The Best Demo DVDs as recommended by AVForums members

[Lex]

We regularly get lots of people asking for recommendations on the best DVDs to show off their system in terms of picture and audio quality… So here is a list of the best DVDs as recommended by AVForums members: Those in red have the reviews linked, just click the title to read the AV Forums review.


Movies & TV DVDs

2 Fast 2 Furious (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=97138) - R1 - DD 5.1
25th Hour (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=81965) (nightclub scene) DD R1

A Bugs Life (excellent demo of DD5.1 and picture)
The Adventures of Indiana Jones R1 (uncut) (Opening scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark with Indy and the boulder)
Air Force One DD
Akira R1 DTS Edition
Alien DTS Digitally Remastered (check the scene at the beginning where Nostromo passes over camera.)
Aliens DTS Digitally Remastered
Alien 3 DTS Digitally Remastered
Alien Resurrection DTS Digitally Remastered
Almost Famous 'Bootleg Cut' - R2 - DTS (Concert Scenes and Soundtrack in general)
The Animatrix (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=83084) DD
Antz R1 Signature Selection (special edition) (when Z and the Princess go outside of the colony)
Apocalypse Now Redux R2 DD5.1 (helicopter attack)
Apollo 13 - (R1) DTS
Armageddon DTS Japan R2
Avalon R3 DTS-ES

Bad Boys (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=81928) - DD + Superbit
Bad Boys 2 (Freeway Scene)
Band Of Brothers R1 DTS
Behind Enemy Lines - DTS
Black Hawk Down (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=93862) DTS R2 (Japan)
Black Hawk Down R3 Korean (this is the definitive version - sound AND picture quality are second to none.)
Blade DTS Edition (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=81923) R2 (Japan)
Blade II dts R2
Braveheart - DD5.1
Brotherhood of the wolf R1 canadian 3 disc SE
The Bourne Idenity - DTS

Casper R1 dts es
Chicago (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=95264) R1 or R2 DTS
Close Encounters of the Third Kind R2 - 2 Disc Collector's Edition (when the alien mother ship comes down)
Con Air - DD
The Core (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=95437)R1 DD
The Corruptor
Cliffhanger (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=80583)-DD5.1 + DTS

[Dances with Wolves[/B] R1 or R2 (Japanese) or R3 (Korean) (any scene with the landscape in it is well worth a look)
Daredevil (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=87113) R1 and R2 DTS
Desperado - DTS
Die Another Day (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=82185) R1 or R2 DTS
Die Hard - Ultimate Collection - DTS
Digital Video Essensials - R2

Event Horizon DD

The fast and The furious (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84232)DTS any region
Final Destination DTS-ES R1
Final Destination 2 (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=87620) R1 Platinum edition
Fifth Element (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84230) R1 DTS, R2 (German 6.1 DTS) New R2
Fifth Element (R2) 2 disc Spec Ed
Fight Club - R1 - DD (Just try not to jump when the plane hits)
Fight Club R3 (Korean) DTS soundtrack.
Finding Nemo DTS (the scene with the whale. Also the scene with the little girl hitting the fish tank...)
Flash Gordon R2, Momentum. (stunning, extremely colourful picture quality).
The Fugitive (an oldie but I feel that it has a very atmospheric soundtrack)
Fulltime Killer R3 HK Special edition

Gangs of New York (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=85375) R1 or R2 DTS
Gladiator (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=96214) R1 Special edition/Superbit
GO R2
Godzilla Superbit (Helicopter Scene)
Goldeneye R2 DD 5.1

Hard Target - DD5.1
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone DD
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=77407)DD
The Haunting (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=79394)DTS-ES R1
Heat R2 DD
Hero R3 HK 2disc Special edition
The Hunted (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=93118)DD R1
Hulk R2 (when the Hulk makes his way through the desert and San Francisco and tackles the military)
Highlander 2 (for the sounds of the sky)
House on Haunted Hill (R2)

Ice Age
Identity (2003) (r2) (Almost the whole movie is set in a storm, so there is an almost constant 5.1 storm in the background, with very good separation...)
Independence Day – DD
Italian Job (2003):Special Edition (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=96216)R1 DD
Jurassic Park (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=93385) Superbit R2 DTS (Japan)


Last Action Hero (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=87474) Superbit R2 Japan
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen DD (R2)
The Lion King:Special Edition (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=95912) R1 DD
The Lord Of The Rings: Two Towers (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=94098)DD
The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring EE DTS
The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers EE DTS

The Mask R2 dts es
Master and Commander R1 DTS (Superb use of rear effects, especially during the storm and gun blasts - plenty to test the bass. Also plenty of light and dark scenes to show off the contrast.)
The Matrix DD
The Matrix Reloaded (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=97286) DD
Meet Joe Black R2 DD - ending (the score is an emotional heart ripper)
Minority Report (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=80569) DTS
Monsters INC DTS R2
Moulin Rouge (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=79430) - R1/R2 - DTS (Real good system test, can sound messy if not all setup well)
The Mummy
The Mummy Returns

Narc (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=85772) - R1 - DD (Dripping with atmosphere)
Naked Weapon R3 HK Special edition
The Nameless R3 HK edition

The One (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=95895) - DD5.1/Superbit DTS

Panic Room R2 DD5.1 (great use of rear effects)
Pearl Harbor Ultimate Edition R1 DD5.1 THX
The Phone R3 HK edition
Pirates of the Caribbean
Pitch Black R1 Unrated Directors cut
Prince of Egypt R1 DTS

The Red Violin - R1 DTS & DD (high bit rate of 7 - 8 mbps through the whole film)
Requiem of a Dream - R1 - DD (Real cool use of the rear and LFE channels)
Reservoir Dogs (R2)
Resident Evil - DTS ES
The Returner R3 HK special edition
The Ring - USA remake R1 special edition
Les Rivieres Pourpres (The Purple Rivers) - R2 DTS (Soundtrack, Effects, Ambience, use of all the channels from subtle to spectacular)
The Rock 2 Disc C.E. - DD & DTS
Ronin UE - DTS - R2 Japan (Car Chase and shoot-out are amazing)
Royal Tenenbaums Criterion DTS

Saving Private Ryan (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=90293) R1 or R2 DTS
Se7en R1 Platinium edition (the sound of the rain in DTS is stunning)
Shrek
Speed – DTS
Sleepy Hollow (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=78757) R2 DTS (France)
Starship Troopers (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=94356) Superbit R1
Star Trek: First Contact (The battle with the Borg scene as a projection test - very dark with lots of green.)
Star Trek: Nemesis (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=79506) DD
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - R1 or R2 - DD
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones - R1 or R2 - DD
St Johns Wort R3 HK edition
Superman R2 DD5.1 (just goes to show how good they can make an old film sound)
Super Speedway IMAX DTS
S.W.A.T.
Swordfish (The explosion scene outside the bank! Gives all five (or more) speakers a healthy workout as the ball bearings go ripping around your room.)

