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In Reply to: Re: Went to the movies last night for the first time in 3 years and ... posted by GaryM on October 23, 2001 at 16:41:22:
Gotta add another side here guys.I'm not sure what type of movie theaters you are attending, but the THX outfitted, large screen mega theaters that are becoming the norm here in Toronto provide a visual/sonic experience that makes every home theater set up I've experienced appear laughable (and yes, I've experienced some amazing home theaters).
Of course, this is all subjective. But the immersive quality of a big screen, the detail that you can just swim into, and the sonic capabilities of the theater are on a different scale, virtually unapproachable by home theaters.
One thing that has me wanting to slap myself silly is this observation: the most realistic reproduction of orchestral music I've heard keeps coming from these movie theater sound systems. For fun, I've closed my eyes many times when the orchestral score is featured in a good movie mix, and it amazes me how close these systems come to the scale, impact and instrumental color of an orchestra - far beyond any high end stereo system. (And this is an observation from someone who does not really care much for home theater - I prefer listening to music on my high-end rig).
I also find the seats comfortable in these theaters.
The big drag for me: Most movie theaters are way to freakin' loud.
(Score one for home theater - volume control).Rich H.
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- Couldn't agree less... - Rich H 19:38:31 10/23/01 (4)
- Re: Couldn't agree less... - Rich 07:29:03 10/24/01 (2)
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- Next to LA, Toronto is the place to be... - Estes 17:38:50 10/26/01 (0)
- Re: Couldn't agree less... - Brian Hueske 23:38:08 10/23/01 (0)
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