#60890 - 06/15/06 10:09 AM
surround sound test media
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Gunslinger
Registered: 02/21/06
Posts: 27
Loc: Ashburn, VA
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can anyone suggest a few video/audio test discs for testing out the surround sound capabilities of my new 990? I've had it up and running for a week now and basically using known dvds to try and get the setup just right.
how are others doing it?
regards,
billmac
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Surrounds: Triad on-wall Silvers
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#60892 - 07/05/06 03:18 AM
Re: surround sound test media
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Deputy Gunslinger
Registered: 07/05/06
Posts: 9
Loc: Aurora, IL
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Those are great discs for setup. If you are looking for a movie to put it through it's paces, try the intro of Serenity. The scene where the ship is decending into the atmosphere has great effects and music. It's also a fun movie to watch.
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#60894 - 07/05/06 12:45 PM
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Gunslinger
Registered: 12/12/02
Posts: 124
Loc: Basking Ridge, NJ,USA
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Wrglyvill,
How do you like your PTAE900u with your Carada 96" screen? Did you have any Panasonic projecter (eg.PTU300L 500 or 700). If yes, what improvement you experience?
I have PTU300L with 120" Carada BW screen. Would upgrade the projecter soon. Still not made up my mind for LCD or DLP yet.
Tks.
Kwok
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#60895 - 07/05/06 10:27 PM
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Deputy Gunslinger
Registered: 07/05/06
Posts: 9
Loc: Aurora, IL
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Kwok,
This is my first projector so I have nothing to compare to. With that being said I am blown away by the picture of this entry level projector. My thought was to get this with the rebate and wait until the industry had the 1080P technology sorted out. Then I could upgrade. I am extremely happy with the setup and don't feel like I will have the itch for a while (famous last words). I also have to give hugh kudos to Carada for making a great screen at a reasonable price. If your projector is not 720P, that is probably reason enough to upgrade.
Good luck,
Mark
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Panasonic PTAE900U Projector
Outlaw 990
Sunfire Cinema Grand
Denon 2910 DVD
Sony MDP333 Laser Disc Player
Carada 96" Criterion Series BW
Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MKII Mains
Dynaudio 122C Center
Dynaudio Contour Subwoofer
Dynaudio Contour 1.3SE Surrounds
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#60896 - 07/06/06 02:22 PM
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Gunslinger
Registered: 12/12/02
Posts: 124
Loc: Basking Ridge, NJ,USA
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Mark, Tks for advice.
My PTL-300U is just half 1080p.....i.e. 5040 via DVI.
Kwok
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#60897 - 07/06/06 02:23 PM
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Gunslinger
Registered: 12/12/02
Posts: 124
Loc: Basking Ridge, NJ,USA
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Ooop, sorry. 540 via DVI.
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#60898 - 07/06/06 10:17 PM
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Gunslinger
Registered: 05/19/06
Posts: 24
Loc: Gardena California
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Has anyone tried the opening sequence of Titus, with Anthony Hopkins? I love the Korean drums.
Not as dynamic on the 990 as my Act3 but still impressive.
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