Taken R2 DD5.1
Terminator (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=87476) Ultimate R2 Japan DTS
Terminator 2 (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=82945) Extreme Edition DD R1
Terminator 2 Ultimate Edition R1 DTS
Terminator 3 R1 DD5.1 (Chapter 60 - Turn your system up to reference level or above, and listen to the explosion. It's awe-inspiring.)
Titan AE DTS R1
Tomb Raider 2: Cradle of Life (Looked near reference quality to me. Definitely a tester disc.)
Toy Story 2 DD
The Transporter (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=92520)DTS-ES R2 (Japan)
True Lies - R4 (this is uncut version and anamorphic with awesome picture & sound)
The Twins Effect R3 HK 2disc special edition

U571 R1 Collectors edition
Ultimate X - DTS
Unbreakable (Particularly the opening and end credits score with that deep, deep bass beat..)
Underworld - R1

Vanilla Sky - R2 - DD (Awesome Soundtrack)

The World Is Not Enough R2 DD 5.1

X Files Movie R1 Special edition
X-Men 1.5 (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84231)DTS R1 or R2
X-men 2 (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=94988)DTS R2 (Japan)
XXX (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=82038) R1 Superbit or R2 Superbit


Music DVDs


AC/DC - Stiff Upper Lip Live R2
Chemical Brothers
The Corrs - Unplugged (tests the clarity of your rear speakers!)
Dave Matthews Band - The Cntral Park Concert R1
Diana Krall - Live in Paris
Don Henley - Live Inside Job R2
Eagles - Hell Freezes Over
Eric Clapton – Unplugged
Fleetwood Mac - The Dance
James Taylor - Live at the Beacon Theatre
James Taylor - Pull Over R1 (superior to the previous Live At Beacon Theatre DVD)
Jamiroquai
Led Zeppelin - Performances R2 (sound only, as picture is not so good in places)
Madonna - Drowned World Tour
Metallica - Cunning Stunts R2
Moby Play & 18
Norah Jones - Live in New Orleans
Peter Gabriel - Growing Up Live R2
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live R2
Portishead – Roseland NYC
Queen - Video Hits 1 (R2) DTS
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Live At Slane Castle (R2)
Roger Waters - In The Flesh Live R2
The Robbie Williams Show
Sheryl Crow - C'Mon America Live 2003 R1
Sting - All This Time
U2 - Live From Boston R2
U2 - Rattle and Hum
The Who - live at the Royal Albert Hall (Blinding concert with some good special guest appearances and the DTS soundtrack is awesome)



If you wish to add a title then post it below and I will add it to the list. If Possible/relevant please state which region/version you are recommending. After your suggestion has been added your post will be deleted in order to keep the thread/list clear and legible. Thanks.

Also - people keep recommending DVDs that are already on the list!! So please check the list before you post and make sure that your recommendation is not already on it.

[BlueOrange25]

Dances with Wolves
Indiana Jones Trilogy
Antz
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
The Hulk

[Lex]

Regions? Versions? Scenes?

[BlueOrange25]

Dances With Wolves

- Region 1
- Special Edition
- any scene with the landscape in it is well worth a look

Indiana Jones Trilogy

- Region 2
- 4 Disc Box Set
- opening from Raiders of the Lost Ark with Indy and the boulder

Antz

- Region 1
- Signature Selection (special edition)
- when Z and the Princess go outside of the colony

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

- Region 2
- 2 Disc Collector's Edition
- when the alien mothership comes down

The Hulk

- Region 2
- when the Hulk makes his way through the desert and San Francisco and tackles the military

[Lex]

Done. Thanks :smashin:

[Zone]

Lost in Space R2 superb PQ quite suprised its not up there already:confused:

[pj]

TORQUE pic quality is top notch vibrant colours everywhere, constant 5.1 bombardment and some seriously deep bass (in the night club toilet scene especially)

[pj]

once upon a time in mexico- great pic (shot on hi-def cam)
and great sound the end credit music(cuka roka iirc!) is great guitars from every speaker

[Reiner]

Movie DVD:
The Big Hit (Region 1)
DD5.1
All the shooting scenes

Music DVD:
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night (Region 1)
PCM, DD5.1, DTS5.1

Picture is black and white as the title suggests, sometimes sharp, sometimes a bit blurry (intentionally I rekon).
The sound is however great on both 5.1 tracks.

[justinhow]

Can't believe no one has mentioned We Were Soldiers. R2 DD standard.

Whether you like the movie or not it has a phenomenal soundtrack.

Probably rate it as my favourite DVD for sound demo - out of 250.

Justin

[Marv]

Can't believe no one has mentioned We Were Soldiers. R2 DD standard.

Whether you like the movie or not it has a phenomenal soundtrack.

Probably rate it as my favourite DVD for sound demo - out of 250.

Justin


You'll love the dts version then.

[Kevo]

What about some of the old restored films?

It's not all about CGI and multi-channel, room shaking audio!

Lawrence of Arabia, Singing in The Rain (SE) and Ben Hur put a lot of the new stuff to shame in terms of picture quality (and as films in general of course!)

[matt bellamy]

Music DVD -

MUSE - Hullabaloo, Live at Le Zenith, Paris. Dolby digital, DTS, Multi region. (DD & DTS 5.1 soundtracks are awesome, you almost feel like you are in the crowd)

[Mr Bump]

Open Range - Region 1 only. DTS. Both the thunderstorm and the shootout can really show a system off!

[Marv]

Mortal Kombat R2 DD5.1, Great soundtrack for a film that 9 yrs old.

[Marv]

Bad Boys II dts

[ironman]

The vast, panoramic desert scenes beautifully camptured in Lawrence of Arabia - the best cinematography I have ever seen. (R2 Superbit).

[booth1976]

Evil Dead 2 - Region 1 (Anchor Bay) 5.1 - is a fantastic mix and really delivers the scares. The bit where the characters are following the sound of the ghosts flying around the cabin really feels like there are spooks flying around your room - highly recommended! Scared my 15 year old sister twice in the space of seconds. :grin:

Attack of the Clones (region 1) - an all round brilliant 5.1 EX mix.

[cityonfire]

Iron Maiden's Rock in Rio R2
AC/DC's Stiff upper lip R2

Both have great DD and Dts tracks

Behind enemy lines R2 excellent Dts track
RAMBO 1, 2 and 3 R1 again great Dts tracks

[magicmushrooms]

Anaconda Superbit DTS region 2 the storm at the beginning or near the beginning sounds awesome.

