“I own the ubd-k8500, for users who owned this previous model and upgraded to this one, is it really worth dishing out another 300.00 or should i just stick with the one i have. Im more interested in the video/audio qualities more over then the apps.”
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I recently purchased the unit in question and find that if you are satisfied with the quality of the picture you currently have, than don't change. In other words, if viewing 4K streaming and 4K ultra DVDs aren't your thing, then there's no reason to purchase this unit. However since it has a 4K receiver; the upgrade is phenomenal; it can play the 4K Ultra DVD's and stream shows in 4K from Netflix, VUDU et al. It has 2 HDMI's portals as well and I connect my Blu-ray player through my TV and through my auxiliary sound system so the sound quality is better than just through the TV. If you own a Samsung TV the interface is excellent as well. It's easy to navigate back-and-forth between your cable and the Blu-ray player. As far as the quality of the picture, the upscale of a regular DVD and of HD Blu-ray discs is incredible. You really see it with the 4K ultra DVDs. You feel like you're at a movie theater if you have a compatible 4K ultra TV. One more thing, about the price. I got my Blu-ray player as an "open box" sale and redeemed coupons so I didn't pay the full retail price of $300. It is rather steep but will likely go on sale over the holidays. I advise you look for sales or an open box and get at least $50-$75 off. Mine works just fine and I didn't have to pay full price. I hope this helps.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The picture quality and audio quality are the same to me however if you have VUDU you can now stream UHD content where only HDX was available before. I bought it so I could stream and watch UHD content on a 78” curved Samsung that I couldn’t before without this player as well as watch 4K UHD Blu-ray Discs on the same device. I just moved the k8500 to another room.
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