard blu-ray's yet so I can't comment on it's upscaling ability. But if what I've seen and heard so far is any indication I'm sure they'll be pretty good too. Very pleased so far.
Pros: Dual HDMI outputs, sturdy, well built
Cons: None so far
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Crutchfield customer from Lynchburg on 8/19/2022
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Douglas from Washington, DC on 8/17/2022
Loved my new DVD player. I cannot wait to upgraded my TV to HD so I can take full advantage of the player. Staff was so awesome in helping me decide. Also, I really appreciate (and trust) the reviews on the Crutchfield site.
Pros: Easy to set up
Cons: I really wish (I miss)
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Sony UBP-X800M2
James Wade from Cabot, AR on 8/11/2022
This is a replacement for a Sony UBP-X800 UHD Player purchased in 2018. The shipment was delivered in two days and factory box was packed in a plain brown box and was received damage free. The player has worked great the first few weeks of ownership. We have watched a few older dvd's and a few BBC dvd's from 2020 with no issues. I also watched the first 20 minutes of Gladiator on 4K BD using Dolby Vision setting. The video and audio looked and sounded great on my 5.1 Denon AVR with Polk speakers. I need to watch Gladiator or a different 4K UHD BD to ensure there are no freezing issues mention by some users.
Pros: Very quick delivery. Well packaged. Works great.
Cons: None after three weeks of use.
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Impressive
Vincent from Central, CA on 8/10/2022
I have owned this player a short time but so far it delivers an excellent 4K picture and most of all there are no freezing issues. The main reason I purchased this is to replace a lightly used SONY UBP-X700 4K player that I had purchased only 3 years ago that started to freeze every 4K disc I played. This player also gives me the sound (5.1.2) I want through my SONY STR-DH790 receiver. Only time will tell.
Pros: No Freezing Issues (So Far), Easy to use and love the size of the remote. Fits my hand better.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Eric from Howell, MI on 8/8/2022
Very well made player, has some heft to it compared to most bluray players. Excellent price for the features that it has. My a/v receiver is a few years old which has caused some issues integrating this into my system. I'm an old school plug and play guy and I couldn't get it to play no matter what I tried. Finally I found the answer after a few days. You need to use the #2 hdmi output to send the audio signal to the receiver and the main hdmi directly to the 4k TV. Now it works beautifully. Note: my receiver is not 4k compatible, hence the issue.
Pros: Performs well both sonically and visually.
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Easy to use.
Anil from Morrisville, NC on 7/28/2022
Its only been a few weeks. So far so good. Easy to use.
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William from Hampton, VA on 7/26/2022
Outstanding DVD player. Easy installation and instruction booklet. Beautiful, crisp picture. Fast loading. Extensive different types of DVD's that can be used. Movies, music, photos exceptional.
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Terry from Great Bend, KS on 7/25/2022
Great quality playback but for some reason limited to only the three streaming apps that come with the unit.
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Rock-solid player!
Scott from SIMPSONVILLE, SC on 7/21/2022
I bought this Blu-ray player to replace an old Sony Blu-ray/DVD/CD player I'd purchased back in the early 2000's. This player is half the size, very sleek and solid with only a small green power indicator light to let you know it's on. Set-up was a breeze and immediately played my copy of The Last Waltz. Connected to my set and soundbar via HDMI cable. Ultra HD looks great! Whereas my old Blu-ray player Home Screen had a complex set of menus to navigate through, the Home Screen menu on the Ultra HD has a simple design for easily playing material from DVD'S or a thumb drive. There are also shortcuts on the Home Screen to Netflix and Prime Video.
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Gary from Rio Rancho, NM on 7/14/2022
Works great. Plays all my SACD's and DVD-A too.
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Great unit but one drawback for me
Jeffrey from Wichita, KS on 7/13/2022
Beautiful machine. Nice build quality. Love the larger remote, quiet operation and quick startup. My problem is with Sony's removal of the Dolby Digital compatible output. Without that, I can't enjoy 5.1 sound from discs which only have DTS as an option.
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Blue ray player
Jeffrey from Somerville, MA on 7/8/2022
I'm watching the Godfather trilogy right now And the 4k Blue ray player is fantastic And if I I needed another one I would definitely buy it
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Crutchfield customer from Oswego, IL on 7/6/2022
This is a big improvement over the Blu Ray player I had before; very easy to set up and operate. The image looks good and it accepts a wide array of discs. Very satisfied!