Naked Weapon (R2)DTS

Pearl Harbor Dir cut R1 DTS

[neilos70]

hi peeps,

imho...

saving private ryan (dts) - the opening 20 mins are awesome
xmen & 2 - (dts) - great effects panning
spiderman - (dd) - always play this to mates looks great on quality system
lotr - any in dts-es - need i say more
close encounters - special ed
kill bill 1&2 - (dts) - transfers are stunning
indiana jones trilogy - great fun

any more worth considering?
always on the lookout for good discs

[pj]

star wars trilogy box set
its what surround sound was invented for!
try hans laser blast in the trash compactor fro a full speaker workout
the ties attacking the falcon for EX
and vaders force choke for the sub

[pRot3us]

The Man Who Who Wasn't There - R2 - Stunningly beautiful, film noire style black and white

Raging Bull - R2 - Again just stunning black and white cinematography, music and sound effects during the boxing matches are just perfect

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - R1 Criterion Collection edition - Nice range of desert panorama and drug induced hallicinatory interior effects. Colour throughout is superb

Koyaanisqaatsi - R2 - Just an amazing av experience

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - R2 - Beautiful imagery throughout

:smoke:

[byron_hinson]

Open Range - Region 1 only. DTS. Both the thunderstorm and the shootout can really show a system off!

Agree with this one, also an excellent picture too - and a damn fine film

[west]

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - R2 - Beautiful imagery throughout




How does that version compare to the Superbit?

[danvitale]

May I recommend "Hell Freezes Over" by The Eagles as a good DTS DVD to show off with.. EXCELLENT sound, great sound channel use.

Dan

[Grimleys]

Lord of the rings Return of the king (Extended Edition)
Just took a sneek peak & WOAH :grin: :cool: :clap: :eek: :hiya:
Some SERIOUSLY DEEP bass on the soundtrack (Star Wars eat your heart out :devil: )

This ones gonna be the one to beat for HC demo folks.... :smashin:

[pRot3us]

How does that version compare to the Superbit?


:eek: Just noticed its out on Superbit :blush:

I would have thought it would be better, but have not personally seen any superbit movies as the majority of the films are #*@%!!

Can anyone give us a first hand comparison of an original dvd vs. its superbit edition?

[Grimleys]

have a look here for Bad boys 2 comparison.

http://www.dvddebate.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4970&mode=flat&order=0&thold=0

[rags]

Sigs - can you please add House of the Flying Daggers (R3 DTS) to this list. Simply awesome sound.

[edinburgh160]

Spiderman 2 (awesome picture),
Kill Bill Vol.2.
Return of The King (SE)
I.Robot
Saving Private Ryan (DTS)
Monsters Inc.
Shrek (1 & 2)
Lion King
Finding Nemo
Last Samurai
Fifth Element
Gladiator
2 Fast 2 Furious (and the first one on Superbit)
Terminator 2 (U.E)
Lawrence of Arabia
Blade 2 (for the sound)
Black Hawk Down (Superbit)
Star Wars (excellent considering age and clean up involved)
Se7en (SE)
Hero

[oxygenuk]

I,robot is very nice in dolby (tried it in dd and dts)

[Russell_Piper]

I just watched the dts version of tomb raider, superb, deserves to be on the list for the sound quality.

[Posh Bloke]

He might not be everyone's cuppa tea but Robbie Williams Live at Knebworth DVD has great sound and picture, especially the DTS track. Standout tracks.. Opening/Let me entertain you. Monsoon. Come undone. Kids. Feel. Video mastered on Hi Def equipment is very clear even when on large pj screen.

[2morex]

I'll second the robbie williams knebworth but I think it doesn't hit its stride until Mr Bojanges. No Regrets and Feel are stunningly well performed. Might also try The Corrs Live in London, especially the acosutic set. For the sake of me I do not know why these bands do not sell better here in the States.

[Stewarty]

Just watched The Battle of Britain - SE with fully restored score by William Walton. Stunning picture quality and sound on my B&O Avant based system.

[Glenzo]

I agree with Kevo (News of the World)

Say:-

JAWS R1 DTS lovely soundtrack, all the nuances come alive and a breath of fresh air for a classic, although not an agressive rear surround movie which you'd hardly expect from a 1975 pic.

DUEL R1 DTS likewise and with great ambience for Spielberg's 1971 Movie Debut

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY R2 DD: Dynamic, Acoustic, Ambient and Agressive all at the right scenes from 1981

QUEEN 'WE WILL ROCK YOU' R1 DTS or DD THX: Great stuff, vocal clarity, warm bass and channel separation highlight this Award Winning 1981 Concert DVD

[Trickdick]

Up until a month ago, I hated music dvds in 5.1 - poor sound quality.

I then heard Jean Michel Jarre - Aero which contains a CD and Music DVD in Dolby Digital and DTS. The DVD picture is simply a close up of the eyes of a French actress listening to the music but the sound is absolutely AWESOME. You have the option of turning off the DVD pic and listening to the music.

Turn off the pic - turn off the lights and be prepared for a sonic treat! Even if youre not a fan of Mr Jarre you will marvel at the effects!

Enjoy!!

[frank-g]

How about the sailing scene in The Thomas Crown Affair remake with Pierce Brosnan. Just love the way the sound moves around the speakers and the mixture of sounds - sea, wind and rigging. A real test of amp and speakers.

[nero0410]

The DTS version of chronicles of riddick, absolutly stonking!!!

tris

[edinburgh160]

the new TopGun collectors edition for the DTS sound. PQ is not as hot though.

[pioneerman]

my personal fave is the eagles-hell freezes over,sounds excellent in dts and the corrs-unplugged

[spocktra]

Training day for pic quality.

[Gavin_Hall]

To give anybody's system a real bass test out, a must-listen-to scene is definately Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. Check out the scene when the Robots walk down the city highstreet, that bass just rocks everything!!! :smashin:

Gavin

[durandal]

Just been demo-ing some kit, and the opening of Any Given Sunday is worth a blast.

[Mr Grumpy]

Bad Boys 2 Superbit for me. Stunning audio and visuals and definitely one to show off any half decent system IMHO. ROTK EE is also an obvious choice :cool:

[MacReady]

The DTS version of chronicles of riddick, absolutly stonking!!!

tris

Where did you get this from as the only place I have seen it is MovieTyme at £35 :eek:

[Seth Gecko]

I got my DTS Riddick from http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/ for $46.

Hope that helps !

[Ian J]

Up until a month ago, I hated music dvds in 5.1 - poor sound quality.

Sounds more like your hardware is at fault as I have some excellent music DVD's, some of which date back to the early days of DVD.

[terryeden]

I've just got hold of a copy of "The Calibrator"
http://www.discshop.se/LIVE/shop/ds_produkt.php?lang=&id=40340&&ref=

It's like the THX calibration tests on some DVDs - but seriously beefed up. Full range of DD, DTS, etc tracks. Excellent screen calibration, too.

The movie samples that are included are very good - of course, it's always better to use your favourite film, but you can't beat this disc for making sure your whites are whiter than white :-)

Terry

[Ray]

I've just got hold of a copy of "The Calibrator"
http://www.discshop.se/LIVE/shop/ds_produkt.php?lang=&id=40340&&ref=

It's like the THX calibration tests on some DVDs - but seriously beefed up. Full range of DD, DTS, etc tracks. Excellent screen calibration, too.

