Music for surround (5.1)

crazy
crazy Posts: 443
edited January 2006 in Music & Movies
Greetings,

I am scheduled to get a set of Polk spekaers today to complete my 5.1 setup (I already have Polk Monitor 50's). I'm really excited about this and can't wait to hear DVD-Audio which I've heard is amazing.

So - does anyone have sugegstions of DVD-Audios out there that really show-off a 5.1 setting?

Also, any suggestions on where I can get inexpensive DVD-Audios?

Thanks!
Distant Dream - A New Beginning
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2006
    Welcome Crazy.

    The search button is a wonderful feature.

    If you are willing to buy used, look into Amazon.


    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29678&highlight=multi+channel+music
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  • louhamilton
    louhamilton Posts: 209
    edited January 2006
    I like Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral. It is DVD-A.

    I also have a DTS Surround CD The Uncommon Bach.

    You can also download some really cool DD or DTS WAV files and make your own CD's or stream them to your AV system like I do. They can be found at the following sites:

    Swedish Radio: http://www.sr.se/multikanal/english/e_index.stm
    Norwegian Radio: http://www.nrk.no/magasin/ulyd/4599593.html

    -Lou
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  • mldennison
    mldennison Posts: 307
    edited January 2006
    i gotta go ahead and recommend AIX records (www.aixrecords.com). i have two of their offerings and they are top notch. i would highly recommend lawrence jubar's "guitar noir" if you are into accoustic music! they are pricy (~$25 each) but well worth the money.
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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited January 2006
    Also ensure you look at the label. You didn't mention whether or not you are going to be using a capable DVD A player. Your player must have 6 Analog Channels out, and you have to also have a receiver/pre cabable of accepting the ouput on a DVD-A player to get the Hi Res content to play.

    However there are many DVD Audio discs that also have a DTS or DD soundtrack embedded in them if you don't have a capable player/receiver...

    Scott
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited January 2006
    crazy wrote:
    So - does anyone have sugegstions of DVD-Audios out there that really show-off a 5.1 setting?
    Also, any suggestions on where I can get inexpensive DVD-Audios?

    You'll have to google for them. That's your only hope.
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  • mhw58
    mhw58 Posts: 359
    edited January 2006
    crazy wrote:
    Greetings,

    I am scheduled to get a set of Polk spekaers today to complete my 5.1 setup (I already have Polk Monitor 50's). I'm really excited about this and can't wait to hear DVD-Audio which I've heard is amazing.

    So - does anyone have sugegstions of DVD-Audios out there that really show-off a 5.1 setting?

    Also, any suggestions on where I can get inexpensive DVD-Audios?

    Thanks!


    Elliot Scheiner is THE 5:1 guru as far as mixing. Get all of his stuff starting
    with the Eagles HFO and the new live in Australia, Steely Dan Two against nature live dvd and dvd audio and Everything must go, Roy Orbison's
    Black and White night is fantastic as is Becks Sea change on sacd.
    His mixes are aggressive and use the rear channels much more than most mixers. Floyd's Dark side of the moon is stunning in 5:1 sacd as is Brothers
    in arms by Dire Straits.
    Mike
    Fronts: SDA1C's
    Rears: SDA2's
    Center:CS400i
    Sub: PSW505
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited January 2006
    i've heard many DTS ES mixes on DVD video that sound just as good if not better than their DVD-A counterparts. No ****. The REM disc is one of them. And all you have to do is use one little TOSLINK cable. :)
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
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  • crazy
    crazy Posts: 443
    edited January 2006
    Thank you all for your help. I believe that my DVD player can play DVD-Audio. I got a demo DVD-Audio disk that my friend got with his Acura TL and will try ti today.

    Amazon seems to have some great deals on DVD-Audios - around $14-15, wow! Once I make sure that my DVD is cable of playing DVD-Audio, I need to go shopping :-)
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited January 2006
    Panasonic's DVD-Audio system in that TL rivals if not surpasses the best in the entire auto industry.
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

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  • crazy
    crazy Posts: 443
    edited January 2006
    Has Elliot Scheiner done any smooth jazz recordings?

    Any suggestions for great 5.1 smooth jazz mixes?

    I'm really interested in instrumental music in 5.1 (not classical) - would greatly appreciate any suggestions in the lines of smooth jazz, new age (not a big fan on Enya though) etc.

    Anyone's heard the Acura TL DVD-Audio demo disk? It is just amazing!! That is Elliot Scheiner and I really want to find more of his stuff but not vocal stuff.

    THANKS!!!
    Distant Dream - A New Beginning
    www.distantdream.com
    (Now also available on iTunes)
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  • mhw58
    mhw58 Posts: 359
    edited January 2006
    crazy wrote:
    Has Elliot Scheiner done any smooth jazz recordings?

    Any suggestions for great 5.1 smooth jazz mixes?

    I'm really interested in instrumental music in 5.1 (not classical) - would greatly appreciate any suggestions in the lines of smooth jazz, new age (not a big fan on Enya though) etc.

    Anyone's heard the Acura TL DVD-Audio demo disk? It is just amazing!! That is Elliot Scheiner and I really want to find more of his stuff but not vocal stuff.

    THANKS!!!

