borisanddoris said:

I haven't had the chance to check out the Matrix yet, so no opinions there.

Regarding the Phantom Menace, even with the level adjustment, I still find the LaserDisc to sound "better". I've done an a/b of them both with level matching too. YMMV.

I think the other lure of this project is that the DTS discs contain a verified, undisputed copy of the theatrical track. There is no doubt what it is. Home video formats are always open for debate and scrutiny.

I read somewhere the LD was mixed hot as a showpiece.

The point about the original tracks is right on point, regardless of codec or company these are the original mixes and that is why we care