Is it just me or do any of you like to actually play some of your old laserdiscs time to time? I just got done watching Batman on LD, even though I have it on DVD which is a much cleaner transfer. Something about starting up my Pioneer Elite CLD-95 that I just have to do sometimes.

And as I stated above, the DVD is a much better transfer, which I also have. Just something about those discs.

I'll always keep my (600+) laserdiscs. Love the look and feel of them. I do play them every once in a while on either my LDS1 or LDS2 (both machines still work perfectly and the LDS1 was purchased in 1987!)

I'll always keep my (600+) laserdiscs. Love the look and feel of them. I do play them every once in a while on either my LDS1 or LDS2 (both machines still work perfectly and the LDS1 was purchased in 1987!)


WOW that sounds like an impressive collection. They are a terrific conversation piece. Few folks who are not videophiles remmember them.

I imagine storage is a challenge with 600+ of those suckers but man they would be fun to look at.

I have a bunch of Laser Discs but no longer a player. I will sell them cheap to anyone who wants them.

fafner

I still have a working Panny LD player and about 50 or so discs.It amazes me just how much it cost to purchase these discs back in the day.The average price was between $30-$50 for the A titles with very little or if any special features.
A while back I went on an LD retrospective and watched a few of my favorite discs like the original THX re-masters of Star Wars,Empire and Jedi,Titanic,Bride of Frankenstein,The DTS versions of Long Kiss Goodnight,Last Man Standing,Jurassic and The Shadow and it was great!
Yeah it doesn't compare to DVD or HD but the quality was still very good.
And I will always miss the old-school,vinyl style carboard packaging--something DVD never had,nor BR & HD-DVD.....

Make a good frisbee

I still have and enjoy my LD collection.

The best ones still look better than many DVDs, and the CAV discs have the added pleasure of being able to go forward and backwards in the smoothest motion you've ever seen in your life.

All with no macroblocking!

I remember buying my first serious piece of video equipment, my Pioneer LD-700 which I still own. I believe it was the first solid state Laser Disc Player. My first disc purchase was Pete's Dragon. It was about 1 1/2 years later that I purchased my first VCR, a Toshiba Betamax. I told myself I was into quality video not just mainstream video.

Most, but not all, of my LD collection has been updated to DVD. It is still fun to fire up the Laser Disc, pop out the drawer and load it up. However, it is still a pain to have to flip the disc. And a mega-pain when there are 3 sides! (LOL)

My wife thought I was a bit crazy back then, and I suppose I have proved that she was correct...:p

My Pioneer Elite CLD-95 automatically switched sides, only took a couple of seconds. But if you had the multi-disc releases, which were the best quality usually, then you still had to get up to change discs. Good times.

I have a bunch of Laser Discs but no longer a player. I will sell them cheap to anyone who wants them.

fafner

Do you have the Criterion Bram Stoker's Dracula??


Has anyone or does anyone know how to modify a LD player to component outs? I know it's been done with older game systems, HDMI would seem out of the question but with for example the Neo Geo they were initially modded to accept S-Video and then to component.

I was just looking at ebay players, it seems some of them do have component video.

What was the latest/greatest LD player? Do they look better than upconverted DVD's (I have an HD-A20, a PS3 and an SXRD 60A2020) or do they look better on tube tv's (not anamorphic) or look worse on the newer displays?

Pioneer still makes a LD player (well, LD/CD/DVD.) I think the model number is DVL-919. It's even available in a few specialized stores.

I have a bunch of Laser Discs but no longer a player. I will sell them cheap to anyone who wants them.

fafner

You've got a PM, buddy!

I was just looking at ebay players, it seems some of them do have component video.

What was the latest/greatest LD player? Do they look better than upconverted DVD's (I have an HD-A20, a PS3 and an SXRD 60A2020) or do they look better on tube tv's (not anamorphic) or look worse on the newer displays?

I didn't know any LD players were ever manufactured w/ component outs :eek:

They still manufacture one with component outs.

I was just looking at ebay players, it seems some of them do have component video.

What was the latest/greatest LD player? Do they look better than upconverted DVD's (I have an HD-A20, a PS3 and an SXRD 60A2020) or do they look better on tube tv's (not anamorphic) or look worse on the newer displays?

Laserdisc is a composite video format. The best output is composite when playing laser discs. Those that have component output are combi players. Component output is only for DVD. Some laserdiscs may look slightly better than non anamorphic DVD, except even then you get composite artefacts. There were very few anamorphic laserdiscs.

Discs are no longer for sale. I decided to keep them and get a player thanks to the comments of others in this very interesting thread.

fafner

Laserdisc is a composite video format. The best output is composite when playing laser discs. Those that have component output are combi players. Component output is only for DVD. Some laserdiscs may look slightly better than non anamorphic DVD, except even then you get composite artefacts. There were very few anamorphic laserdiscs.

