Best Audio Demo DVD or BD? - Blu-ray Forum

Shinrai · 10-13-2009, 05:44 AM

Hello Blu-ray.com members,

I can see there are quite a lot of audio enthusiasts here so I was hoping to get some information on some really good music DVD or Blu-ray discs that could showcase high quality speakers.

I would prefer titles with a 5.1 track in DTS (or HD audio if in Blu-ray format).

Any recommendations? Also, if you do have a recommendation, which track/s in particular stand out?

A couple that I use regularly is Layla from the Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park DVD and also a few tracks from The Eagles - Hell Freezes Over DVD. They both bring any (good) speaker to life but I need more variety.

lucv13 · 10-13-2009, 08:32 AM

Definitely Eagles' Hotel California on the HFO dvd - a few more of my favorites with great mix include

Rush - R30 - 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Nine Inch Nails Live - Beside You in Time
Roy Orbison - Black & White Night
Los Lonely Boys - Texican Style (Live from Austin)
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Live at the El Mocambo
An Evening with the Dixie Chicks
Elton 60: Live at Madison Square Garden
Carlos Santana - Plays Blues at Montreux 2004
Bob Marley & The Wailers: Exodus - Live at the Rainbow (30th Anniversary Edition)

Johnny Vinyl · 10-13-2009, 08:46 AM

Hi Shinrai!

I have 28 Concert BD's, many of which were reviewed on this site. So have a browse through them and see if there are any that may be of interest to you.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=74637

John

Shinrai · 10-13-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucv13

Definitely Eagles' Hotel California on the HFO dvd - a few more of my favorites with great mix include

Rush - R30 - 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Nine Inch Nails Live - Beside You in Time
Roy Orbison - Black & White Night
Los Lonely Boys - Texican Style (Live from Austin)
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Live at the El Mocambo
An Evening with the Dixie Chicks
Elton 60: Live at Madison Square Garden
Carlos Santana - Plays Blues at Montreux 2004
Bob Marley & The Wailers: Exodus - Live at the Rainbow (30th Anniversary Edition)

Thank you! I use the Hotel California clip on Hell Freezes over almost every time. The acoustic intro is fantastic. You should check out Layla on Eric Clapton Live at Hyde Park, it has a similar style... Acoustic solo intro blended into a great song. Both of these have sold many speakers for me!

I will definitely be checking out the others you recommended.

Kryptonic · 10-13-2009, 09:20 AM

Queen Rock Montreal BD - Want to show off your surround capabilities? Check out "Now I'm Here" and the reprise a couple of tracks later. Want to show off the bottom end of your system? Go to the drum and typiany solo. All in all, this disc has everything, including some of the best tunes recorded.

Diana Krall: Live in Paris DVD - The ambience and sense of "being there" is great. I heard that this disc is one that a lot of professionals use to calibrate audio systems as well.

John Fogerty: The Long Road Home in Concert DVD - Great tunes and they really sound magnificant. The DTS track is one of the best.

lucv13 · 10-13-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

Queen Rock Montreal BD - Want to show off your surround capabilities? Check out "Now I'm Here" and the reprise a couple of tracks later. Want to show off the bottom end of your system? Go to the drum and typiany solo. All in all, this disc has everything, including some of the best tunes recorded.

Diana Krall: Live in Paris DVD - The ambience and sense of "being there" is great. I heard that this disc is one that a lot of professionals use to calibrate audio systems as well.

John Fogerty: The Long Road Home in Concert DVD - Great tunes and they really sound magnificant. The DTS track is one of the best.

I have that Queen on DVD and wasn't too impressed with the DTS mix - maybe the BD is better
Diana Krall is on my list to purchase - heard good things about it and John Fogerty - I didn't realize it had a DTS track on it - will have to check it out too

Kryptonic · 10-13-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucv13

I have that Queen on DVD and wasn't too impressed with the DTS mix - maybe the BD is better

Wow. Really? This the first I'm hearing of someone being disappointed in the audio of the DVD. The BD sounds a little bit better, but it's not a night and day difference. The extra clarity and range is there to be sure though. You're sure it's the Queen Rock Montreal DVD you have?