The movie samples that are included are very good - of course, it's always better to use your favourite film, but you can't beat this disc for making sure your whites are whiter than white :-)

Terry

Can you get this in the UK ? If not what did the price work out as ?

Ray :)

[terryeden]

Can you get this in the UK ? If not what did the price work out as ?

Ray :)

I paid a mate a tenner for it 2nd hand. I think it usually goes for £30. But check eBay etc.

[Blondie]

Top Gun SE: DTS all the way. OK the films looking a bit jadded, but those fighter jets have never sounded soooooooo good :clap:

[terryeden]

Imagine all your favourite Beatles songs in DTS. Yum! Or, if you're a purist - LPCM Stereo.

What they've done with these discs is amazing - they've cleaned up the stadium concerts fantastically. Screaming fans in all of your surrounds and the Fab Four at the front really make you feel like you're in the middle of Shea Stadium.

The studio based songs have been completely remastered. Stunning placment of all the instruments and vocals let you hear the songs in a clarity that blows everything else out of the water.

Picture quality is variable. Naturally some of the film taken in the 1960s is very grainy and dirty and some of the contemporary interviews look like they've been filmed on Long Play VHS. But on some segments the quality is supurb. The promo films for "Rain" and "Strawberry Fields Forever" litterally look like they were filmed yesterday.

If you like your music - you'll like these discs.

T

[JBL 4645]

Speaking about Top Gun special edition there is one part that as some dialogue panning removed; for the reason I’m not sure about, thank heavens I still have the 2000 edition and though the film framing is wrong to being it was shoot in super 35 flat lens, this exposes the whole frame negative and then later anamorphic prints will be made for the 2.35:1 scope ratio.

The two versions that is now available on DVD; well what can I say both stick? :confused:

I get really mad when I and the other paying consumer is taking for a ride, now I would not writing this if the re-recoding mixers hadn’t botch it up, but still I’ll run the DVD now and then, any way the scene I’m reefing to is where maverick and goose are waiting outside the co office and the air traffic controller is shouting?

In the original mix the dialogue plays like this…

First the dialogue is positioned in the centre for few brief moments then as the camera moves to the left and tracks across to the right following a young lad carrying a try of hot coffee, the dialogue from the ATC is panned to the right and has he exits the office and walks right-into the hot coffee, the dialogue is centred positioned, then as he walks of to the left the dialogue panning as he’s shouting down the corridor.

So if any of you have both versions do and A&B test of the scene, as for the rest of the films mix some new sound elements have added that perform well with the type scenes playing, other than that I rate Top Gun special edition 4 for sound :thumbsdow and 4 for picture. :thumbsdow http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002WZTOI.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

I am a former cinema projectionist.

Cheers http://www.screenselect.co.uk/images/products/5/2595-large.jpg

Ashley…

[Ronm1]

Lots of good selections in this thread.

Daredevil, while maybe just a little better than average movie, has close to reference quality audio IMHO, particularly the hospital scene, where after the injury, the character grasp's with his tweaked hearing capability.
For strictly demo purposes there was a R1 reissue of the Mask of Zorro. This disc had a DTS track...but what I like to use is the attract mode/intro. On dvd startup, the Zorro char walks from one side of the screen to the center and slashes the screen, the audio for this is in pcm so one of the default dsp modes will usually have priority, for one new to HT, this actually sounds quite good(dpl2-c for me). Once the movie starts the same sequence is now played in dd5.1/dts. As most of you here would know the difference going to discrete audio tracks can be dramatic. Most of my friends, relatives, colleagues. auditioners now understand why at times I can be so anal about movie audio tracks! :god:

[JBL 4645]

Going form Dolby stereo 4:2:4 analogue to Dolby digital 5.1 or 5.1-EX or sonic overhead whole can be very involving…like “we where soldiers” placing the height surround loudspeakers using multiples fixed to the ceiling…then re-plugging the surround-EX that’s of course you can do it on your AVR…

As I have the capability for doing his…at present APOLLO 13 dts laserdisc THX and DAYLIGHT laserdisc dts THX where being played last night with…upper centre channel…?

And sounds fantastic…and with a little know and extra Dolby pro-logic decoding re-plugging I can get 13.1 channels and for less than what someone would pay for there AVR….

Think phasing…frequency response…and the way the film is mixed and you can find some interesting and final results…though it’s not true 13.1 it does sound exciting in the whole…

Test films:

APOLLO 13 laserdisc THX dts 5.1upper centre channel :thumbsup:
Goldeneye laserdisc THX dts 5.1upper centre channel / crossover side surround? :thumbsup:
Daylight laserdisc THX dts 5.1upper centre channel :thumbsup:
Saving Private Ryan DVD Dolby 5.1 / dts 5.1middel side surround? :thumbsup:
We where soldiers DVD Dolby 5.1-EX sonic overhead whole :thumbsup:
Hail Columbia DVD Dolby 5.1 upper center channel :thumbsup:
Alien DVD THX Dolby 5.1upper centre channel :thumbsup:
A view to a kill DVD Dolby 5.1total surround on opening credits In 5.1? :thumbsup:
U-571 DVD Dolby 5.1 five-screen channel :thumbsup:
Terminator 3 DVD Dolby 5.1 five-screen channel :thumbsup:

That’s just a foretaste of the films that I will use for the experiment…as there is no AVR that will do this and for the cost of affordable for all…

:lesson: So its thinking time…you have to think like a projectionist!

Ashley…

[jGrahamD]

Winged Migration, R1. Fantastic cinematic experience! I'm all for lasers and explosions, but this is something quite different and well worth seeking out. It is simply a film of migrating birds, shot from gliders, microlites, balloons, boats, etc. The photography is stunning and on the big screen you almost feel as if you are flying with them. I had this DVD for months before I got round to watching it and didn't realise what a gem I had purchased. You don't need to be a bird lover to enjoy this, it will blow your socks off. Technically, the colour is vivid, though edge artefacts are obvious in places. This would be wonderful in HD. Highly recommended for showing off the projector to family and friends. R2 version may be called "Travelling birds", I havn't seen this.

[JBL 4645]

Amadeus Dolby stereo six-track with split-surrounds 5.1 nice and loud rock me Amadeus…

The Thing Dolby stereo six-track mono surrounds 5.1
The Black Hole Dolby stereo six-track mono surrounds 5.1
Earthquake Dolby digital, Sensurround, this mix also as stereo surrounds on it and chapter 8 is VERY POWERFUL use caution, 5.1

The sound of Music Dolby digital 5.1 six-track Todd-Ao wow this is very nice, when my heart sings, the hells are alive with thw sound of music…

but hay… :thumbsup:

….It’s only a movie…

Alfred Hitchcock.

