The biggest argument missing here is that the disc you purchased is yours forever. A streaming service can loose access to a title and no longer be available. Best thing to keep in mind if you are a fan of movies, buy the disc of a movie you really love and want to watch more than once. At least it will be available to you whenever you feel like watching it!
@claireredfield48423 жыл бұрын
@not tellin Rip the disk and make backups you'll have it forever.
@jkelley20912 жыл бұрын
And they can't change the movie like taking out bad language
@sauerkrautjr2 жыл бұрын
@@jkelley2091 or wrongthink
@ThePreciseClimber2 жыл бұрын
Don't you need to update the blu-ray player with decryption keys or something? Or was that just a thing on PS3?
@estusflask9822 жыл бұрын
@not tellin discs last for decades
@darkvader72313 жыл бұрын
Streaming = renting and you never own your favourite movies. 4k Bluray = you own your own favourite movie forever to watch whenever!!
@ohhaiedgar3 жыл бұрын
agreed!
@billm32103 жыл бұрын
Plus you get digital code and 1080p blu ray disk.
@sarahemerson65673 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@darkvader72313 жыл бұрын
@not tellin 20 years is a long time and worth the money if it lasts that long. I still have dvd's from 2000 that are upscaled by my 4k player so were worth every penny!!
@billm32103 жыл бұрын
@@darkvader7231 8k is useless to the eye unless tvs are massive and cheap. 4K has been out so long and they still havent picked up both on disk nor stream or even gaming. 20 yrs is a long time but always good to have ur original disks and players.
@HaJassar3 жыл бұрын
you forgot the most important point.. not all movies are available in all streaming services... and if something is available, it won't be for too long. Streaming can end up being more expensive.
@KaeganThornhillTheCyberRaven3 жыл бұрын
Or in some cases the Movie is only available for Streaming in one Country and no where else. Meaning you either have to get a VPN and look for over 20mins for a website to tell yoi which country it's streaming in....or choose to wait until it come to your Streaming apps 3 years from now.
@vladiator84732 жыл бұрын
Just download the movie simple as that
@LNVACVAC3 жыл бұрын
You don't buy digital media. It can disappeared from your account without warning. It is a rental.
@Nope2022HugeTheWarningFan3 жыл бұрын
7:14 Buying a movie on Amazon, or any streaming service, is risky, because when their contract runs out for any specific movie, you'll no longer be able to stream it...!
@ForEternia3 жыл бұрын
Excellent point. Physical media lifer myself 😃
@Nope2022HugeTheWarningFan3 жыл бұрын
@@ForEternia Me as well...!
@humanbeing34323 жыл бұрын
it's basically the entire reason for my physical library
@atgvideo13 жыл бұрын
That’s a good point and won’t there be a possibility that the movie might become free later on where you can rewatch at your hearts delight?
@humanbeing34323 жыл бұрын
@Icarus Kid not really
@RZetlin3 жыл бұрын
There is also a question of ownership. Netflix can remove a movie or show today and you have no say in it. A Blu-ray disc is for yours to keep forever.
@samuel-wankenobi3 жыл бұрын
That’s why I buy blu rays and 4K blu ray
@anthonyortiz42543 жыл бұрын
Physical media is vastly superior. Visually, you get better colors, clarity, and most importantly depth. The audio is fuller, richer, and louder. Streaming gives more of a flattened PQ with audio quality that requires one to turn up the volume, but winds up akin to a man yelling vs a woman yelling at the same volume. The only streaming service I have truly been impressed by is Disney+
@kevconsciousness2 жыл бұрын
Greatest comment of all the time! I have a quality sound system in my van which I used to Dj. I know exactly what you mean...I still buy cd albums haha
@RobertK1993 Жыл бұрын
@film fan Not for 20 years
@SillyOmega Жыл бұрын
@@filmfan6226good luck with your digital endevers before all the tech companies crash
@SillyOmega Жыл бұрын
Also good luck with physical discs. We may have no electricity with how things are going I'm investing in survival.
@kevinkoch69003 жыл бұрын
I love owning the film's I love. I've been collecting since the beginning of the Laser Disc.
@BB-ed4om3 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a laser disc player/movies. My dad had one when I was little and it was fascinating to me. Still is.
@Knightmessenger3 жыл бұрын
I wish movies came out on discs that size today. With current laser technology, you could probably fit an entire tv series on a single 12" disc uncompressed. Or include multiple transfers (35mm print, original negative scan) on the same title. I really think that for physical media to continue to sell, needs to be marketed once again like the laserdisc format was: as a collectors item. The current 4k disc packaging doesnt look special at all.
@AjaySingh-sf2wd3 жыл бұрын
@@BB-ed4om pppp
@kennztube2 жыл бұрын
Ah Laser disc, had two Pioneer models, one played both sides without flipping the disc.
