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Jack G

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In Reply to: correction about LFE/.1 and L/R (stereo) posted by Joe Murphy Jr on June 19, 2005 at 16:07:37:

I haven't notice a change in quantity of bass, as much as quality of bass when using DD5.1 mixed down to two channels Vs. 2 channel surround or a stereo output. What I have found, is the 5.1 mixed to 2 has *deeper* bass, more extended treble and much better center fill. While there is some variation between discs, I've done enough comparisons over the years that I stopped comparing.
>>>If you want to listen to the DVD material in stereo, always choose the Dolby Surround 2.0 option if it is available.<<<
No, thats bad advice. People need to compare different sound settings to see what works best for them, in their systems. In my case, 5.1->2 channels is VASTLY superior to the 2 channel soundtracks.
Jack

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my experience: a 180 from yours - Joe Murphy Jr 19:43:26 06/20/05 (1)
And not just me, but many threads I have read about the compromises made to Dolby Digital soundtracks (complaints from sound mixers, no less) so that they will sound "good" when down-mixed to stereo (even when a 2.0 Dolby Surround track is included on the disc!).
I guess it's all in the ear of the listener, but I have found the 2.0 Dolby Surround tracks to be better than their down-mixed 5.1 cousins. Time is actually taken to make a 2-channel (4-into-2, actually) track independent of the 5.1 track.
- That's why people should compare for themselves (nt) - Jack G 09:08:34 06/23/05 (0)
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