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Old 04-05-03 | 04:13 PM
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Should I rebuy Saving Private Ryan for the DTS?

Should I rebuy the Saving Private Ryan dvd and get the one with the dts track. This is a really great movie but i heard the dts tracks is one of the best ever. What should i do?
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Old 04-05-03 | 04:42 PM
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What kind of audio setup do you have?
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I've asked myself the same question regarding Jurassic Park. I'm a little less than thrilled with DD 5.1 version. As far as SPR, I say you should get the DTS. It's phenomenal. You could always just rent it and try it out. Or just sell your current one on ebay and buy the DTS from ebay, you'll probably break close to even.
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If you can differentiate between DD 5.1 and DTS (it's obvious some people can't), then I'd definitely get it.
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Old 04-05-03 | 05:30 PM
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I would say yes, the DTS is incrediable. But you look the making of special. But everything else is top notch about it. If your system is good, I would def get it
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Old 04-05-03 | 06:27 PM
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Old 04-05-03 | 07:37 PM
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Im getting the Logitech Z-680 on the 14th.
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With PC speakers I wouldn't even bother. No matter how good they are when compared to other PC speakers, they won't have the fidelity and volume to do justice to an action DTS track - maybe a musical DTS track like on the Red Violin where volume is not necessarily a major part of the experience, and even then, only a maybe. SPR is meant to be played loud, house shakingly loud, and PC speakers won't get anywhere near loud enough before distorting beyond recognition. Go for the regular edition with the extras, you'll never hear the difference.
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Old 04-06-03 | 01:36 AM
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I personally prefer to the get DD version when it has extra content..... and when I eventually get a system that can do justice to a good action DTS film (as mentioned above)... I plan to double dip on a couple films.

With Columbia House, I really don't think the cost is too much... esp considering it's a 'down the road' thing.
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Yes buy the DTS version. One of the best DTS demo dvds out there.
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YES...one of my best demo discs
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With PC speakers I wouldn't even bother. No matter how good they are when compared to other PC speakers, they won't have the fidelity and volume to do justice to an action DTS track - maybe a musical DTS track like on the Red Violin where volume is not necessarily a major part of the experience, and even then, only a maybe. SPR is meant to be played loud, house shakingly loud, and PC speakers won't get anywhere near loud enough before distorting beyond recognition. Go for the regular edition with the extras, you'll never hear the difference.
I actually have the Logitech 680's and they will work wonderfully. The only caveat I would throw out there is the fact that they are not made for a large room. As to the idea that they will distort at any volume, I have to ask? Have you ever heard the 680's? I can nearly turn them all the way up which is way beyond comfortable with out distortion.

As to getting SPR DTS, yes I'd get it. I actually have both as SPR is 2nd on my all time favorite movie list so I have both the extra's on the DD 5.1 and the DTS. It sounds phenomenal on them.

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Here is a quote from Home Theater magazine on the 680's:

Logitech has combined all of the flexibility, simplicity, and trim lines of the best multimedia gear with the quality and sophistication to serve in the living room, built to last and with out compromise.

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The DTS version is fantastic! I double dipped to get this and never regretted it.
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DTS is the way to go.
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DTS. ALWAYS
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Old 04-06-03 | 11:45 PM
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Um ok. I guess I'll rebuy. Thx everyone. And by the way the speakers are going around my bed. I think the 680s can handle my bed.
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Old 04-07-03 | 01:11 AM
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Since you have decided to rebuy, it would be very useful for future buyers if you would post a comparison - make sure to level match between the two soundtracks, simply leaving the volume knob at the same setting isn't enough to do an accurate comparison - anti-DTS people often complain that DTS soundtracks are mastered a few dB louder than the DD versions.
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