@stuartgreen52173 жыл бұрын
The main thing those pushing Netflix is that Netflix it not an archive of all movies. True movie fans have no choice but to buy discs !
@drsilkman3 жыл бұрын
An excellent review. One point that you didn't mention, is that with the physical 4k disc, there are often multiple cuts of the same film, director and actor commentary tracks and extras (usually on a seperate BR disc). I always watch the extras to gain a deeper insight into the film makers process. To me, owning the physical media is a much richer experience - both visually and sonically - than streaming. I have the Panasonic UB 9000 (connected to an LG OLED 4K panel) and a full atmos Yamaha set up - with a well mastered 4k disc - the home experience is mind blowing. Streaming in 4k just is not in the same league. But, as always, your mileage will vary.
@kevconsciousness2 жыл бұрын
Do you have the Atmos setup?
@acdc094 жыл бұрын
Great breakdown on the two formats. I too have subscriptions to streaming services but I collect movies as well and physical media is my go to. I own a solid amount of movies that are not on services I'm signed up for plus these services rotate films in and out and also never carry a lot of films. Like you I enjoy the art, extra features included, and the experience of owning, physically selecting what movie to watch, opening the cases and putting the discs in my player. I don't think any way is stupid just a preference and I'm old school since I grew up when streaming was non existent.
@afelcandy4 жыл бұрын
@acdc09 Great insight !!! I could not put it myself better !!! Best regards from a COVID-19 terrified Brazil.
@Djek19573 жыл бұрын
Aside of quality. most Blu-Rays have extra's like the making of or commentry from the director. You'll never see that on a streaming service. And you have 3d Blu-rays, wich is interesting for many home theater owners.
@1luiszepol3 жыл бұрын
Agree. More hours of Entertainment.
@beartackle3 жыл бұрын
For me, it's the extra languages. I want French, and a lot of streaming movies and shows don't have that language, but the discs usually do.
@j0hnf_uk3 жыл бұрын
There's nothing wrong with having a physical library of discs that you can run your finger along a shelf, pick one out you've not seen in a while, (blow the dust off the top of the casing), and place into a decent piece of kit situated underneath your 4K screen, sit back in your comfortable chair and experience again and again. The beauty of it is you have it there with you and don't have to rely on the internet to receive it. Same goes for audio. Nothing beats a physical disc.
@gabesantamaria3805 Жыл бұрын
1:37 I might be wrong, but I believe 4K is two times the resolution of 1080p, not four.
@lordmichaelnolan39933 жыл бұрын
I bought the 4K 1995 version of the Ghost In The Shell new at Best Buy for $8.99.
@LVang1523 жыл бұрын
I see all 4K movie on sale most of the time.
@bened223 жыл бұрын
Correct. I collect 4Ks and I rarely pay $20 per product. Less is the norm.
@CameronKiesser3 жыл бұрын
Only costs more in store. Always 30 bucks in store. Online is far cheaper even with fast shipping.
@CameronKiesser3 жыл бұрын
@Jay bruno I don't buy 4K used in order to have the digital code, but even newer copies are like 15 bucks in most cases. Of course Star Wars and big blockbusters are still 20 bucks plus.
@CameronKiesser3 жыл бұрын
@Jay bruno I just like having the whole sha-bang
@norwegianblue20173 жыл бұрын
@@CameronKiesser Best Buy has good prices in-store. Even if it were marked higher, you can always have them price-match any major online seller, including their own site of course.
@luiserasmo3 жыл бұрын
4:12 Netflix is streaming 4k in Mexico at 9 Mbits/s (before pandemics was 14 Mbits/s)
@TomCamies3 жыл бұрын
Same in UK though it was 17-15 mbps now as low as 7mbps. Still better than Amazon Prime 4k though.
@wclark31963 жыл бұрын
For sure. They will do their best to throttle back and tell us their "algorithms" ensure there will be no degradation in picture. And most people won't care or won't notice. The kind of people who leave their sets on store display mode and love the soap opera effect.
@justspaztik3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Also, a lot of times, these internet apps that stream cannot change the refresh rate of your screen to do a proper 24p for perfect motion with no judder. However, most blu-ray players can do this if your TV supports that feature.
@DaGrimmReaper3 жыл бұрын
I bought an Oppo UDP-203 & it cost me $2000. Because of supply & demand, and due to Oppo no longer making 4K players. Very expensive, was it worth it? Absolutely! The best player (in my opinion) & I love it. Only downside is it isn’t capable to stream any apps. However, I do have a smart TV, so streaming apps is covered. My point, get what makes you happy & gives you the greatest enjoyment when watching 4K Blu-rays.
@yannicknaert3 жыл бұрын
I find ownership far more important than any service, blue ray movies on sale are nice, but I absolutely love having all my favourite tv shows on blue ray.
@wturner7772 жыл бұрын
Even TV shows and special documentaries on DVD would be nice.