[Plump]

Anyone saw that demo DVD with small balls jumping around all over diverse instruments and making diverse sounds?
I have no clue what that was but pretty effective for audio demonstration (video is bad enough not to be mentioned here).

[PeterKay]

Apocalypse Now REDUX (opening seen)

[Steve N]

I took a pal, who is thinking of getting a HC set up, to audition some equipment.
We went into the demo room and I asked the sales guy to put on something impressive to demonstrate what a good sound system can do.
Have you got Matrix -"no", well have you got Saving Private Ryan - "no". Well what have you got - "I have only got Ice Age".
I thought - bloody hell, a fat lot of good that's going to be.
BUT - yeah, yeah, all you guys out there know whats coming next. The opening scenes were astonishing and blew our socks off.
Is it as good as this all the way through and (I never thought to ask at the time) but are there several versions of this (DTS, non DTS etc)

[Adrenochrome]

The DTS version of chronicles of riddick, absolutly stonking!!!

tris

Watched this yesterday and the soundtrack is :eek: :eek: :clap:

[domtheone]

but are there several versions of this (DTS, non DTS etc)

It would appear that the new "R2 Extreme Cool" Edition in the only version (according to rewind anyway) to have DTS sound.

[GrahamC]

Not seen it but thought I'd post for others Hero in High Def. (http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00098FLDE/qid%3D1118025567/sr%3D2-2/ref%3Dsr%5F2%5F11%5F2/302-3838190-9386461)

[Blondie]

Final Destination 2, Car crash scene, try it :smashin: :smashin:

[Tejstar]

Phantom of the Opera R3. Great pq and awesome sound (with DTS 96:24)!

[Blondie]

Yep, it's been said but R2 Finding Nemo, the whale scene and the scene were the nasty girl taps the fish tank, and the colours are outstanding :smashin: :smashin:

[tdeluce]

Which of these DVDs have the best low frequency bass?

[Gary D]

Which of these DVDs have the best low frequency bass?

Band Of Brothers Parts 6 & 7. (R1 DTS if poss :smashin: R2 DD is very good ) During the Mortar scenes you will mess yourself at referance level - really really scary :eek: makes you kinda glad you weren't there.

oh and if the do try ref level makes sure the street is empty :grin:


Gary

[bob1]

The Grudge and Boogeyman have some great bassey moments ,Boogeyman gets silly at times there's so much lfe going on, pitty the film is so poor.

[Nimby]

Finally got round to hiring the Spiderman 2 DVD against my better judgement. But my wife insisted! :suicide:

It was great fun if not the finest film ever made. With some rather slow and sloppy bits now and then. Oddly the Spiderman scenes were quite believable visually even if the whole concept seemed rather unlikely to this particular pedant. :god:

The surround sound quality was one of the best we've tried so far. But the incredible bass is what really made this film well worth watching! The climbing scenes of the bad guy with too many arms and a poor understanding of physics were the absolute highlights of the whole film! Explosive, crunching and crashing blows that rocked our whole house and smashed theirs to bits! We were ducking and grinning like two big kids! Great stuff! :grin:

[kumamoto]

:clap: :clap:

[PeteIvy]

Another one to add to the list. Toy Story (R1) DTS-ES.

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Watched it last night. I've got the R2 and I'm astonished how different the mix is. Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic. Order it NOW!

(really looking forward to TS2 in December!)

[Nimby]

"Hellboy" has just set a new record here for the longest sustained "floor melter" to date! :grin:

The scene where the amphibian finds the eggs has a very long continuous rumble which had the floor and our chairs shaking like jellies on steroids. Very nice indeed! :devil:

Plenty of bass action throughout the film. But this scene was remarkable.

Nimby

[sbowler]

Hollow man R1, top notch picture, sound quite good to.

[davidagodfrey]

I'm fairly new to this Home Cinema lark but favourites from my collection for impressive sound and graphics are:-

Movie: Pearl Harbour. (the attack on Pearl Harbour scenes)

Music: Robbie Williams at the Albert Hall. (the clarity of the sound throughout the whole concert is absolutely fantastic). Not everyones taste but the quality is top notch. Much better than the Knebwoth gig, in my opinion.

PS Just one question. Postings on this thread have quoted different regions for films. Is there a difference between the quality of the same film in different regions then????

[playthefilm]

shutter (http://www2.cd-wow.com/detail_results_2.php?product_code=16206)

lights out volume up!

[damo_in_sale]

Star Wars Episodes I or II, as a decent demo? These discs are pathetic transfers to DVD- the bit rate is appalling and it shows. Try Star Wars Episode V if you want to watch a reasonably well encoded Star Wars DVD.

Damo

[FoxyMulder]

Whilst i agree with your assessment of Star Wars Episode 1 ( the edge enhancement is terrible ) Episode 2 - Attack of the Clones looks stunning on a large projection screen and is one of the better dvd transfers out there - i would call it reference quality.

[Sonix]

Resident Evil: Apocalypse R3 dts-es
The scene where the car driving the little girl flips over and crashes. It had a friend of mine jump back, despite being warned :thumbsup:

[damo_in_sale]

Hi Foxy,

Not sure I agree with you there. The image is, IMO, too soft and lacks a lot of detail. As for a reference quality Star Wars DVD, I still think The Empire Strikes Back looks beautiful.

Cheers,

Damo

[Soldier_I]

Well i've only have my system for about 4 days now and needless to say i have been rifling through my dvd's and watching the best bits (for sound only - plasma next year) and i must say that House Of Flying Daggers chapter 3 - The Echo Game is Amazing!!! R2 DTS

Also Behind Enemy Lines, chapter 6-8 - DTS R2, also sounds great!

Saving Private Ryan, opening scene is awesome but i only have the DD version and thinking of getting the DTS version. Do you think its worth paying for the DTS version? Is it that much better (considering its like £15) ??

P.S... Nice list!

Regards,

[pj]

wow oh wow the new demo disc is revenge of the sith R1(though u probably guessed it would be!) the colours! the depth of the image! the SOUND!! ive been demoing alot of HD stuff for the past few years and this would probably fool me into thinking it was HD it is that good! it is the best dvd transfer i have ever seen, even blown up to 6/7ft it still stands out :eek:
ok fox/lucas is my cheque in the post yet :cool:

another new favourite is "lost" R1 i had a 14gb HD file of an episode and would be really hard pushed to say that the dvd wasnt that far off in terms of quality! :smashin: the 5.1 is nothing outstaning but is better than your general tv show there is some serious lfe at times and it defintely has more time spent on it sonically than some other shows

[Steve N]

Saving Private Ryan, opening scene is awesome but i only have the DD version and thinking of getting the DTS version. Do you think its worth paying for the DTS version? Is it that much better (considering its like £15) ??Regards,
I would get the DTS version. This a movie I use as a reference over and over again. The opening scenes, but more especially the final battle scenes.
You can pick up a DTS version relatively cheap now.