Some people get tricked as the Y - or illumance signal will come out as B/W through the component output. But as stated this was not intended to utilize the component output with LD playback and it does not have the internal decoder to form the color parts for component.

My LD player has 2 s-vids out, never used more than one. What would be the purpose of the second one if you were just watching movies at home?

Hello to everyone,

Lovely threads and great to hear those people that still love this wonderful format. Has been around since 1978 and just shows that its' not all about the sound and picture but the enjoyment of this format.

What amazes me is that there are those that sell their complete collections just because a new format has come along.

I can understand going from VHS to DVD because of the large difference ect....ect....and because it was a contact (tape based.) and being bulky.

But' i hear some of you say, that equally Laserdisc was a bulky format and on top of this expensive.

Well' lets get to the bottom of this subject shall we!!!!!

The Manufacturera's, Money markets, banks, economies ect....ect.... are always finding ways to pre'ocupy the consumer, and to get them to keep spending ever more money for the next best thing, and also to keep people from the more important things in life (even though they wouldn't have a clue what i am talking about.)
This whole system is there and in place, to keep people in a state of mind, and to strive for that all elusive goal.

This sytem, it's Rulers, banks, Military and political leaders, Manufacturers, Financial Markets and so on are all connected and all need eachother to survive. (they are all blinded by their own ego's, selfish ambitions, and single mindedness.) The Manufacturers are ever trying to come up with so called better functions, features, and looks of build quality(higher prices,) to keep the customer striving for the next best thing and on, and on, and on...........

Never mind eh! some of us know what is going on in this world. (true knowledge is power and this is not the knowledge found in the classroom.)
This power doe's not dominate or control peoples minds, but sets them free and helps everyone to come through all of this blindness(mind control) together with unity (to see everything for what it really is.)

Anyway back to the Laserdisc subject!

I am a serious Laserdisc collector and am still purchasing them off good ebay sellers and a seller in Japan.

I really do enjoy the DVD format and the HD formats, but The Laserdisc format in particular has a special place for me and like others have said, it's the handling of the disc's, the sound of the players firing up into action.

Each person finds their own enjoyment in what they are able to afford, which is based on a number of factors.

Circumstances: i.e. Health, Job, finances, single, Married, with family and so on ect........

It's not about thinking'' Look what i have and others have not, or my system is better than yours, but to respect yourself and others, for a number of people it's about finding contentment in what they have and being patient about our purchases.

I have genuinely enjoyed reading all of your threads.

As i said earlier' it's not always about quality, and like others have said before myself ,it's about enjoying the films that truly counts.

I have my faults and problems just like the next person in society,
But to everyone i say! Enjoy the AV hobby and all of your own Journey's along the way. Do not worry about what others have, or what they say.

By all means learn from others as this is what i have done and have learnt a great deal from others. (life is precious, tough and can feel a continuous struggle at times.)

Take good care of yourselves and enjoy!

Kindest regards

Mark :):rolleyes::D:)

Following is a list of laser discs I have for sale. All discs are in pristine condition but some covers have small areas of scuffing.

La Femme Nikita Vidmark
Bob Roberts Pioneer
Lost in America Warner
The Big Chill Criterion
At Play In the Fields of the Lords MCA Universal
Gallipoli Paramount
Far and Away MCA Universal
Women in Love Image
Howard's End Columbia TriStar
Ulysses Mystic Fire
Sex, Lies and Videotape RCA/Columbia
Diner MGM/UA
La Cage Aux Folles Criterion
The Lost Boys Warner
Staying Together Image
Black Rain Paramount
Top Gun Pioneer
Rush MGM/UA
Running on Empty (sealed) Warner
Au Revoir Les Enfants Orion
River Runs Through it Columbia
American Gigolo Paramount
Prince of Tides Colombia
War of the Roses (Collectors Edition ) Fox
Toy Soldiers TriStar
Too Woo Fong MCA
Dead Poets Society
Rosencranz & Guildenstern Are Dead Buena Vista
Hamlet (MelGibson, Glen Close) Warner
The Year of Living Dangerously MGM/UA
Grand Canyon Fox
The Big Easy HBO
Impromptu Hemdale
The God Father Collectors Edition (Seven Discs) Paramount
Liebestraum MGM
The Last Picture Show (Criterion)
The Blue Lagoon RCA
Murder by Death RCA
Equus (RCA)
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover Vidmark
Of Mice and Men MGM
The Last Temption of Christ MCA
The Outsiders Warner
American Flyers Warner
Biloxi Blues MCA
Silence of the Lambs Orion (Just added)
Das Rheingold (Opera) Unitel (Just added)



I have received several PM's from people who are interested in these discs. Those people will have first choice, but I am posting the list so everyone can see what I have.

I have not yet determined how to price these discs. Perhaps anyone who is interested in them will offer a price. I will ship the discs by whatever method the purchaser desires and only charge for shipping what ever my actual cost is.

