Best DVD for HT? (1 Viewer)

[TimmH]

This is a simple question that I am sure will create at least a little debate. I'm getting my HT this weekend, and was wondering what everyone's opinions are on the best DVDs for Home Theaters??? In other words, which DVDs are going to make me say "Wow...how did I ever get along without this?"
(BTW any recommendations on TVs wouldn't hurt either...that's my next upgrade. )
Timbo

 

[AllanN]

Episode I, It has a DDEX soundtrack that uses the surround and surround back channels heavily. It also has what I believe to be the latest THX logo sequence. The pod race is on chapter 20.

 

[Vince Maskeeper]

Timm,
Both audio and video demo quality discs are discussed in the FAQ and Primer which is featured in my signature and several places on the opening of this forum, and suggested as the first stop in the "READ THIS FIRST" article at the top of this forum:
Great sounding DVDs to show off my system by Ash Williams
Great looking DVDs to show off my system by Jesse Leonard
In addition, this topic has been covered pretty extensively elsewhere on the forum, which can be found with a search (Here's a dozen to get you started):
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=76176
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=79174
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=80387
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=80557
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=63974
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=62934
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=62543
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=44991
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=16970
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=73874
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=64462
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=58523
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=81590

 

[Greg_R]

Two that are not usually listed as "show off" discs are Video Essentials and Avia's Guide to Home Theater. You should own at least one of these to properly calibrate your HT system.

 

[Fernand]

In my humble opinion, I think Gladiator have the best DTS Mix available and the best sound separation.

Any one thinks different??

 

[Vlad D]

Tim,
Are you asking for the best DVD players or for DVD titles to show off your system?

 

[TimmH]

Everyone has been right so far...I've already got a player. I was looking for DVDs.

T