Sony UBP-X700 4K UHD Blu-ray player - Page 127 - Blu-ray Forum

benji888578 · 10-26-2023, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by halloween5309

is this a good player for bluray and dvd?

Absolutely not, I recommend saving for a Panasonic, stay away from this Sony, I have had issues with UHD discs, HD discs and DVDs may look better or much worse, hit or miss. …as soon as the warranty ran out I put in a standard Blu-ray and it wouldn’t play it, put in my old Panasonic HD BD player and it plays fine, this has happened several times. As others have stated in this thread, this player will sometimes skip or stop playing a UHD disc that’s perfectly fine. Most DVDs look better in my old Panasonic BD player than on this Sony.

If you haven’t purchased this yet, don’t get it! If you have and can do a free return, do it and save for a better player!

benji888578 · 10-26-2023, 07:36 PM

…on that last note, it really sucks that UHD Blu-ray players have not come down in price so many years into the format.

Cherokee Jack · 10-26-2023, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by benji888578

…on that last note, it really sucks that UHD Blu-ray players have not come down in price so many years into the format.

If anything, some models seem to be getting more expensive. The X800M2 used to drop to around $200 during sales, now it seems to only go down to $250.

sapiendut · 10-26-2023, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by benji888578

…on that last note, it really sucks that UHD Blu-ray players have not come down in price so many years into the format.

Manufacturing cost have dramatically increased on the last 3 years. Shipping has more than double too.

jess1581 · 10-26-2023, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by benji888578

…on that last note, it really sucks that UHD Blu-ray players have not come down in price so many years into the format.

There hasn't been any newer models either.

sapiendut · 10-26-2023, 08:31 PM

The current models work fine anyway. There is nothing anybody can add to the current roster of players anyhow.

Herry Dunston · 10-26-2023, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jess1581

There hasn't been any newer models either.

And probably never will be, if we really are in the final stretch of the physical media era.

Cherokee Jack · 10-26-2023, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sapiendut

The current models work fine anyway. There is nothing anybody can add to the current roster of players anyhow.

I wouldn’t object to Sony implementing a feature to compete with Panasonic’s HDR Optimizer. Would also be nice if they offered a model with a front display like the seemingly discontinued X1100ES.

Cortiz · 10-26-2023, 09:02 PM

Sony could really help themselves a bit and sell a decent amount of players if they fix whatever the hell is going on with the freezing issues on a lot of their machines and by adding DV auto detect. Heck, they don't even have to release new players, just fix/improve the freezing issue and add DV auto via firmware to their current machines.

Nosferatu31 · 10-26-2023, 09:46 PM

I've had this player now for 4-5 years with no hiccups. DVD's, Blu-rays, and 4K's have all played flawless. I have a simple setup of just my TV, soundbar, and player.

Atomic Salad · 10-27-2023, 11:48 AM

I'm getting this player in a few days. Never had a standalone player and previously used an Xbox and now PS5.

Can anyone recommend some discs to check for problems like layer change freezing or whatever else?

These are the 4Ks I have:

[Show spoiler]

Jonathan McLeod · 10-27-2023, 01:25 PM

Anything triple-layer (100GB). But the frustrating thing is it isn't a case of it happening every time.

From your list, in the short period I had the baby X500 model, I had

Audio drop outs on:

- Apocalypse Now Redux

Complete freeze and lock up on:

- Inception

I also had audio drop out on Schindler's List but you don't appear to have that listed. Since moving to a Panasonic UB820 I've had almost perfect experience, with only getting the Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos notifiers popping up again midway through Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Extended Edition Part I - I think it was the layer transition, I wouldn't have noticed the slight pause if it wasn't for the fact the logos all popped up again, playback continued without requiring me to do anything. Also on the Rataouille 4K I thought I had a brief skip right at the start of the film, as if it missed a couple of frames, but I couldn't get it to repeat so I could just have hallucinated it.

Alister_M · 10-28-2023, 01:28 AM

I have absolutely no issues with any Lord of the Rings UHDs in this player. They all play flawlessly. However I did recently have minor issues (solved by stopping and restarting playback, didn't need to reboot the player) recently with The Exorcist (theatrical cut), Enter The Dragon (theatrical cut) and Infinity Pool. That said, it seems like everyone gets different problem discs with this thing so it's definitely a case of YMMV.

fredreed · 10-28-2023, 12:09 PM

I just brought 4K night of the demons and now when it plays on the sony 700m it just freezes up all the time I updated the firmware but it still freezes up do I need to buy a new 4K/8K HDMI cable because the same thing happens on my Panasonic 820 unit although it constantly breaks up do both of the cables need to be replaced?

Cherokee Jack · 10-28-2023, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fredreed

I just brought 4K night of the demons and now when it plays on the sony 700m it just freezes up all the time I updated the firmware but it still freezes up do I need to buy a new 4K/8K HDMI cable because the same thing happens on my Panasonic 820 unit although it constantly breaks up do both of the cables need to be replaced?

Sounds more like a disc issue if it’s having problems on multiple players. Have both players been reliable otherwise? I’d just exchange the disc and see if the new one plays ok.

CtrlCtrlFast · 10-28-2023, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic Salad

I'm getting this player in a few days. Never had a standalone player and previously used an Xbox and now PS5.

Can anyone recommend some discs to check for problems like layer change freezing or whatever else?

These are the 4Ks I have:

[Show spoiler]

Of your list, I remember all Back to the Future movies and Gemini Man freezing.

benji888578 · 10-29-2023, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic Salad

I'm getting this player in a few days. Never had a standalone player and previously used an Xbox and now PS5.

