THX Certification of High-Def Discs Comes to Europe; Is U.S. Next? - Blu-ray Forum

HDTV1080P · 06-06-2007, 10:52 PM

It would be great to have THX certified BLU-RAY discs one day. The costs of the discs would be more expensive but one is guaranteed in theory a certain level of quality for picture and sound quality. I am all for THX certified BLU-RAY discs.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/THX/Industry_Trends/THX_Certification_of_High-Def_Discs_Comes_to_Europe_Is_U.S._Next/681

Banjo · 06-06-2007, 11:34 PM

THX is notorious for using edge enhancement. Hopefully that won't be the case on Blu-Ray.

PeterTHX · 06-06-2007, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banjo

THX is notorious for using edge enhancement. Hopefully that won't be the case on Blu-Ray.

THX does nothing of the sort. They certify the equipment & processes used in transferring and mastering a title. If there is edge enhancement it's on the part of the studio making the transfer.

Lionsgate's "T2" was actually the first THX certified BD (HD format) disc anyway. "HiDef Digest" gets it wrong again.

LeoneFan · 06-06-2007, 11:52 PM

When THX started loaning out their name for PC speakers they lost all credibility. Who cares anyways? It's all marketing.

PeterTHX · 06-07-2007, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeoneFan

When THX started loaning out their name for PC speakers they lost all credibility. Who cares anyways? It's all marketing.

Um, why exactly?

Folks here are stunned when I reveal what my GigaWorks 7.1 system can do.

WickyWoo · 06-07-2007, 12:40 AM

No, when THX appears on a Bose product, THEN they'll have lost all credibility

As long as they pass the same tests as everyone else, and I seriously doubt there's enough money in certification for it to be worth it to them to sell out, what's the wrong with them certifiying products as the best possible in their class?

Garconis · 06-07-2007, 02:13 AM

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In a possible indicator of things to come for the U.S. high-def market, the European HD DVD release of 'Pan's Labyrinth' will carry THX-certification, making it the first-ever next-gen title to receive the high-end seal of approval.

From Highdefdigest. Full story here:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh..._U.S._Next/681

jermwhl · 06-07-2007, 02:16 AM

New Line is neutral correct?

Jack · 06-07-2007, 02:19 AM

Warner is distributing New Line in the US, so yes they're neutral.
I think the THX on the european (must be the german release) Pan's Labyrinth is just vor marketing...

McBain · 06-07-2007, 02:25 AM

http://www.thx.com/news/20070521A.html

CYMBOL · 06-07-2007, 04:20 AM

I could care less about THX. I've seen plenty of movies that were not "THX approved" that looked fantastic, and others that were THX approved that looked just O.K. I believe they even once shipped some discs (early in the DVD era) that were defective. I can't remember the movie. Anyway, that's great if they want to put their collective stamp of approval on a movie, but it hardly makes me sit up and reconsider my purchase.

Chad Varnadore · 06-07-2007, 05:42 AM

THX certification has been essentially pointless on DVD. Hopefully in high def it might mean something again. But I wouldn't bet on it.

Chad Varnadore · 06-07-2007, 05:48 AM

I like THX certification in audio components. But, I haven't found much use for it with video componentes or software. With DVD, THX certified discs have ranged from some of the best on the market, to some of the absolute worst, and have had just as many player incompatibility issues. Hopefully things will change with high def. But, I wouldn't bet on it. About the only worthwhile thing I see coming from a THX certified BD, would be some mighty cool trailers.

WriteSimply · 06-07-2007, 06:08 AM

Wasn't one of Lionsgate BDs are THX anyway?

fuad

WriteSimply · 06-07-2007, 06:10 AM

I have a feeling the mods are going to combine this thread with the other...

fuad

Frode · 06-07-2007, 12:17 PM

Anyone remember the crappy Highlander DVD that was THX certified? Yeah, that one. I'd say THX has no credibility left. They did their job back in the 80s when there were a lot of movie theaters with crappy sound systems, but these days the point is gone.

GoldenRedux · 06-07-2007, 01:11 PM

Threads merged.

Blue · 06-07-2007, 02:05 PM

THX is just a quality standard, just like ITIL, ISO, Six Sigma and the list continues, only it applies to AV. The standard and concept is a great one, however not everyone manages to implement it to deliver the best out comes. It just means the company will have had to go through a number of tick the box's on the product they are applying THX to. If you have dodgy box's to tick guess what the end product will be dodgy. If applied the way it's designed the end product should be of a consistently high standard.

Garconis · 06-07-2007, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenRedux

Threads merged.

My thread was more geared towards discussion of Pan's Labyrinth and when/if it would be on Blu-ray. But whatever.

