The BEST Audio Quality Blu-ray Megathread - Page 25 - Blu-ray Forum

cajmoyper · 07-27-2009, 05:36 PM

I watched Daredevil last night and while the whole film isn't consistent enough to be reference material, it's best is probably some of the best audio I've heard. Surround presence was incredible when he's first experiencing his heightened hearing. The video on the other hand...

mugupo · 07-27-2009, 06:06 PM

Dolby and DTS demo blu-ray are my choice.

Brady_2_Moss · 07-27-2009, 06:37 PM

I havent seen many BR's but my favorite for sound is No Country for Old Men. Love the gunshot scenes. Silenced shotgun FTW

Todd Smith · 07-27-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by IPWinsor

I watched Quantum of Solace last night. Big loud, super sound effects and the score was great too. An aural 10!

Watch Casino Royale and QOS back to back and tell me if you still think QOS is a 10 at that point

I watched both these back to back and Casino Royale I would rate a 9.5 and QOS a 8.5 as far as audio.......Casino Royale is clearly the better track.

Old Bones · 07-27-2009, 10:31 PM

The Zoof said.....

Quote:

dunno. I thought Knowing as a movie was quite good. I can see myself watching it a few times.

BUT... to buy it cheaper is always better for the pockets.

Ya I'm gunna buy it but used/cheaper and repeat watch it !!
(Zoof nice avatar like your style)

Todd Smith · 07-27-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyh3dron

Having just finished Watchmen, I nominate it to be right at the top. Wow.

Really? I thought the Watchmen track was great, but definately not the best I have listened to on my system. It would not even make my top 10 as far as BR audio "WOW" discs.

pdw1968 · 07-27-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheZoof

I dunno. I thought Knowing as a movie was quite good. I can see myself watching it a few times.

BUT... to buy it cheaper is always better for the pockets.

Knowing isn't as bad as many people are making it out to be. I think it automatically gets a lot of hate just because Nicolas Cage is in it.

Simez · 07-27-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MCT

dont pay the full price for it. The movie itself wasnt anything worth keeping imo. The sound and picture quality are another matter entirely. I'm glad I rented it first.

Almost missed this post. Will definately rent or buy the DVD cheap, if I like it, I'll bring it back, say I thought it was a blu ray then pay the extra. Nah I'm not stupid, I'll never watch DVD. I'll rent the Blu.

RocShemp · 07-28-2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd Smith

Watch Casino Royale and QOS back to back and tell me if you still think QOS is a 10 at that point

I watched both these back to back and Casino Royale I would rate a 9.5 and QOS a 8.5 as far as audio.......Casino Royale is clearly the better track.

As someone who's done this, I'd rate Casino Royale 8.5 and Quantum of Solace a 10. The former was simply loud for loudness sake. The latter had quality audio in addition to being loud.

MajorMaruk · 07-28-2009, 02:05 AM

I would have to say that Master and Comander: the far side of the world has my top vote, the cannons and wood splintering is great.

davcole · 07-28-2009, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd Smith

Watch Casino Royale and QOS back to back and tell me if you still think QOS is a 10 at that point

I watched both these back to back and Casino Royale I would rate a 9.5 and QOS a 8.5 as far as audio.......Casino Royale is clearly the better track.

I will grant you that. I think Casino is an amazing track. While i'll state that there was a bit more presence in QOS, I found more detail in CR, even though it was 16bit compared to QOS's 24bit.

Almost makes you wonder what Casino Royale would sound like in 24bit.

Todd Smith · 07-28-2009, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RocShemp

As someone who's done this, I'd rate Casino Royale 8.5 and Quantum of Solace a 10. The former was simply loud for loudness sake. The latter had quality audio in addition to being loud.

I disagree, but its all subjective and I respect your opinion. QOS was a bit weak/flat overall IMO (besides the skydive which was great!) and Casino Royale was solid from start to finish. No way is QOS even close to a 10 in the overall realm of BR movie audio.

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Originally Posted by davcole

I will grant you that. I think Casino is an amazing track. While i'll state that there was a bit more presence in QOS, I found more detail in CR, even though it was 16bit compared to QOS's 24bit.

Almost makes you wonder what Casino Royale would sound like in 24bit.

I agree that CR definately had more detail. I would be curious to hear a 24bit CR to hear if there is any noticable dif or not.

emilio1316 · 07-28-2009, 10:22 AM

I was just reading up on Master and Commander and how the audio made for that movie used no old sources or canned sounds of any type and won awards, the review here gives it a perfect 5 rating. I think I may have a reason to pick the movie up, I've become quite appreciative of HD audio since I finally splurged on a decent HD capable surround setup a couple of months ago.

