DVDs to test my subwoofer?

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 23 Jun 2006, 22:10

For some reason these days, I can never be sure if my sub is working well. It makes a boom/pop noise whenever its' switched off, and its hard to hear "rumbles" from it compared to the other speakers.

It appears to close to my TV/amp, but because of the way my room is set up I can't move it. Does this make a difference?
What's a good test DVD?

Kurgan · Post by **Kurgan** » 23 Jun 2006, 22:23

If you have a THX optimised DVD, just run the test on that. Something like the Star Wars films, or a Pixar one should do the trick.
If you want to hear and test the sound, I always find the shoot-out on the freeway near the end of Heat as an excellent test. Any excuse to watch it, really

As for placement of a sub, it should be as close to a corner of the room and as close to a wall as possible. Obviously, it'll work when it's not in those positions, just not as well.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 23 Jun 2006, 22:34

Thanks

I guess mine is the best it can be then.
I'm sure T2 R1 (UE) would be a good one, the DTS track on that is awesome.

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 24 Jun 2006, 00:17

HKL's "2000 AD" may not have DTS, but ff to the shoot-outs. Wow!

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 26 Jun 2006, 19:19

Easy = Battle Royale

Any 5.1 version will do.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 26 Jun 2006, 19:20

Daredevil DTS directors cut, its stunning! unlike any other soundtrack out there it helps make you blind too.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 26 Jun 2006, 19:31

Thanks Brad. I have the R3 so that'll do.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 26 Jun 2006, 19:52

Surely that's not the "only" version you have? Dude upgrade!

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 26 Jun 2006, 21:43

Top Gun SE - DTS 6.1 track.

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 26 Jun 2006, 22:19

Debbie does Dallas. Full volume. 8)

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 26 Jun 2006, 22:26

Terminator 2 UE - particularly the scene where he's firing the chaingun at the cop cars.

EDIT:
T3 is another good one. Particularly the car chase with the crane truck and the remote-controlled cop cars.

BiscLimpkit wrote:Debbie does Dallas. Full volume. 8)

Nah, Debbie Does Dallas 2: The Best Little Whore in Texas.

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 26 Jun 2006, 22:39

Shadowless Sword.

The subwoofer channel is way too loud, almost destroyed my home-cinema setup during the fights.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 27 Jun 2006, 08:45

bradavon wrote:Surely that's not the "only" version you have? Dude upgrade!

I've done enough upgrading for now

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 27 Jun 2006, 11:51

grim_tales wrote:I've done enough upgrading for now

You'll have to upgrade your receiver once all the new HD digital surround formats become standard. Eg DD-Plus, DD-TrueHD.

I'm rooting for HD-DVD. DD-Plus is a required standard on all discs (higher bitrate than half-bitrate DTS tracks), only DD5.1 is required for Blu-ray.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 27 Jun 2006, 12:00

Yeah, but thats a few years away yet (for me anyway)

Wow, I didnt know about DD-Plus, DD-TrueHD, etc.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 27 Jun 2006, 12:17

grim_tales wrote:Yeah, but thats a few years away yet (for me anyway)
Wow, I didnt know about DD-Plus, DD-TrueHD, etc.

It takes no effort at all to stay in the loop. All I've done is read a HD disc couple reviews on digitalbits, casually browsed HTF once and read the occasional HD title announcements on DVDactive and DVDtimes.