2022 Kaleidescape Review: Buying the Strato C Because it’s Awesome

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== 2022 Kaleidescape Review: Buying the Strato C Because it’s Awesome
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===chapter index
0:00 Kaleidescape because...
1:41 I'm buying it
2:35 Strato C, Terra Technical Specs
4:31 Kaleidescape: Better Movie Quality?
6:00 Cost: Strato C & Compact Terra
6:35 Kaleidescape is all about Discovery
10:02 Kaleidescape NOT for you if ...
14:13 Kaleidescape IS FOR YOU if ...
15:02 Kaleidescape Scripts
16:04 My Family's Use Case

[@MasterMark5]

If it was half the price and had more storage it would be alot more appealing but if you don't mind putting in the disc you save a massive amount of money with just getting a 4k disc player.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

I'm thinking of getting 2 more 4k players.. So I don't have to get up as much.. 😁😁😁.. Its definitely overpriced by a couple grand... Still thinking about getting one. 🤪🤪🤪

[@downersup2]

@@AllAccessConstruction It's more than overpriced, it's borderline offensive LOL! That being said I'm probably going to get one! The convenience factor is nice, but the more enticing aspect of Kaleidescape to me is that it can have better quality audio and video than physical discs along with a really badass user interface! Let's be real, that home screen looks incredibly slick! I know some people prefer and like to show off their DVD collection as part of the room decor but I'd rather have it all on a server in my rack room! (after I build my rack room LOL)

[@nothumbs12gaming79]

8000 dollars,, I ended your video, lol

[@michael-4k4000]

Exactly 💯

[@SansoneDPM]

Sorry, for that price I'll stick to my $200 Nvidia shield using Kodi/Plex and $100 5tb portable HDD. And use the money I save for future upgrades to my home theater. Wish Kaleidoscape was closer to my budget.

[@alexfernandez8083]

Have you gotten dolby vision files to play off the Nvidia?

[@SansoneDPM]

@@alexfernandez8083 I haven't tried Dolby vision because my display isn't compatible. Only HDR with Dolby Atmos files.

[@tomwells8093]

@@alexfernandez8083 use Just Player app on shield to play mkv Dolby Vision files. You will need to run the file through Make MKV to attach the DV metadata as one video file (if its a remux or encode with dual video files). Kodi does play mp4 DV files and meant to be an update coming eventually for mkv.

[@alexfernandez8083]

@@tomwells8093 Thanks, I knew eventually it would get easier and more players would be able to play DV files. I was thinking of going with the new Zappiti players but an Nvidia with a NAS should be alot cheaper. I'm really new to "ripping" and "muxing" do you know where I could get step by step instructions on how to do the DV files? And do you think an Nvidia playing DV files will output the same quality as a high end disc player (oppo/ub-9000) or the new Zappiti network players?

[@firip255]

@@alexfernandez8083 is possible. But Software locked

[@Soloist1983]

30TB of drives in a Core i5 11th gen Intel based PC, with a 4K/UHD Bluray ripping drive, running plex, $850. 1650 1080p movies, 100 4K titles...yeah I'll stick to my solution 👍

[@3U9ENE]

Damn, time flew. I wasn't aware it's already April 1st.

[@stopthefomo]

Buy it at Value Electronics and for a bundled deal, tell him FOMO sent you bit.ly/3D6dNfJ

[@gmartin0312]

Damn you FOMO, you got me with the family vs buddies thing. I have a high end audio system, about 12K and most of my friends can’t tell or don’t care enough past a Sonos system, not to mention my kids have no clue about it. LOL

[@ckmishn3664]

Kaleidescape is still around? The last I saw the movie industry was trying to sue them into oblivion for "copyright violations", even though their product was much more of a movie sales driver than a substitute.

[@adamATOM3]

Well one person bought their player and that kept their company going for another year.

[@craigosterberg5045]

Thanks for the video information

[@mattcam200577]

I lie your Chanel and your a really likeable honest technical guy how you come across …. Great job

[@joes3800]

I think I remember hearing about theatrical releases being released on Kaleidescape at the same time or shortly thereafter. Is that true?