See post #4 here:- http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262574

[sbowler]

Just finished watching SAW special edition 6.1 surround exl sound and film cant wait for SAW 2.

[BazMan]

Got "Hell Freezes Over" delivered yesterday (on the recommendation of this forum) and it's fan-flippin-tastic. :smashin:

As far as my favourite system-testing movies go:

Saving Private Ryan (DTS)
House Of Flying Daggers (DTS)
Blade II (DTS ES)
DareDevil (DTS)
The Terminator ("Ultimate Edition") (DTS)
Terminator 2 ("Ultimate DVD") (DTS)
Terminator 3 (DTS)
Star Wars Trilogy (DD)
Top Gun (DTS ES)
Pulp Fiction (DTS)

[magicmushrooms]

Spielberg's War Of The World's DTS - absolutely phenomenal!

[Fluffy-Bunny]

Another vote for : War of the Worlds DTS - fantastic dynamic mix.

[thepacifier]

You'll love the dts version then.
Where is it available? r1 or r2?
Cheers

[chambeaj]

A magnificant (perhaps little known) movie which will show off your displays capability!

Superb movie, mouth watering picture quality and decent sountrack to boot.

Two Brothers

http://www.play.com/play247.asp?page=title&r=R2&title=352923&p=57&g=72&pa=sr

[terryeden]

A magnificant (perhaps little known) movie which will show off your displays capability!

Superb movie, mouth watering picture quality and decent sountrack to boot.

Two Brothers

http://www.play.com/play247.asp?page=title&r=R2&title=352923&p=57&g=72&pa=sr

Seconded. A great movie, vibrant picture and the 5.1EX is astounding.

[super-saint]

Best Music DVD soundtrack......Kraftwerk, Minimum Maximum:thumbsup: DTS sound is superb

[Amar]

Anyone tried out the special edition of Se7en??

DTS track is awesome - very atmospheric stuff.
And the black detail on the picture is great.

[edward]

... i must say that House Of Flying Daggers chapter 3 - The Echo Game is Amazing!!! R2 DTS
...
Saving Private Ryan, opening scene is awesome but i only have the DD version and thinking of getting the DTS version. Do you think its worth paying for the DTS version? Is it that much better (considering its like £15) ??

P.S... Nice list!

Regards,
Yup, the R2 DTS echo game is Flying Daggers is a current favorite of mine (twin MX350s helps) - some good scenes later too.

Open Range R1 DTS shoot out is a well-know demo for subs. Its not that there is any low-down rumbling but it shows what a decent sub will do, even for fairly modest main speakers.

Magnolia R2 DTS has quite a few good sound sections. People were surprised it wasn't raining outside. When it rains frogs, I nearly jumped out of my skin.

An old demo I used was the first 10 minutes of Blade 2 R2 DTS - needs good subs.

[pj]

Stealth r1/3 dts (i loved it in a fun way;)
appleseed -the 2005 remake version, jawdropping visuals and soundtrack
lost r1 great sound for a tv show and as near as HD PQ when compared to the HD version!

[klacey]

For sound you cant beat chapter 4 on master and commander, not a bad film either.:thumbsup:

[BazMan]

For sound you cant beat chapter 4 on master and commander, not a bad film either.:thumbsup:
Just got M&C - and I agree with all the positive comments :thumbsup:

[davy1shoe]

Serinty has top be added the sounds effects are amazing in this film :clap:

[Mr Bump]

A magnificant (perhaps little known) movie which will show off your displays capability!

Superb movie, mouth watering picture quality and decent sountrack to boot.

Two Brothers

http://www.play.com/play247.asp?page=title&r=R2&title=352923&p=57&g=72&pa=sr

Okay, you've tempted me at that price - ordered! :grin:

[arn]

Day after tomorrow DTS, gives my system a good workout :rolleyes:

[arn]

Is it possible for some people on here to compile a demo disc, i mean we have enough people who know what they are talking about. nice little earner for avforums aswell :)

[Ray]

Is it possible for some people on here to compile a demo disc, i mean we have enough people who know what they are talking about. nice little earner for avforums aswell :)

I suspect that wouldn't be entirely legal :rolleyes:

Further votes for M&C, Day After Tomorrow, Spidey II. Have just got Two Brothers so must sit down and watch it.

Ray

[lovemunkey187]

Just watched Speed for the first time(first time not as a tv broadcast) and have got to say that the stuff in the elevator shaft is brilliant.

[Always-hungry]

Fifth Element Ultimate Edition (Region 1)

Stunning picture with Glorious DTS. :smashin:

[Apone]

Not sure if this has been mentioned, but I am partial to the start of Vertical Limit for an impact grabbing scene at the begining of the film.

Mahmood

[Mr Bump]

A magnificant (perhaps little known) movie which will show off your displays capability!

Superb movie, mouth watering picture quality and decent sountrack to boot.

Two Brothers

http://www.play.com/play247.asp?page=title&r=R2&title=352923&p=57&g=72&pa=sr

Well, I got it. Film was okay - fairly cheesy in places and not as 'natural' as I was expecting. Soundtrack was pretty good - not the best, but some of the DD Ex stuff was quite good - especially the jungle noises. The picture however was pretty poor - okay, so it was a decent transfer with little grain and good colours, but the film looked as though it was shot on video - it had none of the depth and consistency of a good 35mm film. It probably was shot on film, but it didn't really look it - that coupled with the amaterish camera work (way too many sweeping crane shots) totally undermined the cinematography and made everything look like a soundstage. Overall, an okay film for £5.99 - one to please the girlfriends, but not one to add to this list IMO.

[philbam]

Serinty has top be added the sounds effects are amazing in this film :clap:
Watched this last night (region 2) - some of the best sound and deepest bass I've ever heard (good test for my new BK MONOLITH).Really 'felt' the bass on this movie several times.
Puts the star wars movies to shame on several of the scenes.

[klacey]

Top gun the remastered 6.1 edition. FANTASTIC.:thumbsup:

[grahamricho]

Haven,t watched a good road movie for a while as there been any ones released in the last few years ?
Favorite ones are True Romance,Kaliforina,Thelma and louise, doing Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica in 10 weeks time (spending 3 weeks in usa)
so need some stuff to watch to get me in the mood !

[Tef]

must admit my sound system isnt that great, but i would still highly recommend Pirates of the Caribbean. the sound track is so nice i even bought it's OST :grin:

[tpm45]

The theme music from the new DTS version of Blade Runner

[tpm45]

The opening battle scene in Windtalkers. Your not expecting anything as a gentle stream meanders bye. Then your sub woofer explodes.

[tpm45]

Opening scenes from Verical Limit, and the avalanche scenes, I was shaking for ages.

