Recommended music/movies to demonstrate a sub?

[Dave3000]

I know there's already another thread, but I wanted to start up a newer more informal one to see what some people are using these days.

I just got myself a new subwoofer last week and I went through the list of waterfalls here to test, but none of them really did much for me. One Blu however that impressed me right away was Watchmen... every violent scene or explosion, even the echo of Dr. Manhattan's voice made me feel like I was in a commercial theater. Amazing....

When you want to impress yourself or guests, what song/movie do you pop in to your player?

[DjMethod]

Max Payne for the sub. Even when he fires his handgun you feel like an A-bomb just leveled the place.
Also, Wanted is very bass-heavy.

Overall sound, Master and Commander is the best quality imo.

[Canada]

Back Hawk Down PCM

[989547]

I have to nominate Transformers:Revenge of the Fallen

[mj79]

u 571

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[HAMP]

Originally Posted by Dave3000

I know there's already another thread, but I wanted to start up a newer more informal one to see what some people are using these days.

I just got myself a new subwoofer last week and I went through the list of waterfalls here to test, but none of them really did much for me. One Blu however that impressed me right away was Watchmen... every violent scene or explosion, even the echo of Dr. Manhattan's voice made me feel like I was in a commercial theater. Amazing....

When you want to impress yourself or guests, what song/movie do you pop in to your player?

What kind of a system do you have?

[JasonR]

Transformers Ironhide Flip
Live Free or Die Hard Tunnel Scene
Master and Commander Opening Battle
Ratatouille Shotgun Scene
Hellboy 2 Fight Scene with Prince Nuada
U571 Depth Charges

[rpatt]

There was a thread to win a subwoofer with a poll of best subwoofer moments. As I remember, Ironhide flip from Transformers was the most chosen. There was a big list but I couldn't find the thread. Maybe somebody else can post the link.

[Dave3000]

Originally Posted by HAMP

What kind of a system do you have?

It's a Yamaha 5830 rReceiver with a PS3.. my new sub is the Polk PSW111.

Hellboy II kicked butt from the opening credits onward.. I don't doubt Transformers either, because I remember how out-of-this-world the IMAX experience was..

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by rpatt

There was a thread to win a subwoofer with a poll of best subwoofer moments. As I remember, Ironhide flip from Transformers was the most chosen. There was a big list but I couldn't find the thread. Maybe somebody else can post the link.

Easy find, created by me.

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=101064

[rpatt]

Originally Posted by JasonR

Easy find, created by me.

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=101064

Thank you Jason.

[SDBlu]

I read the new animated movie "9" contains a reference level audio track especially for the "bass heads". People are saying it has amazing BASS! Anyone on here watch this yet? Was the audio as good as they say it is???

[mj79]

No Kung fu panda? Bolt, Independence Day, Drag me to Hell, Pretty much all Fast n Furious movies ( more musical bass, and crash scenes ) irobot,

[JasonR]

You are the one that /the thread.

Most of those are mentioned in the eD thread link I posted, except ones that were not released yet.

[mj79]

Originally Posted by JasonR

You are the one that /the thread.

Most of those are mentioned in the eD thread link I posted, except ones that were not released yet.

i jumped the gun on that one a little bit..

[toxsic]

The Island - the entire movie has serious bass

[mj79]

Originally Posted by JasonR

You are the one that /the thread.

Most of those are mentioned in the eD thread link I posted, except ones that were not released yet.

Do you know if BR.com has a LFE/ waterfalls thread? I remember seeing one somewhere that had a TON of movies in it that listed the chapters and times for all LFE and waterfalls..

[mj79]

Originally Posted by toxsic

The Island - the entire movie has serious bass

this too, Lakeview terrace as well

[Kryptonic]

The go-to sub discs aren't even on Blu-Ray. War of the Worlds is probably the most impressive demo disc during the emergence of the Tripod's. And probably the most deadly disc for your subwoofer is the DTS-ES DVD of 1999's The Haunting. It's a terrible film, but the bass that movie puts out is practically off the charts. I've never heard bass so deep.

A recent favorite of mine is the Blu of Mask of Zorro. I was struck by the first moment when Zorro walks on screen and slashes at the camera. The bass response was very impressive indeed and the rest of the film didn't let me down in the audio department.

Some Blu-Ray favorites are:

Air Force One
Hulk
Incredible Hulk
Fight Club
Quantum of Solace
Superman Returns (TrueHD/PCM)
King Kong
Punisher: War Zone
The Rundown
Terminator: Salvation
U-571

[Dase]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

The go-to sub discs aren't even on Blu-Ray. War of the Worlds is probably the most impressive demo disc during the emergence of the Tripod's. And probably the most deadly disc for your subwoofer is the DTS-ES DVD of 1999's The Haunting.

Also on DVD:

DTS Saving Private Ryan: Opening Battle
LOTR Fellowship of the Ring: The entire section through Moria

Pulse: Lab scene (use with caution, this is serious LFE)


Blu demo's that fly under the radar that are awesome:

Hot Fuzz: The whole movie has excessive bass
Serenity: There are several demo worthy scenes in this one as well
Sunshine: same as abaove
Fearless: battle in the restaraunt

My favorite Demo blu's for audio:

Cloverfield
Pan's Labyrinth
Hellboy 2
Terminator Salvation
Master and Commander
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Kill Bill 1 & 2
Star Trek
Incredible Hulk
Knowing
Band of Brothers
NIN: Beside You in Time

and The Hurt Locker:

[Show spoiler]The opening scene with the explosion is so awesome, it can put a "Hurt" on your sub. I managed to score an early copy