Polar Express 3D / Dolby TrueHD anyone? - Blu-ray Forum

Yoeddy1 · 10-27-2008, 03:27 AM

Anyone picking this up on Tuesday? I certainly am now that it has the right sound attached.

coolmilo · 10-27-2008, 04:25 AM

Are you sure about the True-HD Spec. HDD specifies lossy Dolby digital.

Also, check here: http://whv.warnerbros.com/WHVPORTAL/....jsp?OID=50427

I am skipping this title: No lossless audio = no sale. Warner needs to stop this practice.

Zydrate · 10-27-2008, 04:42 AM

It has True HD Audio.

tron3 · 10-27-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoeddy1

Anyone picking this up on Tuesday? I certainly am now that it has the right sound attached.

The 3-D doesn't interest me as must as the HD picture & sound. The original blu-ray is a piece of garbage. C'mon, the DVD is 8.5Gb. Going to HD on a 15GB HD DVD is supposed to do it justice? The bit rate barely hit the 20's. Terrible, terrible port over.

MOONPHASE · 10-27-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by coolmilo

Are you sure about the True-HD Spec. HDD specifies lossy Dolby digital.

Also, check here: http://whv.warnerbros.com/WHVPORTAL/....jsp?OID=50427

I am skipping this title: No lossless audio = no sale. Warner needs to stop this practice.

your talking about the old version which was a port of the hd-dvd to blu-ray because HDD hasnt even reviewed the newer version yet

PowellPressburger · 10-27-2008, 02:37 PM

There are those out there who commented on the other POLAR EXP thread that they already watched the 3-D version etc but for some odd reason wouldn't comment on the audio specs on both versions. It seems the 3-D gets True HD audio ... but no one can confirm the 2-D version.

ay221 · 10-27-2008, 03:51 PM

So how are the high-def 3d's? Does it look good, or does the blue and red glasses mess up the picture? I know polarized is best, but not possible with current blu-ray players and such.

quexos · 10-27-2008, 03:55 PM

Is the picture of this re-release remastered ?
I am curious as to the look and feel of this 3D thing.

miked924 · 10-27-2008, 04:17 PM

Mine was delivered on Friday night from the WB store and I wasn't a huge fan of the 3D image, it's a cool gimmick but I prefer the 1080p 2D version. I didn't watch the whole thing in 3D just certain parts and I'm in no way saying it's bad or discouraging anyone from buying it. And yes the 2D version does have the TrueHD track as well

PowellPressburger · 10-27-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miked924

Mine was delivered on Friday night from the WB store and I wasn't a huge fan of the 3D image, it's a cool gimmick but I prefer the 1080p 2D version. I didn't watch the whole thing in 3D just certain parts and I'm in no way saying it's bad or discouraging anyone from buying it. And yes the 2D version does have the TrueHD track as well

FINALLY!!!! Everyone has been dying to know about the sound on the 2 D version! ... I wonder if the 2-D version has a higher encode than the first issue... I think DVDbeaver reported the image seemed softer than they imagined on the original blu release.

the SOUND news is great to know!

coolmilo · 10-27-2008, 04:52 PM

Sorry for the confusion. I checked Warner's site for this title before posting and the site indicated DD 5.1 and not TrueHD. I am not sure which is correct but I will pass on this title unless the reviews change my mind.

coolmilo · 10-27-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

*snip*
I think DVDbeaver reported the image seemed softer than they imagined on the original blu release.

the SOUND news is great to know!

How can you find anything on DVDbeaver.

That is one mess of a website. They need to hire someone to organize it. It looks like it was built by 3rd graders.

BergerForLife · 10-27-2008, 04:56 PM

I'll go ahead and buy this. Haven't seen the movie, and I wanna see how the 3D thing goes.

miked924 · 10-27-2008, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolmilo

Sorry for the confusion. I checked Warner's site for this title before posting and the site indicated DD 5.1 and not TrueHD. I am not sure which is correct but I will pass on this title unless the reviews change my mind.

You did read what I said about the audio right?

miked924 · 10-27-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by coolmilo

How can you find anything on DVDbeaver.

That is one mess of a website. They need to hire someone to organize it. It looks like it was built by 3rd graders.