[ollie501]

What do members recommend for demoing black levels on a plasma screen? :lease:

TIA

Ollie

[rhino2k]

The Fifth Element Ultimate Edition (R1) :thumbsup: :grin:
I Robot is great, very good for for what you want ollie501 :smashin:

[Ray]

The Fifth Element Ultimate Edition (R1) :thumbsup: :grin:
I Robot is great, very good for for what you want ollie501 :smashin:

I've just got a copy of the 5th Element UE (superbit). Must give it a spin :)

[Gromit]

A magnificant (perhaps little known) movie which will show off your displays capability!

Superb movie, mouth watering picture quality and decent sountrack to boot.

Two Brothers

http://www.play.com/play247.asp?page=title&r=R2&title=352923&p=57&g=72&pa=sr
I got the German DTS edition of Two Brothers, and it sounds great.

I can also recommend Flight of the Phoenix DTS. Wow, really impressed by the sound. The crash landing will make your neighbour knock on your door.:thumbsup:

[Gromit]

The theme music from the new DTS version of Blade Runner
New Blade Runner DTS version...? Where?

[jordanash]

The Island DVD picture quality looks stunning. That's something you can say in favour of each of Michael Bay's last three movies (maybe the only thing you can say in their favour ?)

[philbam]

The Island DVD picture quality looks stunning. That's something you can say in favour of each of Michael Bay's last three movies (maybe the only thing you can say in their favour ?)
Good movie, GREAT picture and sound - I like Michael Bay movies!!

[cribeiro]

I suspect that wouldn't be entirely legal :rolleyes:
Ray

If you all gather in Spain for holidays, you can do it there completely legal :)
I don't know about bringing the copys abroad afterwards, though...

[Nimby]

Serenity

Thoroughly enjoyable sci-fi action film with clever script and remarkable bass. :)

[YunSeongMina]

Totally agree with you on Serenity.

I didn't get a chance to catch it at the cinema but it sounds so good at home I don't care anymore. The opening scene just after the title comes up is amazing. The combination of the ships boosters and the music is stunning. It totally filled my room, just like the air battle towards the end. Great use of the sub there!

[rhino2k]

not sure if i mentioned this before.....

I Robot, the scene in the tunnel.

the whole film has just about the best pic i have seen, very HD looking. and when the car starts spinning it's fun to see people's jaw drop :grin:

[Pixel123]

Goal!
Among the best movies for picture quality, also a good movie, despite being predictable.

[kick ass sub]

I think the cliff scene in The Lost Word: JP2 has some loud and tight bass too. It might be top reference quality and not be as good as the JP superbit or JP3 DTS versions. But I think this movie is perfect for a demonstration. The DD track is said to be better then the DTS track on this movie. Anyway, I think the DD track in this film is much better then the DD track of the first movie.

I still hope Spielberg releases a JP R2 superbit version for europe in the near future because the japanees superbit is way to expensive and I think the HD releases aren't for the near future.

Also a movie wich comes close to reference quality is Evolution. The bass can be deep and tight and times. The only thing that bugs me is that the dialogue isn't so clear as the rest of the sound.

[Soulfinger]

Just picked up Sin City Recut and Extended from the US. Not watch it tey but the original is great and this is supposed to be even better.

[ajcasey]

The abyss se r1 picture not that great soundwise its a gem

[Cujo101]

I've just seen this thread and I would like to nominate Once Upon A Time In The West and The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. The remastering job that MGM did on these films was superb.

[JumpyJill]

paul mccartney - bands on the run?

[edward]

I watched Downfall in DTS the other night.

When the bombs are landing in the Berlin streets, the bunker shakes - and so does the room.

There is more good sound to it than that, but to have that effect on a 150 cubic metre room really was pretty damn impressive.

[ollie501]

I watched Downfall in DTS the other night.

When the bombs are landing in the Berlin streets, the bunker shakes - and so does the room.

There is more good sound to it than that, but to have that effect on a 150 cubic metre room really was pretty damn impressive.

Yep, I agree on that one... I bought the Region 3 in DTS-ES, and it sounds incredible... Hell of a good film as well, particularly Bruno Ganz.. phenomenal actor! :thumbsup:

[edward]

I thought Magda Goebbels was great - so maternal.

[lawrence_614@ms]

Eagles farewell 1 live from melbourne, music dvd in dts, sounds brilliant, boys of summer is best track!

[edward]

Agreed. My wife hates my home cinema but even she was roused by that one. Actually, most of the DVD is good.

Gawd! Is it my musical taste or just my age showing here?

[ollie501]

I thought Magda Goebbels was great - so maternal.
I'm guessing you mean Corinna Harfouch, not the real Magda Goebbels :grin:

[lebel]

Batman Begins. The dark cave scenes are great for checking certain problems + its a great film

[BrianC]

Any of the race footage from the new R1 release of Grand Prix is reference quality, recommended if you can put up with the bits between races.

[StePye]

It just has to be:-

Monsters Inc
Saving Private Ryan
Gladiator (R1)
Black Hawk Down (Superbit)
Terminator 2 (THX)

[swanny78]

Bought Saving Private Ryan (60th Anniversary Addition) DTS, even tho I already have the DD edition on the recommendation of this forum and .....WOW. A huge leap in sound quality. Also bought Mater and Commander again WOW, olny watched the first 15 mis and its awesome.

PS I bought both on amazon for just under £16 with free delivery...cant beat that.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

pps My 500th post by the way...;-)

[Iain-]

The Fifth Element Ultimate Edition (R1) :thumbsup: :grin:
I Robot is great, very good for for what you want ollie501 :smashin:"Fifth Element" Ultimate Edition PQ is almost HD in quality.

Thanks for the information on "I, Robot". Ordered the 2-disc edition along with Superbit "Das Boot" from Amazon yesterday.:thumbsup:

[Dankeech]

Goldfrapp - Supernature (DVD included with Special Edition CD)

Absolutely striking Synths and classical backing. Very very high quality recording, fantastic use of channels.

This is always in my little collection of demo discs

Available for cheap too

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B000ALVE4A/sr=1-25/qid=1160141162/ref=sr_1_25/026-7105228-6302018?ie=UTF8&s=music

Dan.

[shane515]

dont think this has been mentioned but for a house shaker...Flight of the Phoenix (2005) awesome sub work out :smashin:

Shane

[lebel]

Goldfrapp - Supernature (DVD included with Special Edition CD)

Absolutely striking Synths and classical backing. Very very high quality recording, fantastic use of channels.

This is always in my little collection of demo discs

Available for cheap too

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B000ALVE4A/sr=1-25/qid=1160141162/ref=sr_1_25/026-7105228-6302018?ie=UTF8&s=music

Dan.

Im a heating engineer and I haved powerflushed ms Goldfrapps heating system at her property in Bath about 18 months ago, would of liked to of met her but she was touring the states at the time with I believe with someone from tears for fears

[twitchor]

Silent Hill..

Awesome sound DD 5.1 DTS

Good Film to

:thumbsup:

[Nimby]

"Xmen The last stand" deserves a personal recommendation.