[@Mark-mu4pj]

Cheers for the video Fomo.

[@ReanimatedShad0w]

Besides the price, my only concern is the lack of Dolby vision.

[@MkProductionQ8]

does the Strato C support external drives ? or they want people to buy the expensive server ?

[@brucecarter6205]

Interesting take @Fomo…..a $2000 audio system and a $8000 Kaleidescape. I think the average family would be even happier with a $2000 audio system and a Netflix/Disney+ subscription.

[@mythoti]

Sounds like Pandora for movies, interesting premise but 8k is literally 2 65" A95Ks 😅

[@movie_av_impulse]

This looks awesome 👌🏽

[@jackherbert7694]

Fomo I think this is a great system but you should do a review of the poor man setup with a plex media server. I use a NAS and direct play my movies easily and it offers discovery features. Might make a solid comparison video too

[@joker927]

This is only interesting for the rich. I'll stick with my Shield, Plex app and some cheap hard drives. Plex can easily add some discovery features.

[@2Drip007]

$8,000 for a 6TB drive? Can't knock the hustle.

[@downersup2]

OMG LMFAO!!!! "Can't knock the hustle" is the best thing I've ever heard said about the Kaleidescape, genius!

[@albeone3574]

Yeah, the Hi-Fi Audio & Video hobbies have kind of always been a hustle.

[@ps2656]

Thanks for making content about this. I've been watching this product for over 10 years. They'll never be mass market now. I think they had a chance years ago except they were (and still are way too overpriced). Today people laugh at those of us who buy "ownership" of movies whether physical or digital. And as always the vast majority think the cheapest option is good enough. So mass market is out of the question now. Anyway, I keep hoping they'll wise up and cut their price in half (at least). I mean they get a cut of every movie sale to boot. They finally offer rentals, though at a high price. I imagine A/V-philes would love a system where you could rent a download in the highest quality possible. I know I want to watch the best quality available (especially after buying the AV gear) however I'm tired of having to buy everything physical in order to do so. So I settle and stream. I do still buy 4K disc but man sometimes that's disappointing and I wished I just could have rented it in high quality download.

[@kev3226]

They got too greedy.

[@Goodboy0953]

Totally agree, and I too have been watching since the beginning of Kaleidoscape. My issue is I have almost 3000 movies all purchased one at a time from DVD, Blu-ray, 4K. I believe when they began you could scan your disc and it made sense.

[@MaxWalkin]

Are different linguist subtitles available?

[@channelserf8666]

Not everybody has the ability to spend months ripping their 2000 disc library to a NAS and maintain it. I wish KScape could sign a deal with the studios to replace the streaming services that throttle their content. I'm sure the massive numbers of people using the system would make the equipment affordable to most.

[@michael-4k4000]

U can pay some kids to rip your movies and still be way ahead, plus you’re helping out the people around u. And PLEX cost $120 for a life time pass. PLEX does 4K HDR

[@kaelmedia8693]

Nice, I would definitely have considered it if they sold them in Norway. Using a Zappiti Reference meanwhile, not the same but gets the job done.

[@alexfernandez8083]

Has the zappiti finally updated to play dolby vision files?

[@kaelmedia8693]

@@alexfernandez8083 Not sure about the older models, probably not. But all the new recent releases has it. Currently using Zappiti Reference 4K. Plays close to everything also DV.

[@vicentepostiganogueira8215]

Do have to keep in the Terra storage all movies you purchased? If not, why purchase a Terra with more than 6Tb (holds 100 movies)? Just that you don’t have to wait for the download of a movie that you already own?

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

How much does Kaleidescape charge to convert your existing 4k discs into your Kaleidescape library

[@jonathan9130]

From what I have seen you can’t… the hardware used to catalogue isn’t 4K compatible. I take the Blu-ray or dvd version of the disc and upgrade from that. Depending on the movie anywhere from $4-$25

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

@@jonathan9130 thanks for taking your time to reply. That is disappointing. I have over 200 4k discs. I already have already 2000 movies on VUDU. I could afford the player but I couldn't repurchase all my movies even at just $10 per movie. I was hoping movies you can scan a UPC for would be like $2 a movie at most $5.

