DTS HD MA on PS3... Title with the most noticeable difference? - Blu-ray Forum

Petra_Kalbrain · 04-15-2008, 07:30 PM

I want to hear from everyone who is taking advantage of the new DTS HD MA functionality on their PS3. What is the title that you have sampled in glorious DTS HD MA that is the most noticeably different from the DTS core track?

I thought about creating a poll, but there are just WAY TOO MANY titles to make a list that long.

For me, the most noticeable so far has been 'Behind Enemy Lines'. The subwoofer has tripled the depth of range and the three dimensional positioning has manifested insane detail with debris and projectiles ALL OVER THE PLACE! I thought the damn walls were crumbling around me when it was the sound of walls crumbling in the movie!!!

dobyblue · 04-15-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

I thought about creating a poll, but there are just WAY TOO MANY titles to make a list that long.

Sheesh, you should have tried making those "Sony" movies by decades polls I did.

Petra_Kalbrain · 04-15-2008, 07:59 PM

Nobody wants to chime in on this? Thought it would make a nice discussion. Also, it's a great place where people can get ideas about what they should use to test their systems out. Not to mention the fact that there are titles out there that people might not even realize have DTS HD MA.

Show me some love people!

Go Blue · 04-15-2008, 08:08 PM

I haven't been able to try yet, but I am wondering how great Kingdom of Heaven will be.

Hughmcjr · 04-15-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

I haven't been able to try yet, but I am wondering how great Kingdom of Heaven will be.

Simply amazing!

BStecke · 04-15-2008, 08:13 PM

Die Hard was pretty kick ass @ 1.5, but now it's a killer.

Not to bring up and HD DVD/Transformers debate and all, but if Transformers won best sound for its 1.5 track, I can't imagine what it'll sound like with PCM. This is the first time I've been able to compare lossless vs. 1.5 on the same title, and it's huge.

X-Ninja · 04-15-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

I haven't been able to try yet, but I am wondering how great Kingdom of Heaven will be.

Me either. The basement flooded so i had to move the PS3 upstairs onto this Standard Def TV that is about the size of my head. It also only has mono sound...

Ill be moving back down soon though, so ill be sure to check out the DTS-MA as soon as i do.

DefTechPioElite · 04-15-2008, 08:15 PM

Only one I have tried so far is ID4, I noticed a big difference in panning around the sound field; It was much smoother and realistic. Also, smaller sound effects were more noticable and pronounced. Watching FF: Silver Surfer tonight, so I'll chime in after that; also plan on watching Simpson's Movie and Die Hard With a Vengeance tomorrow, so I'll be able to say witch I noticed the most difference on!

Petra_Kalbrain · 04-15-2008, 08:24 PM

I'm checking 'Speed' right now and it is pretty damn good too... not quite as potent a difference as 'Behind Enemy Lines' though.

GarettP · 04-15-2008, 08:29 PM

I will be checking out ID4 tonight when I get home, can't wait, sounded awesome before the update!

Sonny · 04-15-2008, 08:39 PM

I've been "hearing the differences" since I have some Panasonic BD30's, but they have been bit-streaming the audio & NOW its being decoded in player(Ps3's) which is really cool & it sounds just as GOOD!! if not better

Petra_Kalbrain · 04-15-2008, 08:57 PM

I'm thoroughly disappointed with 'The Marine' DTS HD MA track. It's nice and deep, but the surrounds don't get nearly enough attention when stuff flies at the screen, over it, or around it.

Sonny · 04-15-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

I'm thoroughly disappointed with 'The Marine' DTS HD MA track. It's nice and deep, but the surrounds don't get nearly enough attention when stuff flies at the screen, over it, or around it.

OH GOD "THE MARINE" WHY BOTHER....

minorcomplex · 04-15-2008, 09:14 PM

Before the DTS-HD MA upgrade, I listened to the I, Robot tunnel scene at the 1.5 core a few times, then after the update I listened to it again with DTS-HD MA and WOW what a difference.

It sounded good with the core, but with the lossless version it sounded AMAZING! My sub was going all over the place and the highs were way higher than they were with the 1.5 core, and dialogue was a lot more like if he was talking in my room.

Petra_Kalbrain · 04-15-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonny

OH GOD "THE MARINE" WHY BOTHER....

Hey, I got it free to review. (http://www.eyecravedvd.com/dvd/dvdReview.php?dvdID=1116)

And, since it has a DTS HD MA track, I decided to check it out. Disappointed given the amount of blatant action in the film. Funny thing is that when I reviewed it, the DTS core track sounded great. The DTS HD MA track now seems to be pretty damn similar to the core track.