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Great Product
Garry from Westby, WI on 6/20/2022
Easy to setup and use. Dolby Vision looks fantastic. Sleek design that disappears in entertainment center with no lights on the front to distract when watching a film. Dolby Atmos sounds crisp and detailed. Adds a whole new level to 4K Blu-ray's.
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Have to manually turn on Dolby Vision.
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A bit disappointed with so few streaming apps
Clifford J from Cranston, RI on 6/15/2022
I will begin by saying that as a 4K/BluRay player it does a good job. Additionally, this appears to be well built and very sturdy construction. The reason for the low rating is as follows. In today's world of "smart devices" steaming content from various sources is of the utmost importance to many of us, and this is where this device falls short for me. The only apps on this device are Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube... really? No ability to add/install additional apps from a list... no sports apps.... nothing. My old Sony BluRay player had many options for apps. Additionally, when using Netflix, while flipping through the available content, the stream is constantly going blank/freezing for as much as 10 seconds as the title preview starts... which is rather annoying. I am truly hoping a firmware update adds more apps and fixes the Netflix freezing issue. I guess maybe I expected more from Sony regarding this player.
Pros: * Quality build construction * Good 4K/BluRay player
Cons: * Too few Apps (ONLY Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube)
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Cool
Roger from Honolulu, HI on 6/15/2022
As a returnee to the disc world after streaming virtually everything for years, I am so impressed with the simple gui and the incredible backwards compatibility. As with everything now, there is a move to make the device the center hub of your ecosystem. Great, but no problem to not. The is a great piece of kit.
Pros: Great push and play gui Svelte form factor
Cons: Remote is so last century
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Joe from Austin, TX on 6/14/2022
Very well built unit with all the features I want.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Francis from Brevard, NC on 5/31/2022
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You will love this one!!!!!
Mark from Buffalo, New York on 5/29/2022
This is the best Blu-ray player from Sony. I wanted a 4K blu ray player that was going to last and this is it. I hooked it up to my Bose & sony Bravia.. the sound is so smooth. Again Crutchfield thank you.
Pros: Heavy with excellent sound & picture . You'll notice the difference.
Cons: You have to buy your one hdmi cord though
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Sony X800M2 stops playing BDs, 4K after a year
Guest from Austin on 5/20/2022
Purchased this product 18 months ago. Six months ago it suddenly stopped playing any Blu-Ray or 4K disks. Regular DVDs and CD's still play -- as well as DVD-A. This is known issue reported to Sony by many users, but Sony has no workable solutions. For other issues, search "Sony x800M2 freezing". Great product for a year
Pros: Originally played BD, 4K, DVD, CD, and even DVD-A
Cons: Suddenly stopped playing BD, 4K content after a year. No workable solution from Sony, reported by many users
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High Quality Equipment.
Dennis from Oelwein, IA on 5/19/2022
Only had this player for a few days, so far a great piece of equipment. Basically set itself up, improved picture over old 4K player, streaming is very good.
Pros: Easy set up. Very stable, no vibration or noise of any kind.
Cons: None
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Sony DVD player
Crutchfield customer from Omaha, NE on 5/17/2022
Great choice for a DVD player with Blue Ray and network capability.
Pros: Quality build and features not found in other players.
Cons: None
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Kenneth from Tucson, AZ on 4/25/2022
I exchanged a Panasonic 820 for this player, had nothing but freezing issues with the Panasonic, so far no problems with the Sony
Pros: Beautiful HDR picture
Cons: None
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Geneo,Old Sony Guy.
Crutchfield customer from Pringle, PA on 4/23/2022
Five stars is not enough for this devise, I could sit here and write for 2 hrs. and not be able to explain all the features in this unit. If you are like me, I did not believe all the specs. and info. listed, ya know too good to be true. Let me tell you, This devise will blow you away in every aspect. I first did the quick set up and dropped in the Eagles, Hell Freezes Over WOW Both audio and video were superb on a 20 plus yr. old dvd. I have a new sony tv and all hookups are all Crutchfield ultra high speed hdmi cables a must for future proofing etc. Then I did advance settings for video & audio, with a few calls to Crutchfield and their good support team help I was able to fine tune to my sound bar and my setup. I can not tell you how important this is! I must Tell you the upscaling to 4-K on old dvds is nothing less then amazing. Hands Down this is the best purchase I have made in 10 yrs. I can not wait to purchase a Blueray dvd What Fun!...
