Author Topic: The Top Ten DTS DVDs (Read 19237 times)

himura · « **on:** Jan 10, 2002 at 08:30 PM »

Taken from dvd.ign.com (link), here are the top 10 DTS DVDs to show off your home-theater system:

#1: The Haunting
Hands down, this is the most impressive DTS soundtrack yet released. While some may not be too impressed at the movie itself, put this DTS DVD into your player and be prepared to be blown away.
The scene with the pounding on the door features such intense bass, it will shake your house to the foundation and cause the neighbors to call the cops.

#2 Gladiator
Coming in a close second is another disc from Dreamworks, and another that features a DTS ES track.
Great ambience, stunning separation, and deep bass makes this discrete DTS mix quite a treat and one of the best yet on DVD.

#3 Saving Private Ryan
When Private Ryan was released theatrically in 1998, audiences were impressed by the incredible sound design in the opening Normandy Invasion.
The disc was a natural for DVD, and while the Dolby Digital disc featured a thunderous mix, the DTS version edges it out in terms of quality. This mix is so good, you'll be ducking from the bullets.

#4 The Jurassic Park Trilogy
The original DTS film slammed onto DVD with some problems in the pressing that caused faulty discs. However, all of that has now been solved and you can once again experience the same earth-shaking sound that made people say "I must have that in my home" back in 1993.

#5 Terminator 2: The Ultimate Edition

One of the first DVDs ever released was an edition of T2 from Live. When the film got the super DVD-18 special edition, it was also given an extremely impressive DTS track.
Just as the original DVD was used to demo the format to early adopter, this DTS mix can be used to show off your home theater.

#6 Air Force One (Superbit)

For quite a while, the original Air Force One DVD reigned supreme as one of the best examples of how impressive Dolby Digital could be on DVD.
With the Superbit release, an equally stunning DTS mix was created and it's one that should not be missed.

#7 U-571
You may wonder why this disc is on this list. However, fire up the DTS track and head to the scene with the depth charges and you'll see the light.

#8 Apollo 13
This is one of my favorite films of all time, and the DTS mix is great. One very impressive moment of bass is the "thwomp" of the fuel pumps right before the Saturn 5 lifts off.

#9 The Die Hard Special Edition Trilogy
Action films definitely need great sound, and when Fox released the special edition Die Hard trilogy, they added in DTS tracks to each film to give the bass an extreme boost.

#10 Moulin Rouge
If you want a good DTS disc that doesn't rely on explosions to impress, the Moulin Rouge DVD won't disappoint.
From the ambience of the musical numbers to the bass of the windmill blades, it's one fun mix to listen to.

[size=-4](Added pics and links, Hope you don't mind - benny)[/size]

SiCkBoY · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 11, 2002 at 03:36 PM »

nice list. i'm a bit skeptical about the Haunting, but then again, i haven't tried it on DVD yet.

but i think Das Boot should be in the list instead of U-571. Das Boot kicks U-571's @$$!

kakabanas · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 11, 2002 at 06:08 PM »

I have my doubts on this list with the ommission of The Fifth Element. This dvd is the absolute dvd used by home theater afficionados and stores to show off the crisp sound and bright, clear colors. One very memorable scene to test your TV picture clarity and receiver/speakers caliber, jump to the alien diva singing and you will know what I am talking about.

Kahon · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 11, 2002 at 06:22 PM »

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but i think Das Boot should be in the list instead of U-571. Das Boot kicks U-571's @$$!

I haven't seen any Das Boot DVD in DTS. Meron ba?

himura · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 12, 2002 at 01:01 AM »

I have to agree...

Some of ign.com's choices are questionable, but like everyone else, I guess they're entitled to their own opinions. On the other hand, I think they should've included Desperado (Superbit)

weeloo · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 12, 2002 at 07:02 AM »

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I have my doubts on this list with the ommission of The Fifth Element. This dvd is the absolute dvd used by home theater afficionados and stores to show off the crisp sound and bright, clear colors. One very memorable scene to test your TV picture clarity and receiver/speakers caliber, jump to the alien diva singing and you will know what I am talking about.

