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Meeks32
06-23-2005, 12:39 AM
Just wanted to get some input on wether or not to upgrade to the DTS version. I have the regular dd version now and recently switched out my Jurassic park dd for the DTS & that was a good improvement.
aaharvel
06-23-2005, 03:15 AM
in a word: YES.
but it's not for late-night viewing.
Upgrade? Do you mean there is a new one or something? Didn't the original have DTS? The one I have, from when it first came out... has DTS.
gmorris
06-23-2005, 08:44 AM
Originally posted by phuz
Upgrade? Do you mean there is a new one or something? Didn't the original have DTS? The one I have, from when it first came out... has DTS.
Me too.... I don't know what Meeks32 is talking about.
bknauss
06-23-2005, 11:17 AM
There is a DD only version and a DTS version. Its somewhat hard to find the DTS version now.
Also, the "special edition" of it is DD, not DTS.
Meeks32
06-23-2005, 11:24 AM
My version only has 5.1DD & 2.0. I have the original 1999 release but without the red DTS logo at the top.
gmorris
06-23-2005, 11:27 AM
Hmmm, guess I got lucky. I got mine from Columbia House DVD club, which I am no longer a member of.
Meeks32
06-23-2005, 11:36 AM
So, dts over dd then?
Originally posted by Meeks32
So, dts over dd then?
Absolutely. The DTS track on SPR is one of the best.
gmorris
06-23-2005, 12:15 PM
To be perfectly honest, I've never noticed a bean of difference between DD & DTS.
Now, given the choice, I always choose DTS. Why, you ask? If I have to explain.....
If you already have a DVD of SPR, it makes no sense to me to "upgrade" to a DTS version. If you could sell the DD version for the same amount as the DTS version costs, then sure, go ahead, but otherwise it is just silly, in my opinion.
kberg
06-23-2005, 05:19 PM
I for one notice a HUGE improvement on the DTS version of SPR. May eventually get the DTS version of JP if it is still available.
woodyjacobs
06-23-2005, 11:23 PM
I understand the original DD version has some documentaries and perhaps some commentaries (not sure about that) that the DTS version does not have (something about the DTS soundtrack uses more room on the DVD than the DD soundtrack...or that could be BS). Can anyone verify that? I have the DTS version and the sound is phenomonal.
Toxis
06-24-2005, 12:12 AM
my copy of SPR is DD only. Looks like I might have to ebay my copy and buy a new one...
Shizelbs
06-24-2005, 02:18 AM
Without a doubt, get the dts version.
bknauss
06-26-2005, 01:51 PM
Originally posted by woodyjacobs
I understand the original DD version has some documentaries and perhaps some commentaries (not sure about that) that the DTS version does not have (something about the DTS soundtrack uses more room on the DVD than the DD soundtrack...or that could be BS). Can anyone verify that? I have the DTS version and the sound is phenomonal.
DTS definitely uses a lot more space than DD. It can be about 50%-100% more.
polkatese
06-26-2005, 03:07 PM
I have always want to check out DTS version ever since I bought my DD version. Well, this discussion pushed me over and ordered World War II Collection - SPR - 60 years D-Day version. I supposed, beyond checking out DTS version, the rest of the collection worths to own from its historical perspective (and it makes a great addition, since I enjoy collecting solid WWII epics).
Shizelbs
06-26-2005, 03:26 PM
Originally posted by polkatese
I have always want to check out DTS version ever since I bought my DD version. Well, this discussion pushed me over and ordered World War II Collection - SPR - 60 years D-Day version. I supposed, beyond checking out DTS version, the rest of the collection worths to own from its historical perspective (and it makes a great addition, since I enjoy collecting solid WWII epics).
Uhh, I could be wrong, but I don't think that version has dts. I was looking at that disc package, but steered away from it because no dts.
polkatese
06-26-2005, 03:39 PM
well, according to my research on HTF forum discussions, this is the digipack that has DTS 5.1, BUT no DD 5.1 (only DD 2.0), and confirmed by Amazon description:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0001NBLY0/qid=1119810924/sr=8-2/ref=pd_csp_2/102-5454105-8263352?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846
I suppose we'll see if the package arrive. In the event that I get another DD 5.1 version, I'll sell one on FM. I still would have bought the collection, though.
Shizelbs
06-26-2005, 08:01 PM
Oh shit, I didn't even know that existed. I'll pull my head out of my ass now. I was thinking of a different one.
You win.
polkatese
06-26-2005, 08:07 PM
actually, you were right on the other version (2 discs set) that has only DD 5.1 with the ammo-box packaging.
Shizelbs
06-27-2005, 03:18 AM
Which is what I was thinking of.
Nonetheless, you will surely enjoy the dts. That I know I am correct on.
cdubya
06-27-2005, 05:37 AM
The zone 4 version has both dts and dd5.1. Also available is dts plus pro-logic and a version with dd5.1 plus pro-logic.
Toxis
07-11-2005, 10:14 PM
I haven't watched this movie in years until today. Just got my amp back and was in the mood for a good action/war movie. This fit the bill. Sure I only have the DD version but I'm still very impressed with the sound quality (or is it my amp? :p ). Long but damn good throughout and a bit of a tear jerker at the end... Love this movie! Now I gotta buy the DTS version and sell this one on ebay lol.
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