If you have specific questions about details of any disc, please post your quesion here so everyone can see the question and the answer. Feel free to PM me about anything else.

fafner

Interested in the following discs for sure:

Rosencranz & Guildenstern Are Dead Buena Vista (According to LDDB there is no LBX USA version...)
Top Gun Pioneer
La Femme Nikita Vidmark

Possibly interested in Godfather, depending on the aspect ratio of the set.

Would consider taking the whole bundle depending on shipping cost/meet-up availability and price.

Dating myself here. I remember my first Laserdisc player was a Pioneer LD660. The whirring sound was so loud - I had to place it far away from my monitor and run long cables. Which meant I had to run out of the room to change sides! It featured a gas laser. And ran so hot - that the discs would warp inside while playing! I had to remove them after playing - and place them in between 2 panes of glass w/ a heavy weight on top. Not to mention the disc defect rate - which was about 70% at the time. I felt I accomplished something huge - if I was able to simply "finish" a movie w/o it locking up, or having to fast forward past certain parts of the movie.

Somehow I stuck with the format - for 15 years. And it got better and better and continued to improve. By the early 90's it was fabulous and the disc defect rate was extremely low. My biggest complaint was poorly chosen side breaks - and "snits". Which were quick little scrolling white line dropouts (dust inclusion). But I have many fond memories of watching laserdiscs - and would never sell my 2 players or 600 titles.

600 titles? Hope you never have to move them. Those suckers get HEAVY when you are packing up to move. I maybe have 200 LD's and those boxes were deadly heavy. I HATE moving.

None were.......at least as far as standalone players were concerned.

I didn't know any LD players were ever manufactured w/ component outs :eek:

And no promos or trailers..........and no MACROVISION encoding!!

QUOTE=kucharsk;11740016]I still have and enjoy my LD collection.

The best ones still look better than many DVDs, and the CAV discs have the added pleasure of being able to go forward and backwards in the smoothest motion you've ever seen in your life.

All with no macroblocking![/QUOTE]

:D.......Good post John...........I remember on the red box set of The Ten Commandments the side break was right in the middle of the parting of the Red Sea sequence.

Dating myself here. I remember my first Laserdisc player was a Pioneer LD660. The whirring sound was so loud - I had to place it far away from my monitor and run long cables. Which meant I had to run out of the room to change sides! It featured a gas laser. And ran so hot - that the discs would warp inside while playing! I had to remove them after playing - and place them in between 2 panes of glass w/ a heavy weight on top. Not to mention the disc defect rate - which was about 70% at the time. I felt I accomplished something huge - if I was able to simply "finish" a movie w/o it locking up, or having to fast forward past certain parts of the movie.

Somehow I stuck with the format - for 15 years. And it got better and better and continued to improve. By the early 90's it was fabulous and the disc defect rate was extremely low. My biggest complaint was poorly chosen side breaks - and "snits". Which were quick little scrolling white line dropouts (dust inclusion). But I have many fond memories of watching laserdiscs - and would never sell my 2 players or 600 titles.

I have a bunch of Laser Discs but no longer a player. I will sell them cheap to anyone who wants them.

fafner

My niece and nephew use mine as frisbees at BBQs. We set up a giant loop and see who can "sink a disk"!

BLASPHEMER:eek:

My niece and nephew use mine as frisbees at BBQs. We set up a giant loop and see who can "sink a disk"!

Well, one of the most beautiful machines I've ever seen, is this stunning (http://www.laserdiscarchive.co.uk/laserdisc_archive/philips/philips_ldp-600ws/philips_ldp-600ws.htm) Philips Matchline Laserdisc player. These photos don't do any justice to it. Unfortunately, I've never managed to own one, at the time I went for an ugly Pioneer CLD-1750.

Maybe some day, I'll track one of these babies down... maybe...

As for the discs, I still have about 100, with this unbelievable (http://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/20234/PSE95-70/Amadeus-(1984)) Amadeus Pioneer Special Limited Edition (10.000 copies) sticking out... Take a look at the extras..."Revised play script", "Remastered double CD soundtrack", "50 page full color book"...
And the packaging... it's more like an encyclopedia. Maybe I'll upload some photos.
Do not compare with today's fast food dvd/blu-ray/hd-dvd packaging...

Great memories from Laserdisc, I miss it.

I only have about 200 plus LDs so I can relate about taking them out, especially those not on DVD.

Since we're on vinyl, just bought the Boss Magic LP for $14.99 on Sunday. Certain things analog is better, though not convenient.

Does anyone own any DTS laserdiscs? Compare Armageddon & Lost in Space DTS laserdisc to the dvd versions, its night & day the sound. Better still listen to Heat on laserdisc. You can almost feel the gunshots.:eek:

I have 8:
ALIEN RESURRECTION
APOLLO 13
GOLDENEYE
THE JACKAL
MIMIC
THE QUEST (VAN DAMME)
TOMORROW NEVER DIES
WATERWORLD

APOLLO 13 is spectacular , as are the Bonds and DTS even makes WATERWORLD a better movie.

