The Official Premier Acoustics Owners thread

[jaejw1]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

is that Code for the Wife or G/f?

yep..lol.

[jaejw1]

as much as i like to watch movies with my dualies,,, i have to admit that they sound damn good with music...

i have several BD concerts in my collection
JOHN MAYER
DAVE MATTHEWS
THIS IS IT , MJ
MICHAEL BUBLE
DIABA KRALL, dts dvd
they all sound wonderful... the bass sounds realistic and accurate,,,

[kurtlingle]

Originally Posted by eddysnake

....Already got a response back from Eric. I'm going with the PA 120! Cannot wait!

Eddysnake,

I recommend you get a few sample parts of movies and listen to them with your current sub. Then once the PA-120 arrives, you listen to them again.... and get blown away. Here is my list that I used.

1. Skadoosh (Kunfu-Panda) this is one of the best tests for a sub (IMO)
2. Ironhide flip scene (Transformers) - very low part my old sub didn't even play
3. Dark Knight Hospital explosion. Shakes the whole house.

There are countless more examples - I suggest trying a few. Once you get your sub, all your old movies come to life.... they are "new" since you never heard 1/2 the sounds!

Good luck.

[eddysnake]

Kurt, I will do that. Thanks a lot. The sub shipped out 6:42AM on tues Apr 27! I have no idea how long it takes to get here (tracking doesn't list anything but the shipment date), but I cannot wait!

[jaejw1]

Originally Posted by kurtlingle

Eddysnake,

I recommend you get a few sample parts of movies and listen to them with your current sub. Then once the PA-120 arrives, you listen to them again.... and get blown away. Here is my list that I used.

1. Skadoosh (Kunfu-Panda) this is one of the best tests for a sub (IMO)
2. Ironhide flip scene (Transformers) - very low part my old sub didn't even play
3. Dark Knight Hospital explosion. Shakes the whole house.

There are countless more examples - I suggest trying a few. Once you get your sub, all your old movies come to life.... they are "new" since you never heard 1/2 the sounds!

Good luck.

+1... write notes.... thats what i did... i have that somewhere early in this thread...

[Adam.C]

Originally Posted by eddysnake

Kurt, I will do that. Thanks a lot. The sub shipped out 6:42AM on tues Apr 27! I have no idea how long it takes to get here (tracking doesn't list anything but the shipment date), but I cannot wait!

If I remember correctly, they ship pretty fast

[eddysnake]

My wife is not going to like me for a week or two once this thing arrives! Saving Private Ryan coming out next week probably isn't going to help much either. I may have to save the tests for a night when she's working!

[woodley56]

Originally Posted by eddysnake

My wife is not going to like me for a week or two once this thing arrives! Saving Private Ryan coming out next week probably isn't going to help much either. I may have to save the tests for a night when she's working!

Eddy, you're from my neck of the woods. It should be there by Saturday. Just make sure someone is home though as someone needs to sign for it.

[eddysnake]

sounds good, I got a buddy who works at UPS and gonna have him grab it when it comes in over night! How bout them Caps? Go Pens!

[LastDitchEffort]

Originally Posted by eddysnake

My wife is not going to like me for a week or two once this thing arrives! Saving Private Ryan coming out next week probably isn't going to help much either. I may have to save the tests for a night when she's working!

I get nothing but "can you turn that down" from the soon to be wife. Enjoy the time when you can crank cause I surely am =)

[jaejw1]

my man days are monday and tuesday... when im off from work... i love those days....

its funny the show "COUGAR TOWN" just had an episode about this very thing... the guys in the neighborhood would wake up at 2am and just do whatever they want... lol..lol

[Adam.C]

lol. My wife works nights so im good

[Aerodude73]

Getting ready to throw this in shortly, LOUDLY I might add (my neighbor seems to be away on Vacation ).

I'll report back later on the Audio & how my "Dualies" (2 PA-120's) performed.

