Underworld

dholmes
dholmes Posts: 1,136
edited January 2004 in Music & Movies
Has anyone watched it yet? The sound is almost over the top!! I had to turn it down to -14 just to save my hearing. No complaints, watching Kate in those leather pants!!!!!!!!
My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited January 2004
    Been waiting for this one. One of the few I went to the theater to see. No brainer on the dvd buy. Don't expect an all out blood, guts and gore horror flick. As with many "vampire" movies this is a love story. But delivered in vampyric style. Keep in mind the 15 million budget, as I remember.
    When it first premiered (pre-release) in Canada, the fan based audience cheered and the Sony VP looked over at the directer and said "get to work on the second one" and with at much bigger budget.
    One of my personal favorites of last year. Going to enjoy cranked with a full house. Good reviews on the sound and picture quality.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited January 2004
    Sounds cool, rented it today and am now looking very much forward to it.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • Ahkuma
    Ahkuma Posts: 13
    edited January 2004
    I'm a little turned off by vampire movies that have lots of gun play. The idea of a vampire having to rely on a gun seems ridiculous.


    I'm such a nerd.
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  • stevew14
    stevew14 Posts: 130
    edited January 2004
    I watched it and really enjoyed it. I agree, the sound was very hot. My normal listening range is between -12 and -10, but I backed way off to -17 for this one. It reminded me of the theatrical version of FOTR! Very dynamic and engaging soundtrack. Lots of powerful bass too.

    I thought the story was pretty good and it held my interest from start to finish. I would definately recommend it to others. Enjoy!
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited January 2004
    Just watched it, very hot. Loudest DVD to date. Had to turn down my reference volume by 10. Unfreaking believeable!!!!!!!!!
    Even better than the theater. The bass was insane throught.
    1 out of 5
    *Movie 4.5 (little more style but for only 15 mil)
    *Sound 4.5 (just needed the DTS ES treatment)
    *P. Quality 4.5 (filmed entirely at night) projector looked awesome.

    This IS why I am in debt and bought a reference home theater.
    Bring on number II...........
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  • hamzahsh
    hamzahsh Posts: 439
    edited January 2004
    The only reason I would get this movie because its a combination of Matrix and Blade. If the LFE is not strong then I might skip, unless someone really test it good.

    :)
    Panasonic TH-50PX80U Plasma HDTV
    Polk Audio RT800i (fronts)
    Polk Audio CS400i (center)
    Polk Audio F/X1000 (side surrounds)
    Polk Audio RTi6 (back surrrounds)
    Velodyne CHT-15 (subwoofer)
    Yamaha RX-V1400 (Pre/Pro)
    NAD C272 (2-ch Amp)
    Adcom GFA-7605 (5-ch Amp)
    Toshiba SD-3109 (DVD/CD player)
    Malata DVP-580 (Multi-region DVD player)
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited January 2004
    The LFE is insane. Like Blade, like matrix, like hot women in black latex, like gunfire, like your sub shacking house apart - this is it....
    Awesome story - great action...... I still got a smile on my face!
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  • ntculenuff
    ntculenuff Posts: 1,146
    edited January 2004
    Originally posted by scottvamp
    The LFE is insane. Like Blade, like matrix, like hot women in black latex, like gunfire, like your sub shacking house apart - this is it....
    Awesome story - great action...... I still got a smile on my face!
    I 2nd that
    Speakers:
    Definitive BP7001sc mains
    Definitive C/L/R 3000 center
    Polk RT800i's rears
    Definitive supercube I Sub
    Audio:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010
    Emotiva XPA five Gen 3
    OPPO BDP-103 CD, SACD, DVD-A
    Video:
    Panasonic TC-P65ZT60
    OPPO BDP-103 Bluray
    Directv x's 2
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited January 2004
    Thanks for your up to date reviews Scott. Looking forward to watching it.
    Sean
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 936
    edited January 2004
    Bought it last night and :eek: I had to back off my dual 18" subs big time. It was shaking the glasses in the kitchen cabinets in the next room. Not to mention making my hair tingle. Gotta love a girl in a leather bustier and auto-pistols.
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited January 2004
    2 18in subs? Any pics of your HT?
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 936
    edited January 2004
    Here is the latest pic, I just redid the entire system this past weekend.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,519
    edited January 2004
    I bought this blind yesterday, look very forward to spinning the disk tonight. I love vampire movies!

    Killer rig there Wardsweb! That setup screens for a huge pull down screen and front projection.


    Peace Out~:D
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited January 2004
    AAA+++ HT!!! where is the 2 subs? under the Martin L spks? Give a decription of your equiment! thanks
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited January 2004
    Wardsweb:

    Hell of a setup! Very very nice indeed!