Does anyone own any DTS laserdiscs? Compare Armageddon & Lost in Space DTS laserdisc to the dvd versions, its night & day the sound. Better still listen to Heat on laserdisc. You can almost feel the gunshots.:eek:

I got Ronin DTS laserdisc too. Its pretty rare.

I have a couple of players; a Pioneer CLD-703 upstairs and a CLD-99 downstairs. I got a Denon AVR-5700 specifically because it could decode the RF multichannel.

I have about 140 Laserdiscs. Notably all the Bonds and a lot of Hitchcocks, and of course, the Star Wars original trilogy. I'd say 1 out of 10 or 15 movies I watch is a Laserdisc.

The cool thing was when I went shopping for a projector the salesman asked me what I would be watching on it. I said "DVD's and Laserdiscs". He asked if I had a working player. When I said "yes" he went to the storeroom and brought out a box of about 60 discs! His store wasn't selling them anymore so he gave them to me. Some were duplicates; some jewels, some junk. Anybody want "Bride of Chucky?

Casino also sounds much better on DTS LD than DTS DVD.

there is no Casino DTS dvd.

I have some AC-3 LD's that I have doubles of that I'm looking to get rid of:

GOLDENEYE
TOY STORY
BRAVEHEART
HEAT
FOREST GUMP
TWISTER

If anyone's interested.

Also STAR WARS: The Definitive Collection huge box set.
The DANCES WITH WOLVES BOX SET
The STAR TREK: THE MOVIES BOX SET

Hey; if you guys are interested I'll post some of my laserdiscs that I'd be willing to part with (running out of shelf space).

With regard to Top Gun Pioneer....which version? In the day, it seemed Pioneer remastered this disc about once a year every year for about 4 years.

If I recall; there was a controversy about 4:3 vs. letterboxed on this disc. Seemed the film was actually filmed 4:3...but that was not how it was screened. I think my DVD actually has it both ways...but is it a pan & scan of the letterboxing??? Who knows.

YES!!

I have a couple of players; a Pioneer CLD-703 upstairs and a CLD-99 downstairs. I got a Denon AVR-5700 specifically because it could decode the RF multichannel.

I have about 140 Laserdiscs. Notably all the Bonds and a lot of Hitchcocks, and of course, the Star Wars original trilogy. I'd say 1 out of 10 or 15 movies I watch is a Laserdisc.

The cool thing was when I went shopping for a projector the salesman asked me what I would be watching on it. I said "DVD's and Laserdiscs". He asked if I had a working player. When I said "yes" he went to the storeroom and brought out a box of about 60 discs! His store wasn't selling them anymore so he gave them to me. Some were duplicates; some jewels, some junk. Anybody want "Bride of Chucky?

I would be willing to part with my Criterion copy of Blade Runner (single disc, CLV). This is the rare version with the voice over. Still has shrink wrap, great shape.

I also have an ultra rare copy of Paul McCartney's Rockshow laserdisc that is available.

I still have over 500 LDs, all of the DTS LDs, many box sets, Criterions etc. I spent a small fortune over the years on them(no regrets). I still have 2 working players. Still enjoy spinning those big discs.
regards to all

Would anybody here happen to have the Willow THX Widescreen Edition?
This came in the gatefold cover.

Would anybody be able to send me high quality scans of the front and back of this, or even better yet, would anybody be willing to part with this title? Thank you!

I got Ronin DTS laserdisc too. Its pretty rare.
I do too! Talking about rare how about Redline 7000? Produced and directed by Howard Hawks starring James Caan(Sonny Corleone!):
0-7921-3066-9
9736-06507-6
I also have a sealed copy of the THX DD(AC-3) 9 LD's Star Wars!

Top Gun:
I got the WS Sp. Collector's Ed. DVD(2disc) that has the 6.1 DTS. I have the LD WS AC-3 THX version:
ISBN 0-7921-3838-4, 13023-4452-6
I am willing to part with the following LD's:
Factory SEALED!: Cliffhanger Pioneer Sp. WS Ed.(13023-4339-6)
Factory sealed AC-3 THX WS: The Game and Evita, CLV Species
Used in great shape: Terminator 2 WS DD THX Pioneer(1302353176) THX WS AC-3 Patriot Games and The Hunt For Red October, Volcano with Tommy Lee Jones! Add FS Misery, WS THX Carlito's Way, WS fun title Flight Of The intruder. I also have some horror titles:
The Machine, Psycho III, IV; Delusion, Vampire Brooklyn WS AC-3. The Machine, Delusion and Psycho III are factory sealed.
Later!

Does anyone own any DTS laserdiscs? Compare Armageddon & Lost in Space DTS laserdisc to the dvd versions, its night & day the sound. Better still listen to Heat on laserdisc. You can almost feel the gunshots.:eek:
You forgot Blade DTS! Here are four AC-3 LD's that challenge any subwoofer:
The Phantom Menace, The Haunting, End Of Days and Clear And Present Danger. Just as impressive are Fled and The Replacement Killers!
Later!