Pros: Budget friendly,Solid Const. Good looking,Unbelieveable Features
Cons: None
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Allan from HOLLAND, MI on 4/16/2022
Amazing 4K B/R Player For The Money! And It's Built Like A Light Tank! (Heavy And Solid At 8 LBS.) I Decided To Get This Player To Match My, Receiver And TV. (Which Are 4K. But My Receiver Does Have 8K Upscaling As Well.) My Last B/R Player Was A Sony As Well. (BDP-S790 Which I Got Back In 2014, And Still Have.) And That One Served Me Well Too. So, I Choose To Go With Another Sony. And You Can Never Go Wrong With Sony. Overall, This Player Rocks! I'm Very Happy With It!
Pros: Solid Build, Ease Of Use, Handsome Design, Plays Most Discs.
Cons: Remote Is A Little Clunky. (But, That's No Big Deal.)
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YOU CAN'T MISS WITH THE SONY UPB-X800M2
Richard from Hudson, OH on 4/15/2022
EASY CONNECTION TO MY DENON ATMOS RECEIVER. TOOK THE SYSTEM FOR A TEST DRIVE LAST NIGHT(MIDWAY). GREAT PICTURE AND THE ATMOS SOUND WAS AMAZING. ALSO I FELT A GREAT VALUE.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Kevin Kevin from Minneapolis, MN on 4/12/2022
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Christopher from Imperial, MO on 4/10/2022
Another solid product from Sony. The remote is much more user friendly than the Samsung it replaced. And of course, buying it from Crutchfield was the best price and the fastest shipping!
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All Good
Gary from New Britain, CT on 4/4/2022
Great performance. Made the move to 4K and needed a new player. I've watched 2 DVD-Rs so far, unbelievable how good they look. Crutchfield's review was very helpful. My first purchase from Crutchfield and I'm very impressed with the product and service.
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Solid inexpensive SACD and 4kBD player
David from Chandler, AZ on 3/24/2022
Great picture, sound and price. I bought this to play CDs and SACDs, and it rocks for those. I do wish the on screen menu for playing CDs showed tracks better for easier navigation within the CDs, but that's not a deal breaker as I usually just play the full album anyway. The 4k BD features are solid, the picture is great as well. For $200, this unit can't be beat. For a lot more money, it probably can - but why?
Pros: Plays SACD and CDs Has upscale abilities for sound and picture Inexpensive Easy set up
Cons: Menu for CD playback could be better
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Timothy from Clearwater, FL on 3/24/2022
This BluRay was easy to set up. Works well and plays my SACDs with excellent fidelity.
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Sony UBP-X800M2 Works Great.
Miguel from Cumming, GA on 3/23/2022
My previous Sony BDP was roughly 10 years old and stopped syncing with my newer TV so I found this player on Crutchfield. It has the most up-to-date HDMI firmware so I figured that'd be a plus. This particular player is built really well. It syncs flawlessly with my AVP and TV and works great so far. Happy with this purchase.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Simon from San Francisco, CA on 1/18/2022
So far so good. Much sturdier than my previous Blu Ray player. Knocking off one star due to minimal steaming functionality (though given most TV's have that covered maybe not a problem) and fussy manual 4k settings
Pros: Good picture quality Good sound quality
Cons: Minimal streaming functionality with no apps beyond those preinstalled Manual 4k settings
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Buying Another Sony
Chuck from Menasha, WI on 1/15/2022
I have been a customer since 1995 and I have always had good service and exceptional home electronics from Crutchfield. I still choose Sony over many other brands due to quality and consistency. This Blu-ray player exceeds my expectations from installation to sitting down and watching my favorite movies in HD. So far I have had no issues, setting up the player was a breeze which took maybe 15 minutes. The directions are pretty straight forward. I ran my HDMI cable through the wall, as well as my other hookups to the Samsung QN65Q70T which I ordered from Crutchfield also. I had to wait several weeks to receive my Blu-ray player but in the end the wait was worth it. I would highly recommend this Sony Blu-ray!
Pros: Picture quality, size, remote, ease of use and setup.
Cons: None so far.
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The best picture and sound
Mike from Eden.NC on 12/9/2021
This blueray player is the best on the market Sony is nom.1 in my mine.
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Terrific Blu-Ray Player
Crutchfield customer from Powhatan, VA on 12/4/2021
Superb Blu-Ray Player. Picture quality on my Sony A80J TV is the best I've seen. Remote is ok. I use a Harmony Remote, so it's a non issue. Software Update was quick and painless.
Pros: Best 4k picture. Easy network connect and software updates.
Cons: None observed
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Saint Louis, MO on 12/4/2021
This DVD player is right in line with what you would expect from Sony. Amazing UHD player. Also love the USB port on the front.
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Nice Sony Blu-ray player.
