R E V I E W E R ’ S G U I D E
DVD Test Scenes
The following chart identifies scenes that are great for auditioning surround sound. The DVD chapters below highlight one or more significant parts of the surround audio experience or another: bass, directional audio, environmental audio, audio clarity, dynamic range, etc. Titles designated “6.1” are specifically designed for playback on a 7.1 surround speaker configuration (see 6.1 vs. 7.1 on page 15 for more information). Note that the chapter numbers in the chart locate start scenes for particularly good sections. While some may be short, others may be as long as a few chapters.
Note also that most DVDs contain multiple audio tracks. For the best experience, choose the Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital EX tracks rather than the Dolby Stereo track when using the included version of WinDVD for PC, or the VLC Player for Mac. If you have a
Suggested DVD Viewing
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Star Wars: | Jango Fett | 26 | Great bass. Good Music. | DD EX | 6.1 |
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Episode 2 | Fight |
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Lord of the | Opening scene, | 1/29 | Great ambient audio and | DD EX | 6.1 |
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Rings: The | Cave Troll, |
| bass. Great dynamic |
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Fellowship of | Others |
| range and fidelity. |
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the Ring |
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| surround channels. Oscar |
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| nominated for best sound |
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| and music. |
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Fifth Element: | ZF1 | 13 | Great directional Audio- | DD | 5.1 |
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Star Wars: | Pod Racer | 22 | Excellent directional | DD EX | 6.1 |
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Episode 1 |
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Fifth Element: | Taxi Chase | 9 | Good directional Audio- | DD | 5.1 |
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Star Wars: | Chase Scene | 7 | Great bass. Good Music. | DD EX | 6.1 |
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Episode 2 |
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Dolby’s “Ex- | Rain | 19 | Nice highs and bass. | DD | 5.1 |
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plore our |
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The Matrix | Lobby | 29 | Good bass & surrounds. | DD | 5.1 |
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