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post #421 of 778
8/8/12 at 7:14pm
Watched this last night on friend's 70" Elite with Oppo 93 BD player, Marantz AV7005 running B&W speakers. Looked amazing. Sounded amazing. Can't wait for my copy from Amazon to arrive. Buy it and enjoy it. Listen to the 7.1 soundtrack or the original mono. Who cares. Just enjoy the show. This is it. Doubt it will get any better.
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post #422 of 778
8/8/12 at 7:19pm
Good to know thank you
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post #423 of 778
8/9/12 at 2:08am
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Originally Posted by badboi View Post

Watched this last night on friend's 70" Elite with Oppo 93 BD player, Marantz AV7005 running B&W speakers. Looked amazing. Sounded amazing. Can't wait for my copy from Amazon to arrive. Buy it and enjoy it. Listen to the 7.1 soundtrack or the original mono. Who cares. Just enjoy the show. This is it. Doubt it will get any better.


It could be a ton better, for example a Sony 4k remaster would blow it away.
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post #424 of 778
8/9/12 at 9:39am
So I've gone back and checked this again. I've listened to this moment probably a dozen times. There *has* been *some* effort made to put things right, but it's still very wrong. The explosion *is* correct (has the old pewwww! sound that was missing before), but the gun shots are *way* too loud. And it *does* cover up Brody's last line to the shark. Now, to be fair...it's not *completely* gone like it was in the 5.1 version, but all but. You *really* have to know it's there to hear it, and strain hard to hear it at that. Not at all as clear or audible as on the mono version. I'd say this mix is maybe 20% back to the sensibilities of the mono track as far as sound aesthetics. As I said - some effort was put into it to pull it back from where it was. But it still sucks. I'll definitely be going with the mono track.
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post #425 of 778
8/9/12 at 11:26am
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Originally Posted by Croweyes1121 View Post

So I've gone back and checked this again. I've listened to this moment probably a dozen times. There *has* been *some* effort made to put things right, but it's still very wrong. The explosion *is* correct (has the old pewwww! sound that was missing before), but the gun shots are *way* too loud. And it *does* cover up Brody's last line to the shark. Now, to be fair...it's not *completely* gone like it was in the 5.1 version, but all but. You *really* have to know it's there to hear it, and strain hard to hear it at that. Not at all as clear or audible as on the mono version. I'd say this mix is maybe 20% back to the sensibilities of the mono track as far as sound aesthetics. As I said - some effort was put into it to pull it back from where it was. But it still sucks. I'll definitely be going with the mono track.

it's really the only way to go, for hardcore fans of the movie. If you know the original soundtrack, you're not going to be able to tolerate the 7.1
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post #426 of 778
8/9/12 at 12:41pm
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Originally Posted by buddywhite View Post

Is the mono track only available in the US?

Anyone, please
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post #427 of 778
8/9/12 at 12:50pm
Yes, it is in lossy DTS 2.0 mono.
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post #428 of 778
8/9/12 at 1:14pm
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Originally Posted by eNoize View Post

Yes, it is in lossy DTS 2.0 mono.

But it's not ONLY available in the US.
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post #429 of 778
8/9/12 at 1:42pm
Oh, sorry. Yeah, it should be the same in other parts of Europe. Not sure which company distributes in Sweden though, buddywhite.
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post #430 of 778
8/9/12 at 5:23pm
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Originally Posted by dvdmike007 View Post

It could be a ton better, for example a Sony 4k remaster would blow it away.
No one knows that for sure. The esteemed Mr. Harris, who's been posting on this thread, would probably say every film is different.
So, no matter how high you or I am on Sony's recent transfers none of that matters in regards too this flick.
Since you usually back me, I'll back you w/it most likely would have turned out diff! wink.gif
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post #431 of 778
8/9/12 at 5:34pm
Down to $17.99 on Amazon .....
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post #432 of 778
8/9/12 at 5:51pm
Da Bev:
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare6/jaws.htm
I'm in!
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post #433 of 778
8/9/12 at 10:24pm
Croweyes1121, the important question is: Does the new mix use the same sound elements from the mono track, or does it have newly recorded and retarded sound effects, which plagued half of the movie on DVD?
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post #434 of 778
8/10/12 at 3:17am
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Originally Posted by NagysAudio View Post

Croweyes1121, the important question is: Does the new mix use the same sound elements from the mono track, or does it have newly recorded and retarded sound effects, which plagued half of the movie on DVD?

