which casino royale should i buy? - Blu-ray Forum

dj02bothell · 11-04-2008, 01:04 AM

i was planning on buying this movie and since there is a 2 disc edition that came out, i was wondering if the TrueHD track is better than the Uncompressed version...which version is best?

Sith · 11-04-2008, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dj02bothell

i was planning on buying this movie and since there is a 2 disc edition that came out, i was wondering if the TrueHD track is better than the Uncompressed version...which version is best?

I personally prefer the pcm cause it's pcm....but it is only 16bits....most
will probably tell you to get the new one cause it is dolbytruehd at 24bits..

but if you can get the first one for alot cheaper than i'd go there.

HiDef-Crazy · 11-04-2008, 01:19 AM

I own both Picture quality is the same and the trueHD track sounds as good as the PCM but me personally I prefer PCM sound. If you want the extra bonus features I pick up the new one if not try to find the older version cheaper like Sith said.

Schrute Farms · 11-04-2008, 01:21 AM

Most retail stores sell them both for the same price, so I'd go with the Collector's edition. I traded in my regular version and bought the Collector's Edition and got the Movie Cash towards Quantum of Solace! Win-Win!

Sith · 11-04-2008, 01:26 AM

Less than 2 weeks from the new Bond

HiDef-Crazy · 11-04-2008, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Schrute Farms

Most retail stores sell them both for the same price, so I'd go with the Collector's edition. I traded in my regular version and bought the Collector's Edition and got the Movie Cash towards Quantum of Solace! Win-Win!

The movie cash is a great bonus I got mine printed out and ready to go.

masoud90 · 11-04-2008, 01:31 AM

I am REALLY tempted to buy Casino Royale, the new version just because of the TrueHD Audio and the movie is amazing...so I would go with the newer one.

stow123 · 11-04-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dj02bothell

i was planning on buying this movie and since there is a 2 disc edition that came out, i was wondering if the TrueHD track is better than the Uncompressed version...which version is best?

they wont be much difference you might aswell buy the deluxe version and go with the uk version its lush

Mentasm · 11-05-2008, 02:17 PM

The TrueHD on the new version is amazing. I'm not really an audiophile, but I was very impressed by it. It's one of the best soundtracks I've heard on a BD disc and you won't be disappointed. The disc also has far more bonus content, so I can't see that there's even much to debate here. Even if there are any minuscule differences between the PCM/TrueHD tracks, I have to wonder how many people have the equipment/ears to detect it (beyond the volume differences).

davcole · 11-07-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mentasm

The TrueHD on the new version is amazing. I'm not really an audiophile, but I was very impressed by it. It's one of the best soundtracks I've heard on a BD disc and you won't be disappointed. The disc also has far more bonus content, so I can't see that there's even much to debate here. Even if there are any minuscule differences between the PCM/TrueHD tracks, I have to wonder how many people have the equipment/ears to detect it (beyond the volume differences).

I agree, especially on the TRUEHD. I finally purchased it yesterday and I must say i'm very pleased with the package. I find the TRUEHD an improvement over the PCM because I hear more inner detail than I heard on the PCM. If there's anything i'd give the PCM advantage over is sounding "smoother" which is something I notice with PCM tracks.

The sound quality would be almost enough but i'm really loving the featurettes. I got the chance to watch BOND IN THE BAHAMAS, THE ROAD TO CASINO ROYALE and a bit of the Ian Fleming featurette and I find them all interesting. I didn't play with the PIP yet.

Thus far, very pleased!!

redlikefire02 · 11-07-2008, 04:14 PM

Pcm!!

Mr. Cinema · 11-07-2008, 04:16 PM

I prefer the TrueHD audio because the dialogue sounds a little louder and easier to understand. I think this audio has been mixed a little higher than the old PCM.

Sussudio · 11-04-2008, 02:11 PM

well, they're almost the exact same price...new version has identical PQ, comparable if not slightly better AQ, way better Bonus Features, better cover art, and you get a free ticket to QoS....

where's the argument here?

MOONPHASE · 11-04-2008, 02:16 PM

if you want a whole bunch of extras go with the new one if not go with the older one. also im not a fan of Dolby TrueHD i like PCM a lot better

Sussudio · 11-04-2008, 02:23 PM

just checked amazon:

the old one is $1 MORE than the new one. that makes sense.

11-04-2008, 01:04 AM	#1
dj02bothell Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:89 Blu-ray reviews:144 Trading Score:24	which casino royale should i buy? i was planning on buying this movie and since there is a 2 disc edition that came out, i was wondering if the TrueHD track is better than the Uncompressed version...which version is best?

11-04-2008, 02:11 PM	#13
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	well, they're almost the exact same price...new version has identical PQ, comparable if not slightly better AQ, way better Bonus Features, better cover art, and you get a free ticket to QoS.... where's the argument here? Last edited by Sussudio; 11-04-2008 at 02:19 PM.

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masoud90 Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:3	I am REALLY tempted to buy Casino Royale, the new version just because of the TrueHD Audio and the movie is amazing...so I would go with the newer one.

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Mentasm Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:1529 Blu-ray reviews: 3	The TrueHD on the new version is amazing. I'm not really an audiophile, but I was very impressed by it. It's one of the best soundtracks I've heard on a BD disc and you won't be disappointed. The disc also has far more bonus content, so I can't see that there's even much to debate here. Even if there are any minuscule differences between the PCM/TrueHD tracks, I have to wonder how many people have the equipment/ears to detect it (beyond the volume differences).

11-07-2008, 04:14 PM	#11
redlikefire02 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:69 Blu-ray reviews:6	Pcm!!

11-07-2008, 04:16 PM	#12
Mr. Cinema Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NC 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:85	I prefer the TrueHD audio because the dialogue sounds a little louder and easier to understand. I think this audio has been mixed a little higher than the old PCM.

11-04-2008, 02:16 PM	#14
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11-04-2008, 02:23 PM	#15
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	just checked amazon: the old one is $1 MORE than the new one. that makes sense.

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