I do too! Talking about rare how about Redline 7000? Produced and directed by Howard Hawks starring James Caan(Sonny Corleone!):
0-7921-3066-9
9736-06507-6
I also have a sealed copy of the THX DD(AC-3) 9 LD's Star Wars!
Whats the reference number on the star wars trilogy

Whats the reference number on the star wars trilogy
The following number is on the spine: 4102985. The UPC number is 8616-24102-6.
Thnx

Does anyone own any DTS laserdiscs? Compare Armageddon & Lost in Space DTS laserdisc to the dvd versions, its night & day the sound. Better still listen to Heat on laserdisc. You can almost feel the gunshots.:eek:


I've done a lot of comparing. Laserdisc's sound beats DVD almost every time. And I still prefer Laserdisc sound to the new lossless formats (Dolby TrueHD, LPCM - although I haven't heard DTS Master Audio yet). Don't know why LD sound would still sound superior (IMHO). Mystery to me. Guess the vinyl guys say the same thing (vs. CD sound)

The following number is on the spine: 4102985. The UPC number is 8616-24102-6.
Thnx
Ok thats the american version. Its only 5 ld's inside. The japanese version released the same year is much nicer.:D I have every version of the star wars trilogy on laserdisc, american & japanese.

Does anyone own Eraser on laserdisc(japanese version)? It's dd 5.1!!!

I was a little dubious on the 9 disc version with dolby digital. I had the 9 disc CAV set at one time...it did not have DD. The CLV set (yes, think it had 5 discs) did have dolby digital.

It is just a matter of time before Lucas re-re-releases the original versions! Probably some kind of ultimate hi def package is next.

there is no Casino DTS dvd.

Whoops. :)

Well at least the DTS LD sounds better than the DD DVDs. ;)

From the start I felt that DVDs just didn't seem to be as involving as laserdiscs. About the only movies I've rebought on DVD were ones that I only had on pan & scan, or where the DVD version was considerably better (like Scarface: the laserdisc picture and sound were basically grindhouse quality).

I did get a couple of DTS laserdiscs when one of the online dealers put their laserdisc inventory on clearance: Strange Days & Timecop. I've toyed with the idea of capturing the laserdisc audio bitstreams and using them to build my own "superbit" DVD by replacing the DD soundtrack with PCM stereo or DTS.

Does anyone have any anamorphic laserdiscs?

Is it just me or do any of you like to actually play some of your old laserdiscs time to time? I just got done watching Batman on LD, even though I have it on DVD which is a much cleaner transfer. Something about starting up my Pioneer Elite CLD-95 that I just have to do sometimes.

And as I stated above, the DVD is a much better transfer, which I also have. Just something about those discs.

No you are not alone on this issue. I use the one of two Pioneer laserdisc players the Pioneer CLD-1750 the CLD-2950 needs a small moving part to bring it back into operation mode, so the CLD1750 is used on regularly, I was only using the player three days ago playing 2001 A Space odyssey disc 1 side A just the highlights of the opening and the earth shots, wonderful music in PCM and original dialogue panning, now then!

No you are not alone on this issue. I use the one of two Pioneer laserdisc players the Pioneer CLD-1750 the CLD-2950 needs a small moving part to bring it back into operation mode, so the CLD1750 is used on regularly, I was only using the player three days ago playing 2001 A Space odyssey disc 1 side A just the highlights of the opening and the earth shots, wonderful music in PCM and original dialogue panning, now then!

I don’t have that many in the collection due to starting late around early 1994. I have a few dts laserdiscs priceless sounded they are, now then!

From the start I felt that DVDs just didn't seem to be as involving as laserdiscs. About the only movies I've rebought on DVD were ones that I only had on pan & scan, or where the DVD version was considerably better (like Scarface: the laserdisc picture and sound were basically grindhouse quality).

I did get a couple of DTS laserdiscs when one of the online dealers put their laserdisc inventory on clearance: Strange Days & Timecop. I've toyed with the idea of capturing the laserdisc audio bitstreams and using them to build my own "superbit" DVD by replacing the DD soundtrack with PCM stereo or DTS.

Does anyone have any anamorphic laserdiscs?

I think there was only few that where made which would make it a rather rare thing.

http://laserdiscplanet.com/images/T2_JAPAN.jpg

If you look though this site that is dedicated to laserdisc, oh bugger I’ll find the page link, always I have to do searching for other people:rolleyes::D, you owe me for this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laserdisc
http://www.laserdiscarchive.co.uk/
http://laserdiscplanet.com/museum.html

1984 Pioneer Laserdisc demo with Devo
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6v-kWAUYbZE

And here’s an added bonus disc link

RCA SelectaVision Production Tour Part 1
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xTjCTgrGsu8

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VBH1b4TO0rU

RCA Selectavision CED Commercial "Stereo"
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=80Jb3uitTVk

Yes, I read the Wikipedia entry a while back.