[@arnabdeychowdhury7448]

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[@michaelwyckoff7593]

It looks like next level technology. Of course you are the one to showcase it for all of us to see.

[@michael-4k4000]

It’s not new, Kladeiscaoe has been around for at least 15 years

[@Mike-kt4qh]

I don't think there are many wives that will accommodate a $9k system 😭😭🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

This is really an indulgence for the ultra-rich. This is for the man that is rich enough that his wife won't ever care if he drops $8K on a download movie service and player. This isn't for people that have to save up $8K in order to buy it. It's largely for people that spending $8K means essentially nothing to them. People that have already spent $25,000 to $95,000 on their home theaters setup don't give a damn about dropping $8K more on a download service and player. They are rich enough to literally not even care.

[@paulelliott7577]

Thanks for the video just don't understand 1 thing, If I already have 75 4K UHD disks how do I get them onto the Kaleidescape does it come with a disk reader or do I load it into the Kaleidoscope using my blu-ray player

[@downersup2]

You really can't at this point, if you have that many 4K UHD movies a Zappiti is more what you're looking for!

[@channelserf8666]

KScape dealer will use a disc reader that registers your titles to the KScape server (takes seconds per title) from there you download to your local drive.

[@downersup2]

​@@channelserf8666 That's interesting! I had no clue about that? Are you referring to the KPlayer M500-A or the Cinema One and or the giant M700 disc vaults? The only one of those I was aware that could rip discs was the Cinema One and M700 which you can only find used. What system are you referring to where Kaleidescape allows for the customer to rip the DVD, HD Bluray or 4K UHD Bluray and store it on the new Terra and Strato C system? I've heard of something like that, where if you have an old SD DVD you provide Kscape the serial # and if they have the movie you can pay a fee anywhere from $10 to $15 for them to up convert it to HD or 4K quality.....???

[@channelserf8666]

It doesn’t rip the entire disc, it’s just getting the disc ID/title as the dealer explained to me. It apparently only takes seconds.

[@adamjj85]

The disc to digital aspect is the most compelling to me. If you have a collection of hundreds of older 1080p Bluray's and DVD's, the cost savings of upgrading all of them to 4k would offset most of the cost of the system if I understand their advertising correctly. Yes, it's expensive, but it's a luxury product. You're paying for the convenience of not having to rip physical media to your own server and manage the catalog yourself. That's a lot of time and headache saved. The big hesitation for me is what happens if they disappear? Will all the movies you purchased digitally be honored either by some replacement or the studios directly? For this amount of money, there should be a contingency plan provided by Kaleidescape to take the risk off of the consumer.

[@jonathan9130]

@Theo M zapitti doesn’t upgrade the quality. I have both zappiti and Kaleidescape. I have a huge older dvd/Blu-ray collection so the discounted upgrades through disc to digital definitely helped offset the cost. I use zapitti for everything not in the kscape library

[@LogoLowgee]

Way too expensive

[@dp-calibrations2057]

That's awesome! Might have to look into that. I have alot of 4k blu-ray disc's.

[@ViduraOne]

Lool no way! Enjoy watching your videos though 💯

[@brutussmithers3777]

Off topic, but hey FOMO - do you think the A95K will be sort of a “special edition” TV price considering what’s going on behind the scenes at Samsung? I have FOMO on the A95k at 3k - because the next model will either be more expensive or not exist at all…your thoughts?

[@alexfernandez8083]

Can't wait for a 75"+ 65" is just too small.

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

If you are OK with a 65" screen jump now and get the A95K at $2,800 to $3,000 while they are still available - they won't be for very much longer. The 65" A95L will ship during the second to third week of September but the 65" version of that TV is likely to be closer to $4,200, at least at its initial retail price point. Now, that will likely come down in price some over the course of the 90-days following the release date as some sales start to set in, but you can never count on that entirely. Plus, they are expecting EXTREMELY high demand for the A95L when it first ships to market so that is likely going to be a VERY hard TV to put your hands on, at least for the first few weeks while the initial demand for it is incredibly high.

