Das Boot Superbit DVD

kberg
kberg Posts: 974
edited March 2003 in Music & Movies
Hey Gang,

I have the original DVD release which I "hear" is quite inferior to the new Superbit release, and I'm also reading reviews that the video is no match for the Superbit version as well. I'm a huge fan of this movie, and I like the original's extras, but wanted to hear from you other Das Boot fans if you have seen/heard/own the new Superbit release before I plunk down the cash for the "upgrade". The bottom line I'm getting from what I'm reading is that the Superbit version is WELL worth it - anybody out there agree?

Let the comments fly!
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited March 2003
    I have the Director's Cut on DVD. Bass is deep but WAY lacking in power compared to U-571 DTS.

    If the SuperBit version is stronger in the bass and has DTS - I'd definitely go for it.
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited March 2003
    Yeah, I wasn't at all impressed with the bass in the original Das Boot. Well, I might just have to upgrade for that reason alone! :)
    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
  • ChrisDurano
    ChrisDurano Posts: 372
    edited March 2003
    Is it available yet? If so, anyone seen/heard it?
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  • etrigan
    etrigan Posts: 160
    edited March 2003
    Don't own it yet, but...sounds good.
    http://www.dvdreview.com/fullreviews/das_boot__superbit.shtml

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  • Billm57
    Billm57 Posts: 689
    edited March 2003
    i ordered it and sold my old version if only to get the movie on two dvd's vs the old flipper..Havent received it yet so I cant comment on the video and audio
  • Billm57
    Billm57 Posts: 689
    edited March 2003
    recievd mine yesterday-checked a couple scenes with depth charges..sounded great!
  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited March 2003
    Originally posted by Billm57
    recievd mine yesterday-checked a couple scenes with depth charges..sounded great!

    Stronger than the DD 5.1 Director's Cut?

    I thought that version was a little mellow compared to U-571 DTS. The bass is there, certainly, but the amplitude is lacking. Upping the sub 3 clicks on the AVR got me where I wanted.
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    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
  • Billm57
    Billm57 Posts: 689
    edited March 2003
    couldnt compare as I sold my old version off before the superbit showed up..I was also glad to get it on two disks with the superbit version cuz I didnt like the old flipper.. to easy to damage one of the sides of the dvd