I totally agree. Her singing still gives me goosebumps.

EBTGmike · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 12, 2002 at 08:37 AM »

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but i think Das Boot should be in the list instead of U-571. Das Boot kicks U-571's @$$!

As far as I know, there is no DTS release of Das Boot, so it cannot be included in the list.

xage · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 04, 2002 at 12:47 AM »

ANy New Added?

bently · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 08, 2002 at 04:27 PM »

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ANy New Added?

with all the reviews going around with this disk
A.I. should belong in the top 10 !
sama ko narin yung superspeedway dts version

bently

Rak-Rak · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 09, 2002 at 11:58 AM »

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Taken from dvd.ign.com(htp://dvd.ign.com), here are the top 10 DTS DVDs to show off your home-theater system:

#9 The Die Hard Special Edition Trilogy
Action films definitely need great sound, and when Fox released the special edition Die Hard trilogy, they added in DTS tracks to each film to give the bass an extreme boost.

The Sound is dated and I think Daylight DTS will pulvorize this baby. Yiptayayayehey,...

Rak-Rak · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 09, 2002 at 12:09 PM »

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Taken from dvd.ign.com(htp://dvd.ign.com), here are the top 10 DTS DVDs to show off your home-theater system:

#2 Gladiator
Coming in a close second is another disc from Dreamworks, and another that features a DTS ES track.
Great ambience, stunning separation, and deep bass makes this discrete DTS mix quite a treat and one of the best yet on DVD.

You better turn-on your Cinema RE-EQ. dahil sa sobrang kalansing ng mga sword-clanging fight-scenes.

Rak-Rak · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 09, 2002 at 12:18 PM »

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Taken from dvd.ign.com(htp://dvd.ign.com), here are the top 10 DTS DVDs to show off your home-theater system:

#10 Moulin Rouge
If you want a good DTS disc that doesn't rely on explosions to impress, the Moulin Rouge DVD won't disappoint.
From the ambience of the musical numbers to the bass of the windmill blades, it's one fun mix to listen to.

Kung sa Ambiance ang paguusapan eh wala ng tatalo sa eerrie holosonic sound ng The Cell, its not DTS but its countinous and unnerving surround sound will chill you. Reference quality din ang picture quality nito ala superbit (sa widescreen discplay)

FASTBACK · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 09, 2002 at 07:08 PM »

Naku huwag mo ako papahiramin ng mga iyan Rak-Rak papahirapan mo na naman speakers ko niyan.

Rak-Rak · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 11, 2002 at 03:26 AM »

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Naku huwag mo ako papahiramin ng mga iyan Rak-Rak papahirapan mo na naman speakers ko niyan.

He-he Fastback, isasalpak ko sa player mo secretly yung Jurrasic Park DTS kong corrected version para lalong magiba yang bahay nyo, ikaw kasi sobrang lakas niyang subwoofer mo eh.

gladiator · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 11, 2002 at 09:02 PM »

rak-rak,

Didn't know may corrected version pala ang dts ver ng jp. How would I know if mine is the corrected version or not? Thanks!

Rak-Rak · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 12, 2002 at 07:27 AM »

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rak-rak,

Didn't know may corrected version pala ang dts ver ng jp. How would I know if mine is the corrected version or not? Thanks!

Gladiator, just got to this thread Defective R1 Jurassic Park DTS

gladiator · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 19, 2002 at 01:40 AM »

thanks rak, had trouble finding where I posted my question

will check it out!

Rak-Rak · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 20, 2002 at 12:16 AM »

Just copy and paste na lang yung link ko sa itaas, low tech pa kasi ako eh.

benny · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 20, 2002 at 09:34 AM »

Quote from: Rak-Rak on Mar 20, 2002 at 12:16 AM

Just copy and paste na lang yung link ko sa itaas, low tech pa kasi ako eh.

