Oblivion 4K UHD (2013) - Page 67 - Blu-ray Forum

merkman · 09-29-2018, 01:22 AM

Went in again today. Nice guy was at the electronics counter, so I asked him to scan it and explained others had paid $10. It scanned at $15, but he checked the website... same price. Still, I explained I use Blu-Ray.com to find deals, and if it was $15 I was gonna pass for now (thinking it might be ULTRA cheap on Black Friday anyway). Ended up discussing 4K TV's and sound bars. Despite not getting the movie for $10, got a couple other things I needed and checked out in Electronics which was nice.

5150z · 09-29-2018, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MiName

Watched UHD last night. PQ is excellent, clean and crisp. AQ is filled with sonic goodness.

If you think the UHD is crisp....watch the regular Blu-ray. It's 'crispier' because it's not filtered like the UHD.

Gold Ranger · 10-25-2018, 10:23 PM

So, what exactly are the issues with this UHD?
Why is it one that shouldn't be upgraded from BD?

lgans316 · 10-25-2018, 10:36 PM

Quite heavily filtered and continuously soft looking than the Blu-ray. I would strictly avoid the UHD. Even the Atmos (TrueHD) is not as good as the DTS-HD MA.

Gold Ranger · 10-25-2018, 11:15 PM

Thanks!

Pgcmoore · 10-25-2018, 11:32 PM

pfft, its 10 bucks

KubrickKurasawa · 10-26-2018, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Pgcmoore

pfft, its 10 bucks

It's a clone.

punisher · 10-26-2018, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lgans316

Quite heavily filtered and continuously soft looking than the Blu-ray. I would strictly avoid the UHD. Even the Atmos (TrueHD) is not as good as the DTS-HD MA.

not on this side of the pond. The Bd looks great on my Panny Plasma and the UHD looks great on my LG OLED. Given the great quality of the BD release , the UHD does improve on the video but not huge leaps and bounds. It is no way inferior to the BD and at 10 bucks it's a great steal IMO. I no longer use surround sound so I cannot comment on the soundtracks....

ewsjr · 10-26-2018, 03:32 PM

Even the Atmos (TrueHD) is not as good as the DTS-HD MA.[/QUOTE]
From this sites review: “Oblivion's Dolby Atmos soundtrack is highly impressive and features several fantastic, reference-worthy Atmos moments. This review is based on a setup with seven traditional front, center, and surround speakers (plus subwoofer) and four "height" channels. The Atmos effects begin almost immediately. Jack calls in on a comms check which is heard from Victoria's perspective; the sound literally seems to emanate from directly above the listening audience, the voice saturating the top end of the stage. Such effects are heard more than once, and they're impressive each time, presenting realistically and balanced, with no sense of forced or gimmicky sensations. Other Atmos effects are splendid. Rippling cables can be heard reverberating like guitar strings overhead around the 17:45 mark. The sound pulses through the top of the stage as if the audience were seated below in the environment where Jack finds himself. Drones and ships zoom from side to side and front to back, often with a noticeable, but more finely integrated, overhead effect. General sonic details are impressive. Gunfire is punchy and zippy. Explosions pack a healthy wallop. Music saturates the stage with seamless spread and depth around. Low end accompaniment is always deep but balanced. Dialogue is clear and well prioritized with a natural front-center positioning. This is a marvelous Dolby Atmos track with several demo-worthy moments. ”

lgans316 · 10-26-2018, 03:40 PM

Not for me as the sound freaks at AVSForum concur with my opinion.

RockyIII · 10-26-2018, 03:54 PM

One of my favorite Atmos tracks!

merkman · 10-26-2018, 04:30 PM

Yes, but if your Target doesn't have it for $10, does anywhere else have it for that price?

Noremac Mij · 10-26-2018, 04:44 PM

ATMOS definitely sounds better. The regular Blu looks sharper due to sharpening and has visible EE. UHD is a superior release.

RockyIII · 10-26-2018, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Noremac Mij

ATMOS definitely sounds better. The regular Blu looks sharper due to sharpening and has visible EE. UHD is a superior release.

Exactly. UHD is more natural-looking. Sharper does not mean better all the time.

pbz06 · 10-26-2018, 04:51 PM

It doesn't look soft to me at all, and it's actually one of my demos. It's nice and sharp looking...and the Atmos is reference quality too. C'mon now. If you think the Atmos is inferior, you probably have a soundbar or some not ideal setup.

Sky_Captain · 10-26-2018, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Noremac Mij

ATMOS definitely sounds better. The regular Blu looks sharper due to sharpening and has visible EE. UHD is a superior release.

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

Exactly. UHD is more natural-looking. Sharper does not mean better all the time.

