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Yes, I know, kinda hard to compare these two formats, but I think the sound mix needs to be discussed. Sure, the picture on the Blu Ray blows the LaserDisc away, but the sound is "tame" by comparison. Just like the DVD before it, I'm dissapointed here. Anyone else still spinning those big discs...

So I'm planning a party for Pirates of the Caribbean on Blu Ray, and was wondering if I pre order it them both from Amazon, when they would arrive. The party is planned for May 22, but I'm curious to know if Amazon ships the discs as soon as they get them or if they ship on the street date. I...

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Hello all. I'm not quite ready to take the BR/HD plunge yet, but my trusty Pioneer died yesterday. I'm basically looking for an inexpensive replacement (preferably Pioneer) that will function with my 27" Sony. No upconversion, HDMI, etc. needed. Just some S-Video, digital outs, and a good image...

I've been looking at some speakers to match up with my brother in law's Pioneer 1014TX. In this case, he'll be using them as part of a bar/mini home theatre, and it will be primarily used for tailgates, but some movies as well. I don't have the room dimensions, but it's an average size. He is...

Calling Rachel B! Looked through the LD primer, have done lots of research online, but now I'm getting confused when it comes to Pioneer-clones. How well do they stand up to their brethren? Namely, I've been looking at the Mitsu M-V7057, the Denon LA-3500, and possibly a Yammie 901. The Yamaha I...

So, I'm watching Outbreak tonight and when my trusty Pioneer CLD-D406 goes to autoflip, the lense must have gotten jammed because there is nothing but a rumbling noise coming from the unit and it locked up. It eventually stopped, with an error message of "E0". I tried ejecting, I tried...

Hello all. I've had a pair of Klipsch SB-2's for a few years and they are outstanding. I finally upgraded my center to a Klipsch SC-1 and I am absolutely amazed. I never knew a center speaker could really add such a new dimension to my home theater. Voices are so crisp and so clear compared to...

Hello all. At my college, I am involved with a film club and for our last event of the year we are going to have a Lord of the Rings festival. Part of this will consist of viewing the extended edition DVD's. For this special event, I have elected to setup my home theater system. However, since I...

I'll be short here...the film was excellent. Great performances from the entire cast, especially Cusack and Hackman. Of course, Hoffman was always fun to watch as well. The film had a very interesting and twisting plot that kept you thinking all the way through. I also felt the film overall had...

I flip on the TV, and QVC is selling a JVC VCR/DVD combo. That's cool and all, but they keep harking on the fact of what they call "one wire hookup". Of course this one wire is nothing more than an RF cable. Sure it works, but DVD is gonna look like crap with that connection, let alone VHS. Even...

Why is it that many studios (Fox, Warner Bros., and others) do not include theatrical trailers in 5.1 sound? I know that these trailers play in 5.1 in theatres (we get DTS trailer discs every week) so why not put that on DVD as well? I love trailers and sometimes they make great demo material...

Hello all. I decided to pop in my Mask of Zorro DVD tonight. I had forgotten how great the AV presentation is. I was curious if the SE or the SB really improve in this area. The colors on this just seem to pop out. The audio is very dynamic and directional as well. Any thoughts? AJG

Hello all. I could not find my old thread about my speech on OAR because the search function was down. Anyhow, here are the links to the presentation and speech text. Some instructions: download the presentation and the two .wav sound files into the same directory. Then, run the show and all...

Hello all. I am involved at an event called Speech Night at my college. I have been asked to be a guest speaker, with the topic of my choice. I figured it'd be fun to do a speech on OAR and why one shouldn't buy Pan and Scan. Anyhow, I will be using Powerpoint for images from films. I've looked...

Hello all. Ran a search and didn't find a thing. Anyone know if Gordon Park's film "The Learning Tree" is out or coming out to DVD? According to IMDB, the film is not on DVD nor Laserdisc. Either way, I'd like to get it in widescreen. We just watched the film in film class and it is truly...

Hello all. I was surfing the forums at Film Tech and a DTS rep who posts there said they are working on a new trailer. She stated that she doesn't know much about it: marketing is keeping it very secret. All I hope is that it is loud, bombastic, and much better than "Sonic Landscape". If you...

Hello all. Now that it is 2003, we can happily say that DTS the company and digital sound system is now 10 years old. Has it really been only 10 years since we first saw Jurassic Park in the exciting realm of 5.1 sound? I think it'd be nice to see DTS issue a 10th anniversary trailer of some...

Hello all. Went to the THX homepage tonight for fun and found a link for the illusive Ultimate Demo DVD.

Hello all. I was flipping through stations just a little while ago, and on AMC was Raiders of the Lost Ark. I love this movie and seeing it Pan and Scan it looked awful. Then of course, AMC went to commercial. During the break, they advertised a website Link Removed to post comments on the "New"...

Hello all. This semester I have a Film History class and we are going to be watching both The Wizard of Oz and Citizen Kane. After doing some research on Oz, I'm still confused as what is the best version to view at home. It sounds as if the Warner Bros. DVD has the sepia to color transition...

Hello All. I know it's an oldie, but does the AVS test disc have anything interesting or worthwhile having? I'd like to have a test disc design for LD and whatnot. I have VE on DVD but I guess I'd like to have a LD too. Any opinions? Thanks. AJ

Hello all. After reading some posts, and owning four versions of Star Wars on VHS and Laserdisc combined, what version holds the most faithful sound mix to the 1977 release of the film? Some people have said that the THX versions are remixed, and I know the Special Editions are definitely...

Hello all. I was just by chance looking at the back of my Fight Club DVD, and looked at the credits on the bottom of the back side. I saw the usual Fox and Dolby logos, but I also saw the THX moniker. Funny thing is,upon a closer look, it is a THX Laserdisc logo! Just thought this was funny...

Hello all. Just had the chance to view the German film Run Lola Run in my film criticism course. I must say that I was astounded. I quickly went out to buy it and watched it in full 5.1 digital sound. This film is really amazing. To those who haven't seen it, I whole heartedly reccomend it...

Hello all. I was just thinking how much I miss the nice boxes and packaging of our venerable laserdiscs. Do you think that the studios currently are doing justice to their big DVD sets like they used to with their laserdisc box sets? The best DVD sets I can think of are The Godfather and Toy...

Hello all. I use the Video Essentials DVD to setup my A/V system. Is there a trick to setting up the SPL on my sub with the tones that VE offers? I know I set the rest of the system for 75dB, how about the sub? Thanks! AJ Garman

Hello all. Just curious to know what everyone thinks of Yamaha's CinemaDSP modes? I have an HTR-5280 (RX-V800) and I have been experimenting with them. I think some are actually kind of cool in that it makes me feel like I am in an actual theatre. I love the Mono Movie for old films. I also...

Hello all. We just recently watched Truffaut's The 400 Blows in my film class. We did see it on a DVD at roughly 2.35:1. I was curious if this is the film's OAR? She was saying how some of the shots were compromised on this DVD, but everything looked fine to me. Any info theatrephiles? AJ...

Hello all. I know now seems like a glory day for Home Theater, but I still remember those days when it was an elitist group of people. I was just reminded of the way things were when I watched some laserdiscs today. Jurassic Park on DTS laserdisc is just something truly incredible. Long live...