I find it very interesting that the THX Optimode settings for TPM were drastically differnt from VE's settings. I'll have to try it tonight. Makes you wonder if using the Optimode on other titles like T2 or the Toy Story movies would make a difference. THX did say the Optimode tests vary from...
TonyD:
On my system there is definitely bass present whenever the Jedi use the Force Push on the battle droids. It's also present when Darth Maul uses the Force to move the metal object to open the door during the final duel.
My system:
Onkyo 595 receiver
JBL NPS1 speakers
JBL PB-12 sub (I...
One strange thing I noticed is the sound for the deleted scenes are actually louder than the actual movie. I compared both the pod race and the air taxi sequences. I had to increase the volume +7dB for it to match the deleted scenes, which is a much higher setting than when I watch most movies...
I never listened to the LD, but I must say the DVD has a HUGE amount of bass. The overall volume is kinda low, but people here say the DVD has -3 dialnorm, so I adjust the volume +3, and the bass is just as loud as Toy Story 2 or Jurassic Park DTS (the corrected version).