Crutchfield customer from Plainfield, VT on 12/2/2021
I've had the Sony UBP-X800M2 for a few weeks now. On the plus side, it plays DVDs without any problems and was very easy to set up. I don't have any Blu-ray discs, so I can't comment on that but the upscaling on DVDs is excellent. CD and SACD playback are first rate. I haven't bothered with streaming as I have an Apple TV device for that. The only negatives I've found so far is that the disc drawer and remote both seem a bit flimsy compared to my old Yamaha DVD player, and my older Sony TV. Overall, I'm quite happy with this player.
Pros: Does what it's supposed to do without hassles.
Cons: Slightly flimsy remote and disc drawer.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Grand Rapids, MI on 11/18/2021
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Well built!
Gerard from Peoria, AZ on 11/5/2021
Purchased thru Crutchfield. Great transaction as usual. First Bluray delivered did not work. Crutchfield immediately sent out a replacement even before the old one was returned. Great customer service. The unit itself is heavy and has the feel of a quality unit. Having to switch Dolby Vision on and off is a PITA, but I knew that before I bought it. It does have another shortcoming and I'm not sure if it's a Sony issue or Netflix/Amazon Prime issue but, if you access either of those apps through the Bluray, don't expect to get Dolby Atmos because it's not supported. Glad I have an Apple 4K TV to handle my streaming Atmos needs.
Pros: Well built. Starts up and loads fast.
Cons: No Atmos through its Netflix and Amazon Prime apps.
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Excellent Value
Crutchfield customer from San Francisco, CA on 11/2/2021
this is a very built unit thanks to it's metal chassis. Sleek design and easy to operate. A great addition to our home.
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Mixed Bag, Both Great and Annoying
Crutchfield customer from Kitty Hawk, NC on 11/1/2021
Pros - Acoustic and video performance quality is terrific! I use it more for playing SACDs than Blu Rays, but both are really great. A big improvement over my old Marantz combi-player. Cons - There is no status read out at all on the face of the unit and that's a significant source of aggravation/irritation. I can't tell the elapsed time on either type disc or the chapter or track number. There are also no controls on the face of the unit itself other than on/off and open/close. You are forced to use only the remote for everything else. A big loss from my old Marantz combi-player.
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Excellent picture and sound.
Scott from SEVERN, MD on 10/21/2021
Have been using this for almost a year now with Sony XBR-65A8H OLED and Yamaha RX-A1000 receiver. Picture is flawless and stunning with HDR Dolby Vision from 4K blu-rays. Standard 1080p blu-rays also look better than ever. (I prefer not using the Dolby Vision up conversion on standard HD discs, the picture looks more natural and colors are actually better without it.) I have this in an entertainment center with a glass door and it runs very quietly. Had ongoing problems where the picture and sound would black out on/off near the end of movies. Talked to Crutchfield who directed me to Sony customer service since it's still under one-year warranty, and the Sony software updated released Fall 2021 seems to have fixed the issue. Definitely dropped a star for the on-screen menu. Not intuitive to locate things like HDMI output settings (I use HDMI 2 for audio out since my receiver doesn't pass through 4k video... this might also be the cause of lip sync issues which require adjustments via the receiver with each different movie.) Also Dolby Vision must be manually turned on and off if switching between different discs that do or don't have Dolby Vision, the unit does not detect it automatically. The only streaming apps are Netflix and Amazon Video, not really worth having on there. Have not used the hi-res audio option yet, note that there are no music streaming apps available on the unit. Bluetooth w/ Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones is excellent.
Pros: Incredible picture and sound with Sony OLED tv and HDMI sound output directly to receiver.
Cons: On-screen menu looks like really old software and is not intuitive, requires frequent access to turn Dolby Vision, bluetooth, audio out settings, etc. Some playback problems seem to be resolved after Fall 2021 software update from Sony.
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Very Nice Sony Player
Crutchfield customer from Lavon, TX on 9/22/2021
First HD 4K Blu-Ray I tried froze on the title screen and was missing the icons to play the disc. It also would not eject. I unplugged the unit and tried again and it worked fine. Hopefully this was just a glitch. It worked fine playing the disc thereafter. Much higher definition than my previous Blu-Ray player on my new OLED Sony TV.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Marysville, WA on 9/19/2021
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Bowling Green, KY on 9/16/2021
It's everything I was looking for at a great price.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Sausalito, CA on 9/13/2021
Solid BR DVD player with some extras. Easy to install and operate.
