Monster's Inc.

Grimster74
Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
edited September 2003 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
The kids and I watched Monster's Inc. the other day. Darn near know the movie by heart. But this was the first time I watched it with the SVS. First off, the sound quality was unreal, the part where the monster has the sock stuck on him and they yell "2319,2319" then they blow up the sock. The room pressure changed so much the kids went upstairs. Told mom they were scared, said it was too loud, of course, once again, got in trouble. Nothing like pissing off the wife because things upstairs were falling off the walls and the glass break sensor on the alarm started beeping, which is in the kitchen.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited September 2003
    I can see Doc grinning now... :D
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited September 2003
    Grimster I go through the same thing... The SVS makes watching these type movies for the bazillionth time well worth it:D

    The sock drop is the BOMB!
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited September 2003
    In my house, the 7 year old has learned to run for cover and dive beneath the couch pillows when she hears "2319! 2319!". It's great fun. Tell the wife it's a game you are playing with the kids and maybe she'll understand. Not.

    Aside from the foundation altering pressure change, did you notice how well the SVS conveys the fact that this explosion occurs beneath a large steel dome? It sounds extraordinarily powerful, yet muffled at the same time - just how you would expect it to sound in real life. These subtle audio cues impress me as much as the insane clean SPL this thing is capable of.

    Next up..........the first "wing flap" in LOTR-TTT. Holy moses!
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  • burdette
    burdette Posts: 1,194
    edited September 2003
    My kids enjoy the opening explosion in SWII AOTC as well as the dinosaur and battle scenes near the end. They hop down off the couch and peer under the sub to watch the driver rumble.
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited September 2003
    Originally posted by Dr. Spec

    Next up..........the first "wing flap" in LOTR-TTT. Holy moses!

    If my wife saw me post something like this she'd have me committed. ;)

    Yeah, I'm waiting for this myself - good thing she doesn't read my posts...as far as I know.

    Grimster, I think you and I are in the same boat on the WAF regarding this hobby. I can relate to everything you post about this issue. I'm thinking we might need to rent and/or buy some "wifey" DVD's to get them more interested. At least that would fair much better than them seeing body parts blowing off people as in SPR...at least it might for me. :)
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited September 2003
    Just got back from BB, went on lunch break to pick up "The Core", when I was in line, BB had "Rules of Engagement" on sale for $5.99 on the end cap. Don't think I've seen it yet but heard its pretty good, any comments on either of these movies, anyone?
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited September 2003
    I enjoyed ROE but don't have it in my collection - I think it's a great blind buy at $5.99. May go get this myself - thanks.
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    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,761
    edited September 2003
    Originally posted by Grimster74
    Just got back from BB, went on lunch break to pick up "The Core", when I was in line, BB had "Rules of Engagement" on sale for $5.99 on the end cap. Don't think I've seen it yet but heard its pretty good, any comments on either of these movies, anyone?

    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12099
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited September 2003
    Originally posted by kberg
    At least that would fair much better than them seeing body parts blowing off people as in SPR...at least it might for me. :)

    Ya gotta admit, that 20 mm cannon in the final bridge battle was very impressive when it ripped that guy in half who was standing on the tank. It was a very brief scene but that particular special effect is burned into my memory. What an incredible movie.
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    Director - Technology and Customer Service
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited September 2003
    Okay, SPR? Fill me in, its not clicking today...
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,761
    edited September 2003
    Originally posted by Grimster74
    Okay, SPR? Fill me in, its not clicking today...

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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited September 2003
    Thanks, I'd never of gotten it, at least not today...
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited September 2003
    Originally posted by burdette
    They hop down off the couch and peer under the sub to watch the driver rumble.
    lol... Just like when you give them the hot Christmas gift and they end up playing with the box.... Now that's entertainment... :D
    More later,
    Tour...
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    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited September 2003
    Doc,

    I agree with the Wing flap in LOTR TTT. Both instances, the first when they are in the bog, and the second when Frodo is on top of the building.

    What really got me was the Bog scene, when after the Ring/blood wraiths fly off and Frodo, Gollum, and Sam start discussing it.....in the background you can still hear the flapping of the wings. Very good use of sound effects by Jackson and his crew.
    Sean
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