Robert George
Screenwriter
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This is really a hardware issue, but it relates to a software subject so I will post here.
Those that are claiming unusually weak LFE on the dts track of Jurassic Park should check their system configuration to make certain their bass management settings for DTS are most suited to the types of speakers in the system. If all channels are set to full range, you better be sure your main speakers can truly produce very low bass at loud levels. Here's a hint, not many can. That's why we use subwoofers.
It has been suggested (but not confirmed) that the master Universal used for the JP/LW DVDs was mixed with some of the LFE mixed into the left/right main channels to improve the 2-channel downmix. This is not incorrect, per se. It does, however, make proper system configuration more critical. If you are relying on the LFE track to provide all the low bass in your system, a track mixed in this way will sound very weak. Unless you are using main speakers that really pump out the low bass, you should have your system crossover set to route all low frequencies to the subwoofer, as in a THX configuration.
Robert
Those that are claiming unusually weak LFE on the dts track of Jurassic Park should check their system configuration to make certain their bass management settings for DTS are most suited to the types of speakers in the system. If all channels are set to full range, you better be sure your main speakers can truly produce very low bass at loud levels. Here's a hint, not many can. That's why we use subwoofers.
It has been suggested (but not confirmed) that the master Universal used for the JP/LW DVDs was mixed with some of the LFE mixed into the left/right main channels to improve the 2-channel downmix. This is not incorrect, per se. It does, however, make proper system configuration more critical. If you are relying on the LFE track to provide all the low bass in your system, a track mixed in this way will sound very weak. Unless you are using main speakers that really pump out the low bass, you should have your system crossover set to route all low frequencies to the subwoofer, as in a THX configuration.
Robert