Link fixed.

himura_drew - I modified your first post, added pics/links. Hope that's fine with you.

nerveblocker · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 20, 2002 at 11:33 AM »

Add to the list...

Predator DTS

Pearl Harbor- DTS- KABOOM!!!

Who could've forgotten... Fast and the Furious

Rak-Rak · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 20, 2002 at 10:54 PM »

Salamat Benny sa Pag-ayos sa Link.

I would like to Add:

Fifth element Superbit DTS
Mask of Zorro Special Edition DTS
Twister Special Edition DTS

Rak-Rak · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 20, 2002 at 10:59 PM »

Quote from: Kahon on Jan 11, 2002 at 06:22 PM

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but i think Das Boot should be in the list instead of U-571. Das Boot kicks U-571's @$$!

I haven't seen any Das Boot DVD in DTS. Meron ba?

Kahon, there's no DTS DVD of Das Boot but the Total Remastering effort done on this movie's audio mix was exemplary, and warrant it as a Reference quality in sound even though is only in Dolby digital.

Larry_Boy · « **Reply #22 on:** May 08, 2002 at 10:18 AM »

i'd like to add that eagles - hell freezes over & bee gees - 1 night only are also great dts dvds.

aikigrappler · « **Reply #23 on:** May 16, 2002 at 10:55 PM »

Hey Guys,

DTS demo disc #4, #5 & #6 available again in Electronic Depot. I just bought #4 & 5 tonight and all I can say is just that DTS is a better format than Dolby Digital. The LFEs are just "earth shaking"!

Demo #4

dts logo:sonic landscape
dances with wolves
the haunting
antz
eagles:hotel california
roy orbison:pretty woman
sheryl crow:am i getting through
saving private ryan

Demo #5

gladiator
the lost world:jurassic park
titan a.e.
u-571
chicken run
steely dan:cousin dupree

Its quite expensive for something they give out to, i think home theatre stores in the States.But I can't find any other stores that sell these.Electronic is selling the demos for P750 each.But to hear Haunting, Titan A.E. and the over-played Hotel California (they play this in all the home theatre stores here), its worth bucks I paid for it.I guess.

nerveblocker · « **Reply #24 on:** May 17, 2002 at 05:48 AM »

Yup your DTS Demo discs are good buys! Personally, when I want to influence somebody in the hometheater thingie, I just plug in the Demo disc and just wait at their reactions. They are very good recordings and you don't have to look for a scene in a standard DVD just to show off your HT. Super cool!

aikigrappler · « **Reply #25 on:** May 17, 2002 at 06:13 PM »

Hey Nirvblakr,
What other dts demo disc do you have? #1,#2, #3? Post mo naman whats in those discs?

Anybody got the #6? Only liked Planet of the Apes on that disc thats why I didnt get. What's the verdicts? Is is mastered well?
ELF

nerveblocker · « **Reply #26 on:** May 19, 2002 at 06:43 AM »

Elf- Haven't seen DTS Demo Discs #1-3 even on dtsonline. Maybe they always run out of stock or they don't manufacture them anymore when the newer versions came out.

optimusprime · « **Reply #27 on:** May 20, 2002 at 01:15 AM »

Quote from: Elf on May 16, 2002 at 10:55 PM

Hey Guys,

DTS demo disc #4, #5 & #6 available again in Electronic Depot...

bossing san ba yan electronic depot?? syensya na bago lang ako dito eh....

Thanks

benny · « **Reply #28 on:** May 20, 2002 at 01:34 AM »

Here's the address:

Electronics Depot

In front of Ford, Libis; near Gerry’s Grill
E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Libis, Quezon City

Tel 637-7340 & 635-2995
Telfax 637-7305

Store hours: 10AM to 9PM
Look for: Oogie or Haydee

or check here: Directory of DVD stores in the Phils

flashnymph72 · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 05, 2003 at 01:27 PM »

Any updates on the DTS DVD list?

tnx!