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Post #989006

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captainsolo
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Info: James Bond - Laserdisc Preservations: 1962-1971
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Date created
29-Aug-2016, 3:53 PM

I found the DTS Goldeneye.

It’s now my choice for best overall.
It may not be as detailed as later transfers, but it does do the best job at color balance and brightness like its ac3 counterpart. The SE is too brightened, the BD is better but not perfect, the UE/HDTV is too dark and shifted in color. The LD really is a nice balance between the filmic look and mastering from IP for home video.
Additionally I think the DTS track is better than the “hot” LFE Dolby I’m so used to. The LFE is far more controlled and more effective despite not pounding you over the head like the other one.
The mix sounds like what you hear on the lossless BD HDMA…but direct comparison shows they may have futzed with it just a tiny bit. The LD track just seems better…and this is while utilizing my new tower speakers and modern HDMI receiver. It may be another case of untouched audio wins the day vs. higher bitrate but slightly tampered.

And…all the bonus material is in DTS…including the TEASER!!!

I may have played it five times in a row…or more…my neighbors must hate me…

If you have a player, the Goldeneye LD is a must. On a good calibrated CRT, you will be shocked. It’s really one of the top 5 discs out there probably and the DTS version nails the sound.
Now to find TND.