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Great Addition To My Entertainment System
Crutchfield customer from Calico Rock, AR on 9/13/2021
I had no idea that this Sony 4K player would work so much better than my old OPPO 103 BDP. It's not only better for 4K (OPPO only plays HD/2K Blu-ray), but also for Blu-ray playback. More information is displayed, all video is upscaled to 4K, has smoother flow, better color and depth of field. The Sony also does really well with streaming Amazon Prime, Netflix, and YouTube all three in 5.1 surround sound. The sound performance of Sony seems flawless and best the older OPPO. Lipsink is always perfect for all playback (2K, 4K, and streaming; this is something the OPPO doesn't do as well, the delay between audio and video seemed to be greatly affected by the complication of the video content (higher complication = more video delay to audio. I'd often hear it before it happen on screen). 4K Blu-rays are so much better than regular Blu-rays, that I'll only buy 4K in the future when available and I will be replacing all my best DVDs. As a matter of fact I haven't played a DVD in years. This Sony player is a keeper and I'm really pleased to own it.
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Great player!
Crutchfield customer from Tuscaloosa, AL on 9/12/2021
Love everything about this player! Easy to use and plays every format I've thrown at it.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Greenville, SC on 9/1/2021
This player is all you will need for most blue ray, dvd, and cd. It is well made out of good materials and works with my Bluetooth headphones.
Pros: Small size, works with bluetooth.
Cons: Has no analog output. Solved that with a coax digital to analog adapter.
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Solid Player
Crutchfield customer from Keene, NH on 8/31/2021
Excellent 4K DVD player! does everything you want this guy to do, great video and audio, I have to agree with a few other reviewers on having more apps, at least a music app would have been nice but I still highly recommend this player....
Pros: Easy set-up, very solid put together unit, good price....
Cons: Could use a few more apps....
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Medina, OH on 8/25/2021
Easy to install, greatly improved the image on our TV. Would highly recommend.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Highland, NY on 8/14/2021
Got the outlet price one and great for the money
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BlueRay
Crutchfield customer from Lockeford, CA on 8/12/2021
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Canyon, TX on 8/7/2021
Prompt customer service, delivery, and easy setup. My old Blu-ray player was the "weak link" in my home entertainment chain. With the X800M2, all my equipment is at parity for an optimized viewing/listening experience.
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No Apps
Crutchfield customer from Blue Springs, MO on 7/26/2021
Sony no longer lets you add apps. I replaced almost same one just supposedly upgraded model and the only apps ate Netflix and Prime. Just bought a Rokel so I can get the rest of my apps back. Not happy.
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great buy
Crutchfield customer from Saint Marie, MT on 7/19/2021
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Works Great!
Crutchfield customer from Morgantown, WV on 7/16/2021
Called Crutchfield, gave them my specs and what I needed. Asked for recommendations, and Bingo. He told me this is my best and and I ordered. My Sony showed on just when I was told it was. All is well
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Valdosta, GA on 7/13/2021
Works as advertised. Syncs well with my Sony 3100ES Receiver and Bravia TV. As usual. excellent service from Crutchfield.
Pros: Syncs well with my other Sony equipment.
Cons: Pricey
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Another fine product from Sony.
Crutchfield customer from Apache Junction, AZ on 7/13/2021
The product arrived on time and does everything I expect of it. It replaced a 10-plus-year-old Sony, and since my other A/V gear is Sony, everything sees everything else. Love it!
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Great deal
Crutchfield customer from Pasadena, CA on 7/4/2021
Fair price; plays multiple disc formats
Pros: Great picture; multiple disc formats; streaming built in
Cons: Only 3 streaming formats
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Joseph from WENDELL, NC on 6/29/2021
Very nice update to this Sony. The only thing that I wish that it had was IR blaster input at this price point but it has so many features like support for SACD, DVD-Audio which has been pretty much forgotten about in other models offered. Thanks Crutchfield! Always a pleasure ordering from you!
Pros: SACD, DVD-Audio, 192/24 bit support
Cons: No IR Blaster input at this price point
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Superb Piece of Equipment
Crutchfield customer from Dallas, TX on 6/9/2021
I have had this unit just short of two week. The unit came well packed. Was very easy to connect, just attached a HDMI cord from the Sony to the back of my Marantz sr7012 and plugged the unit in. The unit easily connected to my Wi-Fi in the house. After researching the the recommended settings on You Tube and review sites they were easily applied in the set up menu. As of now I do not have any 4k movies, however I do have Spears and Munsil 4K setup disc which had 4K demos on them and they looked unbelievable. One reason I chose the Sony over the other 4K players is because it played SACD's and DVD-Audio's. I tried the Fragile album (DVD-Audio) and Dark Side of the Moon(SACD) and they sounded fantastic. I am very please with this unit, the only downsides are that you have to switch on Dolby Vision when you have that kind of disc and that there is no display. For what you get this is a great value.
