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Hi,
I do like that movie. But I'm not sure I would have ever gotten it; but for this. Superbit DVDs use the whole disc for the movie. No extras, no trailers, just movie. This improves both picture and sound.
Beyond that, if it becomes a successful approach; it will provide a way for a videophile to get a quality product for a reasonable amount of money. It also tells the company there is money to be made in producing quality products. As you know form the music world; there is no guarentee of this. So I bought it. Call it blackmail; but it's the only way I know to eventually get more dvds, done properly, in the future.
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...until he puts proper isolation under the player. I currently employ Aurios Pros, and oboy!clark
This picture is truly stunning; I can only assume other superbit titles are magnificent as well. How much better? Well, that may depend upon the individual viewer and the viewer's system. From my initial experience it was subtle at first because the resolution of most anamorphic DVDs on a good progressive scan player shown over a direct-view widescreen HDTV (RCA F38310) is pretty nice already. However, the longer I watched this superbit movie, the more the detail seemed to jump out and the richer the whole picture felt. Eventually, I became aware that the superbit presentation was reminiscent of a movie broadcast over HDTV (i.e., not up to 1080I resolution, but you get the idea).About the sound: Although my video system is integrated into my reference system (i.e.,stereo only) the superbit mastered DDS did sound noticeably better than on most other Dolbyized DVDs I've heard over this system. I'm now considering some of the other available high-rez titles (i.e., "Crouching Tiger...", "Air Force One", etc.), and am looking forward to future superbit releases with interest.
Here's a thought: If the superbit mastering proves profitable for the niche high-end market, what's to stop the software producers from releasing deluxe superbit editions with all the typical extras on a second disc as a package deal? Of course, out of necessity director/actor/critic commentaries would have to be on a second lower rez version.
AuPh
Hi,
agree with everything but the last bit. Not that I have hi-def or progressive scan. The whole disc is taken up by the movie; in order to add goodies, you would need to have a 2nd disc; which would jack the price up. I think it's dandy just the way it is. DTS is recorded at a significantly higher rate than DD, so it is not unusal for it to sound better. I think a lot of the sound quality lies in the production;in Dolby I have the Buena Vista Social Club dvd ( must see tv), and the sound and the music is wonderful, delicously lifelike. I saw a 38" RCA hi-def tv this weekend, it really was quite nice. Best Buy has a return for $2100. He said quite a few get it home, discover it has few inputs; and bring it back. Very tempting, sad to say it will be a couple before I join you in hi-def nirvana
For those of you that don't know, the Superbit versions of DVD use the entire storage capacity of the disc for video and audio instead of extras. This results in high bit rates for the picture and sound.
I just received the Fifth Element in Superbit yesterday and watched it last night. I was expecting only "subtle" inprovements according to the few reviews I've seen.First- the picture: It is as pristine, crystal clear and rock solid as is possible. I have a Panasonic 32" CT-HX40 HDVD tube and a Panasonic RP-91 Progressive scan player. Previously I thought Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was about as good as it's going to get.
The Superbit is noticeably better.
Horizontal lines look exactly like clear horizontal lines no jagged edges at all. No motion artifacts at all, no blurring, no defects, just a perfect film like picture which is better than any movie theater I have ever seen. The colors are dead on and perfectly reproduced with no smearing, blotches, or tinting.Secondly- the audio: I am a great fan of DTS and Superbit has both DTS and DDS. I set it for DTS last night. The Superbit is just unbelieveable. My room was no longer just my viewing room, it was the Met, an ampitheater, it was a concert hall. This DTS tarck is like nothing I have ever heard. Private Ryan is now passe'.
The vocals are simply amazing, when 2 people are speaking their voices are clearly separated between the center and right or left mains. During the scenes in the military command center the president's voice comes from the center but the generals come from ABOVE center and during another scene from BEHIND and ABOVE- exactly the position the in the movie of the monitor speaker the president is listening to. I don't know how this is accomplished but is is totally natural in the context of the film.
The music is concert hall quality, during the diva scene, I was in the concert hall with the audience. I was THERE!
Do yourself a favor and get this DVD. It truely takes home theater to a new level and it's maximum capability
but rather a $400 JVC 27 incher?
r
I had a 35" from way back when they first were available. That TV had a few small issues and I got a new Sony 36XBR400. The difference was amazing. So I have to say: a small outmoded TV is like living in the 'dark ages' and you have my sympathy for your plight. Old, or small TVs: It's kind of as if you neded eyeglasses, and had to watch without them.
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