The best demonstration DVD?
05-31-99, 01:27 PM
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I don't have Twister (yet), so I can't say how this compares, but the scene in True Lies where Harry (Arnold) takes the Harrier jet sounds fantastic. With DD 5.1 this sounds like you are there.
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I don't have Twister (yet), so I can't say how this compares, but the scene in True Lies where Harry (Arnold) takes the Harrier jet sounds fantastic. With DD 5.1 this sounds like you are there.
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05-31-99, 10:32 PM
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If you have a DTS capable system, I can heartily reccommend the DTS demo disc #3.
The DVD Spectacular also has all the Dolby Digital Trailers (Train, City, Egypt, Canyon) as well as a live performance of the 1812 overture done to show off Dolby Digital (haven't listened to it yet, I got it for the trailers)
Das Boot (the second side when they're diving to escape the depth charges) is a great demonstration of DD movie sound effects too.
-David
The DVD Spectacular also has all the Dolby Digital Trailers (Train, City, Egypt, Canyon) as well as a live performance of the 1812 overture done to show off Dolby Digital (haven't listened to it yet, I got it for the trailers)
Das Boot (the second side when they're diving to escape the depth charges) is a great demonstration of DD movie sound effects too.
-David
06-01-99, 06:39 PM
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I have been using Diehard 1.
Start at the scene titled "Send in the truck"
You get the sounds of the armored tank, the shoulder rocket, and the blast from Bruce Willis strapping C-4 to a chair and tossing it down the elevator shaft. Truly rattles the walls.
Any more recommendations out there for me to use?
Start at the scene titled "Send in the truck"
You get the sounds of the armored tank, the shoulder rocket, and the blast from Bruce Willis strapping C-4 to a chair and tossing it down the elevator shaft. Truly rattles the walls.
Any more recommendations out there for me to use?
06-29-99, 06:40 PM
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The THX 15th Anniversary Trailer DVD. They don't sell this disc, but if you buy enough THX stuff your local dealer might be able to get you one. It has all the THX Movie trailers from the past 15 years. Awesome sound & picture quality. I particularly like "The Simpsons" trailer.
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06-29-99, 08:14 PM
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When "HEAT" comes out on July 27, the downtown shoot-out scene would make a great demo to show off system.
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07-05-99, 09:59 AM
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Well, I recently rented the IMAX 'Super Speedway' and the 5.1 sound is AWESOME!!!
Several scenes have the sound very distinctly panning left/right/left in front and in back of you, comming from behind up the left & right side - it's just totally cool. There's not a whole lot of LFE (the engines in these cars are reving 14000 RPM)
The visuals are also spectacular - I'm really sorry I missed this on the 80' IMAX screen.
This dvd is now ordered and will be my demo.
Erik
Several scenes have the sound very distinctly panning left/right/left in front and in back of you, comming from behind up the left & right side - it's just totally cool. There's not a whole lot of LFE (the engines in these cars are reving 14000 RPM)
The visuals are also spectacular - I'm really sorry I missed this on the 80' IMAX screen.
This dvd is now ordered and will be my demo.
Erik
07-08-99, 06:04 PM
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I would have to in Air Force One, start at the scene when the Russians first take over the plane. All the gun fire is awesome. That leads into the scene with the U.S. fighters coming to the rescue. You can feel the fighters fly around you.
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07-09-99, 08:12 AM
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mslee,
Occasionally someone will offer a copy for trade in the Exchange forum (that's how I got my first copy). You can also find it at ebay for about $50-$60.
About a month or so ago, someone had the bright idea of emailing www.dtsonline.com at [email protected].
Wonder of wonders, they actually just sent the #3 demo disk and a DTS cd with some great music. And at no charge.
So I'd try asking them for a copy of the DTS demo disk (the one with the Titanic trailer) "so I can show off the DTS capabilities of my home theater to all my friends."
Good luck,
-David
Occasionally someone will offer a copy for trade in the Exchange forum (that's how I got my first copy). You can also find it at ebay for about $50-$60.
About a month or so ago, someone had the bright idea of emailing www.dtsonline.com at [email protected].
Wonder of wonders, they actually just sent the #3 demo disk and a DTS cd with some great music. And at no charge.
So I'd try asking them for a copy of the DTS demo disk (the one with the Titanic trailer) "so I can show off the DTS capabilities of my home theater to all my friends."
Good luck,
-David
09-02-99, 07:12 PM
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The DVD's that are used in the retail stores to demonstrate their large screen TV's and surround sound systems are.
Star Ship Troopers
Fifth Element
Air Force one
Others that I use are
A Bugs Life
Lost In Space
Armageddon
Tomorrow Never Dies
Dragon Heart
Star Ship Troopers
Fifth Element
Air Force one
Others that I use are
A Bugs Life
Lost In Space
Armageddon
Tomorrow Never Dies
Dragon Heart
09-02-99, 07:39 PM
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Keep in mind that DVDs a store can use in a demo is somewhat limited. They most likely will not show a DVD with nudity or tons of violence.
My best overall demo disc for extras/menus/sound is TND: SE
My best overall demo disc for extras/menus/sound is TND: SE
09-03-99, 01:31 AM
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How about The Mask of Zoro.. The trailer has great high and pretty good lows int he sound... and of course it is a Columbia / Tristar video.. so the picture is fantastic.
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Armargeddon - The shuttle launch scene
Dragonheart - The conversation where Draco flies around
Lethal Weapon 4 - The shootout at the beginning
Face/Off - The shootout at the beginning ( I`ve heard that before )
Daylight - The tunnel explosion ( if you like A LOT OF subwoofer action )
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Dragonheart - The conversation where Draco flies around
Lethal Weapon 4 - The shootout at the beginning
Face/Off - The shootout at the beginning ( I`ve heard that before )
Daylight - The tunnel explosion ( if you like A LOT OF subwoofer action )
[This message has been edited by Wild One (edited 09-03-1999).]