If you don't like the DTS mix, the PCM stereo sounds amazing as well. Some prefer that to the DTS, but personally the sense of ambience and surround effects with the DTS make it preferred for me.

lucv13 · 10-13-2009, 09:52 AM

Yep that's the one, I now generally listen to it 7.1 using the PCM with the Dolby Pro Logic IIx on my receiver - I don't know the DTS mix just didn't sound right to me - Oh well....

Beta Man · 10-13-2009, 03:07 PM

The "Legends of Jazz" BD is reference material.

eiricd · 10-13-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucv13

Yep that's the one, I now generally listen to it 7.1 using the PCM with the Dolby Pro Logic IIx on my receiver - I don't know the DTS mix just didn't sound right to me - Oh well....

are you sure that's the one?

the same show has been released before with various different titles - and the sound is nothing like this one

lucv13 · 10-21-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

Wow. Really? This the first I'm hearing of someone being disappointed in the audio of the DVD. The BD sounds a little bit better, but it's not a night and day difference. The extra clarity and range is there to be sure though. You're sure it's the Queen Rock Montreal DVD you have?

If you don't like the DTS mix, the PCM stereo sounds amazing as well. Some prefer that to the DTS, but personally the sense of ambience and surround effects with the DTS make it preferred for me.

Finally remembered to double check and OOOOPS I was wrong (don't tell my kids) I have the Queen - Live at Wembley Stadium

Hwkn · 10-22-2009, 12:41 AM

One that's great that hasn't been mentioned is The Moody Blues Lovely To See You......the only thing it's missing is an orchestra other than that it's perfect.

Kryptonic · 10-22-2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucv13

Finally remembered to double check and OOOOPS I was wrong (don't tell my kids) I have the Queen - Live at Wembley Stadium

I have that one too. It was shot on video and it doesn't look good at all, but the DTS sound is pretty decent.

The quality of the Montreal concert is incredible. It was the first concert shot in 35mm and professionally mixed upon its release. Looks like you have another BD to buy!

Somedeed · 10-22-2009, 11:44 AM

Pulse by Pink Floyd is a great reference dvd for audio and David Gilmour: A Night to Remember is a fantastic BD.

Highly recommend both

DougMac · 10-22-2009, 02:55 PM

Heart - "Alive in Seattle" I've never been a big Heart fan, but Ann and Nancy put on a great show. PQ and SQ is very good.

2007 Crossroads Festival - I really wish this was available in blu ray. Still, the SQ is really good and there are some great performances, especially Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks.

"The Last Waltz"

Bonnaroo Festival DVD's. The 2004 with the Hill Country Review is good.

Sixx · 10-22-2009, 02:59 PM

I heard the Queen Montreal BD is awesome!!

IMO the best DVD hands down is The Eagles Farewell Tour. The sound will blow you away and for DVD it is Reference PQ. It's jaw dropping stuff!!

MovieBuff0815 · 10-22-2009, 11:51 PM

Another BD that has great acoustic work is John Mayer: Where the Light Is. He does an acoustic version of Free Fallin' that is great! Check it out!

qwknuf6 · 12-22-2009, 11:04 PM

BD movies to show off AQ ,Monsters inc. and Bolt , Both are tops in AQ/PQ

BD concerts , Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds @ radio city
Roy O , Chris Botti., KD Lang.

Mark

jomari · 12-22-2009, 11:11 PM

one disc to rule them all.

Sagacious Koreo · 12-22-2009, 11:56 PM

I say this time and time again, but it's worth repeating. Chris Botti: Live with Orchestra and Friends has some of the most amazing audio I've ever heard. As crisp as audio can be.

10-13-2009, 05:44 AM	#1
Shinrai Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:237	Best Audio Demo DVD or BD? Hello Blu-ray.com members, I can see there are quite a lot of audio enthusiasts here so I was hoping to get some information on some really good music DVD or Blu-ray discs that could showcase high quality speakers. I would prefer titles with a 5.1 track in DTS (or HD audio if in Blu-ray format). Any recommendations? Also, if you do have a recommendation, which track/s in particular stand out? A couple that I use regularly is Layla from the Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park DVD and also a few tracks from The Eagles - Hell Freezes Over DVD. They both bring any (good) speaker to life but I need more variety. Last edited by Shinrai; 10-13-2009 at 07:45 AM.

