Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

At a whopping 75 lbs, I was a little scared placing on the top shelf of my tempered glass stand...but so far, any shattered glass I've heard has come from a soundtrack..:

I'm glad that it wasn't your knees that shattered from lifting that anvil and to the top shelf no less.

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by bhampton

High Res Audio continues to exist while some people claim if they can't hear the difference no one can hear the difference. It's standard on Android devices simply because they don't cripple the device via software and available as an add on with Apple via a Digital to Analog Converter.

Apple finally added “lossless” and “high–res” audio formats to Apple Music this summer — but it also admitted that AirPods and other Bluetooth headphones — can’t actually play these high–quality audio formats.

If you want the best possible audio quality from Apple Music or any other streaming service, then Apple recommends using wired headphones or speakers, along with an additional device known as a DAC, or “digital–to– analogue–converter”. Using a DAC can be a little fiddly, though, so here’s our roundup of the best DACs that are suitable for use with Apple devices.

https://pocketmags.com/maclife-magaz...audio-quality#

Thankfully, I've never been much of an audiophile... That would have added a whole layer of complexity..and expense to this hobby..lol

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Lord-Oakbeard

I only caught a few random episodes of The X Files from different seasons when it was first aired and the odd repeated episode so It’s a wonderful catch up that I’m doing now. I bought this boxset in February and I’m currently up to season 4 of this fabulous TV series.

[Show spoiler]

Another TV series I’d recommend is True Detective, season 1 is the best IMO.

[Show spoiler]

I have seen the original 9 seasons of The X-Files and the two movies, but not the newer seasons 10 & 11. I only have those seasons in my digital collection; the rest I have on blu-ray. It might be time to revisit this series soon as I have not seen it in high definition.

[Steedeel]

Just added Death Wish boxset to my collection. Been many years since I watched them, but always enjoyed.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by bhampton

High Res Audio continues to exist while some people claim if they can't hear the difference no one can hear the difference.

Reminds me of someone here, whose name escapes me , that claims if they can't see the difference then no one can and, taking it one step further, therefore there is no difference.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I have seen the original 9 seasons of The X-Files and the two movies, but not the newer seasons 10 & 11. I only have those seasons in my digital collection; the rest I have on blu-ray. It might be time to revisit this series soon as I have not seen it in high definition.

This Is England 86,88 and 90 but must watch film first.

True Detective season 1 as mentioned.
Chernobyl
Dekalog
Bates Motel
Hannibal (3 seasons)
Generation Kill
The Enfield Poltergeist
The Street (DVD but an absolute must if you can grab a copy anywhere, top U.K. drama
Life On Mars/ Ashes To Ashes (U.K. version)
Ghost Stories for Christmas boxset
I consider all these must see (own in my case)

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I'm glad that it wasn't your knees that shattered from lifting that anvil and to the top shelf no less.

It was more never racking than anything...in the last year I've had to lift a 50 lbs projector onto a shelf that I made ( not a handyman ) and this receiver onto the tempered glass that I would have bought so long ago that I have no recollection of what it's weight tolerance would be...I like to live dangerously 😅...lol...

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by gotmule

I would pop in Bates Motel next. Vera and Freddie absolutely kill it in their roles.

Let us know how Sorcerer was please.

I might check into the Bates Motel soon. I'm looking forward to the amenities, especially the little shampoo bottles.

I only got The Wages Of Fear 4K watched last night; it's 2 hours 33 minutes long. It's a masterpiece of a film and it looks pretty good on 4K despite some soft shots here and there. It also only has SDR.

Sorcerer is next in line; probably won't see it until Thursday night as I host a multi-player online session of Baldur's Gate 3 on Wednesday nights.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Lord-Oakbeard

It’s back on this morning. £64.99 pre-order. No release date mentioned though.

Thanks mate, hopefully this year.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I might check into the Bates Motel soon. I'm looking forward to the amenities, especially the little shampoo bottles.

I only got The Wages Of Fear 4K watched last night; it's 2 hours 33 minutes long. It's a masterpiece of a film and it looks pretty good on 4K despite some soft shots here and there. It also only has SDR.

Sorcerer is next in line; probably won't see it until Thursday night as I host a multi-player online session of Baldur's Gate 3 on Wednesday nights.

I mentioned Bates Motel without seeing Gotmule’s recommendation. Glad someone else appreciates the fantastic Vera Farmiga.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

This Is England 86,88 and 90 but must watch film first.

True Detective season 1 as mentioned.
Chernobyl
Dekalog
Bates Motel
Hannibal (3 seasons)
Generation Kill
The Enfield Poltergeist
The Street (DVD but an absolute must if you can grab a copy anywhere, top U.K. drama
Life On Mars/ Ashes To Ashes (U.K. version)
Ghost Stories for Christmas boxset
I consider all these must see (own in my case)

A lot of what's on your list requires importing and I can not find any listing for The Enfield Poltergeist; do you mean this instead:



Why is only the first season of True Detective recommended? Do the other seasons suck?

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

A lot of what's on your list requires importing and I can not find any listing for The Enfield Poltergeist; do you mean this instead:



Why is only the first season of True Detective recommended? Do the other seasons suck?

Yes, sorry.

Yeah, season 1 of TD is by far the best imo. All different stories so each season self contained.

I keep forgetting how to link the covers.

[Ender14]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Agree that this is excellent. Saw it on streaming but may need to look into adding it to my collection.

[Lord-Oakbeard]

Originally Posted by Vilya

A lot of what's on your list requires importing and I can not find any listing for The Enfield Poltergeist; do you mean this instead:



Why is only the first season of True Detective recommended? Do the other seasons suck?

As Steedeel said they are completely different stories, settings and characters. Season 1 is fab, 2 and 3 OK and season 4 with Jodie Foster very good.

Fargo is another very good series.

All subjective of course. As my Dad used to say - One man’s meat is another man’s poison

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I have seen the original 9 seasons of The X-Files and the two movies, but not the newer seasons 10 & 11. I only have those seasons in my digital collection; the rest I have on blu-ray. It might be time to revisit this series soon as I have not seen it in high definition.

I was obsessed with that show. Monday nights were watching Moonlighting with sister, takeaway, then X Files!

[Lord-Oakbeard]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Just added Death Wish boxset to my collection. Been many years since I watched them, but always enjoyed.

I have these:



Only seen the first two so must rectify that soon.

[Lord-Oakbeard]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I was obsessed with that show. Monday nights were watching Moonlighting with sister, takeaway, then X Files!

As well as the Alien conspiracy episodes I loved the weird creature episodes especially Flukeman who I mentioned in your Movie Monsters Nightmare Fuel thread.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Lord-Oakbeard

As well as the Alien conspiracy episodes I loved the weird creature episodes especially Flukeman who I mentioned in your Movie Monsters Nightmare Fuel thread.

Absolutely, the creature episodes were exceptionally well done. Toombs was one of the highlights of course.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Lord-Oakbeard

I have these:



Only seen the first two so must rectify that soon.

Three is a mess, but SO entertaining!

[Wendell R. Breland]

Would those with AVP’s or AVR’s that have decibel display for audio level do a simple test for me. Pick a movie with some bombastic audio, start by turning down your audio before starting the chosen scene then at your normal seating position turn up the audio till it is barely perceptible and note the audio level on your device. Next, turn up your audio till it just starts to become uncomfortably loud and note your audio level again.

Please post those two readings here. Some devices will read between some low number (–) and 0 while some will have a low number (–) to some + value. If your device reads into + numbers then post as such. Example, your range may be –53 for the low test and +7 for the high test.