    Here is a link with a discography for Elliot Scheiner:
    http://www.elssurround.com/scheiner.asp

    He doesn't appear to do much smooth jazz but definitely get his Eagles
    and Steely Dan dvd audios, they're fantastic in 5:1.
    Mike
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    Rears: SDA2's
    Center:CS400i
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  • Driver
    Driver Posts: 137
    edited January 2006
    jean michel jarre's aero was composed for 5.1 and that sounds spectacular
    its worth a listen :D
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  • StopherJJ1980
    StopherJJ1980 Posts: 267
    edited January 2006
    Ditto on the Nine Inch Nails "Downward Spiral" 5.1 version, great recording, as well as the new "With Teeth" album and the live DVD are great as well. Trent Reznor is really great at producing and mixing albums for 5.1 not just to do it but for really understanding why a sound should come from a certain channel and unerstanding the purpose of placing sound. He;s a genius IMHO. Great subtle yet complex instrumentation and production all throughout. Its hard to find people who appreciate NIN within the 'audiophile' or HT hobbyist community though, yet I think his recordings really would be great demos for people with nice setups, making them 'shine' and show MAJOR differences from other mainstream sources. Maybe because most people who have money to blow on audio tend to be older? Dont wanna stereotype or offend anyone though :)

    Also I think both the Eagles Hell Freezes Over and Farewell Tour DVD's are great. The Hell Freezes Over in particular tends to show off the clarity of a speaker. In fact 3 of the place sin phoenix here use HFO as a regular demo disc whenever i walk in the store.
    -Stopher
    Tempe, AZ

    Setup:
    Polk RTi8 Mains
    Polk CSi5 Center
    Polk FXi3's Surround
    Cerwin Vega HTS10 Subwoofer
    Yamaha HTR-5740 AVR

    Upstairs R50/R15/CS1 5.1 setup w Pioneer AVR
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  • hljones821
    hljones821 Posts: 35
    edited January 2006
    I have Winelight by Grover Washington Junior also Fourplay in DVD-A, they are great multichannel listens.
    2 Channel: Adcom GTP-450,Adcom GFA-555II,Denon DVD-1920,Denon DCD-610,Pro-ject Phono Box E, Music Hall MMF-2.3 SE with Music Hall Spirit, Klipsch RP-250f, Velodyne F-1200 sub

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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,052
    edited January 2006
    In my humble opinion, I have the Metallica DVD (Metallica: S & M) where they perform with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and it is amazing even if you don't care for that kind of music. It is very impressive. Also, the Dave Matthews Band has a CD/DVD set called Dave Matthews: The Gorge. It is great. Sound and sights are great. I wish I could burn them for you and get you a free copy, but don't have a burner and thanks to Metallica, it's illegal.
    Shawn
    AVR: Marantz SR-5011
    Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
    Front: Polk LsiM703
    Rear: LSI fx
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39pci
    Television: Samsung UN58NU7100FXZA
    DVD Player: Sony PS4
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  • crazy
    crazy Posts: 443
    edited January 2006
    I've been trying to purchase the Eagles Hell Freezes over DVD-audio and cannot seem to find it anywhere. Any help there would be greatly appreciated.

    Is a DVD-Video the same as DVD-Audio?

    http://www.elusivedisc.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GEFDV06326

    I recently purchased Alicia Keys DVD-Audio - this was the only DVD-Audio available at Best Buy!! Anyone's heard this DVD-Audio? Any thoughts?
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  • crazy
    crazy Posts: 443
    edited January 2006
    Does anyone know if this will play on a DVD-Player hooke to a 5.1 receiver??

    http://www.elusivedisc.com/prodinfo.asp?number=DTSCD1006
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2006
    No DVD-video is just that is has video as well as sound. Here is the DVD-audio only disc that you want.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000007R0S/qid=1137607988/sr=8-4/ref=pd_bbs_4/002-7647378-2747236?n=507846&s=music&v=glance

    Note how much less you pay if you get it used!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2006
    So long as you have properly hooked up your dvd player to your receiver & double check all of your settings within your dvd player you should be fine.

    crazy wrote:
    Does anyone know if this will play on a DVD-Player hooke to a 5.1 receiver??

    http://www.elusivedisc.com/prodinfo.asp?number=DTSCD1006
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • mhw58
    mhw58 Posts: 359
    edited January 2006
    crazy wrote:
    I've been trying to purchase the Eagles Hell Freezes over DVD-audio and cannot seem to find it anywhere. Any help there would be greatly appreciated.

    Is a DVD-Video the same as DVD-Audio?

    http://www.elusivedisc.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GEFDV06326

    I recently purchased Alicia Keys DVD-Audio - this was the only DVD-Audio available at Best Buy!! Anyone's heard this DVD-Audio? Any thoughts?


    The dvd video is amazing in 5:1 even in DTS. There is also a dts 5:1
    bonus track of the Eagles singing '7 bridges road' that is stunning in
    surround. I'm not sure if it's on the dvd audio.
    Mike
    Fronts: SDA1C's
    Rears: SDA2's
    Center:CS400i
    Sub: PSW505
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2006
    Yes it is.
    mhw58 wrote:
    The dvd video is amazing in 5:1 even in DTS. There is also a dts 5:1
    bonus track of the Eagles singing '7 bridges road' that is stunning in
    surround. I'm not sure if it's on the dvd audio.
    Mike
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • crazy
    crazy Posts: 443
    edited January 2006
    Folks, thank you for the suggestion regarding Hell Freezes Over - I just purchased it and absolutely love it!

    Also, I got "In Absentia" by Porcupine Tree. I had their CD earlier and never really cared for the music but the DVD-Audio is something else - it's mixed by Elliot Scheiner. Check out this review:

    http://www.highfidelityreview.com/reviews/review.asp?reviewnumber=18959790
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  • crazy
    crazy Posts: 443
    edited January 2006
    ....
    Distant Dream - A New Beginning
    www.distantdream.com
    (Now also available on iTunes)
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