hairy_hen,
Thank you so much for your very detailed write up on T2 AC3 soundtrack.
But, curiously, owning this THX AC-3 DVD almost since release date, I've always been so disapointed with it's sound compared to the very first LaserDisc (http://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/21958/LD68952-2/Terminator-2:-Judgment-Day-(1991) ), which I was used to.
The LD sounds so much warmer and fuller, while the DVD always seemed thinner and hollow, even if the mix is a bit more opened up.
(I'm sorry if my wording is not so technical, but I have a good hearing and have experienced these mixes on a nice setup).
I would appreciate it so much if you get a chance to analyse this LD mix and compare it to the DVD AC-3 or even the EX remixes.
ps: regarding the first AC3 DVD and the following EX remix, my impressions are right in line with your technical report.