@Alphadec3 жыл бұрын
the rigth to own your content.
@paulanderegg55363 жыл бұрын
Cox Cable in my area reduced their signal to me from 1080 9Mbps to 720 6Mbps. To think that as time progresses, streamign services will INCREASE their bitrate is ludicrous. Every time technology improves compression, providers just cut the bitrate and retain the same quality. Data rate goes down, quality remains stagnant.
@waltercruz65603 жыл бұрын
You can rent 4K discs at Red Box for $2.50.
@nagprakashhs63022 жыл бұрын
Fan of CDs from India - new CDs availability and manufacturing is stopped for 99% of films released from 2016-17. Now have to rely on pirated Blu Ray 🙄 to continue the hobby of collection ! That too finding a seller is tough and original CDs on online marts are expensive !
@rolithesecond3 жыл бұрын
Bluray is "technically six times the quality of streaming". I know you're not trying to be really accurate here but I want to mention that the higher up in quality you go, the file size difference required to notice the difference goes up logarithmically, iirc. So a well compressed video at 25Mbit/s won't look much worse than a 100Mbit/s video. If we continue this, the 1TB size version of the video won't look a LOT better than the 100Mbit/s version. The amount of MORE data you need for more and more details to be exact to the originally recorded/edited footage just gets insanely big without much gain quickly.
@bgolfy3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! I think the same and have the same 4K player. It’s a question of passion ... I’m collecting blu-ray discs in Steelbook ...
@BB-ed4om3 жыл бұрын
Steelbooks are cool too, especially when they go on sale. Ebay is good too for out of print or rare ones.
@jurijkratz47922 жыл бұрын
It‘s all fun and games until netflix removes your favourite movies due to licensing.
@flim-flammington3 жыл бұрын
i agree its not economical but there are smart ways to go about it. I personally make a list of the movies i want to own then wait until this time of year (November) and buy them on sale. Just the other day i picked up Blade, Jojo Rabbit, Scott Pilgrim, 300, Space Jam, Tenet, & V for Vendetta in 4k all for $10 a piece. Most of these being 4k releases
@TheBoomerPlace2 жыл бұрын
I have the same player for several reasons. It plays 4k movies, 1080p and dvd, sacd & dvd 5.1 audio, and files from a usb thumb drive. Worth every penny. And, yes, I prefer discs over streaming but use both. The sound from disc is notably superior on my modest home theater. Not quite ready for atmos yet.
@DF-go8fi2 жыл бұрын
I've read this player has common freezing issues and glitches, have you encountered this at all? Thanks.
@TheBoomerPlace2 жыл бұрын
@@DF-go8fi nope.
@norwegianblue20173 жыл бұрын
I routinely buy 4k discs between $10-$20 in the US. Recently bought The Joker on 4k for $7.99. Paid $250 for the same Sony player.
@brianperkins61213 жыл бұрын
If you are a fan of 3D Cinematography , then 3D Blu-ray is the only format that still offers that form of presentation .. most streaming services today do not offer 3D films at all ,. If you connect with movie storytelling as an art form and not as just as a entertainment product you will relate, besides having a liberty of films that you can share with friends and the other way around is a big plus over a venue that no longer even offers a whole creative form of film presentation ..
@brianperkins61213 жыл бұрын
@@chinafox1949 Well many consumer projectors still support the format but as far as I know no one is making a flat panel TV that does.. "That may change in the future"
@Ride_on544 жыл бұрын
It’s your hobby how can it be stupid streaming is just renting
@JRCSalter3 жыл бұрын
The technology is there to stream video at HD quality. Netflix and KZbin have always been great, but using Amazon Prime, I always noticed it was far from being received in HD, let alone 4K. I recently upgraded my internet to fibre optic, and there was no change in the quality, so even if internet speeds were fast enough to stream 4K in a noticeably less compressed format, would it really be done? With streaming services, you are absolutely at the mercy of the service provider: what they choose to stream, how long their license lasts for, the quality they choose to provide, their bandwidth, etc. I have taken the decision to cancel Netflix and Prime, and only sub to them when there is something that I really want to watch now. For everything else, I'll get the Blu-Ray. Coupled with this decision I wish to upgrade my system in the new year. Get a decent player and sound system. Currently I'm still using an old PS3, and the stock speakers on my TV.
@GrackAlaciN3 жыл бұрын
For me it's a bit different. I almost don't stream, I get maybe a couple of months of Netflix a year to catch up on stuff, and then maybe a month of other services that I have available. The rest of the time, I'm perfectly happy with my physical collection, even though I haven't taken the jump to UHD Blu-ray. UHD BD still has one major disadvantage: the selection of movies is very limited, and limited to mostly mainstream movies. If you're into more niche stuff, like I am, you're mostly stuck with standard Blu-ray, DVD, and in some cases, even older formats. That said, a lot of the stuff I watch isn't available on streaming or digital download.
