Johnny_Combo Posted July 29, 2001 Share Posted July 29, 2001 Greetings. I just made a 5.1 purchase and was wondering what DVD movie would best utilize my new set-up? Saving Private Ryan is seems to be on top of the list because of the amazing opening sequence. A friend of mine has recommended U-571 for a scene that takes place in the sub. He said you could literally hear where the stress points were on the U-Boat. Looking for opinions. -- JC This message has been edited by Johnny_Combo on 07-29-2001 at 12:59 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornEd Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 If you like subs (both as woofers and as U(ndersea)-Boats, "Das Boot" has become a 5.1 classic WWII film for realism. Try "Gladiator" and "The Haunting" if you can do (dts 6.1). For older films that have been re-released in 5.1 sound, try "Lawrence of Arabia" (the original sound track was lost and the principal actors came back to redo the sound 20+ years later!) and "Ben Hur" which features a really talented team of sound engineers to bring the old track up to 5.1 standards. The suggestions are from my private library... but, if you like movies and are near a Blockbuster, their 30 days of one movie a day for under $20 is a very cost effective way to cover the spectrum. And, now, they will throw in a bonus DVD, video tape, or game disc for every 5 DVD's you rent under the discounted 30 DVD program! The one drawback is that Blockbuster usually doesn't buy the dts version... so I RENT from Blockbuster... and when I find a "keeper"... I BUY dts versions from other sources. Enjoy HornEd ------------------ "Where Legends Live! Klipsch Powered HT" FOREGROUND SOUND STAGE: KLF 30 Center, KLF 30 Mains, KLF 10 Front Effects BACKGROUND SOUND STAGE: KLF 30 L&R Side/Surrounds, KLF 30 Rear Effects LARGE MOUTH BASS: Twin SVS CS-Ultra sub with Samson Megawatt Amp SPEAKER SUPPORT SYSTEMS: Mitsubishi RPHD1080i 65", Yamaha RX-V3000 Receiver and such... Tweakin' On! 2-Channel Music Respite Room ala Cornwall under construction... This message has been edited by HornEd on 07-31-2001 at 12:02 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurseoe Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 some of my favorite 5.1 testers are The Matrix ( yes the bullet scene) Red planet with Val Kilmer, Heat for that amazing bank robbery scene, Ronin, Toy Story ( get the 3 disc toy box set ) Glory, Sleepy Hollow, Mystery Men, I want Jurassic park and the Lost World but with the third movie out I think I will wait for the box set. I don't know how to accurately place this DVD in my collection but the Beastie Boys Video Anthology is a amazing set of discs. I also LIKE Chicken run, Aliens is good for some deleted scenes, and last but not least my wife and I love this movie called saving grace, it is a cute little movie and has a bass heavy soundtrack that rocks !! Yeah I know it is a chick flick but I did mention my wife loved that movie didn't I ??? Anyway these are fun 5.1 testers and I tried not to mention any of the movies that had already been posted above but believe me they are kickers as well. HAVE FUN with this ------------------ This is my first Home Theater so kinda bare with me. Speakers Klipsch Quintets. Possibly upgrading to synergy 6. Reciever Sony DB-930. No hiss from this baby !! MiniDisc Sony MDS-JE510 LaserDisc Pioneer CLD-990 CD player Kenwood DP-R4430 Subwoofer Mirage FRX-15 300 watt DVD RCA that needs to be upgraded and given to my Dad because he has a bose system and would not know the difference This message has been edited by nurseoe on 08-11-2001 at 06:56 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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