Worst sounding blu-rays

[LMFAObros]

Ive seen countless threads for worst video quality blurays, but not many for thew worst sounding blurays. this could be for tracks that sound bad because of compression, being remixed terribly or just having poor source. I think the worst sounding one's in my eyes was the first mission impossible or four brothers both released by pari in the early days with crappy dolby digital tracks, with 4 brothers being worse with the dts mix.

[Dailyan]

The MGM release of “Spellbound” sounds particularly muffled. I’ve heard older 40s, even 30s, films that sounded better than “Spellbound”. The stereo mix on Twilight Time’s “How to Steal a Million” is quite boxy; thankfully the mono mix is included and sounds much better.

[UltraMario9]

Speed Racer doesn't sound as good as it looks.

[GeoffOliver]

Originally Posted by UltraMario9

Speed Racer doesn't sound as good as it looks.

That’s because the disc was released in 2008, back when Warner’s discs all still had lossy audio (since they used the same encode as the HD-DVD editions, as well as BD-25s).

[cakefactory]

Innerspace is really messed up.

This is petty and to say they’re worst is an exaggeration, but the last bunch of Disney/Marcel blu-rays are quiet to the point of not being able to be made loud enough.

[drush9999]

The DD 5.1 track on Out for Justice sounded awful and lacked oomph when guns were fired or when Seagal was bone breaking

[DJR662]

Originally Posted by drush9999

The DD 5.1 track on Out for Justice sounded awful and lacked oomph when guns were fired or when Seagal was bone breaking

Definitely. That movie is in dire need of a remaster anyway (something which will probably never happen unfortunately).

Of the Blu-rays I own, other than Out For Justice, Speed Racer and Mortal Kombat come to mind for not having the greatest audio.

[Monterey Jack]

An American Tail with the fudged-up 5.1 audio track and no option for the theatrical mix from the initial VHS and laserdisc editions.

[originalHDphantom]

The Mill Creek double feature release of Hollow Man and Hollow Man 2. While Part 2 sounded fine, Hollow Man's DTS HD-MA track sounded pretty tinny and, well, hollow. Not sure how Columbia/Sony's official Blu ray of Hollow Man sounded, but there's something definitely wrong with the Mill Creek version.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane. Consistent static sounds whenever there is action. Hopefully this gets a better blu ray.

SF's 8MM. The 5.1 is quiet as hell and it's hard to say if the 2.0 isn't messed up as well even though it is better than the 5.1.

[agenda]

BLADE RUNNER 2049 (Sony Pictures) LFE channel over boosting. One of the WORST ever!!!
CUT AND RUN (Code Red Releasing)
DELIVERANCE (Warner Bros.) Turn your master volume UP if you like to here anything.
EMERALD FOREST (Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
FIRST BLOOD (Optimum Releasing)
THE GOONIES (Warner Bros.) LFE channel over boosting here and there!
NEVERENDING STORY (Warner Bros.) LFE channel over boostin all over!
PET SEMATARY ('84 Entertainment) Dialogue is way too quiet, and there's hardly any LFE channel use.
ROGUE ONE: A Star Wars Story (Walt Disney Pictures) LFE channel over boosting!
STAR WARS: The Force Awakens (Walt Disney Pictures) LFE channel over boosting, really BAD!
WAR OF THE WORLDS (2005) (Paramount Pictures) LFE channel over boosting!

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by agenda

BLADE RUNNER 2049 (Sony Pictures) LFE channel over boosting. One of the WORST ever!!!
CUT AND RUN (Code Red Releasing)
DELIVERANCE (Warner Bros.) Turn your master volume UP if you like to here anything.
EMERALD FOREST (Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
FIRST BLOOD (Optimum Releasing)
THE GOONIES (Warner Bros.) LFE channel over boosting here and there!
NEVERENDING STORY (Warner Bros.) LFE channel over boostin all over!
PET SEMATARY ('84 Entertainment) Dialogue is way too quiet, and there's hardly any LFE channel use.
ROGUE ONE: A Star Wars Story (Walt Disney Pictures) LFE channel over boosting!
STAR WARS: The Force Awakens (Walt Disney Pictures) LFE channel over boosting, really BAD!
WAR OF THE WORLDS (2005) (Paramount Pictures) LFE channel over boosting!

War of the Worlds is not over-boosted. It was the same theatrically.

[agenda]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

War of the Worlds is not over-boosted. It was the same theatrically.

I still stand behind what I said. It's a painful experience for both audience and subwoofer at home.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by agenda

I still stand behind what I said. It's a painful experience for both audience and subwoofer at home.

If it's what Spielberg intended, which it is, then what you're saying is completely pointless.

[agenda]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

If it's what Spielberg intended, which it is, then what you're saying is completely pointless.

(sigh) You can argue with a wise man but you cannot reason with a fool. Either way, the Blu-ray release from Paramount does nothing but damage for the LFE channel. Couple of my friends has sold their copies for that reason, and I'm about to do the same thing.

[Shemp]

Scream! Factory's release of John Carpenter's BODY BAGS has a very annoying sibilance audio issue.

[drush9999]

Originally Posted by Shemp

Scream! Factory's release of John Carpenter's BODY BAGS has a very annoying sibilance audio issue.

Yep this has put me off buying it for many years. It's the only Carpenter I have left to upgrade from DVD (I have the uncut Italian DVD)

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by Shemp

Scream! Factory's release of John Carpenter's BODY BAGS has a very annoying sibilance audio issue.

Yeah. Got jipped into buying this by a SF cheerleader who told me there were no sibilance issues whatsoever. Got rid of it right after due to being unwatchable.

[charlieray1]

I bought a region free English import of Sintara's "The Man With The Golden Arm." The film is public domain and has seen may poor releases. The blu-ray is a nice step-up in quality from my old DVD, but strangely, the audio was a big step down. I compared them, and there's no question, the blu-ray sounds muffled with little high end compared to the DVD, which is bright and clear. It's bad enough that it's hard to choose which copy to watch.

[CreasyBear]

Originally Posted by Shemp

Scream! Factory's release of John Carpenter's BODY BAGS has a very annoying sibilance audio issue.

Yeah, that's probably the only one in my collection that has an actual audio issue that hurts the viewing, but it's still watchable.

The Disney dynamic range compression crap is by far the worst thing to happen to Blu-ray audio. Endgame sounded really good though, so maybe they've learned their lesson.