[@garystinten9339]

I just spent 5k on a tv (Sony 65 A90J) and this would be perfect.. Two things though.. Not offered in Australia Too pricey for storage to dollar value.. Homemade nas with torrent client will do me just fine.

[@ptroy72blue]

I enjoy there 8k selection

[@blaise2628]

Thank you for the great review! But in my case, I'm in the $11k bracket in audio alone. I looked up the audio specs for the Kaleidescape and the .pdf data sheet is showing... AUDIO OUTPUTS • HDMI 2.0a (combined with video on the VIDEO connector) • HDMI 1.4 (audio-only on the DIGITAL AUDIO connector) • Digital (coaxial RCA and TOs-link connectors) I can't justify dropping $8k for a system that's only HDMI 2.0a. For me that's a deal breaker at this time.

[@MkProductionQ8]

what do you need an HDMI 2.1 For ? movies Run at 3840x2160 24hz 10bit ycbcr444 = 11.14 Gbps bandwidth 1080p 24hz 10 bit ycbcr444 = 2.78 Gbps do you need 4k 120hz for movies ?

[@blaise2628]

@@MkProductionQ8 Its more for the audio specs (in addition to the video bandwidth you pointed out) that makes it necessary. Here is a quote I Googled referencing HDMI 2.1/eARC, "The latest high bitrate audio formats are supported including DTS Master, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos and more." In short, HDMI 2.0 doesn't have enough bandwidth to support them. Read up on it for a better understanding than what I can provide you. Thanks for the comment!

[@MkProductionQ8]

@@blaise2628 DTS:X and Dolby Atmos can be supported on an HDMI 1.4 4K 24hz 10bit ycbcr444 i have tried it with my own pc sending the 1.4 to the av receiver as a second monitor just for audio. HDMI 2.0 is the spec for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X HDR10 HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. No needs 2.1 for audio . People need 2.1 for 4k 120hz 48gbps with VRR for gaming .. this device is for watching movies not gaming .

[@MkProductionQ8]

@@blaise2628 and you mentioned eARC this is for the tv to send audio to a soundbar or an av receiver.. this device will be connected directly to an AV Reciever or a tv and it doesn't need to be eARC or even ARC capable because its not an audio receiver. Stop reading without understanding . If you don't know what eARC stands for then Goodluck searching for information about it because you look like you really need to be educated about all this stuff

[@blaise2628]

@@MkProductionQ8Please forgive my misunderstanding, I thought the device outputed video AND audio through HDMI to my (Denon X8500HA) AVR. About the "Stop reading without understanding"? Really, all these years I have been doing it wrong and to think I hauled books to and from school for nothing. Also thank you for pointing out my need to be educated about all this "stuff" too, if only everyone could be as smart as you.

[@id104335409]

Important questions: Does it play Dolby Vision? Dies it play 3D movies?

[@kev3226]

Is a Blu-ray Disc changer better and cheaper?

[@alexfernandez8083]

They don't make them anymore and for 1080p Blu-ray a NAS hard drive would be better, simpler, and cheaper for a large collection.

[@kojak99100]

FOMO, I have about 1000 blu rays and 300 4K’s …. How exactly am I going to “load” these to the kaleidoscope and how long would it take ? Is it easier to do than with a Zappiti system ?

[@jonathan9130]

You use an older piece of hardware and “catalogue” your digital rights (can be done even if the movie isn’t in the store so you have it for future additions). Takes about 10-15 seconds per disc. Much quicker than ripping

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

What is a Zappiti system? Never heard of that one before.

[@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS]

Let me guess they gave you a free kaleidoscope to try to talk us into wanting one

[@waterzipper]

Kaleidoscape is my FOMO right now haha 4k Blu Ray is what I can afford but If I could afford a kaleidoscape player it would be saying by to new blu-rays

[@michaelfoster3441]

For 8 grand they are out of there mind , I edit all my movies cover photos just like how they have them I do with my PC withe ease , also my OPPO 203 is moded , and because of that it has better audio and picture quality than the Panasonic 4k player , I rip my movies either in full iso folders and get Dolby vision , and some I rip into a m2ts file and I didn't have to spend 8 grand .