[Aerodude73]

Okay, first of all, this film is REFERENCE QUALITY AUDIO all the way, featuring some very Intense Low-End. Of note, are Two Chest-Thumping TOP NOTCH LFE scenes: the first one at 42:54 when a 3-4 Story tall Solid STEEL metal door closes during their training at NASA, & again at 2:19:00 (almost at the end of the 2hr 23min. movie), when the Nuke goes off on the Asteroid. This one is Right up there with the infamous "SKADOOOOSSSHHHH" of Kung Fu Panda, the hospital explosion of TDK, Sonic Cannons on the campus in The Incredible Hulk, you name it. Unlike AVATAR, where I really had the Volume blasting Quite Loud at -14 ( ), for this one it was at -18, which was surprisingly More than enough. It's one of those Very Loud AUDIO Tracks, akin to my personal favorite, "HELLBOY II", in terms of Extremely LOUD recorded films. (tho' I did turn it up to -16 near the end for when the Nuke went off ).

The PQ is Very Very Solid. Even though not on par with the Perfection in the PQ of AVATAR, I'm still giving it a 5 of 5. ARMAGEDDON looks as great as it sounds; this is one beautiful Transfer. Your Eyes will dance in as much as your Ears will twitch with excitement. For those of you with Large SCREENS, prepare for a visual feast. But again, Video quality aside, the Audio is top of the line. As much Mayhem goes on thru-out, Center dialogue is never compromised. You hear everything spoken, or shouted, Crystal Clear. Surround activity is off the charts as well. My 2 front T90e's also had their moments in the sun, matching the 4 FXiA3's for performance. Left/Right seperation was beautifully produced.

As noted above, whether you like the movie or not, hate or love Michael Bay's style, etc., this is one fun thrill ride IMO. Remember, as far as Summer Popcorn movies go, this one is right up there for having a good time. Some love to nitpick every little thing ("that aint real", "they'd Never do that!"), but every now & then, for ME, I just want to watch a Fun Action flick. This one fits the bill. Is it perfect? No, of course not. A bit too syrupy at times, some "ok" CGI (mostly when they're on the Asteroid), but hey: Any movie that has 2 of 4 Classic "AEROSMITH" tunes in it, is alright by me, with "Come Together" & "Sweet Emotion", (plus "What Kind of Love Are You On" a Great funky Nasty 70's throwback with that Classic Tyler/Perry Swagger, & unfortunately for most of us Huge Aerosmith fans, "Dont' Wanna Miss A Thing", the obligatory cheesy love ballad) --- You also get a bit of Bob Seger, Bon Jovi, ZZ Top, & Journey.

Here are My final numbers:

"ARMAGEDDON"
Movie: 4 of 5
Audio: 5 of 5
Video: 5 of 5

[jaejw1]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Okay, first of all, this film is REFERENCE QUALITY AUDIO all the way, featuring some very Intense Low-End. Of note, are Two Chest-Thumping TOP NOTCH LFE scenes: the first one at 42:54 when a 3-4 Story tall Solid STEEL metal door closes during their training at NASA, & again at 2:19:00 (almost at the end of the 2hr 23min. movie), when the Nuke goes off on the Asteroid. This one is Right up there with the infamous "SKADOOOOSSSHHHH" of Kung Fu Panda, the hospital explosion of TDK, Sonic Cannons on the campus in The Incredible Hulk, you name it. Unlike AVATAR, where I really had the Volume blasting Quite Loud at -14 ( ), for this one it was at -18, which was surprisingly More than enough. It's one of those Very Loud AUDIO Tracks, akin to my personal favorite, "HELLBOY II", in terms of Extremely LOUD recorded films. (tho' I did turn it up to -16 near the end for when the Nuke went off ).

The PQ is Very Very Solid. Even though not on par with the Perfection in the PQ of AVATAR, I'm still giving it a 5 of 5. ARMAGEDDON looks as great as it sounds; this is one beautiful Transfer. Your Eyes will dance in as much as your Ears will twitch with excitement. For those of you with Large SCREENS, prepare for a visual feast. But again, Video quality aside, the Audio is top of the line. As much Mayhem goes on thru-out, Center dialogue is never compromised. You hear everything spoken, or shouted, Crystal Clear. Surround activity is off the charts as well. My 2 front T90e's also had their moments in the sun, matching the 4 FXiA3's for performance. Left/Right seperation was beautifully produced.