Pros: Plays all types of Discs
Cons: No front display and must toggle Dolby Vision on
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Great BluyRay Player
Crutchfield customer from Elkton, MD on 6/7/2021
Sony does it right for sure! This is a great Blue Ray/CD player and I would put it up against any C.D. player too. You would have to spend twice as much to get the sound and picture quality that is produced by this unit. I actually have a Yamaha that cost twice as much-which is also a great unit, especially for CDs. Unfortunately, many companies are not making DVD players now including Yamaha. I would highly recommend this Sony to anyone who wants great sound and picture quality.
Pros: Great Performer
Cons: None
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Allenton, WI on 6/6/2021
Easy to set up, It has excellent picture quality, am very happy with how everything is working.
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Sony wins!
Crutchfield customer from Johnson City, TN on 6/1/2021
Solid player... literally! Most Blu-Ray players these days are lightweight, which just makes you feel like they're weak. This Sony is stout. Its specs back it up too. It loads discs quickly, apps run smoothly, picture and sound are outstanding. I'm very pleased with this player.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Litchfield Park, AZ on 5/30/2021
Great picture and sound. Excellent chassis, sturdy build
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Sony UBP-X800M2
William from Kissimmee, FL on 5/25/2021
The Sony UBP-X800M2 is a solidly built dvd player with a lot of features. The picture and sound quality are amazing. Setup was a breeze. I wanted to find a dvd player that had great picture quality that would also be capable of playing music cd's with a great sound quality. This unit does both very well. It is by far the most I have personally spent on a dvd player but it is worth every penny.
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DVD Player
Bienvenido from San Juan, PR on 5/23/2021
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from La Puente, CA on 5/11/2021
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Well worth the price
Crutchfield customer from Parkton, MD on 5/2/2021
The picture and sound are superb! It works well with my Yamaha RX-A1050 receiver. CD sound is rich and full!
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One and only...Sony....
Crutchfield customer from Dublin, VA on 5/2/2021
This blue ray player is really nice for the price. Compact and loaded with features found on today's smart Tv's . Easy to operate and set up. We really have been enjoying this unit.
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"M2" stands for missing features
Crutchfield customer from Austin, TX on 4/29/2021
I have the Sony UBP-X800 for our bedroom setup and wanted a 4K unit for our main home theater. I would have thought that the latest unit designated M2 would indicate some minor improvements. Actually, Sony took away some features. Gone are many of the streaming options such as Pandora and Hulu. Also, the menus appear different and some setting are missing. I exchanged the unit for the Sony UBP-X1100ES. It is also missing the streaming options. The actual function of these two units appears identical. Unfortunately, these are the only universal 4K players that include SACD of which I have many. Oh how I wish OPPO was still in the Blu-ray player business. My OPPO is far superior to either of these units, but I bought mine before 4K was available. Blu-ray 2K and 4K is superior to any streaming option (4K or otherwise), and it's a shame that disc players have fallen out of favor and that there are not better options available. The Sony UBP-X800M2 and the UBP-X1100ES are good, but not great.
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Nice features in a 4K capable blu-ray player
Crutchfield customer from Leland, NC on 4/28/2021
Great 4K Blu-ray player! Nice features like upscaling and it plays all kinds of discs. Two HDMI out ports, one dedicated to sound only, so you can route 4K video straight to a 4K capable TV and sound can be routed to a non-4K AV receiver for output to speakers.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from East Northport, NY on 4/5/2021
Sales and shipment were quick and pleasant.the blue ray works well.the manual was clear and thus helpful.the setup was fast and simple.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Englewood, OH on 4/4/2021
If you want to play nearly any format, this is the unit to get (unless you want to spend several hundred or few thousand for an Oppo). I picked it because I wanted to be able to listen to SACD, DVDA, and Blu Rays. I was having some handshaking problems with my older blu ray player and an additional unit that I tried. Not sure if there was a software update on my LG 4k TV or Dennon AVR. No problems so far with the 800MII. I would have given it 5 stars but the price suddently went up $50 for unknown reasons. Still a value at current price though.
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So far, not good
Tim from Silver Spring on 3/10/2021
As is mentioned in a few other reviews here (and many more elsewhere that I didn't see prior to this purchase), there seems to be a pretty prevalent issue with freeze ups. Almost exactly 1.5hr in to my first disc the entire system froze. Nothing worked but unplugging it. I'll try again today, but so far not great and this one is likely headed for a return.
