The Sony BDP-S2000ES Review Thread

[tindizzle]

· Elevated Standards (ES) single Blu-ray Disc player · Full HD 1080/60p with 24p True Cinema video output · Dolby Digital TrueHD/DTS-HD Master bitstream out via HDMI · Uncompressed multi-channel liner PCM · BD-ROM/DVD/CD playback · BRAVIA Theater Sync · DVD upscaling to 1080p via HDMI · AVC-HD with x.v.Color output · IR-in · High Quality, rigid construction with striking design · Separate audio/video boards for stunning sound and picture quality · Available this fall for about $1300

https://www.blu-ray.com/players/players.php?id=15

[bootman]

Now we are talking!

[CAB]

Damn, no SACD?

[BTBuck1]

I'm set & ready for an ES player...but this just doesn't seem to have enough over the 500 to warrant the exta $500. Maybe thats why it's the BDP-S500 (for the savings)

[bootman]

Originally Posted by CAB

Damn, no SACD?

Oh crap, I missed that.
That takes this down a notch.

[Jodi]

They both look and sound good to me feature-wise.
Let's see how they'll perform...................

Jodi

[blublublu]

Ethernet?

BD1.1?

BD-Live?

Curious omissions for a "Flagship" player.

Even if upgradeable, the lack of a firm message on this is a strking omission.

[JToddler]

ES BD player, now that is what I am waiting for!

[celle]

http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news...from+SONY.html

[gvortex7]

Originally Posted by BTBuck1

I'm set & ready for an ES player...but this just doesn't seem to have enough over the 500 to warrant the exta $500. Maybe thats why it's the BDP-S500 (for the savings)

I think that they believe a well built, sturdy chassis warrants an extra $500.

[unreal1080p]

Originally Posted by tindizzle

· Elevated Standards (ES) single Blu-ray Disc player · Full HD 1080/60p with 24p True Cinema video output · Dolby Digital TrueHD/DTS-HD Master bitstream out via HDMI · Uncompressed multi-channel liner PCM · BD-ROM/DVD/CD playback · BRAVIA Theater Sync · DVD upscaling to 1080p via HDMI · AVC-HD with x.v.Color output · IR-in · High Quality, rigid construction with striking design · Separate audio/video boards for stunning sound and picture quality · Available this fall for about $1300

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/cedia07/s...yer-296413.php

I like "High Quality, rigid construction with striking design · Separate audio/video boards for stunning sound and picture quality"

But, i'm no early adopter and if i'm going to shell out the big bucks for a reference system, I think i'll wait till next year's "ES" model which should have:

-Ethernet
-BD Live (Profile 2.0)
-Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master internal decoding AND bitstream output (user decides)
-999$ (next years Sony models should be 299, 499 & 999 as opposed to 499, 699 & 1299)

In the mean time and/or until the format war is over, the PS3 will do just fine... especialy since it's supposed to eventualy get internal DTS-HD Master Audio decoding.

[Stylelss Blu]

I am truly dissapointed in knowing that sony's fifth and first ever ES blu player does not decode dts-hd master audio...this is a major blow....ppl talk about boycotting paramount and dreamworks, well i think we should just hold off on buying a blu-ray player till they come out with the internal decoding of dts-hd master audio...this sux guys..u feel me?

[Stylelss Blu]

it breaks my heart that this player does not decode or even pass through dts-hd master audio....

[Quinthoopachiefy]

Hey not sure if this was posted or not. The new sony BDP-S2000ES will send the new audio signals via bitstream to recievers. I have the new onkyo 805 so I was excited to hear this. Everyone I have talked to at AVS and heard said that the PS3 will not ever be able to send it bitstream. I just wish this player was not 1200 dollars. Anyways, Don't think it makes a big difference if it's Linear PCM or Sent Bitstream as long as it is decoded and sent to the speakers. Thanks for reading my thoughts. Go BLu Buyothon Tommorow!

[didihala]

Sony's website shows a new ES series Blu-ray. But looking at specs shows:

dts®-HD Decoding
Hi-resolution Audio: N0; HDMI™ bitstream out: Yes
dts®-HD Decoding-2
Master Audio: No; HDMI™ bitstream out: No

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665228713

For a high-end player (~$1300.00 retail) shouldn't these be available? Any thoughts? TIA.

[celle]

Sony BDP-S500:

dts®-HD Decoding

* Hi-resolution Audio: YES; HDMI™ bitstream out:YES

dts®-HD Decoding-2

* Master Audio: No; HDMI™ bitstream out: No

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665227485

[Zaphod]

Originally Posted by Quinthoopachiefy

Everyone I have talked to at AVS and heard said that the PS3 will not ever be able to send it bitstream.

I love how they keep spreading false information with no proof behind what they are screaming. No one has heard anything! Sony has neither confirmed or denied that they are unable to bitstream out of the PS3. The only people who would be able to confirm this would be the people over at DTS or Sony. Neither of which has said anything...

[jeremy_williams]

Hey guys I bought the BDP-S2000ES and I was wondering how I upgrade the firmware on it. I don't think it has a USB port of ethernet port.

[rdodolak]

You can download the latest firmware from Sony and burn the image to a DVD-R. Once the disc has been created simply place it in the player and let the blu-ray player do it's thing.

For the latest firmware check this thread: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=27821

[bootman]

I think you may be the first 2000ES owner here.
Can you post some impressions?