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What amazes me is that this is an audio site

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In Reply to: Rented WOTW on disk...lucked out on avoiding another stinker posted by DWPC on November 28, 2005 at 10:15:08:

Yet no one ever mentions the technical performance of these movies played on HT systems.
However you feel about the movie itself, anyone with a decent subwoofer system has got to appreciate this one. I'm buying it just for the reference.
(This rant is not directed towards you, DWPC. BTW, how's the Pioneer HDTV holding out? Did you get your boards changed with no problems? My 730 has been streak free for close to 18 months now)

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Re: What amazes me is that this is an audio site - DWPC 09:55:53 11/30/05 (2)
Actually, the only part of this movie I enjoyed was the alien machines' deep "bwaaaaa" sound coming from my Vandies. I think you find little comment here on movie audio because the trend is "the louder the better". Subwoofer heaven but little else. Overdriven and highly compressed sound is why we no longer go to theaters for movies. Deafening isn't overstating it. Occasionally you find a movie where having a great audio system makes a difference, but for me soundtracks more often detractions from the movie.
After a year I still think the 530HD is a great set. I'm still glad I opted for it instead of an LCD or DPL. Colors, contrast and blacks are terrific and more than make up for the slightly softer image of the CRTs. Pioneer replaced the boards about 6 mos ago, within about ten days of my service request; no green streaks since. Great service from Pioneer. I just wish I could find the matching RAE53B equipment rack.
- NO NO! soundtracks do more than you think - NuWave 18:42:09 12/02/05 (1)
  Movies wouldn't be movies without them. I bet if you think of some of your favorite movies, they'll have great soundtracks. The music does so much to convey mood, suspense, and uneasiness. We're talking about suspense, horror and sci fi here though, not chick flicks. Try removing the music from Jaws or The Shining and the movie will become a big piece of poop.
  - Re"Jaws" - rico 08:52:14 12/03/05 (0)
    On the documentary accompanying the 30th anniversary edition it is noted that when the film was screened for studio exewcutives without the john Williams score they didn't care for it.

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