Recently, I’ve written fairly regularly about my entry into the world of 4K Blu-ray and the immense benefits that have come with it. I’m pretty sure that the novelty of increased picture quality, less compressed audio, and genuine ownership has yet to wash off. And I’m starting to wonder if it ever will.
Yes, I’m even getting such a kick from venturing to my local music and entertainment store, picking up a movie I love, and enjoying it like never before. There’s something deeply nostalgic and heart-warming about that experience, which just makes 4K Blu-ray that bit more enticing.
The joy that comes with physical media, and the serious quality upgrade, are things that I hope more of you can experience too. And so, I’m here to share a couple of starter packs for anyone interested in the world of 4K Blu-ray. I’ve included two packs here: one budget-friendly option, and a premium alternative. Each pack comes with one of the best 4K Blu-ray players as well as one of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars – with the latter sure to illuminate the significant audio upgrade 4K Blu-ray provides over streaming services, like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
For those of you in the US, the budget starter pack comes with the player I use at home, the Sony UBP-X700, which brings Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support to the table. I’ve paired that with the Sonos Beam Gen 2, a compact model which combines impeccable speech clarity with impactful bass output. If you want to take a step up, you can also check out the best 4K player I’ve used, the Panasonic DP-UB820, and one of our favorite all-in-one Atmos soundbars, the Sonos Arc Ultra.
Over in the UK, I’ve changed it up a bit due to a few discrepancies in pricing and availability, but the starter packs are equally incredible. The budget-friendly combo sees the Sony UBP-X700 come back for seconds, but this time, I’ve bundled it with the Sony HT-S2000, which supplies almost impossibly immersive audio for the price. Those of you looking for a step up can check out my other combo, which pairs the aforementioned Panasonic DP-UB820 with the Samsung HW-Q990F, a meaty Dolby Atmos soundbar system, which is the best value-for-money model on the market.
A few of the items in this list are on offer, but if you’re looking for a comprehensive guide to the best deals available in the US right now, head on over to our Presidents’ Day sales hub.
Today’s best 4K Blu-ray player and Dolby Atmos soundbar deals in the US
The budget-friendly starter pack
The premium starter pack
Today’s best 4K Blu-ray player and Dolby Atmos soundbar deals in the UK
The budget-friendly starter pack
The premium starter pack
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