The BEST Audio Quality Blu-ray Megathread - Page 64 - Blu-ray Forum

Kryptonic · 01-09-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by timcat4843

Casino Royale (with uncompressed LPCM audio)

The 24-bit TrueHD on the Collector's Edition is slightly superior.

timcat4843 · 01-09-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryptonic

The 24-bit TrueHD on the Collector's Edition is slightly superior.

I listened to both editions of Casino Royale on blu-ray disc.
The original one with 5.1 uncompressed LPCM audio sounds better.
It just sounds fuller, more detailed and deeper more powerful bass.
It seems that I'am not the only one who feels this way:

The Audio: Rating the Sound:
As far as comparing the PCM and TrueHD tracks, I whipped out my old 'Casino Royale' Blu-ray, and picked three scenes (the opening credit sequence with the Chris Cornell title tune, the foot chase and the airport interception), and did some back-to-back comparisons. After flipping between the two Blu-rays about ten times, I would give a very slight thumbs up to the PCM in terms of low bass. The airport sequence in particular felt ever-so-slightly more robust in the bottom on the PCM than the TrueHD. I also thought the title song sounded somewhat wider in the mid-range on the PCM, at least when I had the sound blasting at a very high volume. In all honestly, however, these results reveal such a negligible difference it could just as easily be subjective hearing. If nothing else, the two Blu-ray versions of 'Casino Royale' will provide nothing but more fodder for the ongoing PCM vs. TrueHD debate.

mchonda2 · 01-09-2012, 07:59 PM

1) The Pacific
2) Band Of Brothers
3) Black Hawk Down
4) Quantum of Solace
5) Transformers
6) Battle Los Angeles
7) Saving Private Ryan
8) The Thin Red Line
9) The Dark Knight
10) Underworld Trilogy

Kryptonic · 01-09-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by timcat4843

In all honestly, however, these results reveal such a negligible difference it could just as easily be subjective hearing.

Funny how managed to miss the most important part of that review.

Dubstar · 01-09-2012, 10:43 PM

Arrieritty - has a surprising dynamic soundmix.

timcat4843 · 01-10-2012, 03:49 PM

Anybody here have the 7.1 uncompressed LPCM audio version of Black Hawk Down?
If so how would you rate the "experience?"

HD Goofnut · 01-10-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by timcat4843

Anybody here have the 7.1 uncompressed LPCM audio version of Black Hawk Down?
If so how would you rate the "experience?"

Black Hawk Down was originally recorded in 8 channels. Is the 7.1 mix a real 7.1 mix that uses all 8 channels or is it just a pseudo 7.1 mix that matrixes the side surrounds into the 2 rear channels like most Lionsgate releases?

Tech-UK · 01-10-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by timcat4843

Anybody here have the 7.1 uncompressed LPCM audio version of Black Hawk Down?
If so how would you rate the "experience?"

You cannot post without relating to LPCM, get a friggin room

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What is this title you are talking about? To my knowledge there is only the 5.1 LPCM and 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio releases. I am sorry to tell you, but LPCM soundtracks are rare for new releases nowadays.

Dubstar · 01-10-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Black Hawk Down was originally recorded in 8 channels. Is the 7.1 mix a real 7.1 mix that uses all 8 channels or is it just a pseudo 7.1 mix that matrixes the side surrounds into the 2 rear channels like most Lionsgate releases?

'Black Hawk Down' was a 8-channel SDDS mix, meaning that five of the channels were up front behind the screen, not four in the rear as 7.1 is now a days.

HATORAID · 02-23-2012, 02:52 PM

I know this thread is like 5 years old LOL, but i just came across it. The Incredible Hulk (2008) is by far the BEST, Loudest and most powerful Blu Ray i have heard to date. The sound mix is absolutely SICK.

herzog4life · 02-23-2012, 02:57 PM

I'm sure it's been mentioned:

Akira

...wow.

HD Goofnut · 02-23-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HATORAID

I know this thread is like 5 years old LOL, but i just came across it. The Incredible Hulk (2008) is by far the BEST, Loudest and most powerful Blu Ray i have heard to date. The sound mix is absolutely SICK.