As noted above, whether you like the movie or not, hate or love Michael Bay's style, etc., this is one fun thrill ride IMO. Remember, as far as Summer Popcorn movies go, this one is right up there for having a good time. Some love to nitpick every little thing ("that aint real", "they'd Never do that!"), but every now & then, for ME, I just want to watch a Fun Action flick. This one fits the bill. Is it perfect? No, of course not. A bit too syrupy at times, some "ok" CGI (mostly when they're on the Asteroid), but hey: Any movie that has 2 of 4 Classic "AEROSMITH" tunes in it, is alright by me, with "Come Together" & "Sweet Emotion", (plus "What Kind of Love Are You On" a Great funky Nasty 70's throwback with that Classic Tyler/Perry Swagger, & unfortunately for most of us Huge Aerosmith fans, "Dont' Wanna Miss A Thing", the obligatory cheesy love ballad) --- You also get a bit of Bob Seger, Bon Jovi, ZZ Top, & Journey.

Here are My final numbers:

"ARMAGEDDON"
Movie: 4 of 5
Audio: 5 of 5
Video: 5 of 5

dang dang dang.... i bought the wrong movies... gonna go pick that one up tomorrow though,,, now that i read your review.. i had it in my hands and i just said to myself... i already have he dvd why do i need the blueray ,at this moment.. itt appears that you were more impressed with it than the reviewer.. https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Armageddon-Blu-ray/3/

instead i bought the dvd to ABYSS and the blurays of Superman/ Batman PUBLIC ENEMY and Justice League NEW FRONTIER

the cartoons were pretty good.. but not stelar..

[Aerodude73]

Originally Posted by jaejw1

dang dang dang.... i bought the wrong movies... gonna go pick that one up tomorrow though,,, now that i read your review.. i had it in my hands and i just said to myself... i already have the dvd, why do i need the bluray, at this moment.. --- instead i bought the dvd to ABYSS and the blurays of Superman/ Batman PUBLIC ENEMY and Justice League NEW FRONTIER --- the cartoons were pretty good.. but not stelar..

Lol, no problem. You'll enjoy ARMAGEDDON soon enough buddy. I can't Wait for "THE ABYSS" to come out on bluray; it's one of my All-time Favorite flicks by James Cameron.

** Edit: Just saw Your edit about the reviewer on this site vice my review. Yea, they only gave the AQ & PQ 4 of 5, but IMO -- The Audio ROCKED my HT & is an Extremely Impressive Video transfer as well (& LOUD, did I say that this is one VERY VERY LOUD Audio track??!! Lol). **

[jaejw1]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Lol, no problem. You'll enjoy ARMAGEDDON soon enough buddy. I can't Wait for "THE ABYSS" to come out on bluray; it's one of my All-time Favorite flicks by James Cameron.

** Edit: Just saw Your edit about the reviewer on this site vice my review. Yea, they only gave the AQ & PQ 4 of 5, but IMO -- The Audio ROCKED my HT & is an Extremely Impressive Video transfer as well (& LOUD, did I say that this is one VERY VERY LOUD Audio track??!! Lol). **

tomorrow i will report my findings...lol...
how was the shuttle launch,,,, was it impressive or am i thinking about Apollo 13's launch.?? cant remember......

[Aerodude73]

Originally Posted by jaejw1

tomorrow i will report my findings...lol...
how was the shuttle launch,,,, was it impressive or am i thinking about Apollo 13's launch.?? cant remember......

You may have been thinking of APOLLO 13, tho' there is 2 launches in ARMAGEDDON when the 2 shuttles take off. APOLLO 13 obviously had no Shuttles being launched.

[jaejw1]

oops.. ur right..lol..lol..

[erict]

Well I don't own a PA-120 but installed one today for my uncle. I will say it's a great subwoofer for it's price point. Excellent bang for the buck and that is why I recommended it to him over a Polk sub he first ordered. Very nice looking sub as well. He bought the cherry to match his Jamo's. I sure this sub will sound even better with a little break in as well.