Anyone else find themselves doing this ?

[mrbigbluelight]

We were at Walgreens the other day, and we passed by the DVD Bargain Bin.

Actually found some decent movies at give-away prices. We passed on them because they didn't have DTS.

We'd dig throught the pile, find a good one, and we'd wind up flipping to the back to see if it had DTS. If it did, it went in the cart. If not, back in the pile.

"Dad, this only has 5.1, not DTS. <crunch ..... back into the pile>".

For some reason, that just isn't right. 5.1 isn't good enough ? We're passing up good movies and we'll watch Jurassic Park III (not I or II, they're not in DTS) for the 110th time just because it's awesome in DTS.

......man, those dinosaurs stomping around throught the woods, though....and the Trex and Triceratops fight ! WOW !!!

Is there a cure for this sickness ?

[McLoki]

Actually you can get I and II in DTS. (I have them.)

Keep looking.

Michael

It is the collectors edition (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004U8JU/qid=1142374580/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/104-0524987-1150311?s=dvd&v=glance&n=130)you need to look for

[george daniel]

yep, did the same thing @ Walmart this past Sunday, I dug all the way to the bottom of the bin,,got 5,christmas shopping done early :)

[Strong Bad]

Same here. If I know there is a DTS version, I'll pass on the DD bargain bin version.

[Demiurge]

I do the same thing, and my friends find it ungodly annoying.

"Hey, how about this one? You said you wanted it."

"Does it have DTS?"

"No..."

"Fine, I don't want it then."

"Okay....."

The only time I buy non-DTS is if I know there isn't one and I like the movie.

[mrbigbluelight]

I don't know how I missed that off of amazon.com.

Actually got 8 DTS DVD's in the mail last week from Amazon after doing a "superbit" and "DTS" search. Going to go upstairs and watch "Snatch" as soon as I get off the computer.

My kids'll thank you.

("Hey, guys ! We can get Jurassic I and II in DTS !!!")

:)

[TroyD]

Nope.....if your depending on the soundtrack to make the movie, chances are, the movie sucks.

Bogart don't need no stinking DTS.

BDT

[ND13]

Nope.....if your depending on the soundtrack to make the movie, chances are, the movie sucks.

Bogart don't need no stinking DTS.

BDT


AMEN, brudda!!!!

[steveinaz]

I haven't gotten that fussy yet, I'm so impressed with the sound of DVD movies over crappy VHS. I'm 2-channel anyway..

[Demiurge]

Sountracks enhance movies, that's why I am into Home Theatre. DTS is better to my ears, but some people don't prefer it because it's pumps out more bass. I won't buy a movie in DD when I can get the same movie in DTS.

[mldennison]

i guess i am more of a music guy too. unless it is one of my favorite movies, i will go with the bargain copy with the dd soundtrack. the thing i dont like about getting the "special edition" which is usually the only one with dts is that you also are paying for that "extras" disc with all the stuff i never watch.

you gotta love the bargin bins though, there is one at my supermarket, last week i picked up some milk, eggs and the $5 "spies like us" dvd :D

[reeltrouble1]

It Reely does not matter to me, if it has a DTS track I will use it just to use something different.

RT1

[Skynut]

I never check. I like movies and just buy anything I think I might like.
I even buy from the $1.00 bin at target. I can get 2 Bob Hope or Abbot and Costello movies for one dollar. I think thats cool for a Sat. afternoon with the kids.

[wingnut4772]

I love DTS but I won't pass up a movie because it does not have it.

[Shizelbs]

A deal is a deal. dts gets top billing in my house, but my tendencies to be frugal preceed my ears. However, if a movie is available in both, I always go for dts.

[daniel_paul_]

A deal is a deal. dts gets top billing in my house, but my tendencies to be frugal preceed my ears. However, if a movie is available in both, I always go for dts.


I'll second that

[ND13]

I never check. I like movies and just buy anything I think I might like.
I even buy from the $1.00 bin at target. I can get 2 Bob Hope or Abbot and Costello movies for one dollar. I think thats cool for a Sat. afternoon with the kids.

That's how I turn my boy's onto the world of "The Three Stooges", "A & C", the "Marx Bros.", etc, etc. The good ole dollar bin. Every once in a whjle, you'll come across a classic.

[Drumingman]

Everybody loves Snatch

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

I've actually noticed that I like DD over DTS on a few titles, but prefer DTS overall if available...

[MacLeod]

Whats the difference between DD and DTS?

[Demiurge]

Whats the difference between DD and DTS?