ClaytonMG · 06-07-2007, 04:58 PM

Personally, I use THX certified recievers because of the modes they have (Select2, Game, Music, ect.). But when it comes to Blu-Rays, I don't really see what they could do... unless they have a standard thing where they say "the bit rate of the movie cannot pass below blah blah" and "The audio needs to be uncompressed in some form" but that's about it. It doesn't nesisarilly mean anything is different, it's just a way for a consumer to know that it actually has a high bit rate for the picture, uncompressed audio, and it passed THX's tests...

06-06-2007, 10:52 PM	#1
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	THX Certification of High-Def Discs Comes to Europe; Is U.S. Next? It would be great to have THX certified BLU-RAY discs one day. The costs of the discs would be more expensive but one is guaranteed in theory a certain level of quality for picture and sound quality. I am all for THX certified BLU-RAY discs. http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/THX/Industry_Trends/THX_Certification_of_High-Def_Discs_Comes_to_Europe_Is_U.S._Next/681

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06-06-2007, 11:34 PM	#2
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	THX is notorious for using edge enhancement. Hopefully that won't be the case on Blu-Ray.

06-06-2007, 11:52 PM	#4
LeoneFan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007	When THX started loaning out their name for PC speakers they lost all credibility. Who cares anyways? It's all marketing.

06-07-2007, 12:40 AM	#6
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	No, when THX appears on a Bose product, THEN they'll have lost all credibility As long as they pass the same tests as everyone else, and I seriously doubt there's enough money in certification for it to be worth it to them to sell out, what's the wrong with them certifiying products as the best possible in their class?

06-07-2007, 02:16 AM	#8
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	New Line is neutral correct?

06-07-2007, 02:19 AM	#9
Jack Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	Warner is distributing New Line in the US, so yes they're neutral. I think the THX on the european (must be the german release) Pan's Labyrinth is just vor marketing...

06-07-2007, 02:25 AM	#10
McBain Senior Member Member since:Oct 2006	http://www.thx.com/news/20070521A.html

06-07-2007, 04:20 AM	#11
CYMBOL Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2007 Location:I move around a lot. Blu-ray collection:8	I could care less about THX. I've seen plenty of movies that were not "THX approved" that looked fantastic, and others that were THX approved that looked just O.K. I believe they even once shipped some discs (early in the DVD era) that were defective. I can't remember the movie. Anyway, that's great if they want to put their collective stamp of approval on a movie, but it hardly makes me sit up and reconsider my purchase.

06-07-2007, 05:42 AM	#12
Chad Varnadore Senior Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Salisbury, NC Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:349 Blu-ray reviews:19	THX certification has been essentially pointless on DVD. Hopefully in high def it might mean something again. But I wouldn't bet on it.

06-07-2007, 05:48 AM	#13
Chad Varnadore Senior Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Salisbury, NC Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:349 Blu-ray reviews:19	I like THX certification in audio components. But, I haven't found much use for it with video componentes or software. With DVD, THX certified discs have ranged from some of the best on the market, to some of the absolute worst, and have had just as many player incompatibility issues. Hopefully things will change with high def. But, I wouldn't bet on it. About the only worthwhile thing I see coming from a THX certified BD, would be some mighty cool trailers.

06-07-2007, 06:08 AM	#14
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Wasn't one of Lionsgate BDs are THX anyway? fuad

06-07-2007, 06:10 AM	#15
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	I have a feeling the mods are going to combine this thread with the other... fuad

06-07-2007, 12:17 PM	#16
Frode Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	Anyone remember the crappy Highlander DVD that was THX certified? Yeah, that one. I'd say THX has no credibility left. They did their job back in the 80s when there were a lot of movie theaters with crappy sound systems, but these days the point is gone.

06-07-2007, 01:11 PM	#17
GoldenRedux Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	Threads merged.

06-07-2007, 02:05 PM	#18
Blue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2005 Location:Melbourne Australia Blu-ray collection:206	THX is just a quality standard, just like ITIL, ISO, Six Sigma and the list continues, only it applies to AV. The standard and concept is a great one, however not everyone manages to implement it to deliver the best out comes. It just means the company will have had to go through a number of tick the box's on the product they are applying THX to. If you have dodgy box's to tick guess what the end product will be dodgy. If applied the way it's designed the end product should be of a consistently high standard.

06-07-2007, 04:58 PM	#20
ClaytonMG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2006 Location:New Brighton, MN Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:839 Blu-ray collection:2379 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Personally, I use THX certified recievers because of the modes they have (Select2, Game, Music, ect.). But when it comes to Blu-Rays, I don't really see what they could do... unless they have a standard thing where they say "the bit rate of the movie cannot pass below blah blah" and "The audio needs to be uncompressed in some form" but that's about it. It doesn't nesisarilly mean anything is different, it's just a way for a consumer to know that it actually has a high bit rate for the picture, uncompressed audio, and it passed THX's tests...

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