best dvd for showing off HT

Mike Kozak
Mike Kozak Posts: 931
edited February 2008 in Music & Movies
What is the best DVD for showcasing a Home Theater sound-wise?
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    Mike Kozak wrote: »
    What is the best DVD for showcasing a Home Theater sound-wise?

    SD or HD?

    SD, would be LOTR
    HD, Transformers still my favorite
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    Monitor 4's surround
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    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited January 2008
    Saving Private Ryan - dts version
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,211
    edited January 2008
    ^^^what he said^^^

    Jurassic Park. Helicopter scene. Best version you can find.

    War of the worlds.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2008
    Shizelbs wrote: »
    Saving Private Ryan - dts version
    Still waiting for the HD-DVD version, doesn't look like that's going to happen anymore.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited January 2008
    I would also have to say Ratatouille. Visually stunning, and very good audio.
    Sean
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited February 2008
    How about the Polkfest DVD? You know which one I am talking about ;)
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    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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  • cubdog
    cubdog Posts: 835
    edited February 2008
    We are going to try Transformers tonight. But LOTR gets my vote so far.

    cubdog
    Shuguang Classic S8MK
    Emotiva XDA-2
    Bel Canto M300 mono blocks
    Bel Canto DAC 1.5
    Squeezebox Touch
    Sony SS-M7
    A/D/S L710
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