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ThePJzer
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Info Wanted: Is there 5.1 surround sound on the Despecialized Editions?
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2-May-2017, 11:32 PM

hairy_hen said:

CatBus said:

Supposedly, h_h got access to Pro DPL decoder software for the latest DeEd’s. So ROTJ 2.5 may sound better (or not).

Correct. The most recent 5.1 versions for all three films were created using official Dolby software, so they will sound quite close to what comes out of a Prologic II equipped receiver, aside from the minor modifications I made for the handling of low frequency content.

Actually, I’ve given some thought to using the original Prologic for a possible new version, since the surrounds would then be more fully mono, and front-channel crosstalk greatly reduced. This may not be an improvement to everyone’s ears, but it would be a rather more authentic presentation. I’ve done some tests and I like the way it sounds for these movies quite a lot. Combine that with a new approach to the LFE track and it could turn out very well indeed . . . assuming, of course, that I have the time to do it. With a Disney release of the original versions not looking likely any time soon, my motivation to revisit them seems to once again be on the rise (based as much on my annoyance with them as a company as anything).

That sounds fantastic hairy hen, looking forward to it!

I read through your audio thread when you were first working on SW, and it was stated then that those with stereo setups should use the stereo track and not downmix the 5.1 track since it’s an upmix. Does that still hold true these days with the latest DTS-HD versions available on the official Despecialized releases? I’m currently using njvc’s fantastic BD ISOs which I believe use the your 5.1 track as the default audio.

The reason I ask is that our living room in our new home does not really allow for proper placement of my surround channels. At least not without the living room being in an unacceptable configuration as far as the old lady is concerned. So when I get a chance to set everything up I’m probably going to be stuck with 3.1 (L,C,R,LFE).

I know I can compare the two to see how they sound myself. I was just curious if, on a technical level, it’s still advisable to use the stereo mix in your latest versions unless you have a full 5.1 setup?