Pros: Good features and stuff.
Cons: Can't actually play a movie.
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Locks up
Crutchfield customer from CASTLE VALLEY, UT on 3/9/2021
It locks up sometimes, it won't respond to either the panel buttons or remote. I have to unplug and re-plug to get it to work again. Since the power strip is behind my receiver that's a big pain. Happened 3 times last week. Looses its place sometimes when turned off then restarted. It restarts with the FBI warning. Not always, sometimes. It times out too soon for me, can't configure the timeout. The open/close is slow. There's no play button on the panel which I like. While I'm standing in front of it loading a CD I like to have that button to get the show started. The streaming quality from Amazon is poor compared to the LG 65Nano90una tv. No harm. Now I know. Thought it might be better. Someone else might want to know b4 purchasing. It seems sensitive to imperfections on Blu Ray discs. It flaked out on 3 so far. I tested one of them on my old LG UBK80 and it had the same result. So maybe it's not the player. Could be Blu Ray is sensitive or I got some bad discs. Other than that, it has a very nice picture and sound, when it works.
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I'll take 2
Crutchfield customer from Agawam, MA on 3/8/2021
This is the second one of these I've bought. I have a collection of dvd-audio and sacd. This plays them both, and anything else I throw at it. I couldn't see anything about the 1100 to make it worth the extra $$$ and I certainly wasn't going to pay crazy money for a used oppo. Great unit.
Pros: Great value. Sounds great.
Cons: Apps are useless
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Make the investment!
Dennis from Pensacola, FL on 3/7/2021
Another review? Sure, why not! I've been spending portions of my kid's inheritance on DVD players over the past 5 years. I've tried so many many. Sony gave me something in 6700 series. But, it didn't make me smile 13 months into its use...when it failed. No complaints tho'. It did what I expected it to do and at it's price point. Even tho, I hoped for a longer performance. That's when I decided no more! I researched, read reviews, and argued with myself. I was going to get the Sony 700 (a compromise), but I realized it didn't have a metal chassis! Hence the 800! Thing is heavy, for a DVD player. No complaints. It's all the metal it has! I butted it to support a Sony XBR 65" 900H. What a great combo! What a great picture running thru the 800 into the 65" TV. yes, it hurts my eyes! ! I love the upscaling, as I've a few "old"DVDs, and it handles them easily. So, I'm pleased, glad I did get it, as I see it as an investment.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Windsor Mill, MD on 3/6/2021
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Hebron, CT on 3/4/2021
I bought the Sony Bluray player so I could access my DVD Audio discs and SACD's easily. And it does. I have eliminated two units to one with this purchase and removed a ton of wires. I had an excellent Panasonic Bluray player that gave a beautiful picture and a Pioneer universal DVD player that offered great audio so it will be interesting to see the video quality and sound quality of this unit. I will follow up this review down the road. So far so good! Thank you Crutchfield for the the service and help.
Pros: One cable does it all, and potential for separate HDMI just for audio.
Cons: None so far
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Walnut Creek, CA on 2/28/2021
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Woodland Park, CO on 2/27/2021
Works great and a cinch to set-up.
Pros: Plays cd's and dvd's up through 4K.
Cons: None.
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Sony 4k ultra bluray player
Crutchfield customer from Crest Hill, IL on 2/24/2021
Everything I expected and more. 4k and bluray movies look awesome. I play music off a hard drive. Sony plays them flawlessly with incredible sound.
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Bluray player
Crutchfield customer from Sun City Center, FL on 2/18/2021
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CONTENT WITH MY PURCHASE
Crutchfield customer from Freeport, IL on 2/18/2021
My New Product Is Really GREAT !!. I Couldn't Be Happier. A High-Performance Machine, Such As This, Was Really Something That I Was Missing. The Efforts Of Increasing The Library Of Movies, That I've Accumulated. Plus...The Collaboration, Of A High Definition TV...And All The Effect's(Special)That Comes With It. Just Like Almost Going To Your Local Theatre Without Admission. The Past...12-Month's Or So, That's Benn Missing...And, I Haven't Been Doing...That's Something I Really, Miss. Again, I Couldn't Be Happier, For The Opportunity To Purchase Quality Material...And The Sales Person, That Advised Such A Product...It's Greatly Appreciated !!!.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Birmingham, AL on 2/11/2021
High quality as expected. Minimalist design. Waiting to try Bluetooth headphones feature.