Can anyone suggest a place to buy used laserdiscs in Tokyo? I didn't spot any when I was wandering around Akiba earlier this year.

Saving Private Ryan & Twister on LD. Best 5.1 demo material!!!

Saving Private Ryan & Twister on LD. Best 5.1 demo material!!!

I have the THX laserdisc CAV edition of Twister spectacular.:p

i love my nightmare before christmas LD in DTS

sounds so much better than my dolby digital dvd

i love my nightmare before christmas LD in DTS

sounds so much better than my dolby digital dvd

I can say the same about Apollo 13 on dts THX laserdisc it leaves the DVD still waiting on pad 39B, while the THX dts laserdisc is blasting high and low end with deep authority. :p

I can say the same about Apollo 13 on dts THX laserdisc it leaves the DVD still waiting on pad 39B, while the THX dts laserdisc is blasting high and low end with deep authority. :p

oh yeah, go that one too. i also have casper and a few other DTS LD's that are not available on DVD in DTS

i also have like 4 different versions of star wars on LD :o

oh yeah, go that one too. i also have casper and a few other DTS LD's that are not available on DVD in DTS

i also have like 4 different versions of star wars on LD :o
Do you have any Star Wars from japan?

Do you have any Star Wars from japan?

not yet but i've been watching ebay for that white box set but i'm not paying $300 for it, LOL

I have over 100 titles which I play thru my Pioneer CLD-95, which, from S-video cable, goes thru my Anthem D2 which processes it to 1080p :D. Some titles look and sound better than their DVD counterparts. I love my Pioneer :p

i love my nightmare before christmas LD in DTS

sounds so much better than my dolby digital dvd
A Nightmare Before Christmas Spec. Ed. DVD was released(10/03/00) that has both DD and DTS 5.1, 1.66:1 NA:
IBSN 0-7888--2237-3
1795100939
I also have the DD WS(1.66:1) extended play laserdisc(1997). This is one of those transfers that looks good even on VHS! The same can be said for MIB and The Fifth Element!

not yet but i've been watching ebay for that white box set but i'm not paying $300 for it, LOL
http://www.lddb.com/search.php?search=star+wars+trilogy&sort=date

I own all of these except the one from the United Kingdom. The PILF-2860 is the last Star Wars Trilogy released on laserdisc(11-22-2000) and the last THX certified laserdisc too.:D

oh yeah, go that one too. i also have casper and a few other DTS LD's that are not available on DVD in DTS

i also have like 4 different versions of star wars on LD :o

You lucky ole devil you, I missed out on that one a few years back when dts was flogging a ton of dts laserdisc at knock down prices, and there was only a few left over like Apollo 13, Carlito’s Way, Crimson Tide, Daylight, Born on the fourth of July Last man standing. a few others I managed top pick up elsewhere. I only have around

Apollo 13
Carlito’s Way
Crimson Tide
Daylight
Born on the Fourth of July
Goldeneye
Last Man Standing
Jurassic Park the Lost World
Die Hard with a Vengeance
True Lies
Tomorrow Never Dies

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee18/DemolitionMan3417/LaserdiscsandDVDtitles.jpg

A Nightmare Before Christmas Spec. Ed. DVD was released(10/03/00) that has both DD and DTS 5.1, 1.66:1 NA:
IBSN 0-7888--2237-3
1795100939
I also have the DD WS(1.66:1) extended play laserdisc(1997). This is one of those transfers that looks good even on VHS! The same can be said for MIB and The Fifth Element!

thanks, i'm picking that one up today !!!!!!!!!!

:D

p.s. i have this movie saved on my DVR in hi def. looks awesome !!!!!!!

I have over 100 titles which I play thru my Pioneer CLD-95, which, from S-video cable, goes thru my Anthem D2 which processes it to 1080p :D. Some titles look and sound better than their DVD counterparts. I love my Pioneer :p

nice. i have a Pioneer player also. i think it's the 704 but i'm not sure. can check later

what is the anthem d2 ?

http://www.lddb.com/search.php?search=star+wars+trilogy&sort=date

I own all of these except the one from the United Kingdom. The PILF-2860 is the last Star Wars Trilogy released on laserdisc(11-22-2000) and the last THX certified laserdisc too.:D

thanks, nice resource

i'm going by memory here but i think i have the very first star wars LD where the size of the letterbox image was not stable then i have the very next one after that where they fixed it. and i have 2 box sets both THX. and i have the set with the faces on the covers still shrink wrapped

thanks, nice resource

i'm going by memory here but i think i have the very first star wars LD where the size of the letterbox image was not stable then i have the very next one after that where they fixed it. and i have 2 box sets both THX. and i have the set with the faces on the covers still shrink wrapped

Stable, by that you mean it appears to be sifted upwards slightly on the screen, rather then been centralized in the middle of the screen. I have first edition of “Return of the Jedi” that appears that way I think it’s a bit odd.