Try TRON: Legacy and you'll change your mind I assure you.

NeoMaximuz · 02-23-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Try TRON: Legacy and you'll change your mind I assure you.

+1

My Demo Disc.

HD Goofnut · 02-23-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NeoMaximuz

+1

My Demo Disc.

It is the perfect demo disc for PQ and AQ. That movie was made for HD in every possible way. Even the 35mm sequences look almost as sharp as the IMAX scenes, which is definitely a plus.

NeoMaximuz · 02-23-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

It is the perfect demo disc for PQ and AQ. That movie was made for HD in every possible way. Even the 35mm sequences look almost as sharp as the IMAX scenes, which is definitely a plus.

No argument there. It looks beautiful, it sounds amazing, and the Daft Punk soundtrack certainly doesn't hurt.

Batmon77 · 02-23-2012, 03:31 PM

Ive seen The Incredible Hulk mentioned so many times, but I dont get the big deal.
Only the campus scene has perks.
Most of the movie is people talkin.
And the end fight wasnt that big of a sonic deal IMO.
World War Hulk sounds better....IMO.

surfdude12 · 02-23-2012, 03:32 PM

Apocalypse Now definitely deserves a mention.

What did our blu-ray.com reviewer think of the AQ?

"If it were possible to give Apocalypse Now's DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track six stars for a rating, I would."

MovieHermit · 02-23-2012, 03:36 PM

I just bought and setup a really nice 5.1 surround sound setup about a month ago so I can finally contribute to this thread lol.

Here are my top five audio choices from the movies I have watched:

1. Tron
2. Matrix Trilogy
3. Saving Private Ryan
4. Coraline
5. Rambo

So hard to choose, many many great other movies, Cloverfield has some scenes with MASSIVE clear bass

surfdude12 · 02-23-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MovieHermit

1. Cloverfield (OMG huge bass)

nice choice! that AQ is ridicolous!

NeoMaximuz · 02-23-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

Apocalypse Now definitely deserves a mention.

What did our blu-ray.com reviewer think of the AQ?

"If it were possible to give Apocalypse Now's DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track six stars for a rating, I would."

Man, I was just going to post that. Saw this two days ago and it blew my socks off. Not literally, of course. Definitely a must if you have the set-up.

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Originally Posted by MovieHermit

So hard to choose, many many great other movies, Cloverfield has some scenes with MASSIVE clear bass

A few months ago I re-watched Cloverfield with a friend who hadn't seen it. Crazy/Awesome bass! Definitely a great track.

02-23-2012, 03:31 PM	#1276
Batmon77 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2011 Location:New York City 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:428 DVD collection:1	Ive seen The Incredible Hulk mentioned so many times, but I dont get the big deal. Only the campus scene has perks. Most of the movie is people talkin. And the end fight wasnt that big of a sonic deal IMO. World War Hulk sounds better....IMO. Last edited by Batmon77; 02-23-2012 at 03:41 PM.

02-23-2012, 03:36 PM	#1278
MovieHermit Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2	I just bought and setup a really nice 5.1 surround sound setup about a month ago so I can finally contribute to this thread lol. Here are my top five audio choices from the movies I have watched: 1. Tron 2. Matrix Trilogy 3. Saving Private Ryan 4. Coraline 5. Rambo So hard to choose, many many great other movies, Cloverfield has some scenes with MASSIVE clear bass Last edited by MovieHermit; 02-23-2012 at 03:38 PM.

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timcat4843 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2011 Location:Youngstown, Ohio 4K collection:135 Blu-ray collection:635 Blu-ray reviews:6	Anybody here have the 7.1 uncompressed LPCM audio version of Black Hawk Down? If so how would you rate the "experience?"

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02-23-2012, 03:32 PM	#1277
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	Apocalypse Now definitely deserves a mention. What did our blu-ray.com reviewer think of the AQ? "If it were possible to give Apocalypse Now's DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track six stars for a rating, I would."

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