    The reel to reel screams classic look. Very well done sir!

    Tell us about the entire setup.


    John
    No excuses!
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 936
    edited January 2004
    Originally posted by Ron-P
    Killer rig there Wardsweb! That setup screens for a huge pull down screen and front projection.
    Peace Out~:D
    Thanks - looking at a Infocus X1 and a Stewart Grayhawk screen. Just need to come up with the cashola.
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 936
    edited January 2004
    Originally posted by dholmes
    AAA+++ HT!!! where is the 2 subs? under the Martin L spks? Give a decription of your equiment! thanks

    Left Rack starting from the top with a Dishnetwork HD receiver (using optical to the Yamaha), Yamaha RX-V1400 reciever, Toshiba DVD (using coax bitstream to the Yamaha), Parasound power relays for the amps, Carver A760x for the mains.

    center Sony Wega tv and Pioneer PL-400 turntable on a pull out shelf.

    Right RackTeac X-1000R reel to reel, Carver TL-3200 single CDP, Sony CDP-C235 multi CDP, Carver A-500x driving the subs, and Panamax MAX1000+ power management.

    speakers
    mains: Martin Logan CLS electrostats, Yes the ML's are sitting on the subs.
    subs: BassMaxx B1 18" bass horns (4'x4'x22")
    surrounds: JBL SAT2
    rear effects: JBL SAT2
    center: JBL

    Entertainment center is DIY I did specific for this setup.
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 936
    edited January 2004
    Here is a better picture showing the 18" McCauley 6174 driver.
    bassmaxx300.jpg
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,519
    edited January 2004
    Very nice indeed. Thanks for the play-by-play.
    Thanks - looking at a Infocus X1 and a Stewart Grayhawk screen. Just need to come up with the cashola.
    Build your own screen for about $50 and you'll save a ton of cashola. My 80" cost $40. I'll soon be building a 90" and attempt to squeeze it in my small room.


    Peace Out~:D
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited January 2004
    Killer rig there Wardsweb! That setup screens for a huge pull down screen and front projection.
    Ya know I second that.

    Built my 12 foot screen for $60. The Greyhawk would cost more than the screen. And the X1 is a nice little unit but a fraction of the cost of just one of your ML mains. :eek:
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  • hamzahsh
    hamzahsh Posts: 439
    edited January 2004
    Thanks guys! now I'm going to buy this one.
    Panasonic TH-50PX80U Plasma HDTV
    Polk Audio RT800i (fronts)
    Polk Audio CS400i (center)
    Polk Audio F/X1000 (side surrounds)
    Polk Audio RTi6 (back surrrounds)
    Velodyne CHT-15 (subwoofer)
    Yamaha RX-V1400 (Pre/Pro)
    NAD C272 (2-ch Amp)
    Adcom GFA-7605 (5-ch Amp)
    Toshiba SD-3109 (DVD/CD player)
    Malata DVP-580 (Multi-region DVD player)
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited January 2004
    Underworld is sweet. Had to turn the Oink down to 50 instead of the usual 60-65.
    Never Forget
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited January 2004
    I really liked Underworld. Wanted to rent it first but this will be a buy, eventually. Good story, GREAT A/V, and even BETTER BASS! The SVS kicks on this one!
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    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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  • hamzahsh
    hamzahsh Posts: 439
    edited January 2004
    Has anyone tested the output of ??hz this movie has?

    Which scene or chapter has the deepest note of bass?
    Panasonic TH-50PX80U Plasma HDTV
    Polk Audio RT800i (fronts)
    Polk Audio CS400i (center)
    Polk Audio F/X1000 (side surrounds)
    Polk Audio RTi6 (back surrrounds)
    Velodyne CHT-15 (subwoofer)
    Yamaha RX-V1400 (Pre/Pro)
    NAD C272 (2-ch Amp)
    Adcom GFA-7605 (5-ch Amp)
    Toshiba SD-3109 (DVD/CD player)
    Malata DVP-580 (Multi-region DVD player)
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited January 2004
    I like the bass from the thunder in the first minute of the movie.
    Never Forget
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2004
    Rented it today, cant wait, will be the first full length run on the B&K since I hooked it up, I LOVE THIS STUFF!!!!!!!:D :D
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited January 2004
    I picked it up on Tuesday and haven't had the time to watch it,but I plan on watching it tonight...can't wait.

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited January 2004
    Watched it,liked it (I think)....

    I think I got to watch it again as I'm not really sure.It was cool and the gun fights where very cool.but I don't know right now as I think I just got to watch it again.Hot **** chick...

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited January 2004
    Ya- you liked it Dan. Was thier a hot **** chick in it??!;)
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2004
    loud **** movie!

    I loved it! :p
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    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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