@Anytyme062 жыл бұрын
The good thing here is that 4K players can still play DVD's and regular Blu rays and upscale them so they look better on a hi res TV.
@sarahemerson65673 жыл бұрын
Don't understand people who want to be a slave to streaming and online services, which drop films and TV series at anytime So any film or series you really like can suddenly disappear Owning a Bluray/DVD and watching a movie without a "connection" makes perfect sense Plus you have the special edition covers and packaging of films you like, which are fantastic too
@mossesandrade59693 жыл бұрын
They are cheap. Usually under 30. Kids these days expect everything cheap or free.
@claireredfield48423 жыл бұрын
@@mossesandrade5969 That is simply assbackwards I've worked many sales jobs & trade jobs and the majority of people who expect cheap/free labor and handouts are old people and foreigners.
@Pdraver3333 жыл бұрын
If there was a 4K TV that offered 3D I'd already be there.
@paulnieder42363 жыл бұрын
Sony makes some 4k projectors that also do 3D. They're very expensive though.
@claireredfield48423 жыл бұрын
Nah wait for proper 3D movies with VR it will be a blast. Playing games in VR will change your whole perception on what's possible.
@superstew793 жыл бұрын
Owning your own films is never wrong and I will never give up on physical media, 4k is the best format to watch films on full stop. Having grown up on vhs then moving to dvd and then Blu-ray and now 4k I can easily say it’s the best of the bunch
@SolitaryWolf3 жыл бұрын
I'm on the fence with 4k. I love it, but not all films on 4K dazzle me. I am still happy with a standard Blu-ray disc. Currently I am selective with my 4k choices as I don't want to rebuy all my collection (currently 2700+ discs) in 4K.
@paulconway3842 жыл бұрын
Anyone who replaces great looking Blu-rays should be ashamed of the waste of money.
@periurban3 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%.We replaced our ageing 32" TV with a 4K 55". To make it all sing we splashed out on a cheap 4K Blu-ray player (by LG) and a cheap home cinema sound system (by Yamaha). Oh boy! The learning curve was steep, and there were some annoying quality control issues to get over, but watching a well made 4K Blu-ray is ENTIRELY different from watching a stream. BUT I won't be rushing out to buy (or even re-buy) everything on 4K. My HiSense TV and Yamaha receiver upscale everything brilliantly, so even old DVDs look amazing! But I've started a modest wee collection of favourites on 4K.
@stingfan16ify3 жыл бұрын
Being more than a bit of a hoarder myself, I completely agree with your reasoning for buying a 4K player. Where we diverge a bit is the level of commitment. You called $300 for a player expensive and I would definitely disagree there. I spent $1000 for my Panasonic UB9000 Player, and I won't even mention how much I spent for my LG 77" OLED TV. I have to have the best, and like your topic heading, that is both Smart and perhaps a bit foolish or fiscally over-the-top. Having said that, the picture for 4K blu-rays AND streaming files, AND KZbin videos, etc. is incomparable! It's all about what gives you joy, so for me there are no regrets, and a vast (2000+ DVDs, Blu-ray's and 4Ks) collection of disc's that I have total control of, and which display magnificently upon command. Keep collecting my friend!
@pete493272 жыл бұрын
4k UHD player Sony UBP x-700m, U.S. $148, HDMI hi speed cable included, black Friday and November, now $178, but expect another sale at $148 any day now. Was previously over $250. Supports HDR, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, Atmos, plays back 4k and HD discs brilliantly. I've been streaming many movies past decade but never taking full advantage of my nice 4k big screen TVs....until now, very glad I did. Recently watched my first ever 4k blu ray, Interstellar, and now I'm hooked. I'm no audiophile but I instantly noticed hte better sound coming from sound bar.
@vincent.bouvelle3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you. Playing your own discs is an experience, and you can see whatever you want whenever you want, even if there's no Internet connection anymore. Don't forget also that with a physical disc, you can access to extra materials not always available on the Internet channels (deleted scenes...). I'm buying and watching discs since the laserdisc was born, and I'll never stop this, it's really a pleasure having it, touching it and watching it!
@AttunedFlux3 жыл бұрын
This is essentially the same conclusion I came to when researching decent mid-range bluray players to buy (which are nearly non-existent, mind you). What I always add when buying an optical disk player is: do you have a lot of old DVDs and blurays you never want to throw away? Do you have a 4k tv? If so, you might want to consider upgrading to 4k uhd bluray player. P.S.: It's completely bullshit that you cannot watch 4k blurays on a computer/PC that doesnt have an intel processor.
@MTNRanger3 жыл бұрын
Guaranteed accessibility, better video quality, ATMOS audio and bonus materials are the key for me. To keep costs down, I buy used 4K Blu-ray discs on eBay. I was using a Samsung 4K Blu-ray player but now I'm using my new PS5. Of course I stream on the major providers, but if it's a movie I want to keep, I buy it.