Can't stop the hurt inside
When troll and troll collide

Noremac Mij · 10-26-2018, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Can't stop the hurt inside
When troll and troll collide

RockyIII · 10-26-2018, 05:25 PM

Easy to label everyone who doesn't agree with you as 'troll'

Noremac Mij · 10-26-2018, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

Easy to label everyone who doesn't agree with you as 'troll'

That’s what they do.

Sky_Captain · 10-26-2018, 05:41 PM

My preferred label starts with a 'W' and rhymes with 'Bankers'...

09-29-2018, 01:22 AM	#1321
merkman Senior Member Member since:May 2010 4K collection:71 Blu-ray collection:812 Digital collection:212	Went in again today. Nice guy was at the electronics counter, so I asked him to scan it and explained others had paid $10. It scanned at $15, but he checked the website... same price. Still, I explained I use Blu-Ray.com to find deals, and if it was $15 I was gonna pass for now (thinking it might be ULTRA cheap on Black Friday anyway). Ended up discussing 4K TV's and sound bars. Despite not getting the movie for $10, got a couple other things I needed and checked out in Electronics which was nice.

10-25-2018, 10:23 PM	#1323
Gold Ranger Banned Member since:Jan 2011 Location:NY, TX, CA, IL, HI, NC, PA, WV, MO 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:65 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:133	So, what exactly are the issues with this UHD? Why is it one that shouldn't be upgraded from BD?

10-25-2018, 10:36 PM	#1324
lgans316 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:RM16, United Kingdom Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:498	Quite heavily filtered and continuously soft looking than the Blu-ray. I would strictly avoid the UHD. Even the Atmos (TrueHD) is not as good as the DTS-HD MA.

10-25-2018, 11:15 PM	#1325
Gold Ranger Banned Member since:Jan 2011 Location:NY, TX, CA, IL, HI, NC, PA, WV, MO 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:65 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:133	Thanks!

10-25-2018, 11:32 PM	#1326
Pgcmoore Expert Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Tampa	pfft, its 10 bucks

10-26-2018, 03:32 PM	#1329
ewsjr Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Akron, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:78	Even the Atmos (TrueHD) is not as good as the DTS-HD MA.[/QUOTE] From this sites review: “Oblivion's Dolby Atmos soundtrack is highly impressive and features several fantastic, reference-worthy Atmos moments. This review is based on a setup with seven traditional front, center, and surround speakers (plus subwoofer) and four "height" channels. The Atmos effects begin almost immediately. Jack calls in on a comms check which is heard from Victoria's perspective; the sound literally seems to emanate from directly above the listening audience, the voice saturating the top end of the stage. Such effects are heard more than once, and they're impressive each time, presenting realistically and balanced, with no sense of forced or gimmicky sensations. Other Atmos effects are splendid. Rippling cables can be heard reverberating like guitar strings overhead around the 17:45 mark. The sound pulses through the top of the stage as if the audience were seated below in the environment where Jack finds himself. Drones and ships zoom from side to side and front to back, often with a noticeable, but more finely integrated, overhead effect. General sonic details are impressive. Gunfire is punchy and zippy. Explosions pack a healthy wallop. Music saturates the stage with seamless spread and depth around. Low end accompaniment is always deep but balanced. Dialogue is clear and well prioritized with a natural front-center positioning. This is a marvelous Dolby Atmos track with several demo-worthy moments. ”

10-26-2018, 03:40 PM	#1330
lgans316 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:RM16, United Kingdom Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:498	Not for me as the sound freaks at AVSForum concur with my opinion.

10-26-2018, 03:54 PM	#1331
RockyIII Blu-ray Baron Member since:Feb 2016 Location:Miami, Fl Trading Score:25	One of my favorite Atmos tracks!

10-26-2018, 04:30 PM	#1332
merkman Senior Member Member since:May 2010 4K collection:71 Blu-ray collection:812 Digital collection:212	Yes, but if your Target doesn't have it for $10, does anywhere else have it for that price?

10-26-2018, 04:44 PM	#1333
Noremac Mij Banned Member since:Aug 2018 4K collection:80 Blu-ray collection:80	ATMOS definitely sounds better. The regular Blu looks sharper due to sharpening and has visible EE. UHD is a superior release.

10-26-2018, 04:51 PM	#1335
pbz06 Special Member Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:524 Blu-ray collection:828 Trading Score:9	It doesn't look soft to me at all, and it's actually one of my demos. It's nice and sharp looking...and the Atmos is reference quality too. C'mon now. If you think the Atmos is inferior, you probably have a soundbar or some not ideal setup.

10-26-2018, 05:25 PM	#1338
RockyIII Blu-ray Baron Member since:Feb 2016 Location:Miami, Fl Trading Score:25	Easy to label everyone who doesn't agree with you as 'troll'

10-26-2018, 05:41 PM	#1340
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	My preferred label starts with a 'W' and rhymes with 'Bankers'...

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