![]() ![]() Whether listening to our favorite new music or classics like Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, the device offered a wider soundstage and a touch more clarity than Sony’s UBP-X700 model we recently tested. When enjoying audio - we primarily tested the X800 with Spotify, but also tested out a number of CDs - we really enjoyed its ability to make audio sound more vibrant. Sony has always impressed when it comes to image and audio processing, and it’s refreshing to see both working so well together in one device. Regardless of what we played on the X800, be it Ultra HD Blu-ray or simple audio CDs, we loved the way it served up our favorite content. We mainly tested the X800 at home with a Samsung HW K-950 Dolby Atmos soundbar and a BenQ HT2550 projector, and were impressed from the moment we first powered it on. ![]() If you don’t want to blast your favorite content throughout the living room, it also supports Bluetooth streaming for listening via wireless headphones. Dan Baker/Digital Trendsįans of streaming music will appreciate that the X800 also works with Spotify connect, projecting the album art and play count onto your TV screen while being controllable through your phone or tablet. In fact, the X800 features the best audio processing Sony has ever put in an Ultra HD Blu-ray player, with special tools like the company’s DSEE HX (digital sound enhancement engine) that can upscale any audio - even lossy mp3s - to make it sound more dynamic and vibrant. Should you use it as a network player, it’ll play virtually every audio and video filetype you can throw at it, including support for high-resolution audio at 24bit/96kHz resolution, along with everything from mp3 to ALAC formats. On the bright side, the X800 offers premium upscaling for your lower-definition discs, and, on the audio side, DTS:X and Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound. This may or may not be of concern to you, depending on whether you own a Dolby Vision TV or not (which are still relatively limited), but it is worth noting that Dolby Vision devices and content is increasing. In terms of HDR options, the player supports HDR10, but sadly, it doesn’t support Dolby Vision. Basically, unless it’s a laserdisc, this thing will spin it and send the signal to your system with gorgeous fidelity. The X800 is built for discs, after all, and it supports them all, including Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD (both video and audio) CD, and Super Audio CD. The textured exterior and hefty weight combine for a premium feel. ![]() The X800 will suffice in a pinch, but our favorite dedicated devices offer considerably better interfaces and more streaming options. Speaking of streaming, the player offers on-board apps for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube (among others), allowing it to moonlight as a streaming device, though you’ll be better off using a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or other purpose-built streamer. The rear panel of the X800 has two HDMI outputs - allowing you to output audio and video separately if needed - as well as coaxial and SPIDF audio outputs, and an ethernet port for steadier video streaming. To do anything else, you’ll need to grab the well-appointed remote, which joins a pair of batteries and a manual as the only other accessories. There are power and open-close buttons on the right-hand side of the player, but they’re the only controls you’ll find on the device. A simple Sony logo sits on the left side of the mirrored front panel, which folds down when the disc bay opens.
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