I watched my first Blu-ray movie tonight and..... - Blu-ray Forum

SBrooks1 · 10-20-2007, 03:25 AM

WOW!

I watched Crank on a PS3 and it really impressed me. I own a 360/HD-DVD add-on and about 30 HD-DVD movies. I sold my Wii today and will be buying a PS3 of my own soon to jump on the Blu-ray bandwagon. I guess I picked the perfect demo Blu-ray movie to watch as my first one and damn it looked and sounded amazing. It's hooked up to a component switch box and using the optical cable. I know I can't get true PCM sound via optical but I selected that track anyway and it really sounded better than anything else I've heard on HD-DVD. Just really loud and clear all around from all speakers. I'm hoping to hit up CC tomorrow and see if the BOGO deal is still working because I need me some more Blu-ray's now!!!

krispydude · 10-20-2007, 03:27 AM

crank is definitely a nice looking blu-ray. some say its a little over saturated but whatever.

Iago · 10-20-2007, 03:27 AM

Welcome to the blu!

Petra_Kalbrain · 10-20-2007, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SBrooks1

WOW!

I watched Crank on a PS3 and it really impressed me. I own a 360/HD-DVD add-on and about 30 HD-DVD movies. I sold my Wii today and will be buying a PS3 of my own soon to jump on the Blu-ray bandwagon. I guess I picked the perfect demo Blu-ray movie to watch as my first one and damn it looked and sounded amazing. It's hooked up to a component switch box and using the optical cable. I know I can't get true PCM sound via optical but I selected that track anyway and it really sounded better than anything else I've heard on HD-DVD. Just really loud and clear all around from all speakers. I'm hoping to hit up CC tomorrow and see if the BOGO deal is still working because I need me some more Blu-ray's now!!!

What does this mean for you and HD DVD now? If you had the choice between the same movie on both formats, which would you choose? The HD DVD for $34.99? Or the Blu-ray for $29.99? It's sort of a rhetorical question because I'd like to think that the answer is obvious. But, you can still answer if you so wish.

javabear · 10-20-2007, 03:34 AM

Welcome! This is a great time to buy some of those great Disney titles 2-for-price-of 1. Definitely Pirates 1 and 2!

I just picked up Days after tomorrow. Wow, awesome picture and sound!

Papi4baby · 10-20-2007, 03:38 AM

Go BD is your birthday, got another supporter is your birthday. Welcome to the blu.

SixAxiS · 10-20-2007, 04:21 AM

Welcome to the blu-side.

powerSURG · 10-20-2007, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SixAxiS

Welcome to the blu-side.

Cool avatar.

OP: Bienvenido

kaliraver · 10-20-2007, 05:24 AM

It is nice to hear things like this coming from an HD-DVD owner. I bet this makes you wish you would've got Blu-Ray sooner. I am glad that my first choice was Blu-Ray and have never owned, rented, or even seen a whole HD-DVD movie. I am glad because I hear & read a lot of negative things about their players having issues. Also their defective dual-format discs. Welcome aboard, there is nothing but nice blu ocean sea ahead

dannyjl · 10-20-2007, 05:36 AM

I also watched my first BLU movie last night after finallly getting a PS3. My choice was Black Hawk Down and I can honestly say is that I was blown away. It was like an AV Mardi Gras in my living room with that beautifully crisp picture and wall of uncompressed sound. The wife was out and the neighbors fast asleep so I cranked up my 605 to vol. level 65 and put the seat bealts on. Whoa! That was a religious experince not to be forgotten.

kx11 · 10-20-2007, 07:24 AM

wash your hands before/after you watch a BLU because if you did'nt you'll ...... well

sex will be awkward after that trust me

Santeria · 10-20-2007, 07:38 AM

lol ill watch my first blu-ray tommorrow, that being POTC #1

Grisle · 10-20-2007, 08:26 AM

I remember the first BD display I saw with Knight's tale and later Open Season. I remember Open Season looking so clear thinking "Man, I want that!" Then the Ps3 comes along and gives me the chance, but my first BD was The Black Crowes disc...hardly a reference disk, but I had faith. I can't wait to see Spidey 3 in all it's glory (I didn't see it in the theaters so I don't know how bad it is first hand).

SixAxiS · 10-20-2007, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Grisle

I remember the first BD display I saw with Knight's tale and later Open Season. I remember Open Season looking so clear thinking "Man, I want that!" Then the Ps3 comes along and gives me the chance, but my first BD was The Black Crowes disc...hardly a reference disk, but I had faith. I can't wait to see Spidey 3 in all it's glory (I didn't see it in the theaters so I don't know how bad it is first hand).

I personally enjoyed Spidey 3 regardless of the bad reviews and mixed fanbase. I also look forward to spider man 3 on blu-ray. I hope you like the movie.

Jim L · 10-20-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SBrooks1

WOW!

I watched Crank on a PS3 and it really impressed me. I own a 360/HD-DVD add-on and about 30 HD-DVD movies. I sold my Wii today and will be buying a PS3 of my own soon to jump on the Blu-ray bandwagon. I guess I picked the perfect demo Blu-ray movie to watch as my first one and damn it looked and sounded amazing. It's hooked up to a component switch box and using the optical cable. I know I can't get true PCM sound via optical but I selected that track anyway and it really sounded better than anything else I've heard on HD-DVD. Just really loud and clear all around from all speakers. I'm hoping to hit up CC tomorrow and see if the BOGO deal is still working because I need me some more Blu-ray's now!!!

