I'm wondering which sound mix is best? And has anyone compared the best sound mix to the DTS 6.1 ES Ultimate Edition track?
I don't understand which mixes "are not the exact same mixes". Perhaps you meant this, however from the reviews below it seems like there are 2 different DD 5.1 EX mixes and the DTS 6.1 ES track is different than both of the DD 5.1 EX mixes.
This review mentions some of the Ultimate Edition sound remixing and recommends the DTS 6.1 ES track (for the Ultimate Edition):
"Gary Rydstrom, has remixed the audio to include compatibility with Dolby's new Surround EX scheme. ...
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... with the DTS delivering a slightly wider and more unified soundstage. Clarity and resolution are expanded, creating a more natural-sounding audio environment. Certain sound cues become more aggressive in the DTS track. The slamming sound of the "truck grate wipe" at the end of the opening credits, for example, is sharper and lingers longer. ..." http://www.digitalbits.com/site_archive/reviews/t2ultimate.html
For the Ultimate Edition, this review also recommends the DTS 6.1 ES track:
"... the gunfire in chapter 51 become incredible, with punchy gunfire and some surround use. ..." http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/1023/terminator-2-ultimate-edition/
And from the same site, this review suggests the Extreme Edition has remixed sound: "... a new Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX track." http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/6559/t2-extreme-dvd/
dvdmike said:
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Dolby stereo original mix
6 track dolby mix
5.1 CDS mix - used on theatrical LD and Artisan DVD
5.1 SE near field mix - all special edition releases.
6.1 Dolby EX / DTS-ES mix
And they are not the exact same mixes.
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