@spacelogic101whatif3 жыл бұрын
6:34 300 dollars expensive? Right and that extra internet plan to get 4k is not which also ads up over time. Also if these streaming services ever go bankrupt or decide to pull a movie or serie it's bye bye to your movies and series. And if net neutrality ever stops which these isp's keep lobbying for then well expect to pay more
@Nope2022HugeTheWarningFan3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I mentioned this, too. This guy isn't really in the know, which he does mention, to his absurd credit.
@AttunedFlux3 жыл бұрын
2k would have been a better jump for tv's to do. I dont know why only computer monitors did it mostly.
@spacelogic101whatif3 жыл бұрын
@@AttunedFlux How so? why not 4k or 8k 1440p is not so much of a jump.
@beatleszilla4 жыл бұрын
Your pricing argument isn’t really that fair. UHD Blu-rays go on sale for like $10 all the time. Not to mention you get to keep it forever, whereas Netflix you pay $16 and get access for 1 month and that’s it.
@wclark31963 жыл бұрын
You're assuming that your situation applies elsewhere. 4K UHD discs may go on deep discount in the USA, but it's certainly not the case here in Canada and probably not in Europe, where he lives. Not that I think that it comes down to economics, really. 4K TV, 4K streams, 4K player, 4K discs, these are all luxuries. It's about the viewing experience you're willing/able to pay for.
@jasond23333 жыл бұрын
I like physical media because I can watch it anytime without having to pay for a streaming service and I don’t have to worry about losing a whole movie collection if I bought digital media on something like google movies and I get locked out of my account
@adj22 жыл бұрын
I am sending this to my son, he doesn’t understand why I have to 4K movies discs for the ones I watch over & over. I see & especially hear the different between streaming and 4K. A Star Movies is missing something when watched streaming. I tried it and had to turned it off & get out the 4K disc. Interestingly the original Star Wars I had on VHS, Laserdisc, DVD, Blu-Ray & now 4K. The same movie on each format looks better & better. Yes, they’re remastered but the detail and quality has increased greatly over the years.
@Icelandlover3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to KZbin for recommending your channel. Awesome video AND no commercial interruption. All the best.
@1luiszepol3 жыл бұрын
With physical media you watching whenever you want, not always available on streaming lists.
@jameshorton74963 жыл бұрын
Right now, Best Buy is selling the Sony that he has for $199.99. Don't know for how long, though. And the XP700 has been selling for $149.99 for weeks now. I have two of those, thinking about getting a third. I like the way the 700's run, great everything.
@okAngelface4 жыл бұрын
Whoa...I guess I'm definitely out of the loop. I've never heard of "Heytch-D-R".
@wprosenboom4 жыл бұрын
is he doing that on purpose? i can't focus on anything else!
@IanZainea19903 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't it be badass if they sold a like $200 copy of a movie in like Prores HQ or 4444 (or even uncompressed, but there's compression along the way) . Like you get an encrypted hard drive and download their app to play it or something. Amazing
@Danbo229873 жыл бұрын
I got an LG 4K Player UP875 for only $50 used, the caveat is it didn't have a remote, but I was able to find an LG remote from a regular blu ray player for $1 at a thrift store that works just fine. All in all, everything works great and I love it.
@geoffhemingway39263 жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you said. There is a case for both streaming AND owning physical media. I myself have just bought my first 4k player (Panasonic dp-820) and I have to say I'm totally sold. Streaming is fine for casual viewing, but if you are going to watch a favourite movie then 4k blu ray all the way. Sound qualifying is stunning compared to streaming too!
@tfpp13 жыл бұрын
I'd be interested in watching videos where you breakdown other interest/hobbies you have. I noticed on your shelf behind you comics and graphic novels. Between the Perspolis, Maus, Planetary Omnibus and Saga anthologies, I can see you're a man of taste. ;)
@XtremefireNewtimes3 жыл бұрын
True they don't give you the full quality. The disc is best.
@Zero11s3 жыл бұрын
this video totally ignores my unstable internet connection
@jaymeshayes61533 жыл бұрын
Small here in Australia lucky to stream 1080p lol its all 720p or lower
@ForEternia3 жыл бұрын
First off love your video. Physical media lifer myself. 300 dollars, expensive? Don't sound too expensive considering in 1999 I paid 500 for a Sony DVD player. Second to the top of the line model. I haven't made the jump to 4k officially yet. Right now I still love collecting 1080p HD. 😃
@jeffreykaufmann28673 жыл бұрын
I've got Lord of the Rings Extended on DVD and I've been waiting for the Blu Ray Price to drop. Now I gotta wait for the 4k price to drop!
