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Old 02-21-05 | 11:07 AM
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First DVD watched on your new equipment

I know there have been multiple threads on the first dvd you ever watched but what about the first dvd you watched after upgrading a part of your home theatre.

I'm getting my Sony 50" LCD WEGA TV delivered today at 3. After setting everything up and setting the options the way I like them I plan to watch fight club.

What was the last thing you upgraded in your home theatre and what was the first thing you watched after the upgrade?
Old 02-21-05 | 11:15 AM
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Fellowship of the Ring was the first flick I watched when I got my surround sound system set up.
Old 02-21-05 | 11:16 AM
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When testing out the 16x9 mode of the Toshiba set I bought last year, I used The Two Towers: EE.

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Old 02-21-05 | 11:19 AM
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When I got my new 42" Plasma a few weeks ago, I tried out T2 Ultimate edition first.
Old 02-21-05 | 11:31 AM
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after i broke in my HSU sub, the first movie I tested it to was U-571...of course.
Old 02-21-05 | 11:34 AM
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The new Top Gun dvd was the first one i watched when i recently upgraded to 6.1 surround sound.

When i upgrade to a 16x9 tv in a few months i think the first thing i will watch will probably be Episodes I and II to get ready for III coming out.
Old 02-21-05 | 11:39 AM
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I think the first movie I watched when I got my surround sound system this past christmas was the matrix, which conincidentally was my first ever dvd.
Old 02-21-05 | 11:54 AM
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I like to use one of the LOTR titles or Top Gun...

however, the first DVD I used to check out my most recent DVD player was Iron Giant, since animated titles can more easily show problems with interlaced/non-interlaced/quality.
Old 02-21-05 | 12:03 PM
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It was either "The Matrix" or a boot "Star Wars: A New Hope" with DTS.
Old 02-21-05 | 12:04 PM
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I just got my 62" Mitisubishi tv and the first thing I watched was Lord of the Rings Retutn of the King and it was pretty awesome. Bought all the speakers last year at tax time so I was set. Don't remember first movie listened to.
Old 02-21-05 | 12:09 PM
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I'm not sure what movie I watched after I got my stereo, that was 4-5 years ago. I got a 62" Mitsubishi in November. The first DVD I watched was Hellboy: Director's Cut.
Old 02-21-05 | 12:11 PM
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Last upgrade: New Panasonic DVD/VHS Player (beustiful)

First Movie: Kill Bill Vol. 1 + Kill Bill Vol. 2
Old 02-21-05 | 12:27 PM
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Last upgrade: New Panasonic DVD/VHS Player (beustiful)

First Movie: Kill Bill Vol. 1 + Kill Bill Vol. 2
you have both films via seamless branching? bet that would fetch a nice price on the Bay.
Old 02-21-05 | 12:32 PM
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um, nah but i count them as one...stupid miramax...
Old 02-21-05 | 12:32 PM
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lame...
Old 02-21-05 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by djtoell
When testing out the 16x9 mode of the Toshiba set I bought last year, I used The Two Towers: EE.

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Same title I used when I got my 55" Mitsubishi at Thanksgiving of 2003.
Old 02-21-05 | 12:46 PM
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to test my first surround sound i used The Matrix lobby scene...whoa

when i got my new TV i put in Terminator 2 UE, the menus alone looked awesome hehe
Old 02-21-05 | 12:58 PM
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First movie was Pirates of the Carribean on my 47" Panny.
Old 02-21-05 | 01:13 PM
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When I upgraded to 6.1 I played The Running Man: SE. Awesome use of the Rear Center Speaker.
Old 02-21-05 | 01:21 PM
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Looks like my first film will be changed to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas in memorial of the good doctor.
Old 02-21-05 | 01:22 PM
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When I got my 230-W DD 5.1 surround system in early '02, I think the first DVD I tried with it was Star Wars: Episode I.

Sometime in this year, I'd like to upgrade my DD 5.1 system to a DTS 6.1 system. There's a 700-W Yamaha system that I've been eyeing for a few months for around $400 or so.
Old 02-21-05 | 01:25 PM
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When I received my panasonic 42" plasma and setup my HT-920 htib i remember watching KillBill v1
Old 02-21-05 | 01:50 PM
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I remember watching "Plains, Trains, and Automobiles" as the first movie ever on my home theater. Yes, it didn't take "advantage" of the sound and digital picture, but it is one of my favorites. (Especially during Thanksgiving when I purchased the TV).
Old 02-21-05 | 03:22 PM
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The first DVD I watched after upgrading to a 47" WS TV and progressive scan player was This is Spinal Tap.
Old 02-21-05 | 05:35 PM
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when i went to 6.1 i used gladiator.

when i get my projector it will be a toss up between:
the thin red line
das boot superbit
fight club
seven


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