which casino royale should i buy?

[dj02bothell]

i was planning on buying this movie and since there is a 2 disc edition that came out, i was wondering if the TrueHD track is better than the Uncompressed version...which version is best?

[Sith]

Originally Posted by dj02bothell

i was planning on buying this movie and since there is a 2 disc edition that came out, i was wondering if the TrueHD track is better than the Uncompressed version...which version is best?

I personally prefer the pcm cause it's pcm....but it is only 16bits....most
will probably tell you to get the new one cause it is dolbytruehd at 24bits..

but if you can get the first one for alot cheaper than i'd go there.

[HiDef-Crazy]

I own both Picture quality is the same and the trueHD track sounds as good as the PCM but me personally I prefer PCM sound. If you want the extra bonus features I pick up the new one if not try to find the older version cheaper like Sith said.

[Schrute Farms]

Most retail stores sell them both for the same price, so I'd go with the Collector's edition. I traded in my regular version and bought the Collector's Edition and got the Movie Cash towards Quantum of Solace! Win-Win!

[Sith]

Less than 2 weeks from the new Bond

[HiDef-Crazy]

Originally Posted by Schrute Farms

Most retail stores sell them both for the same price, so I'd go with the Collector's edition. I traded in my regular version and bought the Collector's Edition and got the Movie Cash towards Quantum of Solace! Win-Win!

The movie cash is a great bonus I got mine printed out and ready to go.

[masoud90]

I am REALLY tempted to buy Casino Royale, the new version just because of the TrueHD Audio and the movie is amazing...so I would go with the newer one.

[Beta Man]

trade forum, $14

that is what I would do


https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=68809

[Gremal]

The audio, bonus content and cover art are better in the new version. Depending on how much you care about those things, you can make your decision.

[sinister184]

Originally Posted by Gremal

The audio, bonus content and cover art are better in the new version. Depending on how much you care about those things, you can make your decision.

The switcheroo doesn't result in any appreciable drop-off in quality, though after a series of very anal comparisons, I can say I would probably give the slightest of edges to the PCM -- but only the slightest.

not according to High-def digest.

[spcamaj]

i own the 1st one that came out its pretty sweet

[Gremal]

Originally Posted by sinister184

not according to High-def digest.

I found the slight edge going to the TrueHD version and at some points the improvement was significant, such as the more bombastic scenes and the Chris Cornell song.

Do the reviewers at HD Digest even publish the system they're using?

[sinister184]

Originally Posted by Gremal

I found the slight edge going to the TrueHD version and at some points the improvement was significant, such as the more bombastic scenes and the Chris Cornell song.

Do the reviewers at HD Digest even publish the system they're using?

i didnt see you were a reviewer, no discredit to your opinion sir just going off their review, which is usually pretty accurate. After a little searching the main reviewer's equipment stats were as follows (this is dated back a ways so idk whats changed since the time it was posted) he also wrote the Casino Royale review

Peter M. Bracke
- Sony KDS-R70XBR2 70" LCoS 1080P HDTV [via HDMI]
- Sony PlayStation 3 60Gb Blu-ray Player [via HDMI]
- Samsung BD-P1400 [via HDMI v1.3]
- Toshiba HD-XA2* [via HDMI]
- Microsoft X-Box 360 HD DVD Add-on [for comparison purposes only]
- Onkyo TX-SR905 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver
- M&K S-150THX Left, Center, and Right Speakers
- M&K SS-150 Left, Right Surround Speakers
- M&K S-100B Back Left, Back Right Surround Speakers
- M&K MX-200 Subwoofer
- JVC HM-DH30000U D-VHS with D-Theater HD VCR
- Dish Network HD-942 High-Definition DVR
- BetterCables Interconnects

[Sussudio]

well, they're almost the exact same price...new version has identical PQ, comparable if not slightly better AQ, way better Bonus Features, better cover art, and you get a free ticket to QoS....

where's the argument here?

[MOONPHASE]

if you want a whole bunch of extras go with the new one if not go with the older one. also im not a fan of Dolby TrueHD i like PCM a lot better

[Sussudio]

just checked amazon:

the old one is $1 MORE than the new one. that makes sense.

[stow123]

Originally Posted by dj02bothell

i was planning on buying this movie and since there is a 2 disc edition that came out, i was wondering if the TrueHD track is better than the Uncompressed version...which version is best?

they wont be much difference you might aswell buy the deluxe version and go with the uk version its lush

[Mentasm]

The TrueHD on the new version is amazing. I'm not really an audiophile, but I was very impressed by it. It's one of the best soundtracks I've heard on a BD disc and you won't be disappointed. The disc also has far more bonus content, so I can't see that there's even much to debate here. Even if there are any minuscule differences between the PCM/TrueHD tracks, I have to wonder how many people have the equipment/ears to detect it (beyond the volume differences).

[davcole]

Originally Posted by Mentasm

The TrueHD on the new version is amazing. I'm not really an audiophile, but I was very impressed by it. It's one of the best soundtracks I've heard on a BD disc and you won't be disappointed. The disc also has far more bonus content, so I can't see that there's even much to debate here. Even if there are any minuscule differences between the PCM/TrueHD tracks, I have to wonder how many people have the equipment/ears to detect it (beyond the volume differences).

I agree, especially on the TRUEHD. I finally purchased it yesterday and I must say i'm very pleased with the package. I find the TRUEHD an improvement over the PCM because I hear more inner detail than I heard on the PCM. If there's anything i'd give the PCM advantage over is sounding "smoother" which is something I notice with PCM tracks.

The sound quality would be almost enough but i'm really loving the featurettes. I got the chance to watch BOND IN THE BAHAMAS, THE ROAD TO CASINO ROYALE and a bit of the Ian Fleming featurette and I find them all interesting. I didn't play with the PIP yet.

Thus far, very pleased!!

[redlikefire02]

Pcm!!