All you have to do is go to where it says "Our Blu Ray Reviews" near the top of the page, not that hard

PowellPressburger · 10-27-2008, 05:11 PM

response to DVDBeaver /

You can also click on Search to search for titles.... I know at first it is hard to tell where the links are. They seem to blend in. Currently they only have reviews for the Original Blu Ray release. just FYI

owa · 10-27-2008, 06:01 PM

Thanks for the audio confirmation miked924.

Argh, earlier I got mixed up on the 2 threads (Polar Express 3D and Journey to the Center of the Earth) so I deleted my post.

coolmilo · 10-27-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by miked924

You did read what I said about the audio right?

I did not read your post at all. I was replying to moonphase. I am happy it has TrueHD but I am still passing until I read the review on Blu-ray.com and avsforum (ralph potts). I am not a fan of blue/red 3D and because it's a Warner release I have doubts about the PQ of the 2D version.

I will probably never go back to DVDBEAVER too because it's a mess.

TauHeel05 · 10-27-2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miked924

Mine was delivered on Friday night from the WB store and I wasn't a huge fan of the 3D image, it's a cool gimmick but I prefer the 1080p 2D version. I didn't watch the whole thing in 3D just certain parts and I'm in no way saying it's bad or discouraging anyone from buying it. And yes the 2D version does have the TrueHD track as well

How's the bitrate? Low or High?
PQ?

Thanks.

miked924 · 10-27-2008, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TauHeel05

How's the bitrate? Low or High?
PQ?

Thanks.

Not sure on the bitrate, I can check some scenes tonight. Like I said I didn't watch the whole 2D version either but from what I saw I thought the pq looked good

10-27-2008, 03:27 AM	#1
Yoeddy1 Member Member since:Sep 2008	Polar Express 3D / Dolby TrueHD anyone? Anyone picking this up on Tuesday? I certainly am now that it has the right sound attached.

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10-27-2008, 04:25 AM	#2
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Are you sure about the True-HD Spec. HDD specifies lossy Dolby digital. Also, check here: http://whv.warnerbros.com/WHVPORTAL/....jsp?OID=50427 I am skipping this title: No lossless audio = no sale. Warner needs to stop this practice.

10-27-2008, 04:42 AM	#3
Zydrate Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Scottsdale, Arizona Blu-ray collection:199 DVD collection:102	It has True HD Audio.

10-27-2008, 02:37 PM	#6
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	There are those out there who commented on the other POLAR EXP thread that they already watched the 3-D version etc but for some odd reason wouldn't comment on the audio specs on both versions. It seems the 3-D gets True HD audio ... but no one can confirm the 2-D version.

10-27-2008, 03:51 PM	#7
ay221 Special Member Member since:Oct 2006	So how are the high-def 3d's? Does it look good, or does the blue and red glasses mess up the picture? I know polarized is best, but not possible with current blu-ray players and such.

10-27-2008, 03:55 PM	#8
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	Is the picture of this re-release remastered ? I am curious as to the look and feel of this 3D thing.

10-27-2008, 04:17 PM	#9
miked924 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Queens, NY Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:295 Blu-ray collection:1038 DVD collection:22 iTunes collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Mine was delivered on Friday night from the WB store and I wasn't a huge fan of the 3D image, it's a cool gimmick but I prefer the 1080p 2D version. I didn't watch the whole thing in 3D just certain parts and I'm in no way saying it's bad or discouraging anyone from buying it. And yes the 2D version does have the TrueHD track as well

10-27-2008, 04:52 PM	#11
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Sorry for the confusion. I checked Warner's site for this title before posting and the site indicated DD 5.1 and not TrueHD. I am not sure which is correct but I will pass on this title unless the reviews change my mind.

10-27-2008, 04:56 PM	#13
BergerForLife Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:157 Trading Score:26	I'll go ahead and buy this. Haven't seen the movie, and I wanna see how the 3D thing goes.

10-27-2008, 05:11 PM	#16
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	response to DVDBeaver / You can also click on Search to search for titles.... I know at first it is hard to tell where the links are. They seem to blend in. Currently they only have reviews for the Original Blu Ray release. just FYI

10-27-2008, 06:01 PM	#17
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Thanks for the audio confirmation miked924. Argh, earlier I got mixed up on the 2 threads (Polar Express 3D and Journey to the Center of the Earth) so I deleted my post.

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