It's hard to say because both companies have been sniping at eachother since 1993, which is when DTS first made it on the scene (DD in 1992).

I can hear a difference, and my ears tell me DTS is better, and since I think sound quality in a movie helps any movie -- I always buy the DTS track when it's available, but I never pass on a movie because it's not DTS.

It's really one of those things that is up for debate forever and ever, but the DTS side will win most of the time because they claim they can hear a difference, and that it's for the better. There are always some that say they can't, like one poster did above, but that's a minority figure from what I have seen with my friends and others.

[MacLeod]

I havent done any critical listening between the two but I have noticed what seems to be a little more treble on DTS. I do know that I seem to like DTS better and use it on the movies I have with it, however I havent noticed enough of a difference to pass up on a flick just because it doesnt have it.

[Demiurge]

I havent done any critical listening between the two but I have noticed what seems to be a little more treble on DTS. I do know that I seem to like DTS better and use it on the movies I have with it, however I havent noticed enough of a difference to pass up on a flick just because it doesnt have it.

I will never pass on a movie for not having it. The difference isn't that big, but for me it's the difference between a dish of ice cream, and one that has whip cream, chocolate sauce, and a cherry in it.

[McLoki]

DD has about 12 to 1 compression ratio. DTS has about 3 to 1. (both are considered a lossy compression scheme. Similar to MP3's at different bit rates.)

Other than that, DTS is typically louder than DD at the same reciever setting. (I can't remember how much, but maybe 10db?)

Michael

[mrbigbluelight]

http://www.spannerworks.net/reference/10_1a.asp


The talk of older classics has given me the need to go searching for "Forbidden Planet".

[Dennis Gardner]

From the Spannerworks article: Under identical mastering conditions the two systems should be nearly indistinguishable from one another.


It is in the mastering/mixing that you here the differences. Just like SACD/Redbook, more bits doesn't automatically make it better. I listen to the particular format that sounds better on my system and I can assure you that DTS doesn't have a decided edge over DD. It truly does depend on the mastering of each individual disc since I never fell into the "more bass is better" trap. DTS does tend to mix about 3-5 dbs hotter in the bass, but as I stated earlier, a hotter mix is simply out of calibration.

What I do find myself doing is buying those that have both tracks so I can choose myself.

[Demiurge]

From the Spannerworks article: Under identical mastering conditions the two systems should be nearly indistinguishable from one another.


It is in the mastering/mixing that you here the differences. Just like SACD/Redbook, more bits doesn't automatically make it better. I listen to the particular format that sounds better on my system and I can assure you that DTS doesn't have a decided edge over DD. It truly does depend on the mastering of each individual disc since I never fell into the "more bass is better" trap. DTS does tend to mix about 3-5 dbs hotter in the bass, but as I stated earlier, a hotter mix is simply out of calibration.

What I do find myself doing is buying those that have both tracks so I can choose myself.

DTS claims that they don't, so I guess this argument could go on forever.

[aaharvel]

i heard somewhere (yeah yeah i know) that DTS runs their surrounds hot by 3db as well.

[Tour2ma]

Depends on the movie. If it's an action flick, DTS is more impportant to me.

bluelight,
Why pay Amazon prices, as good as they are, when Columbia DVD Club is in the world?

[Dennis Gardner]

Depends on the movie. If it's an action flick, DTS is more important to me.


I tend to agree with Bruce on the action flick thing. This is due to bass tracks for the most part with me, though not surround usage.

The best use of surround I have ever heard so far is the DD 5.1 of Darkness Falls. A lack luster horror flick in general, but worth the price of purchase just to show off the resolution of your surround setup. Sounds come from 20 feet outside the physical room in the movie and I have never figured out how they got this effect but when you hear it, your jaw will drop, guaranteed!!

[Demiurge]

I tend to agree with Bruce on the action flick thing. This is due to bass tracks for the most part with me, though not surround usage.

The best use of surround I have ever heard so far is the DD 5.1 of Darkness Falls. A lack luster horror flick in general, but worth the price of purchase just to show off the resolution of your surround setup. Sounds come from 20 feet outside the physical room in the movie and I have never figured out how they got this effect but when you hear it, your jaw will drop, guaranteed!!

That movie had some crazy good sound in it. I didn't bring up the movie because I would be embarassed. Movie had some good potential too. That part where they show the main character as a kid in the house where his mom dies was pretty intense.

[Dennis Gardner]

Terrible movie, best DD soundtrack to date..............

[Tour2ma]

Have only seen it on cable, but I liked it... Now it's on the "buy list".