10-22-2009, 02:55 PM	#15
DougMac Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Juliette, GA Blu-ray reviews: 15	A couple of recommendations Heart - "Alive in Seattle" I've never been a big Heart fan, but Ann and Nancy put on a great show. PQ and SQ is very good. 2007 Crossroads Festival - I really wish this was available in blu ray. Still, the SQ is really good and there are some great performances, especially Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks. "The Last Waltz" Bonnaroo Festival DVD's. The 2004 with the Hill Country Review is good.

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10-13-2009, 08:32 AM	#2
lucv13 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Gatineau QC Canada DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:12	Definitely Eagles' Hotel California on the HFO dvd - a few more of my favorites with great mix include Rush - R30 - 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Nine Inch Nails Live - Beside You in Time Roy Orbison - Black & White Night Los Lonely Boys - Texican Style (Live from Austin) Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Live at the El Mocambo An Evening with the Dixie Chicks Elton 60: Live at Madison Square Garden Carlos Santana - Plays Blues at Montreux 2004 Bob Marley & The Wailers: Exodus - Live at the Rainbow (30th Anniversary Edition)

10-13-2009, 08:46 AM	#3
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Hi Shinrai! I have 28 Concert BD's, many of which were reviewed on this site. So have a browse through them and see if there are any that may be of interest to you. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=74637 John

10-13-2009, 09:20 AM	#5
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	Queen Rock Montreal BD - Want to show off your surround capabilities? Check out "Now I'm Here" and the reprise a couple of tracks later. Want to show off the bottom end of your system? Go to the drum and typiany solo. All in all, this disc has everything, including some of the best tunes recorded. Diana Krall: Live in Paris DVD - The ambience and sense of "being there" is great. I heard that this disc is one that a lot of professionals use to calibrate audio systems as well. John Fogerty: The Long Road Home in Concert DVD - Great tunes and they really sound magnificant. The DTS track is one of the best.

10-13-2009, 09:52 AM	#8
lucv13 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Gatineau QC Canada DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:12	Yep that's the one, I now generally listen to it 7.1 using the PCM with the Dolby Pro Logic IIx on my receiver - I don't know the DTS mix just didn't sound right to me - Oh well....

10-13-2009, 03:07 PM	#9
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	The "Legends of Jazz" BD is reference material.

10-22-2009, 12:41 AM	#12
Hwkn Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Evanston,Il Blu-ray reviews:1	One that's great that hasn't been mentioned is The Moody Blues Lovely To See You......the only thing it's missing is an orchestra other than that it's perfect.

10-22-2009, 11:44 AM	#14
Somedeed Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ireland Blu-ray reviews:1	Pulse by Pink Floyd is a great reference dvd for audio and David Gilmour: A Night to Remember is a fantastic BD. Highly recommend both

10-22-2009, 02:59 PM	#16
Sixx Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Midwest Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:109 Blu-ray reviews:5	I heard the Queen Montreal BD is awesome!! IMO the best DVD hands down is The Eagles Farewell Tour. The sound will blow you away and for DVD it is Reference PQ. It's jaw dropping stuff!!

10-22-2009, 11:51 PM	#17
MovieBuff0815 Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:70	Another BD that has great acoustic work is John Mayer: Where the Light Is. He does an acoustic version of Free Fallin' that is great! Check it out!

12-22-2009, 11:04 PM	#18
qwknuf6 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:608 Blu-ray reviews:7	BD movies to show off AQ ,Monsters inc. and Bolt , Both are tops in AQ/PQ BD concerts , Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds @ radio city Roy O , Chris Botti., KD Lang. Mark

12-22-2009, 11:11 PM	#19
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	one disc to rule them all.

12-22-2009, 11:56 PM	#20
Sagacious Koreo Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:685 Trading Score:3	I say this time and time again, but it's worth repeating. Chris Botti: Live with Orchestra and Friends has some of the most amazing audio I've ever heard. As crisp as audio can be.

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