Stable, by that you mean it appears to be sifted upwards slightly on the screen, rather then been centralized in the middle of the screen. I have first edition of “Return of the Jedi” that appears that way I think it’s a bit odd.

yup, here is a cut/paste from wikipedia with the link at the end of this post:

Laserdisc editions

Due to technical limitations, most pan and scan versions of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back are presented time-compressed (sped up by 3%) from their respective 121- and 125-minute lengths to fit one double-sided 2-hour disc. Letterbox versions of the original theatrical releases of the original three films have also been released.

The initial 1989 North American widescreen release of Star Wars suffered from a shrinking aspect ratio. The master that was used was the Japanese subtitled Laserdisc, in which the image appeared higher in the screen to allow for subtitles. For the North American release, it was shifted down, and a black bar was put up to cover the unused parts. However, as the film progresses, the image creeps up on the screen moving underneath the top bar, causing the image to become increasingly wider. By the time the film reaches the Battle of Yavin scenes, the image has widened from 2.35:1 to 2.55:1. This problem was fixed in the 1992 re-issue of the disc. The original shrinking LD has the CBS/Fox logo on it, but the fixed edition has the newer "Fox Video" logo on the jacket. The C-3PO line about the tractor beam can be heard on this laserdisc.

In 1993, the Star Wars Trilogy: The Definitive Collection box set was released. This version featured the original trilogy on 9 CAV discs, widescreen transfers, THX remastering, audio commentary tracks, assorted bonus features, a copy of the hardcover book George Lucas: The Creative Impulse, and for Star Wars IV: A New Hope, a new surround sound audio mix created from elements of the 70 mm 6 track magnetic, 35 mm Dolby Stereo optical and 35 mm optical mono mixes. [1]

Initial versions of this box set were missing approximately 10 seconds from The Empire Strikes Back. Fox Video offered a replacement disc, and this mistake was corrected in later pressings. [2]

The final Laserdisc edition of the original trilogy was released in 1995, sourced from the 1993 masters. [3]

[edit] 1997 Special Editions (Theatrical, Laserdisc and VHS)

In 1997, Episodes IV, V, and VI were re-mastered and theatrically re-released as the "Special Editions". For the re-release, in addition to extensive clean-up and restoration work, Lucas also made a number of changes to the films in order to "finish the film the way it was meant to be" (as Lucas said in a September 2004 interview with the Associated Press).

Many of Lucas's changes for the Special Editions were cosmetic, generally adding special effects which weren't originally possible. Other changes, however, are considered to have affected plot or character development. These changes, such as the change referred to by fans as "Han shot first," have proven to be controversial (see Controversy).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_changes_in_Star_Wars_re-releases#Laserdisc_editions

A Nightmare Before Christmas Spec. Ed. DVD was released(10/03/00) that has both DD and DTS 5.1, 1.66:1 NA:
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I also have the DD WS(1.66:1) extended play laserdisc(1997). This is one of those transfers that looks good even on VHS! The same can be said for MIB and The Fifth Element!

damn, it's out of print :(

oh well, at least i have the 97 dvd, the DTS laserdisc and it's in my DVR in HD and dolby digital

maybe i can get the sound from the DTS laserdisc in sync with the HD version in my DVR :D

Old laser discs. Just take them out to the shooting range and have a good time. I recomend a shotgun.

It won't be long before someone posts
Old SDDVDs what to do with them. HA!

Have a Pioneer D604. Bought my Yamaha DSP-3090 so I could take advantage of the AC-3. Still have them both and they work great.

Speaking of movies that make you feel it. Daylight Special Edition. I think the box even has a disclaimer to turn down your sub during the explosiong scene or risk damage. And the crunch of the skull at the beginning of T2 is phenomenal on LD.

I only have around 60 titles but am always looking to grow it.

Have a Pioneer D604. Bought my Yamaha DSP-3090 so I could take advantage of the AC-3. Still have them both and they work great.

Speaking of movies that make you feel it. Daylight Special Edition. I think the box even has a disclaimer to turn down your sub during the explosiong scene or risk damage. And the crunch of the skull at the beginning of T2 is phenomenal on LD.

I only have around 60 titles but am always looking to grow it.
Check page#2 thread #45 where I listed a few that I'm willing to part with. PM me if you're interested.
Thnx

Have a Pioneer D604. Bought my Yamaha DSP-3090 so I could take advantage of the AC-3. Still have them both and they work great.

Speaking of movies that make you feel it. Daylight Special Edition. I think the box even has a disclaimer to turn down your sub during the explosiong scene or risk damage. And the crunch of the skull at the beginning of T2 is phenomenal on LD.

I only have around 60 titles but am always looking to grow it.
Which version of T2? Do you know the reference number?
http://www.lddb.com/search.php?search=terminator+2&sort=date

i used to hear that DTS on laserdisc sounds better than DTS on DVD because it uses less compression?

any truth to this?

i used to hear that DTS on laserdisc sounds better than DTS on DVD because it uses less compression?

any truth to this?

