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Ash Williams · 03-17-2002, 12:38 AM

What are some awesome sounding DVDs to test out my system?

There are several, but mine and I'm sure quite a few more HTFer's favorite discs include:

Saving Private Ryan 5.1 DTS: Simply an outstanding surround mix! Bullets wizzing past from every direction, massive explosions rocking your house, and John Williams' haunting score make this one of THE best.
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 5.1 Dolby Digtal EX: A truly referance soundtrack. It has it all, deep bass, magnificent surround action and a killer score. The pod race brought tears to my eyes.
The Haunting 5.1 DTS: Personally I have never heard this mix, but I thought I would include it because so many HTFers swear by it.
Fight Club 5.1 Dolby Digital EX: This mix has it all. Lots of killer deep bass, a lot of surround action and an awesome Dust Brothers score.
Dances with Wolves 5.1 DTS: I hear this disc is OOP (Out of Print), but I think it can still be had on eBay. Here again, some decent bass, especially in the buffalo hunt scene, and some decent surround action.
The Matrix 5.1 Dolby Digital: A lot of deep bass and very good surround speaker use. The only bad thing is that it is from Warner Bros., which means you will get a cut bit-rate mix.
Seven: Platinum Series 6.1 Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES: The opening titles will make you turn your subwoofer down, guranteed! Both mixes have tons of bass and a very good music score.
Apollo 13 5.1 DTS or Dolby Digital: Be sure to check out the rocket lanch scene, it is incredible. There is quite a bit of surrond action, but the bass is the real eye opener.
Jurassic Park 5.1 DTS (Re-mix): Ever heard a T-Rex stomp? Well now you've felt it! This disc was re-issued by the studio as the original was lacking bass. Do a search to find out what I mean.

While there are numerous more DVDs with awesome soundtracks, those are some of the best. Essentially, as rule of thumb, if the movie has a lot of action and is a Hollywood blockbuster, then chances are it has a good sound mix.

03-17-2002, 12:38 AM	#34 of 89
Ash Williams Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Local Time: 09:40 PM Local Date: 10-10-2008 Posts: 330	What are some awesome sounding DVDs to test out my system? There are several, but mine and I'm sure quite a few more HTFer's favorite discs include: Saving Private Ryan 5.1 DTS: Simply an outstanding surround mix! Bullets wizzing past from every direction, massive explosions rocking your house, and John Williams' haunting score make this one of THE best. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 5.1 Dolby Digtal EX: A truly referance soundtrack. It has it all, deep bass, magnificent surround action and a killer score. The pod race brought tears to my eyes. The Haunting 5.1 DTS: Personally I have never heard this mix, but I thought I would include it because so many HTFers swear by it. Fight Club 5.1 Dolby Digital EX: This mix has it all. Lots of killer deep bass, a lot of surround action and an awesome Dust Brothers score. Dances with Wolves 5.1 DTS: I hear this disc is OOP (Out of Print), but I think it can still be had on eBay. Here again, some decent bass, especially in the buffalo hunt scene, and some decent surround action. The Matrix 5.1 Dolby Digital: A lot of deep bass and very good surround speaker use. The only bad thing is that it is from Warner Bros., which means you will get a cut bit-rate mix. Seven: Platinum Series 6.1 Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES: The opening titles will make you turn your subwoofer down, guranteed! Both mixes have tons of bass and a very good music score. Apollo 13 5.1 DTS or Dolby Digital: Be sure to check out the rocket lanch scene, it is incredible. There is quite a bit of surrond action, but the bass is the real eye opener. Jurassic Park 5.1 DTS (Re-mix): Ever heard a T-Rex stomp? Well now you've felt it! This disc was re-issued by the studio as the original was lacking bass. Do a search to find out what I mean. While there are numerous more DVDs with awesome soundtracks, those are some of the best. Essentially, as rule of thumb, if the movie has a lot of action and is a Hollywood blockbuster, then chances are it has a good sound mix.