Kaleidescape - The Best 4K Dolby Atmos Source EVER?

Kaleidescape was founded on the premise of delivering the very best movie server experience possible. It starts with their no-compromise belief in keeping the movie lossless compared to the studio master so you can get superior video and audio than you would from the best BluRay. Layer on top of that a sorting and search capability that is best of class, and you’ve got the Kaleidescape solution.

Kaleidescape is the best movie server that exists for home theater enthusiasts. However, these are very expensive compared to an AppleTV, Roku or Nvidia Shield. But if you have the budget and want the best, this video is for you.

We think on-demand streaming platforms are really cool, and while they certainly allow access to tons of content, there are some compromises. We all know how difficult it can be for everyone to agree on what movie to watch. Finding the movie is the other problem we run into. With multiple subscriptions to different services, movie choices are spread across several platforms, making it difficult to easily browse all of your available content when deciding what to watch. While some services such as Apple have attempted to solve this issue, none have come close to Kaleidescape’s solution. Browsing the Kaleidescape store for what to watch almost reminds us of simpler times when you could just browse all the wonderful movies for rent at your local video store. This simplicity is part of what makes the store so special.

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[Carl-iwsy]

After watching movies on streaming services for months, I decided to pop in a 4k movie disc with Atmos to test some changes I made and I realized how bad audio is while streaming. My system just came back to life again. I really hope Kaleidescape becomes more mainstream and affordable. I'd love to own one but for now used 4K discs on ebay will have to do.

[TerminatorJuice]

With the inevitable end of physical media for movies, we need more platforms like this competing for our business so that the prices can start to come down to earth and be a real option of the the majority of us HT enthusiast... I don't want to have to sacrifice audio and video quality when watching movies, but I also don't want to have to take out an equity loan to have an uncompromised movie watching experience. : (

[cwhitchblu]

You’re also off that BD’s max capacity is 66GB. Some movies are on triple layer 100GB discs for the UHD version. Disney though has really cheaped out by capping at their 4K discs at 66GB. More of an indictment on Disney short changing their disc customers.

At $6K it’s a strong pass. If it was $2K I might take a chance but I can buy a lot of discs for that price not to mention getting a premium player like the UB9000 too.

[MrPreet]

First of all you pay close to $5000 on the 4k stream device and then you pay to buy movie or rent ….. Sorry I will continue to purchase 4k disc until I find cheaper option

[PatekGirl]

I've been a Kaleidescape owner for a few years now and I have to say it is hands down THE BEST way to watch movies. Yes the system is expensive but so worth it in terms of actual content. To watch movies in lossless format is an unbelievable experience. It looks and sounds just like the film did in the theaters. The addition of Rentals recently only added to the overall experience. I like the car analogy mentioned below. You think your car runs great until you get in and drive a Ferrari. The difference is literally night and day. I do not have a dedicated HT room and the Kaleidescape still elevates my movie-watching experience THAT much! Cannot recommend it enough!

[DaveVoyles]

I love the idea, it this is exponentially more expensive than it need to be.

You could buy a high end NAS which does all of this and more for $800.

[mikehayes]

I like the fact you can rent and then that will reduce the buy price if you want it!! Great way to do it!!

[Uraharasquad]

At least name the price if you do a sponsored item like this.
At the end it is mentioned that it used to be 20.000 dollar but this systeem is still very expensive over a 4k player.
And what about outside the US? There used to be no subtitles and the library was much smaller.
And if you rip your movies on disc to this system do you have advantage over the expanded bandwith?

[ps]

Great video. I've been watching this product for years. I was very glad when they finally added rentals this past year.
I am basically looking for product exactly like this. One where I can download a rental or a purchase in the highest quality possible.
Only, as most people, I feel the pricing on the Kaleidescape is way over priced. I am willing to spend a premium it is just feels like theft. As they also get a cut from each movie sale or rental. I would think they would want to lower the pricing so they can get one of these in as many homes as possible. Giving more opportunity to have people purchase and rent from them.

I will still be waiting...

[luisarmandopriegoramosm.]

If you dont own previous kaleidescape systems (like the vault or premiere line) and will buy a strato, how do you enter the disc to digital upgrade program that you mention?

[TheEliteCustomsNJ]

I like the idea and definitely would buy into it ones price becomes reasonable

[trevorriches]

2:57 actually the maximum Blu-ray file size is 100gb. :)

[madfinntech]

$18k for the "best bang for the buck" system, huh. I did little maths. Yeah, I know, maths. That's a premium 65" inch TV, a very good sound system (not any of that soundbar thing), premium Revon 4K UHD BD player, and around 600 4K UHD discs at an average cost of 15 bucks apiece. Let that sink in for a moment. This system sounds very nice but actually, your money does you WAY MORE by going with the physical media. With discs, you can have Dolby Vision. With this system, you can't? I don't want to hear any can'ts with that price tag!

[William]

The Vero 4k plus does all of this for under $200. If you have a NAS and 4k files, you'll get the full quality.

[josetamez]

Where do you buy the Strato S All-in-One Player/Media Server? All the dealers listed are installers and I would prefer to buy online, if available.

[tharrigan]

Great video. The explanation of the KScape was very helpful. The product is, of course, not for everyone but for the HT enthusiast with the resources, it’s well worth considering.

[kylesoccer]

While i enjoy the idea of this, the price point is just atronomical. When in this current day and age you can still own your movies (4K UHD Disc), Burn them to digital and find them for cheaper. There really is no reason to own this unless your super rich and or just too lazy to put in the disc. I think this will be a great option when we have no other options

[THEEYIDINAMERICA]

Can you down load music as well? Seems like it would be optimal for music.

[enderrobinson]

Anyway to get details on the disc to digital program he mentioned in the video? I asked a question in the comments and it was deleted instantly.

[VividTheater]

Can you create your own custom play scripts with this? If so, can you create a follow up video on custom scripting.