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[dph1965]

Don't scare me! I do live in a townhouse - thank goodness it is an end unit, so I push it when I know the neighbors aren't home. One of my favorites is the depth charge scenes in U-571. Thanks for the input!

[F1]

Well I agree with Geoff and think your strategy is a bit 'odd' but it's your money. But I would add that actually Hsu VTF-2 is very capable to put out a lot of SPL enough to wake up your neighbor. Off course VTF-3 will give you more SPL. Based on mfg recommendation, VTF-2 is for 3000 cuft or smaller but I feel this is too conservative unless you are a bass freak. Good luck on your choice.

[Lexmark3200]

Don't scare me! I do live in a townhouse - thank goodness it is an end unit, so I push it when I know the neighbors aren't home. One of my favorites is the depth charge scenes in U-571. Thanks for the input!

Agreed, totally. U-571 is about the best DTS workout you can get for a sub in a 5.1 system, short of the Haunting in DTS ES.

[Geoffcin]

Agreed, totally. U-571 is about the best DTS workout you can get for a sub in a 5.1 system, short of the Haunting in DTS ES.

Let's not leave out the D-Day scene on Saving Private Ryan. I've blown 20 amp breakers on that one. (not to mention setting off burgler alarms up and down the street!)

[Lexmark3200]

Let's not leave out the D-Day scene on Saving Private Ryan. I've blown 20 amp breakers on that one. (not to mention setting off burgler alarms up and down the street!)

You Know, Geoff, I have heard that Saving Private Ryan is a KILLER DTS demo disc, and I have yet to hear it.....I believe you. For now, Im remaining stunned by the sound on Universal's DTS version of U-571 and Dreamworks' The Haunting. I will demo Private Ryan when I can.

[kelsci]

You Know, Geoff, I have heard that Saving Private Ryan is a KILLER DTS demo disc, and I have yet to hear it.....I believe you. For now, Im remaining stunned by the sound on Universal's DTS version of U-571 and Dreamworks' The Haunting. I will demo Private Ryan when I can.

Lex; SPR in DTS is certainly one of the best out there. My brother has it and I have watched it on occassion. I think one of the reasons SPR is good in both D.D. and D.T.S that S.S. had the sound mixed by his friend George at Skywalker Sound. I noticed Gary Rystrom's name in the credits. I do however have a criticism with the DTS version however; maybe it is me or I am seeing something that others have not noticed or at least to put it another way, the DTS version visually gives me some kind of brainstrain or eyestrain. There is something about the motion on this particular disc that gets to me. I have no trouble with the D.D. version of this film.

I rented U571 some time ago which does have stunning sound with those depth charges. I personally did not care for the movie though. I have the D.D. version of the HAUNTING. It sounds good. I have heard many others talk about the DTS version being a real demo dilly to listen too.

[dph1965]

wasn't stellar in your eyes? HEHEHE

[Lexmark3200]

Lex; SPR in DTS is certainly one of the best out there. My brother has it and I have watched it on occassion. I think one of the reasons SPR is good in both D.D. and D.T.S that S.S. had the sound mixed by his friend George at Skywalker Sound. I noticed Gary Rystrom's name in the credits. I do however have a criticism with the DTS version however; maybe it is me or I am seeing something that others have not noticed or at least to put it another way, the DTS version visually gives me some kind of brainstrain or eyestrain. There is something about the motion on this particular disc that gets to me. I have no trouble with the D.D. version of this film.

I rented U571 some time ago which does have stunning sound with those depth charges. I personally did not care for the movie though. I have the D.D. version of the HAUNTING. It sounds good. I have heard many others talk about the DTS version being a real demo dilly to listen too.

Kel,

Oh I loved U571 and own the Collectors Edition DVD; the DTS track is stunning-----EVERY creak of the sub creeps through each surround channel. And those depth charges....they made my sub pop more than once. Do yourself a favor and experience the DTS version of The Haunting....the film itself is pretty cheesy especially after watching it a few times and seeing just how bad the acting and story is, but the sound on this DVD....wow....the scenes where Hill House's doors are slamming closed are all sub-bass tremors that will rock your sub(s).

[dph1965]

mentioned more than once. Who was in that one? I remember when it came out, but the story did look a little lame.....