Holy cow!!! This is the new reference for sound effects and BASS. I would swear there are a few spots where the bass is in the single digit range <10hz. I saw this at two different theaters, and it really makes a difference. The first theater was a Regal theater, and had Klipsch installed but did not sound near as good as the second theater I saw it in. Sorry to say, the Regal was very compressed, I think they turned down the LFE for this movie because I have never noticed this with other movies viewed at this theater. The second viewing at a different theater had hmm hmm JBL's. This was a newer theater with DD EX, and it just kicked you in the chest, very impressive. It has to have the deepest bass I have ever heard in a movie. The story is not that bad either. I found it to be very entertaining BOTH times I saw it. Granted the second time was mainly for the sound. Afterwards, I had to go by my audio dealer and demo better subs for when this is released on DVD. These is no way my current sub will do this movie justice. I highly recommend this movie, even if Sci-Fi is not your type of movie go for the sound.       

I'm definitely picking this up next Monday (DVD release date).  This will be the first movie I've paid full price for in I don't know how long.  If they get this as right on the dvd as they did in the theater, it will be one of my favorite demos.  BTW, I agree with you on the low bass-it was superb.

-damon-if you pick this up in Blu-Ray, you'll have to let us know what you think of the sound.

-David

Yep, counting down the days to the 16th. I have not gotten a better sub, but that money did go toward a new 46"LCD.

Apparently no Blu-Ray release.

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Yep, counting down the days to the 16th. I have not gotten a better sub, but that money did go toward a new 46"LCD.

Apparently no Blu-Ray release.

Regarding the "no Blu-Ray release":  Never say never.  My bet is that they're just ramping up sales of the regular dvd with an upgrade via blu-ray available sometime in the near future.  In any event, I'm pretty excited about this dvd.

-David

No Blu-Ray since its HD-DVD exclusive per Paramounts brand-spanking new contract with the HD-DVD powers at be.

oic

WB are fixing to come out with hybrid Blu-Ray/HD discs. Flip it over for each format. I also know that Wal-Mart looks like they'll be backing BR instead of HD. They started running ads in the store touting BR so that might be bad news for HD's future.

I unfortunately hadn't seen this in the theater so I'm looking forward to watching it at home.  I hope the SVS will be up to the challenge!

Well I bought the DVD yesterday ($13 @ CC) and my wife and I watched it last night.  We both thought it had a great sci-fi story with very good video and audio quality.  This movie has a few scenes that will be great to demo my theater with!  A from my wife and I.

-David

How is the audio on the DVD release? I am currently traveling, so I have not been able to view it yet. I see there is mixed reviews of the audio from the folks over at AVSFORUM. What are the views here?  

Mixed reviews?  Mainly because there isn't a DTS track.  UNBELIEVABLE bass!  I have it from NetFlix and I think I'm going to hold it hostage for a looong time!  :)

All I have to say is WOW, the sound is ... wait for it... AWESOME!!!

Just Optimus Prime's voice alone is great.

Check it out.

I thought there was a ton of rear effects..

And the bass was window shaking good.

I forgot about this when I was posting earlier, but there was an effect in this movie that surprised both my wife and me.  I cannot recall the scene but there was a point in the movie when I actually thought that someone was in the room with us which was totally creepy and the first time I have experienced this.  I can find the scene if you like, but I'd rather see if anyone else notices it as well.

-David

If you could, find the scene and just when you post, put Scene Spoiler at the top.

Thanks