Iain · 04-15-2008, 09:20 PM

what are some other titles with DTS Ma?

supersix4 · 04-15-2008, 09:22 PM

I watched die hard 3 (the whole thing) and that sounded MUCH MUCH better

Petra_Kalbrain · 04-15-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Iain

what are some other titles with DTS Ma?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/searc...&action=search

Most of those have DTS HD MA... some are just DTS HD or DTS ES. If you are interested in a particular title, click on it and a more detailed listing of the sound options on that title will appear.

UKTruBlu · 04-15-2008, 09:52 PM

SAW 4 was pretty amazing at 7.1, and sunshine even though this was 5.1 that .1 channel was used like a *****. absolutly awesome. Please lets have more titles with DTS HD MA 5.1 or 7.1.

Petra_Kalbrain · 04-15-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by UKTruBlu

SAW 4 was pretty amazing at 7.1, and sunshine even though this was 5.1 that .1 channel was used like a *****. absolutly awesome. Please lets have more titles with DTS HD MA 5.1 or 7.1.

Although it will never happen, I DESPERATELY want 'The Matrix' Trilogy in DTS HD MA!!! That would become the all-time, undeniable, pinnacle, #1 title in my entire collection now and FOREVER!

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04-15-2008, 07:30 PM	#1
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	DTS HD MA on PS3... Title with the most noticeable difference? I want to hear from everyone who is taking advantage of the new DTS HD MA functionality on their PS3. What is the title that you have sampled in glorious DTS HD MA that is the most noticeably different from the DTS core track? I thought about creating a poll, but there are just WAY TOO MANY titles to make a list that long. For me, the most noticeable so far has been 'Behind Enemy Lines'. The subwoofer has tripled the depth of range and the three dimensional positioning has manifested insane detail with debris and projectiles ALL OVER THE PLACE! I thought the damn walls were crumbling around me when it was the sound of walls crumbling in the movie!!!

04-15-2008, 07:59 PM	#3
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Nobody wants to chime in on this? Thought it would make a nice discussion. Also, it's a great place where people can get ideas about what they should use to test their systems out. Not to mention the fact that there are titles out there that people might not even realize have DTS HD MA. Show me some love people!

04-15-2008, 08:08 PM	#4
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	I haven't been able to try yet, but I am wondering how great Kingdom of Heaven will be.

04-15-2008, 08:13 PM	#6
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Die Hard was pretty kick ass @ 1.5, but now it's a killer. Not to bring up and HD DVD/Transformers debate and all, but if Transformers won best sound for its 1.5 track, I can't imagine what it'll sound like with PCM. This is the first time I've been able to compare lossless vs. 1.5 on the same title, and it's huge.

04-15-2008, 08:15 PM	#8
DefTechPioElite Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:108 Blu-ray reviews:1	Only one I have tried so far is ID4, I noticed a big difference in panning around the sound field; It was much smoother and realistic. Also, smaller sound effects were more noticable and pronounced. Watching FF: Silver Surfer tonight, so I'll chime in after that; also plan on watching Simpson's Movie and Die Hard With a Vengeance tomorrow, so I'll be able to say witch I noticed the most difference on!

04-15-2008, 08:24 PM	#9
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	I'm checking 'Speed' right now and it is pretty damn good too... not quite as potent a difference as 'Behind Enemy Lines' though.

04-15-2008, 08:29 PM	#10
GarettP Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Montrose, CO Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:21	I will be checking out ID4 tonight when I get home, can't wait, sounded awesome before the update!

04-15-2008, 08:39 PM	#11
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I've been "hearing the differences" since I have some Panasonic BD30's, but they have been bit-streaming the audio & NOW its being decoded in player(Ps3's) which is really cool & it sounds just as GOOD!! if not better

04-15-2008, 08:57 PM	#12
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	I'm thoroughly disappointed with 'The Marine' DTS HD MA track. It's nice and deep, but the surrounds don't get nearly enough attention when stuff flies at the screen, over it, or around it.

04-15-2008, 09:14 PM	#14
minorcomplex Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Yakima, WA	Before the DTS-HD MA upgrade, I listened to the I, Robot tunnel scene at the 1.5 core a few times, then after the update I listened to it again with DTS-HD MA and WOW what a difference. It sounded good with the core, but with the lossless version it sounded AMAZING! My sub was going all over the place and the highs were way higher than they were with the 1.5 core, and dialogue was a lot more like if he was talking in my room.

04-15-2008, 09:20 PM	#16
Iain Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:133 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	what are some other titles with DTS Ma?

04-15-2008, 09:22 PM	#17
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	I watched die hard 3 (the whole thing) and that sounded MUCH MUCH better

04-15-2008, 09:52 PM	#19
UKTruBlu Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Surrey, England Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:170 Blu-ray reviews:1	SAW 4 was pretty amazing at 7.1, and sunshine even though this was 5.1 that .1 channel was used like a *****. absolutly awesome. Please lets have more titles with DTS HD MA 5.1 or 7.1.

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