Extreme deterioration predecessor !!!

What I noticed first was that the instrument you are playing a Blu ray drive extremely loud noises were. This has unfortunately not waned over the course of the film. I tried to find an alternative site for the device, however, which did not improve. The drive noise drowned out even the fan noise of my laptop I had directly on your lap.

Today I have the players returned and brought me from authorized dealers around the corner the predecessor (BDP-S5200).

Compared to the 5200 is much quieter. He gives even slight noises but are no longer perceived in two meters legroom. The 5500 was clearly heard at the same distance and very disturbing.

What I welcome in 5200 the overhead keys for ON / OFF and CD ejection. In 5500, the keys are, as in most BD players on the front panel. Since the devices but weigh nothing nowadays simply pushes you when you press a button away. The 5200, however, remains where he is because you press on top of the unit.

The software runs much smoother during 5200. In 5500 there were repeated jerks in the menu (software update was previously carried out any follow here but still improvements), however, the classic of the 5200ers PS3 menu runs smoothly and smoothly.

I have tested on both devices Netflix and could not detect any differences here.

Positive, I can not tell anything about the 5500 in comparison. Even design and material makes the 5200 Technically a higher-quality impression. The only good thing is that the 5500 Dolby Atmos can play and not 5200 *. However, the PS4 also plays Atmos and is still quieter than the BDP-S5500, for me so no reason.

CONCLUSION:

- Drive way too loud!
- Menus partly choppy.
- Too easy. When you operate the buttons you push the player away!

+ Plays Dolby Atmos sound tracks from (at least according to the Internet, have not tested it!)

My tip: Buy the previous !!! - Here you get the usual Sony quality and also more favorable.

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* EDIT

The BDP-S5200 plays but from Dolby Atmos. Eben again tested with Expendables 3.

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