@darthqui-gon59863 жыл бұрын
I have a Sony 4K Blu-ray DVD CD player. And it's excellent it plays everything unlike the Samsung I had I had many issues with which surprises me I use to think of Samsung as the best. My question is I'm a HUGE Star Wars fan, the real Saga episodes 1-6. And on the prequel trilogy DVDS there is a shit ton of extras. More then I've ever seen in any other DVD, Hell Blu-ray to. The pictures quality of these DVDS are outstanding nice and clear. But when I switch to some other special features screen it turns black for a second or two. But then it plays that menu perfectly as with all the content. I was wondering if you knew why it dose this? Is there to much info, is it the coding, is it the compression? Other then a quick little black out switching some menu everything plays perfectly.
@robertwiser84793 жыл бұрын
I agree . The whole 4K Blu Ray movie experience is unique and addicting.
@rwj13133 жыл бұрын
There is NOTHING stupid about owning a physical copy of your movies. There is nothing stupid about owning physical copies of any similar art. My vinyl records and my CDs all can still be experienced with hardware that is still available. Unlike my Ultra-Violet digital copies that just vanished from the internet a few years ago. I own a 4K TV but don't have a 4K BluRay player yet. However, I only buy BluRay combo sets that have at least the standard BluRay and the 4K BluRay. The first 4K BluRay I purchased was Alita Battle Angel. A friend of mine had just purchased an 85 inch 4K Sony TV. He also purchased a 4K Sonynce BluRay player that he paid about $450.00. That was an amazing experience to watch.
@username192373 жыл бұрын
For anyone wondering, you can reliably find the Sony 700 for under $200. And if you’re paying over $20 for single movie (even new) you’re likely doing it wrong (there’s exceptions though)! Find those deals online, they’re always popping up, and find out what’s available locally.
@ianhinds34802 жыл бұрын
Watching Blu-ray movies is a much better experience than streaming 4k in my opinion and until you see 4k Blu-ray, streaming 4k seems great.
@Mariofans-gn1lu2 жыл бұрын
have u ever heard a portable blu ray player
@Gothic552 жыл бұрын
Great run through. I like you am a completist/hoarder. I love having product in my hand and on the shelves. But you can love 4K and still stream too. It is a bit like listening to vinyl and CDs/streaming - it is a personal choice. One of the great things about 4K is the effort that companies should put in on remastering films and the extras. Many film companies have not been great at conserving their films over the years - 4K discs provide best quality possible but will also save films for the future.
@timramich3 жыл бұрын
The people at hydrogenaudio may go ape shit if they heard you say that lossless audio sounds better than lossy audio.
@k31than4 жыл бұрын
@7:15 I just checked BestBuy and saw 4k UHD discs for less than $10, which may not be big blockbusters but at least decent movies, like Ex Machina, and Sicario. And if that's still pricey, there's Redbox. My point being: only reason why I'd opt for streaming over physhical discs (as far 4K is concerned) is if I really have to watch the movie ASAP.
@musicman82703 жыл бұрын
I just finished watching the BORNE collection, five 4k movies for 44 bucks, can't beat that.
@roma00722 жыл бұрын
I really apreciate the comments on this video. I agree with the argument of collecting discs by myself and consider them as possesing that art. Now I have recently have upgraded my old DVD to a new LG BP-250 Bluray that is so far ten years backwards to 4k UHD but for me is right enough for my 1080 HD tv.
@thesanerone3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I went with the Hybrid Model and bought a 34tb NAS Server, ripped all 500+ of my 4K movies onto it using MakeMKV, and use Plex to watch them all! You get the convenience of Netflix, Hulu, etc, but do not lose out on quality. You get 100% of the video and audio quality. A Much more expensive and time consuming route, but for me, was totally worth it!
@BlownMacTruck3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think that’s really “hybrid” in the way people refer to owning a physical disc. When they refer to that they’re referring to having access to the full quality available on the disc and the extras. Basically it doesn’t matter if you’re actually putting in a disc into a player or loading the file via Plex or Kodi or whatever; the idea is the same - you own it at the highest quality possible. In fact I’d say a hybrid solution would be more in perusing your physical library and using something like Home Assistant’s rfid support to scan the box and have it start playing on a Plex client.
@cpa8899003 жыл бұрын
I purchased 2 of these Sony blu-ray players and it was money well spent. I don't subscribe to a streaming service so I only watch movies on physical disc. Also, I own many concert DVDs and this player makes you feel like you are there. My speakers have never sounded so good.
@steve4321able2 жыл бұрын
How are the Sony players holding up? Any issues?
@cpa8899002 жыл бұрын
@@steve4321able They are still functioning properly. No issues
@cesarlopez19683 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Liked and subscribed. This is exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you.
@EroVinylRecords3 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the Video great comparison. How quality is 4k Uhd from TVs USB 3.0 I mean ripping Uhd's Blu-Ray? Does it have quality same as an external UHD media player?
