The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition) (2001-2003)

[rexcrk]

Originally Posted by BaerGriggs

This was the first scene that I used to test out my surround system. I'm not positive if it's still the case, but for a time I think the scene where Sauron explodes had the lowest bass extension of any home video release...something crazy like 7 Hz. Obviously below human hearing range, but you can sure feel it.

Absolutely.

And OMG I just got out of Moria... that Bridge of Khazad Dum scene was just... astoundingly awesome.

[MacEachaidh]

Originally Posted by rexcrk

I'm watching Fellowship of the Ring (without commentary) for the first time since I got my surround sound system, and it's awesome. That opening prologue battle sounded AMAZING, especially the part where Sauron explodes... the whole room was shaking, it was so cool

So, have your neighbours been enjoying it as much?

[Early Memphis]

Gold Box Deal of the Day : $37.99!

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-L...Blu-ray/59886/

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by BaerGriggs

This was the first scene that I used to test out my surround system. I'm not positive if it's still the case, but for a time I think the scene where Sauron explodes had the lowest bass extension of any home video release...something crazy like 7 Hz. Obviously below human hearing range, but you can sure feel it.

I think the DVD release of The Haunting that features a DTS-ES 6.1 track goes as low or lower. I seem to remember that it goes down to like 5hz? I still have it. It's a scary disc, but not because of the movie.

[Kamelot]

Man, $37.99 is a real steal.

[jlo8720]

I've seen $40 at Fry's before. Its a no brained for fans.

[grim_tales]

I'm very interested in this at that price but I have a love-hate upgrading DVD/BD for some reason, theres a worry you cant get rid of an old release and packaging things securely can be a bind.

[Geoff D]

I'm a serial upgrader for one reason: I've never had trouble of getting rid of old releases.

[jetthead]

Originally Posted by Early Memphis

Gold Box Deal of the Day : $37.99!

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-L...Blu-ray/59886/

For whatever reason, I've never gotten around to purchasing the Extended Edition set. At this price, I couldn't pass it up.

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm a serial upgrader for one reason: I've never had trouble of getting rid of old releases.

Perhaps it's different in the UK. Here in the U.S. so many used titles are worth nothing and impossible to even trade.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Early Memphis

Gold Box Deal of the Day : $37.99!

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-L...Blu-ray/59886/

Awesome deal. I just bought it for my mother for her birthday.

[jstxanothrxstory]

Gonna have to run to Best Buy to price match this because I have a $5 off certificate.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

Perhaps it's different in the UK. Here in the U.S. so many used titles are worth nothing and impossible to even trade.

Fair enough, but grim's in the UK and there are plenty of options available to people. That said, he's not the first Britisher I've heard complain they they can't get rid of their old releases. I think folks either aren't looking in the right places or they expect to get several pounds for decade-old DVDs...

[grim_tales]

Wasnt there some controversy about the colour change on FOTR? Assuming every extra from the old set is there I could upgrade.

What are the menus like? I loved the menu music etc on those old releases.

[MacEachaidh]

Originally Posted by grim_tales

Wasnt there some controversy about the colour change on FOTR?

Chortle! grim, you win the prize for understatement!

[mzupeman]

Originally Posted by grim_tales

Wasnt there some controversy about the colour change on FOTR? Assuming every extra from the old set is there I could upgrade.



What are the menus like? I loved the menu music etc on those old releases.

Different color timing, leaning more towards green. Gives the film a tad darker look overall, but it does mess with the blue sky in the shire and the snow quite a bit.

[Geoff D]

The detail is amazingly good in the remastered FOTR. Sooooo many people complain about the new timing (which doesn't bother me in the least) that they completely overlook how sharp and unfiltered it is, it's gorgeous.

[Lyle_JP]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

The detail is amazingly good in the remastered FOTR. Sooooo many people complain about the new timing (which doesn't bother me in the least) that they completely overlook how sharp and unfiltered it is, it's gorgeous.

Nobody who is unhappy with the color timing of FOTR "overlooks" it's increased sharpness. To some, the right colors are just equally (or even more) important. See "the Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" for further clarification.

[grim_tales]

For $45, I'll give this a go. TTT and ROTK have got excellent picture scores on this site AFAIK

[Geoff D]

Why wouldn't you buy the UK version, grim?