the goods Posted April 24, 2002 Share Posted April 24, 2002 I bought Behind Enemy lines yesterday. It has a dts soundtrack and there are some awesome gunshot effects. I was surprised at the quality of sound on this disc. Definitely check this one out. ------------------ the goods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marathon Man Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 I don't think this one has been mentioned. I just got it today. Dragonheart w/ Sean Conery doing the voice over for the dragon. WOW! This movie will really let you know just how dynamic your system really is. The dragons voice is deep and bassy, the "ole code" scene has the dragon flying around Dennis Quaid and I swear to you it sounds like this dragon is in the room with you. I watched the movie in DD 5.1 using rear side mounted speakers and I could have sworn I had the rear centers dialed in. Excellent imaging. Its one to own for sure. Its kinda hard to find locally tho. You might check out mediaplay.com, or amazon.com and order it. MUST HAVE! ------------------ MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Blue Posted July 15, 2002 Author Share Posted July 15, 2002 Well, I thought I'd revive an old post of mine. In my mind, this is the best topic we could talk about in this section. I've already got some great ideas from posts people have put in here. What else? What do others of you listen to when you've got that friend over that you want to impress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafishguy Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 Have to agree with the Dragonheart observations. I too just picked it up and it impressed me very much. Also, listen to the beach storming scene in Saving Private Ryan in DTS at near reference levels and you will not hear finer explosions, bullets or sound of the waves ever. I just about wet myself when I watched this scene after hooking up my new SVS - Ultra 2's. The DTS version of SPR is a definate improvement over the DD version. I own both because I bought the DD version when it first came out only the find the DTS version some two months later. By the way, they are about to do something simaler to Lord of the Rings. It is being released the first week of August in a two disk version then again in November with a 4 disk version. I will be waiting for the 4 disk version as I'm sure many who are aware of this release info will also be doing. Not sure what sound versions will be on the disks thought. Hopefully they do DTS ES or THX EX. Sure makes sense to do it with a movie like this. Take care Rick ------------------ Mains RF-7 Centre RC-7 Surrounds RS-7 Rear Centre 2 x RS-7 Sub SVS-CS Ultra x 2 Receiver Denon AVR-5803 DVD Denon 2800 T.V. Sony KP57HW40 Widescreen Computer Pro-Media 5.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avman Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 for those like me who are getting lord of the rings on dvd, for 6.1 surround (BOTH dd-ex and DTS-ES)get the platinum series extended edition. missed it one night at the cinema, decided it would sound better at my house anyway, can't wait to crank it up in the ht room. avman(son of aragon)a.k.a.strider ------------------ 1-pair klf 30's c-7 center (looking for 1-m.o.klf-20) ksps-6 surrounds RSW-15 sony strda-777ES receiver upgraded to v.2.02 including virtual matrix 6.1 sony playstation 2 sony dvpnc 650-v 5-disc dvd/cd/SACD changer dishnetwork model 6000 HD sat rcvr w/digital off-air tuner sony kv36xbr450 high-definition 4:3 tv sharp xv-z1u lcd projector w/84" 4:3 sharp screen Bello'international Italian-made a/v furniture panamax max dbs+5 surge protector/power conditioner monster cable and nxg interconnects/12 gua.speaker wire Natuzzi red leather furniture set KLIPSCH-So Good It Hz! This message has been edited by avman on 07-16-2002 at 04:47 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripod Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 I thought Moulon Rouge sounded great, especially if you're looking for a movie to show off your system but don't want an action film loaded with explosions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Blue Posted July 17, 2002 Author Share Posted July 17, 2002 Well, I just got the Superbit version of The Fifth Element, and I must say I'm slightly disappointed. Parts are awesome, and yes, the aria scene is very good. But I cranked up my system for the aria scene and in both DTS and Dolby Digital there's that background hiss. I think with my high-end Yamaha receiver and the KLF-30 based Klipsch system, it's just showing every flaw in the original recording. Such is life. Still, very good recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Blue Posted July 17, 2002 Author Share Posted July 17, 2002 Okay, i also just got the Highlander Immortal Edition. VERY good, leaps and bounds over the previous Highlander DVD releases, I hear. Great video transfer, and pretty good sound for being an older movie. I've got to say, in the DTS version, during the glass explosion scenes you get great sound PLUS glass shattering and tinkling on the ground all around you! (It's DTS ES) I recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty46 Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 Too many votes for the Matrix and not enough for Saving Private Ryan. Matrix was good, but compared to some other movies mentioned here...PLEASE! Saw a few for Final Fantasy--opening was pretty nice. I always used T2 when showing off my Laser Disc player. Havn't really watched the DVD. I have it lying around here somewhere... Dinosaur (first 10 minutes) and Fantasia 2000 (Firebird suite) from Disney are both pretty good to show off--picture might be better than the sound on both if you have a good digital TV Opening to Private Ryan is the best though--sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 I know many people did not like the content of the movie or japanese sports cars but I thought the DTS sound track on The Fast and the Furious was outstanding. It has to be one of the busiest mixes I've heard. It utilized all my speakers very well . The sound is jumping all over the place. The story is hokey but it will show off your sound system. ------------------ tHe wORLDs werst TYPesT> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Blue Posted February 1, 2003 Author Share Posted February 1, 2003 Well, I guess we can add Lord of the Rings to this one. The overall bass level throughout the movie was incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chan Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 Band of Brothers DVD has an amazing DTS soundtrack.. the sounds of bullets whizzing by the soldiers heads and the sound of artillery barriages are not to be soon forgotten. Band of brothers must be the finest stuff I ever saw on TV!(And next to Saving Private Ryan.. the finest war flick I ever saw) Any of the brutal battle scenes are a great way to show off your sound system, especially the artillery barriages in Ardennes forest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samwise Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 The Lord of the Rings Extended Edition DTS track has to go down as one of the best if not the best DVDs for sound (or video for that matter) to show off your killer system. I also like Eagles: Hell Freezes Over, Episode II, and the Matrix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlstrass Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 F & F does have some clean techno music that can be cranked very loud, but I still keep going back to U-571 and the depth charges for sheer hit you in the chest & make your pant legs move BASS!!! If your sub will go REAL low The Haunting in DTS can't be beat. I actually don't use this one as the drywall next to the sub rattles like hell. Also the Ice Crystals scene from Titan AE will rattle the walls. Of course my sub has a little to do with that I guess For all-around 6.1 I like JPIII when the dinos & people are running through the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deimos Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 It's all about the F-18 Hornet/SAM chase in Behind Enemy Lines in DTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblue Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Just watched minority report last night...GREAT sound. I watched the DTS track, and man, when they shoot those sound guns, that's some serious thump. BTW, deimos, AWESOME avatar brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deimos Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 ---------------- On 2/18/2003 7:39:48 AM dblue wrote: BTW, deimos, AWESOME avatar brother! ---------------- Hehe thanks... it's hard to tell what it originally was because it's constrained to fit the allowed size. I just think Tool rocks, as they're my favorite band of all-time. I mean I like a crap-load of bands but Tool has the most unique and distinctive sound of any other band out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 I know its been mentioned before,but incase you have not tried it STEELY DAN two against nature.I have about 150 concerts and it is as close to dvd audio as any I hve heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Blue Posted March 26, 2003 Author Share Posted March 26, 2003 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbugz Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 When peeps check out my system, I play: Opening battle scene of Gladiator Chase scene with the morph in Star Wars II Black hawk going down in...Black Hawk Down The newer THX sequence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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