@larrys36192 жыл бұрын
Will I see a difference since I connect the 4k blu-ray player to the yellow video port on TV ? Maybe I'll wait out the format wars till 16k is available.
@denisdionnesalut5325 Жыл бұрын
I bought a 75 inches TV last year and a Sony BDP-56700 4K Blu-Ray player. This Blu-Ray player has excellent upscaling capabilities: it makes my « Gillligan’s Island » DVDs look good. It supports Bluetooth, so I expected to hear surround sound on my headphones, but that wasn’t the case. To add surround sound, I bought the JVC XPEXT1 EXOFIELD headphones. I don’t buy 4K Blu-Ray, the standard Blu-Ray picture quality satisfies me. Anyway, weird and rare movies are more my cup of tea than Hollywood blockbusters, and those movies come out only in 1080p. My last acquisitions are the 3 boxsets on the films of Doris Wishman.
@Anytyme062 жыл бұрын
You also don't get director's cuts of films on streaming services or all the extra features.
@delboy3k13 жыл бұрын
My biggest reason for physical over digital is you never actually own digital. Ask any ultraviolet owner. I lost a third of my digital films and yes its doubtful netflix will go under but as long as my player is healthy and or I can buy another then my bought copy is mine. It's my main reason anyway.
@jwestwood85222 жыл бұрын
As a huge tarantino fan there's only 3 of his films available on netflix so I own them all on blu ray & 4k so they are mine to watch forever
@ginarae57393 жыл бұрын
Great article, well said..!! I've always collected physical media and continue to do so... Format War..?? When analysed more closely it's actually quite different to VHS Vs Betamax, neither of those tapes will play in the opposing machine... however, any 4K disc is playable in any 4K player on an HD or UHD/Display, irrespective of HDR format. Regards g "for the sake of clarity" a 4K disc player is able to upscale 1080 to 2160 and Vice Versa.
@chrisbullock64773 жыл бұрын
Those who are video/audio heads know, the majority of the space taken up on 1080p/4k Blu-Rays is from the AUDIO TRACKS.
@mossesandrade59693 жыл бұрын
Incorrect. The video takes up most of the space.
@Andersljungberg3 жыл бұрын
The biggest difference between a movie on Blu-ray and Netflix can be the sound. Blu-ray gets uncompressed DTS master HD or Dolby true HD. and I heard people say that the base on Netflix is worse than on a blu-ray disc
@steve4321able2 жыл бұрын
Wait until you hear the Top Gun Maverick sound on 4k disc! I've been told its going to be the standard for all others to beat.
@frankcoffey3 жыл бұрын
The one thing that disappointed me about optical disc is there was no lip sync technology developed. The video and audio are not locked together in any way. Data streamed from a service seems to do better but still there is no audio to video sync technology. Professionals have SYMPTE time code but that’s old as the hills and laughably low resolution.
@gerbiks454 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your video and nice to see you mention which player you use.Could you tell me if you have had any of the “freezing “ problems with your Sony player as I know many people have come across this problem in the past.Also another positive with physical disc is the extras can’t say I see many of these on streaming services.Thanks again all the best Kev.
@1165mac3 жыл бұрын
The freezing problem can be solved by utilizing this player's dual HDMI outputs. Use one to send video only to your TV or projector. Use the other to send audio only to your receiver. If necessary, use an HDMI switcher to manage other sources going into the receiver. Freezing occurred on this Sony and Panasonic's comparable player for me until I did this. I'm pretty sure it's also dependent on which receiver you're using. I have an Onkyo, but another brand might work fine.
@Barefeet2003 жыл бұрын
@@1165mac interesting. Just bought this same Sony. Only three movies watched so far. One split second freeze on Valarian and a two second blackout of video but sound kept up on Tenet. I ordered some mono price cables but maybe I’ll try your trick too. Marants AVR and LG tv
@PrezidentHughes2 жыл бұрын
Definitely don't have the money for the player and the discs right now, but I'll get a TV that is good at upscaling 1080p from my regular Sony Bluray player. The discs are $10, and they still come with all the behind the scenes and director's commentary extras that you don't get on streaming.
@rpimjada15493 жыл бұрын
Some 4k disc are not native 4k but upscaled 2k and even 1080p. That Sony hardware is nice. 4k disc are cheaper in Amazon and some good deals can be made.
@solexxx85883 жыл бұрын
You can't get prime on the Sony. I sent mine back and bought the Panasonic DP-UP820 BluRay The only thing I don't get is Disney+ but that may get fixed with a firmware update. Prime, Netflix and KZbin all work great and have lots of real 4k content.
