Guns and surround sound! - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Scooby Blu · 04-08-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by forsberg21

Just names given when you get to a certain post count, below is what I believe to be the "unofficial" list:

New Member - 1-3 posts
Junior Member - 4 - 19 posts
Member - 20 - 99 posts
Active Member - 100 - 199 posts
Senior Member - 200 - 399 posts
Power Member - 400 699 posts
Expert Member - 700 - 999 posts
Special Member - 1000 - 1999 posts
Blu-ray Guru - 2000 - 4999 posts
Blu-ray King - 5000 + posts
Blu-ray Jedi - 10,000 + posts

By the way, welcome!

Was waiting for the right time. Special Member Iam now ? LOL !

Another_Dude · 04-08-2009, 07:01 PM

To stay on the "Guns & Blu" topic, Rambo should have been mentioned. The .50's are off the hook in that. Same w/ the .50's on Miami Vice. The ones in "Shooter" were very good but not quite like the other two movies.

edit: The Kingdom...great gunfire sounds in the apartment shootout.

Aerodude73 · 04-08-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Another_Dude

To stay on the "Guns & Blu" topic, Rambo should have been mentioned. The .50's are off the hook in that. Same w/ the .50's on Miami Vice. The ones in "Shooter" were very good but not quite like the other two movies.

edit: The Kingdom...great gunfire sounds in the apartment shootout.

I have RAMBO also (7.1), but haven't watched it yet. Soon tho'

blu1183 · 04-08-2009, 07:10 PM

guess i better start posting lol

btw forsberg, i saw ur HT and i just wanna mention im a HUGE flyers fan, im from philadelphia. just clinched a playoff spot last nite!!!

oh yea and kingdom as mentioned above. the last 30 mins of that movie was insane

prerich · 04-08-2009, 07:14 PM

Guns and excitement while entertaining - are not the best surround material IMHO. I like ambient type stuff. The woods, nature, forest - insects - stuff that fool me to the point that I don't even recognize my speakers. I love it when someone is over my house and there's a door bell ring and they ask me if I'm going to answer the door

- don't get me wrong though - I like the exciting stuff too - the lion scene in I am Legend gets me everytime even though I know its coming!!!

Fors* · 04-08-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blu1183

guess i better start posting lol

btw forsberg, i saw ur HT and i just wanna mention im a HUGE flyers fan, im from philadelphia. just clinched a playoff spot last nite!!!

oh yea and kingdom as mentioned above. the last 30 mins of that movie was insane

OP, I PM'd you so as to not get off topic.

Resume thread here.........

Aerodude73 · 04-08-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by prerich

Guns and excitement while entertaining - are not the best surround material IMHO. I like ambient type stuff. The woods, nature, forest - insects - stuff that fool me to the point that I don't even recognize my speakers. I love it when someone is over my house and there's a door bell ring and they ask me if I'm going to answer the door

- don't get me wrong though - I like the exciting stuff too - the lion scene in I am Legend gets me everytime even though I know its coming!!!

Master & Commander -- aside from the obvious battle scenes, just the scenes where there out at sea are really cool. The wood creaking, the ocean air, the wind. Great reference disc.

BrendonR · 04-08-2009, 07:20 PM

I think action scenes in general are what REALLY shines in surround.... however, a great score/soundtrack in ANY setting shines in surround.

Example - while Punisher: Warzone was an overall TERRIBLE movie... I really thought the audio track was amazing... in fact, it was the only thing keeping me from turning it off.

Rambo was beautiful, and was the first thing I tested out my new speakers/sub with.

Just watched Slumdog Millionaire Monday night, and I thought the soundtrack was masterful! It really did sound like you were sitting smack dab in the middle of Mumbai (sp?).

Uniquely · 04-08-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by prerich

I love it when someone is over my house and there's a door bell ring and they ask me if I'm going to answer the door

Or when a dog barks and your dog jumps up and starts looking for it.... when you know darn well your dog just lays there like ass pimple when dogs bark on lesser quality tracks.

SquidPuppet · 04-08-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by robinandtami

Or when a dog barks and your dog jumps up and starts looking for it.... when you know darn well your dog just lays there like ass pimple when dogs bark on lesser quality tracks.

Or the telephones that make you turn your head for a moment

Aerodude73 · 04-08-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by robinandtami

Or when a dog barks and your dog jumps up and starts looking for it.... when you know darn well your dog just lays there like ass pimple when dogs bark on lesser quality tracks.

Beta Man · 04-08-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by blu1183

I plan on having my surround sound set up sometime in may. i was reading a couple of reviews and it seems like almost every movie with good gun fights sound awesome in surround sound. punisher warzone, black hawk down, body of lies, quantum of solace etc...are gun fights the ultimate surround sound experience???

NO.... most people just appreciate "in your face" surround effects as opposed to subtle nuances for some reason...... The leaves rustling in "Pan's Labyrinth" prior to the "shootout" is better than the shootout if you ask me....

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Originally Posted by robinandtami

Or when a dog barks and your dog jumps up and starts looking for it.... when you know darn well your dog just lays there like ass pimple when dogs bark on lesser quality tracks.