Can anyone recommend some discs to check for problems like layer change freezing or whatever else?

These are the 4Ks I have:

[Show spoiler]

Scroll back and see there are more people complaining about issues with this machine than those that say no issues. I’m guessing it may have been better quality when the first batch was made, but, to keep prices down probably cheaper parts in more recent years. Or it could even be that the machines are sensitive to how they are handled, like if they are dropped in shipping, (which is more likely than not, dropping that is).

So, with so many people not recommending this player why are you buying it? Cheapest Dolby vision player? Yeah, that’s one reason I bought it, also was having issues with my older Blu-ray player, so I got the Sony on BF sale. Then I realized I had a usb thumb drive in the older player for literally years, took it out, no more issues! Also, as others have described, you have to turn Dolby vision on for DV discs and best to turn off for non DV discs, also have to turn it off for 3D playback, and if playing on SDR projector, best to have HDR off altogether, all manual settings you have to go through steps through the menu for. So, I could have waited and gotten a better UHD player and I totally regret getting this Sony! What I’m saying is don’t just get this one because it’s the cheapest one with DV, your PS5 is a better Blu-ray player, though I know it lacks in audio and DV, I recommend saving and getting something better, …Black Friday sales are coming up, or even inventory clearance sales after Xmas. (I’m done)

sapiendut · 10-29-2023, 07:53 PM

Be careful, you’ll be accused to be a Panasonic (or insert any brand here) fanboy if you don’t like Sony 4K players.

stvn1974 · 10-29-2023, 10:12 PM

All of my electronics are Sony, have been for 35 plus years, with the exception of my UHD player. I use a Panasonic because the Sony players are junk.

sapiendut · 10-29-2023, 10:32 PM

Their products in general have dropped in quality lately with the exception of a couple products here and there.

10-26-2023, 07:36 PM	#2522
benji888578 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:USA 4K collection:132 Blu-ray collection:1574 DVD collection:56 iTunes collection:36 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:22	…on that last note, it really sucks that UHD Blu-ray players have not come down in price so many years into the format.

10-26-2023, 08:31 PM	#2526
sapiendut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:3	The current models work fine anyway. There is nothing anybody can add to the current roster of players anyhow.

10-26-2023, 09:02 PM	#2529
Cortiz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Out there, past them trees Trading Score:489	Sony could really help themselves a bit and sell a decent amount of players if they fix whatever the hell is going on with the freezing issues on a lot of their machines and by adding DV auto detect. Heck, they don't even have to release new players, just fix/improve the freezing issue and add DV auto via firmware to their current machines.

10-26-2023, 09:46 PM	#2530
Nosferatu31 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2015 Location:USA Trading Score:2	I've had this player now for 4-5 years with no hiccups. DVD's, Blu-rays, and 4K's have all played flawless. I have a simple setup of just my TV, soundbar, and player.

10-27-2023, 11:48 AM	#2531
Atomic Salad Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2014 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:1	I'm getting this player in a few days. Never had a standalone player and previously used an Xbox and now PS5. Can anyone recommend some discs to check for problems like layer change freezing or whatever else? These are the 4Ks I have: [Show spoiler]

10-27-2023, 01:25 PM	#2532
Jonathan McLeod Special Member Member since:Jul 2020	Anything triple-layer (100GB). But the frustrating thing is it isn't a case of it happening every time. From your list, in the short period I had the baby X500 model, I had Audio drop outs on: - Apocalypse Now Redux Complete freeze and lock up on: - Inception I also had audio drop out on Schindler's List but you don't appear to have that listed. Since moving to a Panasonic UB820 I've had almost perfect experience, with only getting the Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos notifiers popping up again midway through Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Extended Edition Part I - I think it was the layer transition, I wouldn't have noticed the slight pause if it wasn't for the fact the logos all popped up again, playback continued without requiring me to do anything. Also on the Rataouille 4K I thought I had a brief skip right at the start of the film, as if it missed a couple of frames, but I couldn't get it to repeat so I could just have hallucinated it.

10-28-2023, 01:28 AM	#2533
Alister_M Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Feb 2016 4K collection:352 Blu-ray collection:1923 DVD collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:15 Trading Score:5	I have absolutely no issues with any Lord of the Rings UHDs in this player. They all play flawlessly. However I did recently have minor issues (solved by stopping and restarting playback, didn't need to reboot the player) recently with The Exorcist (theatrical cut), Enter The Dragon (theatrical cut) and Infinity Pool. That said, it seems like everyone gets different problem discs with this thing so it's definitely a case of YMMV.

10-28-2023, 12:09 PM	#2534
fredreed Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	I just brought 4K night of the demons and now when it plays on the sony 700m it just freezes up all the time I updated the firmware but it still freezes up do I need to buy a new 4K/8K HDMI cable because the same thing happens on my Panasonic 820 unit although it constantly breaks up do both of the cables need to be replaced?

10-29-2023, 07:53 PM	#2538
sapiendut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:3	Be careful, you’ll be accused to be a Panasonic (or insert any brand here) fanboy if you don’t like Sony 4K players.

10-29-2023, 10:12 PM	#2539
stvn1974 Banned Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	All of my electronics are Sony, have been for 35 plus years, with the exception of my UHD player. I use a Panasonic because the Sony players are junk.

10-29-2023, 10:32 PM	#2540
sapiendut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:3	Their products in general have dropped in quality lately with the exception of a couple products here and there.

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