The sound effects are as good as the visual special effects.

Some naughty moments like the suspension bridge being dropped on Alcatraz will give your sub and speakers a really good workout. The battle scenes following are the highlight of the film both visually and audibly.

[AsterixTG]

Led Zeppelin - DVD

and yes.. Master & Commander is a great test of a 5:1

[djjimbob]

Children of Men - The opening on Fleet Street and fighting in the flats for sound. Excellent all-round picture quality.

Turn it up in the coffee shop if you dare :devil:

[Pictish]

>>music dvd's<<

The Eagles: Farewell 1 Tour - Region 2. (insert disc 2 and you'll be pleasantly surprised. the detail in close-ups of the band, the lighting of the set and the amazing DTS5.1 sound)

Robbie Williams: Live at Knebworth: What We Did Last Summer - Region 2. shot in HD but downscaled (please release an HD version), picture quality is superb as is the DTS5.1 sound.

[nero0410]

Tought I'd bump this thread up (as there are those of us whom have been bitten by the bug lately, and remind ourselves of some of the good and good ish demo films


and say superman returns:smashin:

tris

[djjimbob]

Superman Returns for PQ? Have to disagree with that. I thought it was pretty dreadful.

[the.godfather]

I usually tend to test stuff with Terminator 2: Judgement Day, the R1 Ultimate Edition copy. They don't sell it anymore I don't think, I bought it about 6 or 7 years ago new when it first came out in the states. It was the one in the metal sleeve. I've always found the PQ on that to be great.

As well as the usual ones like Monsters Inc., Gladiator, etc.

[Tejstar]

Superman Returns for PQ? Have to disagree with that. I thought it was pretty dreadful.
Ditto. Whether this was intentional or not I don't care, it didn't impress me as other DVD's have.

[Nimby]

Children of Men and Casino Royale are the most memorable recent offerings.

[the.godfather]

Casino Royale

That's the other one I was going to mention. :)

That is a great DVD for visuals, as well as the film of course.

[SibTiger33]

how about New Police Story (Jackie Chan) for PQ

i thought it looked fantastic - one of the best looking asian cinema dvds i've watched.

[fathervic]

On the music front I HAVE to suggest:

Peter Gabriel - Growing Up Live. Great stage and live performance and the sound is phenomenal.

Porcupine Tree - In Absentia, DVDA/DTS. A heavy rotaion in my dems for surround sound (and good ol' CD for the 2 channel system).

In my opinion these are MUST OWN discs...

[the.godfather]

how about New Police Story (Jackie Chan) for PQ

i thought it looked fantastic - one of the best looking asian cinema dvds i've watched.

I'll have to get around to watching that soon. :)

I really enjoy his films, especially Rumble in the Bronx and First Strike. They are two great films.

[nero0410]

Superman Returns for PQ? Have to disagree with that. I thought it was pretty dreadful.

Nope, not the picture quality, more the soundtrack. I thought the soundtrack was pretty good

tris

[OnTheFly]

I watched The Village last night (R1 - EX). What a fabulous surround effect & score. I guess most of us are guilty of testing our systems with films that make the most noise. It certainly brings a smile to my face. However, put this on and listen when Ivy goes through the woods. Magnificent.

[johnscarlet]

Bump

[LFC_SL]

I have to say The Animatrix (as part of my 10 disc Ultimate Matrix collection) is one of the most outstanding DVDs I own

Brilliant, clean picture, no grain. Sharp - just all round fantastic. I think if I ever watched it on "hi-def" my head may explode :p

[furrytauntaun]

just watched The Rock on Bluray great sound and a real work out for the sub, best sub bits are when Connery shot the air conditioning box down onto the marines head well good thump and launching of the rocket real good thud as it takes off, also great car sound and bass throught the car chase scene.
Picture is nice and sharp, check out the control room scene where they are planning the incursion for nice greens etc.
equipment used-
Onkyo 805 amp with Monitor audio rs8s 7.1 system (pcm mode) with ps3 and themescene hd80 projector on a 8 by 5 foot screen.

[OnTheFly]

Fight Club - The car crash and the plane crash.

I must have forgotten because boy did this make me jump.

[Knyght_byte]

Fight Club - The car crash and the plane crash.

I must have forgotten because boy did this make me jump.

the aircraft scene yes, big :grin:

however the final sequence with the buildings dropping.....oooh did my PB12+ sub enjoy that...lol

still havnt dared pop in FOTP for the barrel roll scene......havnt had a night when nobodys in yet and felt in the mood to see the whole film again...lol

oh yeah, 28 weeks later, pretty good test of sound, namely the firebombing sequence :)

[mooperman]

For PQ i would like to add the SD version of Rocky Balboa, no big flashy scenes but the DVD is DAMN sharp on my 42" plasma.... especially some of the fight scenes at the end when he is in B & W except for the red blood...:cool:

[FunkyMonkey]

Superman Returns for PQ? Have to disagree with that. I thought it was pretty dreadful.

I've read loads of peopel criticise PQ of Superman Returns. I ahve the 2-disc edition and I ahve to say it is prett darn good. Maybe the one-disc is different??

[mooperman]

I've read loads of peopel criticise PQ of Superman Returns. I ahve the 2-disc edition and I ahve to say it is prett darn good. Maybe the one-disc is different??

kinda same here, i have the 2 disc edition and it looks good, not the best but certainly not the mess its meant to be...

[simonoaks]

SPR everytime

[binbag]

The Ray Charles biopic 'Ray' really caught me out. One of the cleanest images I've ever projected and a fantastically involving soundtrack - not to mention an absorbing film with some great acting.

R2 (2 disc edition)

[johnscarlet]

bump , further back than I thought

[Pincho Paxton]

I've read loads of peopel criticise PQ of Superman Returns. I ahve the 2-disc edition and I ahve to say it is prett darn good. Maybe the one-disc is different??

Well the UK 1 disc version is possibly the fourth worst DVD picture that I have seen, and the other three are Matrix 1 the original version, Dark Star which is really old, and Led Zeppelin Live which is parts of a film found in an attic.

[Pincho Paxton]

Best are

King Kong
LOTR
V for Vendetta
Spiderman for 16:9

[djmmm]

Bumping this one because I didn't know we had a few already til you guys mentioned it to me. :grin:

Anyway, I had a look at the suggestions, I will try to lookout for the title although as far as I know there was no Australian R4 ever mentioned here, haha...

By the way, this might come out of nowhere, but I really think "I Am Sam" has seriously beautiful picture quality.

Is it safe to say that all dual-layer DVD will have good picture quality? Being it uses twice as much data compared to normal one?

[rodd1000]

Not sure if it's already been mentioned, but HEAT (Alpacino and D'nero) is awesome reference material.

My local independant hi-fi dealer (audioscene) uses it for demo's. The part were they ram raid the security van, the audio blows your socks off. Stunning