Anyways, whenever I want to test audio, I always pop in 3:10 to Yuma.

trans22 · 07-28-2009, 12:37 PM

DOOM staring the rock, loud with amazing gun shots and loud clean dialogue.

Kryptonic · 07-30-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by trans22

DOOM staring the rock, loud with amazing gun shots and loud clean dialogue.

I actually just watched this today and the audio is incredible. Very atmospheric and directional with deep rich powerful bass. The first person sequence is definite demo material.

Underrated flick too, IMO.

Uncle Leo · 07-31-2009, 12:02 AM

As I learn so much here i see there is more than LFE and Gunshots. Dont get me wrong I love them. But I also love a great score from John Williams.

Like the 2 channel music enthusiast who loves the subtlety of a string section coupled with the U571/M&C/Hulk Soundtrack buffs, I am looking for the best of both worlds.

To me a great AQ has to include a great Musical Score. Like Howard Shore. Make sense?

fredbalsodn · 07-31-2009, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MajorMaruk

I would have to say that Master and Comander: the far side of the world has my top vote, the cannons and wood splintering is great.

I own this one i am going to watch it this weekend.

TheJesus · 07-31-2009, 04:25 AM

+1 for Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds

davcole · 07-31-2009, 04:35 AM

Ok, here's my Reference list:

Cloverfield
Legends of Jazz
Kung Fu Panda
The Prestige
Master and Commander
The Orphanage
Knowing
Diana Krall: Live in Rio
U-571
The Incredible Hulk
X2
Wanted
Live free or Die Hard
King Kong
Max Payne
A Bug's Life
Bourne Ultimatum

vpn75 · 07-31-2009, 07:13 PM

My reference list includes:

Kung-Fu Panda
Dark Knight
Sunshine
Cloverfield
Wanted
Blackhawk Down

07-31-2009, 04:35 AM	#499
davcole Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Cincinnati, Oh 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 146 Trading Score:9	Ok, here's my Reference list: Cloverfield Legends of Jazz Kung Fu Panda The Prestige Master and Commander The Orphanage Knowing Diana Krall: Live in Rio U-571 The Incredible Hulk X2 Wanted Live free or Die Hard King Kong Max Payne A Bug's Life Bourne Ultimatum Last edited by davcole; 08-03-2009 at 04:18 PM.

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07-27-2009, 05:36 PM	#481
cajmoyper Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:182	I watched Daredevil last night and while the whole film isn't consistent enough to be reference material, it's best is probably some of the best audio I've heard. Surround presence was incredible when he's first experiencing his heightened hearing. The video on the other hand...

07-27-2009, 06:06 PM	#482
mugupo Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:76 Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews: 226 Trading Score:4	Dolby and DTS demo blu-ray are my choice.

07-27-2009, 06:37 PM	#483
Brady_2_Moss Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Gillette Stadium Blu-ray collection:59 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:15	I havent seen many BR's but my favorite for sound is No Country for Old Men. Love the gunshot scenes. Silenced shotgun FTW

07-28-2009, 02:05 AM	#490
MajorMaruk New Member Member since:Jul 2009	I would have to say that Master and Comander: the far side of the world has my top vote, the cannons and wood splintering is great.

07-28-2009, 10:22 AM	#493
emilio1316 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	I was just reading up on Master and Commander and how the audio made for that movie used no old sources or canned sounds of any type and won awards, the review here gives it a perfect 5 rating. I think I may have a reason to pick the movie up, I've become quite appreciative of HD audio since I finally splurged on a decent HD capable surround setup a couple of months ago. Anyways, whenever I want to test audio, I always pop in 3:10 to Yuma.

07-28-2009, 12:37 PM	#494
trans22 Active Member Member since:May 2009 Location:united kingdom 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:9	DOOM staring the rock, loud with amazing gun shots and loud clean dialogue.

07-31-2009, 12:02 AM	#496
Uncle Leo Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Melbourne Florida Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1	As I learn so much here i see there is more than LFE and Gunshots. Dont get me wrong I love them. But I also love a great score from John Williams. Like the 2 channel music enthusiast who loves the subtlety of a string section coupled with the U571/M&C/Hulk Soundtrack buffs, I am looking for the best of both worlds. To me a great AQ has to include a great Musical Score. Like Howard Shore. Make sense?

07-31-2009, 04:25 AM	#498
TheJesus Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD Blu-ray collection:84	+1 for Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds

07-31-2009, 07:13 PM	#500
vpn75 Active Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:220	My reference list includes: Kung-Fu Panda Dark Knight Sunshine Cloverfield Wanted Blackhawk Down

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