[@alexfernandez8083]

I'm thinking of buying one of the Chinese oppo Clones with built-in hot swappable hard drives. But I've also been waiting for zappiti to supposedly get dolby vision support soon. Because from what I've heard/seen the interface to the oppo just let's you have files in alphabetical order with no movie covers. But you have yours set up with movie covers?

[@Goodboy0953]

A lot of money yes, but it’s the same file with no compression that the theatres receive.. 4K Bluray is compressed

[@michaelfoster3441]

@@Goodboy0953 I have a full theater I bought the kaliedoscape to try it out against my moded oppo 203 they both had the exact same image quality like I said my oppo is moded , but my moded oppo 203 audio blew the kaliedoscape out of the water , one scene me and my friends compared was the greatest showman in the scene with Jenny Lind is done singing her main song vocals and music was alot better with my moded oppo 203 , when she goes into this room after singing on my moded oppo I can her the background conversations loudly and Cleary, on the kaliedoscape we could barely here the conversations in the background. So I sent the the kaliedoscape back to were it came from .

[@Goodboy0953]

@@michaelfoster3441 wow thanks for response!!!

[@michaelfoster3441]

@@Goodboy0953 Thanks I I wonder hsd someone got a Kaleidescape moded which would be insane because it's so expensive, and getting amps , and such moded is very expensive, they really put cheap component in are electronics and charge us a arm and a leg .

[@jonathancastor7563]

Hi ! It has its price but we must recognize it assembles the best of both worlds. Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar. Give it up to Kaleidescape, they deserve it

[@michael-4k4000]

Plex supports Dolby Atmos

[@dr.nizamsarkawi-personal7101]

The way you wear the glove shown how expensive this product.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Someone should make a Top of the 25 to 50 4k disk drive. Price should be 2500 to 3500k.. They all win... I'm going to add 2 more 4k players so I don't have to get up as much... 💯💯😂😂

[@stharlingdr]

Why not have your cake and eat it too lol. I got everything JVC NZ9+DCR lens with 6 18s subwoofers and state of the art JBL synthesis with trinnov 16 150 inch screen and Kaleidescape terra 48 strato C system also crowson actuators in all the seats for great tactile response😉

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

And just about how much did all of those fun toys cost you, if you don't mind sharing?

[@GlueFactoryBJJ]

I think there is a value proposition to this product, but it is WAY overpriced! The hardware is worth, maybe, player $500-1000 (for the Panasonic 4K player or a small HTPC equivalent) plus storage (16TB external hard drive) for $500... At retail! Add even $1K for software and you are only up to $2500 Max. Maybe add another $1000 for the convenience of having it in one box and you're still only at $3500. For that same $3500, you could easily build TrueNAS server running Plex with AT LEAST 64TB (depending on drive sale prices, and maybe up to double that) of ZFS2 usable storage (pushing 1000+ 4K digit movies, with 2 redundant drives)! Plex also allows for a lot of discovery. Even better, you can have your Plex server in a separate room (e.g. office) and stream it to whatever device you want through your existing Blu-ray player, receiver, or TV (depending on features). Maybe it won't have the ultimate quality, but for least than half the price, you'll get probably 90+% of the quality and features. And you'll have way more flexibility because your TrueNAS server can also work as a home backup, etc, server. Anyway, my $.02...

[@dp-calibrations2057]

I definitely agreed with you. The price is ridiculous. But its new and the only one for now. Wait til the tech matures and eventually the prices will come down to a way more affordable price. Remember how expensive oled was when it came out? Now it's a fraction of the original cost. It's an awesome product. Just not today haha

[@Matt-ko5ib]

@@dp-calibrations2057 I am not sure it’s that easy. I think it costs so much because of past lawsuits and deals with studios. It’s not a tech issue. Also, they have been around for a long time.

[@dp-calibrations2057]

@@Matt-ko5ib that's true.