By the way you have your system connected, you're not really even seeing and hearing the maximum quality out of Blu-ray.

If your TV has an HDMI input and 1080p capability, for gosh sakes use an HDMI cable! Right now through component you're getting at best 1080i. Granted, it will look good, but 1080p is another step up.
If your receiver were an HDMI-based receiver with audio decoding of PCM, use the HDMI and on the movie select the LPCM soundtrack. PCM soundtracks provide 3X (4.5 mbps) the data of sound information of the very best that is capable through the optical cable (1.5 mbps).

If your equipment doesn't have that capability, keep it in mind for the future when you upgrade. Blu-ray is next generation technology.
You'll be pleasantly surprised that you can see and hear even more quality out of it than you do now.

And yes, take advantage of the sale going on now and pick up a few!

Moefiz · 10-20-2007, 12:34 PM

Guys, my first time seeing blu was Ghost Rider and i was totally blown away by the picture quality.I have yet to experience the WOW factor with the sound because of not having a reciever speaker set up.
I am glad so far with my sales guys and my decision to go blu....

Razzy · 10-20-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SBrooks1

....I need me some more Blu-ray's now!!!

Awesome...now it's time to take your avatar into photoshop and do some cropping.

Razzy · 10-20-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Furashu

lol ill watch my first blu-ray tommorrow, that being POTC #1

You definitely won't be dissapointed. Awesome PQ & AQ.

glenn22 · 10-20-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SBrooks1

WOW!

I watched Crank on a PS3 and it really impressed me.

Now try Casino Royale on Blu-ray.

Razzy · 10-20-2007, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by glenn22

Now try Casino Royale on Blu-ray.

Hellboy was quite impressive also. Everything seemed to "pop" off the screen.

10-20-2007, 03:34 AM	#5
javabear Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:319	Welcome! This is a great time to buy some of those great Disney titles 2-for-price-of 1. Definitely Pirates 1 and 2! I just picked up Days after tomorrow. Wow, awesome picture and sound! Last edited by javabear; 10-20-2007 at 03:37 AM.

10-20-2007, 12:34 PM	#16
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	MY First Time...... Guys, my first time seeing blu was Ghost Rider and i was totally blown away by the picture quality.I have yet to experience the WOW factor with the sound because of not having a reciever speaker set up. I am glad so far with my sales guys and my decision to go blu....

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10-20-2007, 03:25 AM	#1
SBrooks1 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007	I watched my first Blu-ray movie tonight and..... WOW! I watched Crank on a PS3 and it really impressed me. I own a 360/HD-DVD add-on and about 30 HD-DVD movies. I sold my Wii today and will be buying a PS3 of my own soon to jump on the Blu-ray bandwagon. I guess I picked the perfect demo Blu-ray movie to watch as my first one and damn it looked and sounded amazing. It's hooked up to a component switch box and using the optical cable. I know I can't get true PCM sound via optical but I selected that track anyway and it really sounded better than anything else I've heard on HD-DVD. Just really loud and clear all around from all speakers. I'm hoping to hit up CC tomorrow and see if the BOGO deal is still working because I need me some more Blu-ray's now!!!

10-20-2007, 03:27 AM	#2
krispydude Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Phoenix, AZ	crank is definitely a nice looking blu-ray. some say its a little over saturated but whatever.

10-20-2007, 03:27 AM	#3
Iago Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:281	Welcome to the blu!

10-20-2007, 03:38 AM	#6
Papi4baby Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:That man from Nantucket Blu-ray collection:32	Go BD is your birthday, got another supporter is your birthday. Welcome to the blu.

10-20-2007, 04:21 AM	#7
SixAxiS Active Member Member since:May 2007	Welcome to the blu-side.

10-20-2007, 05:24 AM	#9
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	It is nice to hear things like this coming from an HD-DVD owner. I bet this makes you wish you would've got Blu-Ray sooner. I am glad that my first choice was Blu-Ray and have never owned, rented, or even seen a whole HD-DVD movie. I am glad because I hear & read a lot of negative things about their players having issues. Also their defective dual-format discs. Welcome aboard, there is nothing but nice blu ocean sea ahead

10-20-2007, 05:36 AM	#10
dannyjl Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:New Orleans Blu-ray collection:386 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:10	I also watched my first BLU movie last night after finallly getting a PS3. My choice was Black Hawk Down and I can honestly say is that I was blown away. It was like an AV Mardi Gras in my living room with that beautifully crisp picture and wall of uncompressed sound. The wife was out and the neighbors fast asleep so I cranked up my 605 to vol. level 65 and put the seat bealts on. Whoa! That was a religious experince not to be forgotten.

10-20-2007, 07:24 AM	#11
kx11 Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:28	wash your hands before/after you watch a BLU because if you did'nt you'll ...... well sex will be awkward after that trust me

10-20-2007, 07:38 AM	#12
Santeria Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:20 Trading Score:4	lol ill watch my first blu-ray tommorrow, that being POTC #1

10-20-2007, 08:26 AM	#13
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	I remember the first BD display I saw with Knight's tale and later Open Season. I remember Open Season looking so clear thinking "Man, I want that!" Then the Ps3 comes along and gives me the chance, but my first BD was The Black Crowes disc...hardly a reference disk, but I had faith. I can't wait to see Spidey 3 in all it's glory (I didn't see it in the theaters so I don't know how bad it is first hand).

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