@mossesandrade59693 жыл бұрын
Those are the new movies. Any 35 mm print offered in 4k is near 4k. Jaws Lawrence of Arabia Star Wars (1-6) A 35 mm negative is usually anywhere between 3.2 and 3.8 k. Every 35 mm negative does not push out 4k of resolution. But damn close. I have heard stories about transfering engineers having to scan some negatives at 10 k just to get 2k out of them. This is RARE. But not every 35mm negative will give you near 4k quality. I grew up with crappy analog reception and 20 inch black and white television back in the 1970's. We had snow and ghost artifacts. We would have killed for a good digital cable SD 250 line picture, let alone 480 lines. In my day if you wanted high definition you went to the movies. And before 1990 the only way to see a movie with a 6 channel soundtrack was on a 70 mm print. This always meant twice the ticket price.
@Gridseeker3 жыл бұрын
Physical media FTW; you can see movies on streaming services but you can´t download them and you never know when your favorite show or movie would be retired from your streaming service, moreover internet connections are unstable. That´s why I would never stop to acquire and collect physical versions of my favorite movies and series.
@ethan2bart3 жыл бұрын
I have had issues with 4k blurays skipping or freezing in my 4k bluray player.
@0nehundred3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I've heard that about most all players it seems. What model player are you using?
@retrodealer64953 жыл бұрын
As soon as I had Netflix hooked up. I noticed I haven't even been using my Blu-ray lately. It's a high-quality one to. But it's just sitting there now. And Netflix has every movie in my library now. I'm thinking I can get rid of those and have more room. Because they take up so much room.
@farscapeapes3 жыл бұрын
when i was young bought vhs video movies, then ugraded to dvd , then afew yerars later blu ray now we get 4k blu ray players , many people have got all these formats laying aroud at home , buit i bet it wont end here i bet, but spend your money and buy the same film again everytime a new format comes out, ,we do it becasue we are crazy ,and the big companys know that, but each to their own, if it brings a little happiness in these covid times
@darrenwilson993 жыл бұрын
I'm streaming 69gb films using Syncler. How do these compare to 4K Blu Ray?
@Knightmessenger3 жыл бұрын
The problem with 4k movies is many are not mastered in actual 4k. With dvd and bluray, you could assume the vast majority of the time, the newer format was an improvement over the previous. Now you have to check reviews of each title to prevent wasting your money.
@TheGymBros19982 жыл бұрын
Here is another thing you forgot to mention. Blue ray disc are sometimes cheaper when you want to get a movie collection. For example if you want to buy Friends on the app Amazon video each season cost $20 and if you want to buy the whole series in blue ray it’s $74 right now at Best Buy. Or how I just bought twilight series for 13 bucks at Target for my wife and on prime video it’s $13 for just one movie.
@eternalhalloween1 Жыл бұрын
I still use DVD. They will play on my Laptop or TABLET. At this point, I have found my priority is being able to take my DVDs with me. Oh, I play videogames when I have time. But games seem to be the only thing I use my HDTV for. 🤔
@vanillagorilla82363 жыл бұрын
You said it would be a broad review, I did not see any Broads ?
@johnjurmu5669 Жыл бұрын
One plus on a physical media collection has over streaming is the limit choice. It takes me a few minuets at most to chose what movie or show I want to watch, with Netflix you can spend upwards to a half hour and decision fatigue is a real thing. I also tend to watch different types and genes of movies when using physical media, after awhile the algorithm picks only one type of move to watch and shows them to you.
@christopher_martin3 жыл бұрын
the thing i hate is when studios only release 4k to streaming services and dont make physical discs....like edge of tomorrow, they are not going to put in on 4k disc they are only creating it for 4k streaming sites, companies are starting to do this with lots of movies!
@paulnieder42363 жыл бұрын
Vanilla Sky, too. It's only available on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K digital.
@timothyhewitt67363 жыл бұрын
Not saying your wrong, there definately is an upgrade in quality (atm) with a 4k blu ray. However if you have decent download, the 4k Chromecast using streaming services like Play or Rakuten (where you can buy the film, yes that's right OWN it), is worth a shout.
@baxterwilson3683 жыл бұрын
The only thing I hate about 4K is how sensitive it is. I had freezing and skipping issues with a disc all because of a tiny smudge I barely saw with the naked eye. My regular Blu-ray and DVDs play fine with scratches and smudges.
@RodneyAllanPoe3 жыл бұрын
$300 is not expensive!
@JamesDavidWalley3 жыл бұрын
Saying that the big problem is money, and then framing it in terms of the cost of a $300 player, is somewhat missing the forest for the trees. The _big_ expense is going to be the 4K television or projector, either of which (unless you're using a small enough display that you probably wouldn't notice a difference over 1080p) is going to set you back between five and fifteen times the cost of that player, at a minimum.
@Joeypop1453 жыл бұрын
Good choice of Blu-ray 4K player mate, I have the same one I love it plays everything great and it has two HDMIs for audio and for picture 👍 oh yeah I got it on sale at Best buy for $199!