[@downersup2]

@@dp-calibrations2057 They've been around for 20 years, it's not new tech, and the price isn't going down no matter how much us home theater geeks want it to! Of course it's a rip off if you don't have the money to pay for it! If the hardware was $3,000 I'd buy it tomorrow! I've found them for over $2000 less than retail, so if a dealer is willing to give you a $2000 discount on the hardware just imagine the fuckin margines! I think it's an incredible product, and it sucks that it's everywhere and on every single home theater picture you look up it shows Kaleidescape's home page on the screen! They charge so much that they can afford to not move a ton of inventory. My only issue is this...4 times better picture than streaming......okay but then show that side by side, 10 times better audio I do believe cuz streaming audio is shit compared to regular SD DVD!

[@alexfernandez8083]

Yep but other than an oppo/clone how do you play dolby vision files?

[@na93prepre]

Man, FOMO's going hard trying to sell us with his new sponsorship. He's telling us this will WOW our family and friends and our kids friends with be jelly? They'll appreciate this more than a $9K or more sound system. WTF are you smoking?

[@TheGirlSkateBoardCo]

I understand that this is the future of high end media consumption. However, the movie is still compressed. I also wish that the entry price is more affordable. That price is STEEP no matter who you are. Excited to see how studios release a less compressed files along with the technology being adopted by bigger companies like Apple. They have already dipped their toes in “lossless” audio. So higher quality content is on the radar for these bigger companies and for the sake of Kaleidoscape longevity, they need to lower the price before Apple gets an exclusive contract with movie studios to sell these less compressed files on a new piece of hardware like an “Apple TV Pro - Studio” that has equally or better technology than what Kaleidoscape has to offer. Sad to say but studios will invest where the money is at.

[@kev3226]

It’s a niche product. Too many alternatives, but with lower bitrate.

[@andymika1981]

Kaleidescape is completely useless product. The price is crazy, videophile will use high quality uhd bluray players anyway, and Apple TV for streaming. This product is for few people who have more money than brains

[@brucecarter6205]

Not really. It’s a great product regardless of the price. It’s just a matter of whether or not you can afford it.

[@fred215]

I want to get it but it’s just that heart attack price lol

[@pasoroblesbruce7370]

Fomo! How can I get Sammies contact info for calibration?

[@stopthefomo]

I don't have it, but Keep it Classy has it

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

I got to see one of these in action the other day at a friend's house and they are absolutley wonderful, however, this friend had already invested over $65,000 into his home theater room alone. So, for him, dropping another $8K on Kaliedscape was nothing. This is obviously targeted at the ultra-wealthy that couldn't care less about spending another $8K on stepping their home theaters system up to the next level.

[@Dp3ch3Mod3UndrGround]

Fam just download Remux files..save yourself $8,000 lol

[@gutwallst6645]

Why not just buy a movie theater?

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

The people that purchase these already did - they just spent $45,000 to $95,000 setting one up in their house. When you have that kind of money to throw around building your own home theater...another $8K is nothing.

[@thesos0]

Is this a kaleidoscope advertisement? Lol

[@avtechman77]

Welcome to the family FOMO

[@HarmonyGaming01]

This product targets an older generation that are used to VCR’s and DVD’s. I expect this to die out soon because of streaming services.

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

Streaming services all still use FAR too much compression and they are 100% dependent on your Internet connection. If your connection to the web goes down for ANY reason, you won't be watching anything. This is a big part of the reason why so many people that do a lot of streaming today STILL buy 4K Blu-ray players 4K discs of their favorite films. Your disc player will never care about the status of your connection to the web and you can take both your player and your discs anywhere you want and watch them wherever you want.

[@canillocanillo3371]

currently at $9k its a ridiculous price for what they offer. Can think of 100 better ways to spend that money and get actual performance improvement. This should be priced at around $3-4k at max and it would still be expensive for what it is. Im surprised they have been able to get people to buy this at these prices for years now.

[@ashjcoronado]

To be fair this player/server setup is meant for millionaires who have a dedicated movie theater setup in their home and for them buying it is the equivalent of what buying a PS5 would be for you and I.

[@Ragnarok20854]

Those price i still use player 😢

[@michael-4k4000]

U can pay me to change your disc for u lol 😂 ROTF

[@Ragnarok20854]

@@michael-4k4000 do I want change my disc?