To quote Blazing Saddles....

"God darnit, Mr. Lamarr, you use your tongue prettier than a twenty dollar *****. "

prerich · 04-08-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Master & Commander -- aside from the obvious battle scenes, just the scenes where there out at sea are really cool. The wood creaking, the ocean air, the wind. Great reference disc.

Very good indeed!

Big Daddy · 04-08-2009, 08:28 PM

I love all movies with phone ringing in the background. I play it loud and every time my wife jumps and goes to answer the phone and then she gives me a dirty look.

Fors* · 04-08-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I love all movies with phone ringing in the background. I play it loud and every time my wife jumps and goes to answer the phone and then she gives me a dirty look.

And you are watching and waiting for her to do it every time, right?

aramis109 · 04-08-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

NO.... most people just appreciate "in your face" surround effects as opposed to subtle nuances for some reason...... The leaves rustling in "Pan's Labyrinth" prior to the "shootout" is better than the shootout if you ask me....

To quote Blazing Saddles....

"God darnit, Mr. Lamarr, you use your tongue prettier than a twenty dollar *****. "

I agree, which is why I used an "ambience" example instead of loud "in your face" tracks (which I still very much enjoy).

Lucy Diamond · 04-08-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by blujacket

U-571. Sub movies are great for surround sound.

Speaking of which...Abyss comes to mind. (not a sub movie at all but it just reminded me.)

That would be awesome in Blu.

sinister184 · 04-08-2009, 08:39 PM

Honorable mentions here that no one said..

-intro to Underworld
-ending in Irobot
-After the opera scene in Fifth Element
-a few good scenes in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
-basically all of Shoot 'Em Up (even though its a crap movie, Martin must have been drunk when it gave it 5 stars)
-Death Race (car sounds, gun fire, and explosions what more could you want)

Dirk504 · 04-08-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sinister184

Honorable mentions here that no one said..

-intro to Underworld
-ending in Irobot
-After the opera scene in Fifth Element
-a few good scenes in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
-basically all of Shoot 'Em Up (even though its a crap movie, Martin must have been drunk when it gave it 5 stars)
-Death Race (car sounds, gun fire, and explosions what more could you want)

Yea, the intro to Underworld sounds really good. You can hear each of the shells hitting the ground.

Big Daddy · 04-08-2009, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forsberg21

And you are watching and waiting for her to do it every time, right?

That is the whole point of marriage. There is no love without irritating your spouse every once in a while.

Actually, she is sleeping most of the time during a movie and that is a good way to wake her up.

04-08-2009, 07:01 PM	#22
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	To stay on the "Guns & Blu" topic, Rambo should have been mentioned. The .50's are off the hook in that. Same w/ the .50's on Miami Vice. The ones in "Shooter" were very good but not quite like the other two movies. edit: The Kingdom...great gunfire sounds in the apartment shootout. Last edited by Another_Dude; 04-08-2009 at 07:02 PM. Reason: duh...

04-08-2009, 08:39 PM	#38
sinister184 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:FL, USA Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:593 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:17	Honorable mentions here that no one said.. -intro to Underworld -ending in Irobot -After the opera scene in Fifth Element -a few good scenes in Mr. & Mrs. Smith -basically all of Shoot 'Em Up (even though its a crap movie, Martin must have been drunk when it gave it 5 stars) -Death Race (car sounds, gun fire, and explosions what more could you want) Last edited by sinister184; 04-08-2009 at 08:44 PM.

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04-08-2009, 07:10 PM	#24
blu1183 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:151	guess i better start posting lol btw forsberg, i saw ur HT and i just wanna mention im a HUGE flyers fan, im from philadelphia. just clinched a playoff spot last nite!!! oh yea and kingdom as mentioned above. the last 30 mins of that movie was insane

04-08-2009, 07:14 PM	#25
prerich Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:50 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Guns and excitement while entertaining - are not the best surround material IMHO. I like ambient type stuff. The woods, nature, forest - insects - stuff that fool me to the point that I don't even recognize my speakers. I love it when someone is over my house and there's a door bell ring and they ask me if I'm going to answer the door - don't get me wrong though - I like the exciting stuff too - the lion scene in I am Legend gets me everytime even though I know its coming!!!

04-08-2009, 07:20 PM	#28
BrendonR Member Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:44	I think action scenes in general are what REALLY shines in surround.... however, a great score/soundtrack in ANY setting shines in surround. Example - while Punisher: Warzone was an overall TERRIBLE movie... I really thought the audio track was amazing... in fact, it was the only thing keeping me from turning it off. Rambo was beautiful, and was the first thing I tested out my new speakers/sub with. Just watched Slumdog Millionaire Monday night, and I thought the soundtrack was masterful! It really did sound like you were sitting smack dab in the middle of Mumbai (sp?).

04-08-2009, 08:28 PM	#34
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	I love all movies with phone ringing in the background. I play it loud and every time my wife jumps and goes to answer the phone and then she gives me a dirty look.

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