I concur, yes I’ve A & B Apollo 13 special edition which as both Dolby and dts. The dts THX laserdisc leaves the region 2 still standing on pad 39B while the dts THX laserdisc is rocketing away!:p

Old laser discs. Just take them out to the shooting range and have a good time. I recomend a shotgun.

I nominate “True Lies” dts laserdisc! Now that has plenty of weaponry effects that have many ranges. An overrated “Last Man Standing” that sounds more like cannon bursts from “Tchaikovsky 1812” or how about the shootout in the subway “Carlito’s Way” dts laserdisc that is insane, the recoil on the beretta 92.

The T2 that I have is PSE829972. That and Tombstone were the first two I bought when I picked up my player in 1995.

The T2 that I have is PSE829972. That and Tombstone were the first two I bought when I picked up my player in 1995.
You have to get this one. Its dolby digital.
http://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/21959/LD68952-2DD/Terminator-2:-Judgment-Day-(1991)

You have to get this one. Its dolby digital.
http://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/21959/LD68952-2DD/Terminator-2:-Judgment-Day-(1991)
I have IT:D The LD's are in near mint condition and the jacket is in great condition as well.
Thnx

I have the CAV box set of Nightmare Before Christmas in near mint condition, including the hardcover book. The CAV version allows one to watch smooth slo-mo so you can really check-out the animation technique. I no longer have a player and this is the only title I held onto. Anyone interested can contact me.

You have to get this one. Its dolby digital.
http://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/21959/LD68952-2DD/Terminator-2:-Judgment-Day-(1991)

Wow didn’t know they produced a Dolby digital version I guess it was the same master that was used for the DVD, as there are two versions the original theatrical 1991 and the special edition.

I have a first edition of T2 on laserdisc and special edition version as well as the DVD special edition. The analogue mix on T2 special edition shows use of compression while the PCM exhibits hard edge.:p

I have a few Laserdiscs, And I never owned a player....Silly me

Actually I worked for a Dealer and bought these with intentions to buy a player, but ended up just watching these at work and used for demo as the store didnt have any discs atthe time

I have been moving these things for 10-12 years now and havent watched them in years,

I remember True Lies was awsome sounding..but I cant find that one

I do have:

Speed in widescreen edition and THX
Mrs. Doubtfire in widescreen and THX
Cliffhanger in widescreen
Maverick in widescreen
Wolf in deluxe widescreen
Bram Strokers Dracula in special collectors edition special widescreen edition

Dont know if anyone is interested in them or not, but if you are feel free to make me an offer on any or all

I have thought about buying a player just to have around and watch these and maybe buy some more discs but doubt it will ever happen

We sold a few of the Denon laser disc players as well as the Pioneer players back in the day..I even remember adding the B&K AC-3 decoders to the newer receivers as laser was dying out and DVD was upcoming so the AC-3 RF inputs were starting to fade away

Hello All,

I'm a sound more than a video person. Lazer-Disc sound much better than DVDs.
But DVDs do look much better. I've found this gem:

1. Found at a flea market, "DTS TRUE LIES & DTS ARMEGGEDON" both Japanese DVDs. They sound just like the lazer disc.

But I've been looking for "DTS DARK CITY" on lazer-disc!!

Good thread. Im kind of a closet 'electronics junkie' and LD's have always been one type ive never owned but I always heard about them a lot back in the 90s. Anyone know of somewhere I could start looking to pick up a player and discs? Also, what is a good player and does anyone still make one?

EDIT: Found out Pioneer still makes one, the DVL-919. Or I guess they still make it. Looked on Ebay as well. Any certain models to keep my eye out for? Seems to be more Pio's on there than any other.

Pioneer sold far more laserdisc players than any other vendor. It was their "baby". In fact, many laserdisc players from other brands are really rebadged pioneers.

I'd be happy to sell you my Pioneer 1070 and a bunch of discs "cheap". The 1070, full disclosure, does not flip the discs over. I actually have three working laserdisc players, at least one too many!

What discs do you have? PM me if need be.

Does anyone have any DTS laserdiscs for sale?

Hello All,

I'm a sound more than a video person. Lazer-Disc sound much better than DVDs.
But DVDs do look much better. I've found this gem:

1. Found at a flea market, "DTS TRUE LIES & DTS ARMEGGEDON" both Japanese DVDs. They sound just like the lazer disc.

But I've been looking for "DTS DARK CITY" on lazer-disc!!
your acct. is set up not to receive private messages

Does anyone have any DTS laserdiscs for sale?

I have a bunch of DTS LD's and others that are extra's I would be willing to sell. If there is really an interest I can put together all the titles and post in the "For Sale" Area of the forum.

Kurtis

As an owner of 200+ LD's and yet to get an HDTV, how do LD's look on high def displays?

Uhhhh...better than svhs and worse than DVDs.