[@navid617]

I usually agree with most of your TV takes, but not this one. The family man with a $10k budget is an idiot to burn $8k on this.

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

He really should have said, "the ultra-wealthy family man with more money than he knows what to do with." This isn't sold to people with TVs. This is sold to people with $65,000 already invested into a dedicated home theater room with a projector shooting at a 165" screen.

[@chrish1398]

How much 😂

[@ChuckLovelace]

Awesomely OVERPRICED

[@pgreen0001]

If you are spending 8k for discovery then you have money to blow and good on you. The higher bit rate is for people who think exotic speakers make a difference in sound quality. Good on you but normal people won’t see difference over a 4k disc. The convenience is the biggest factor so if you are top income bracket then the cost is relative. Most people’s projectors don’t even cost 8k. IMO you are better off spending that money on a Lumagen, Panamorph DCR Lens and a 2.35 aspect ratio high quality screen. I’m not knocking the device I just think it’s a niche device for a very small clientele. And with the increases in internet bandwidth they are an Apple TV update away from irrelevancy. It would surprise me in the near future if Apple made a box that had built-in SSD storage and a special iTunes Store to buy bit-for-bit quality movies or offer to give you access to them if you have already bought them like they did when they started offering 4k movies. I’ve thought about buying one but I just can’t justify the cost to myself. I would rather use that money add to it and replace my Marantz AV 8805 with a Trinnov Altitude 16 or replace my Lumagen with a MadVR Envy Extreme. Js

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

Or skip the Lumagen and the Panamorph lens and get a MadVR processor instead.

[@stharlingtoribio5769]

I love my Terra 48 with my strato C nothing better than Kaleidescape but so many people complain about the price so this product is not for everybody

[@GunnyPhillips]

Definitely not for me. While I do appreciate the simplicity, with some work you can have essentially the same functionality and keep your cash. Audiophile level audio system for $9000.00? Nope.

[@dibcrayron]

😂 this is dumb... I watch 15 movies a day for free a year ( websites) or pay $600 a year in 4k dolby vision streaming services..😂😂😂 if someone bought this they would be spending $100k a year in just trying to watch the same movies as me 💯 im walking away with a WIN 😎

[@SkyGuysQuest]

I can buy alot of movies for $8000

[@aaronkirk4361]

This product is a joke. They're charging thousands for a box with a 6TB *mechanical hard drive* in it ($120 on Amazon) and doesn't support dynamic HDR. A Plex server does 99% what this does for a tenth of the cost. And with that, you actually own the damn files. This company goes under or contracts with the studios run out, your movies are gone just like with streaming. I doubt the quality is that much of a leap up anyway, I have 4K rips on my server right now that are 90 mbps.

[@stevevlahos5469]

Someone buying this system doesn’t have a $9000 audio system. 😉

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

Right, they likely have a $49,000 audio system - and spending another $8K means absolutely nothing to them.

[@nodoubt1616]

Useless. This product is over priced and for what if offers you can do the same thing much much cheaper. If this was even 1k it might…might be worth it

[@sawolf01]

Lmao so silly.

[@Liiineeepiiieeeceee]

You lost me at shilling for whocares for half an hour

[@dracorosso7129]

Too much money.

[@LogoLowgee]

I can get the movies from voudu cheaper I think, too high end for most people

[@kennywestgarth708]

Well over priced have remortgage a house

[@DrakonR]

Lol. What a joke.

[@GodHatesXbox]

This video is egregious lol. There is no justifying the cost for this system. It is specifically for people with f-you money & the ultra enthusiast that can offset the cost by making a video about it like you. Also the Sony 4k players are not $1000

[@stopthefomo]

Yep, it's not cheap. Although I never said Sony players are $1000 but the best Panasonic player UB9000 is $1000 while the Magnetar is way over that. I personally use the Panasonic UB820 and Sony X700 as my players.

[@BetaCuckAlpha]

Jellyfin is free. You have to rip the movies to .mkv yourself, but I used an old computer and put in 16tb of hard drive space for $300. I can also stream my music and movies to myself anywhere I go. I don't think you can compete with that for $6000.

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

What is Jellyfin? Never heard of it before.