Pros: Video Quality
Cons: Display a bit small.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Matthews, NC on 1/23/2021
Recieved my DVD player a day early in perfect condition
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Germantown, TN on 1/19/2021
Great product. Hadn't had a Sony for many years but were having problems with streaming feature in the "other brand" player we had. Thought maybe it was just "worn out" and replaced it - same issues, tho streaming worked fine from the "3rd brand" TV. No problems at all with the Sony. Great product!
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Suits our limited needs perfectly
Crutchfield customer from Morris, MN on 1/8/2021
Does what I wanted, which is play all audio formats including SACD and DVD-Audio. I am more into the audio than video, video is perfectly acceptable for our needs (we still use a non-4k TV, so cannot really comment on the video aspects of this device but if we do ever get a new 4k TV we have a source for 4k content so that's a plus). This is being used in a system which now allows me to easily stream multichannel audio stored on our home server to the only room in the house with 5.1 speaker setup. Songs load fast and sound great (good enough for my 53 year old ears)! We have a Roku, and although limited to Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube on the Sony those all worked great and were quite fast to respond to commands (easily as good as the Roku). We are dinosaurs and still get some shows from Netflix on DVD, so it's nice to have a decent disc player (this replaced an ancient PS3 used solely for playing movies). I also like that there is no display on the unit itself, and a very dim power light. Extremely pleased with this purchase, meets our needs perfectly. Was able to get at a decent discount from Crutchfield in December--always a pleasure buying from Crutchfield.
Pros: plays dvd-audio, sacd, streams multichannel flac from home server no display on unit itself
Cons: none for what we use it for
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Carbondale, IL on 1/4/2021
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Huntingdon, PA on 1/3/2021
Very solid build. Front panel controls and readout (similar to an Oppo unit) would be a nice addition. Highly recommended.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Middlebury, IN on 12/31/2020
Sounds great. Would prefer a smaller CD door.
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Works well, and was delivered faster than expected.
Crutchfield customer from Dayton, OH on 12/26/2020
Arrived faster than I expected, and worked flawlessly. I bought this unit as a replacement for an older Blu-Ray player that was only rated for HD, and not UHD. This unit works great. I have an older model of this same player in another room in the house. This player's interface is much simpler, and I think that is fine.
Pros: Easy to setup, and use. Works well, and as expected with UHD Blu-Rays, and UHD movies from Amazon Prime.
Cons: None.
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Sony X800M2 Ultra 4k
Bought a new LG 4K NanoCell 90 series and needed a 4K Ultra BR for my system. This Sony X800M2 fit the bill and preforms perfectly so far after watching 18 4k Ultra BR movies in Dolby Vision. Over 40 hours of use without a issue. Picture/sound quality is perfect. The unit itself is silent running no noise from the disc reader at all. The initial setup was easy and fast and Instead of running it thru my Denon AV receiver I just connected the high speed HDMI cable straight to my LG 4K 90 series. This Sony is definitely worth the price I paid during Crutchfield's sale, pricey but worth it for the quality. There could be a draw back for some folks if room to place it is a issue since it is big like 17"s wide and 14"s or so deep, although it is only about 2"s tall. I have a large cabinet with all my AV setup so space wasn't a issue for me. I'm very happy with it. I can't speak to its streaming capabilities since I don't use it in that fashion. It plays high quality movies, Blu-ray, 4K and the old regular DVDs. I did try a few music CD and it played those very well also. I have a record turntable so CD music really isn't my thing for music but it'll play them well till your hearts content. I have had several Sony DVD players over the years and they are still going strong but their quality in performance is not comparable to this new Sony X800M2 4K unit, it is high performance quality all the way which was exactly what I was wanting. Thanks Sony for making a high quality unit!!!
Pros: High Quality Unit that plays movies and sound with perfection. Silent running compared to my other Sony players. Remote control works great from 20' away any how from my chair.
Cons: Large size unit could cause some folks a issue with limited space. As you can see in the pic it is as wide as my DENON AV receiver and as deep in the cabinet. No display or clock only a indicator light to let you know it is on. I would like to see a display of some sort, come on Sony.
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Beach Park, IL on 12/17/2020
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Syracuse, NY on 12/16/2020
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Sony UBP-X800M2
Crutchfield customer from Rochester, MN on 12/13/2020
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BluRay Player
Crutchfield customer from Santa Fe, NM on 12/11/2020
So far, so good! Somewhat difficult to get sound working on CDs, older DVDs. Could have been due to bad HDMI cable from Crutchfield. Otherwise, using basics HDMI cables, unit works and sounds very good. Could have got the unit for $50 less online, but went with Crutchfield based on good reviews of their certified HDMI cables, big mistake on my part.
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