As has been said MANY times in this thread, it's the latter.
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post #435 of 778
8/10/12 at 3:55am
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Croweyes1121, the important question is: Does the new mix use the same sound elements from the mono track, or does it have newly recorded and retarded sound effects, which plagued half of the movie on DVD?
Yes, they're the re-recorded ones - for the most part. They've replaced the whale to the original sound. The explosion at the end has that ricochet sound that was missing on the 5.1 mix, so that sounds right. But the gun shots are still *much* too loud, the sinking ship is from the 5.1, Jaws crashing through the glass at the end from the 5.1, etc. You can tell that *some* effort has been made to put things right and more in keeping with the original audio, but there's still far too many similarities with the 5.1 mix for my taste. I'd advise you to just do a quick toggle between the two options when the disc comes out and decide for yourself. The last line being drowned out by the gun shot in and of itself is a deal breaker for me, personally.
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post #436 of 778
8/10/12 at 4:49am
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Originally Posted by Croweyes1121 View Post

Yes, they're the re-recorded ones - for the most part. They've replaced the whale to the original sound. The explosion at the end has that ricochet sound that was missing on the 5.1 mix, so that sounds right. But the gun shots are still *much* too loud, the sinking ship is from the 5.1, Jaws crashing through the glass at the end from the 5.1, etc. You can tell that *some* effort has been made to put things right and more in keeping with the original audio, but there's still far too many similarities with the 5.1 mix for my taste. I'd advise you to just do a quick toggle between the two options when the disc comes out and decide for yourself. The last line being drowned out by the gun shot in and of itself is a deal breaker for me, personally.

And those damn gunshots are NOT the same.
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post #437 of 778
8/10/12 at 7:34am
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Originally Posted by DigitalfreakNYC View Post

But it's not ONLY available in the US.

Great.

I think I read somewhere that the mono track was only for the US but I guess I was mistaken. Gonna order the UK release then.
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post #438 of 778
8/10/12 at 9:36am
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Down to $17.99 on Amazon .....

Same as best buy but at best buy you can also use a $3 universal coupon to make it 14.99.
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post #439 of 778
8/10/12 at 10:20am
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Originally Posted by dcowboy7 View Post

Same as best buy but at best buy you can also use a $3 universal coupon to make it 14.99.

Where is the Universal coupon? Thanks.
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post #440 of 778
8/10/12 at 10:36am
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Originally Posted by dcowboy7 View Post

Same as best buy but at best buy you can also use a $3 universal coupon to make it 14.99.

Don't know if the BB exclusive Digibook edition will be discounted, though: http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Jaws-Blu-ray/48867/ but the Universal Coupon may still count with it.
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post #441 of 778
8/10/12 at 10:47am
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Originally Posted by eweiss View Post

Don't know if the BB exclusive Digibook edition will be discounted, though: http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Jaws-Blu-ray/48867/ but the Universal Coupon may still count with it.

The digibook will be 24.99 so 21.99 with that coupon.
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post #442 of 778
8/10/12 at 10:49am
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Originally Posted by DavidHir View Post

Where is the Universal coupon? Thanks.

http://universal.promo.eprize.com/100thanniversary/

1. Go to http://universal.promo.eprize.com/100thanniversary/
2. Register with a real e-mail address. You will receive a confirmation e-mail that you have registered.
3. Once you've registered, go here http://universal.promo.eprize.com/10...amoe_code_page and enter your e-mail again.
4. Now you will receive an e-mail that contains a spin code.
5. Go back to http://universal.promo.eprize.com/100thanniversary/ (If you get prompted for your e-mail address on this page, just enter your registered e-mail again and then it will take you to the code entry screen.)
6. Enter the spin code that you received via e-mail.
7. Spin the wheel
8. You will most likely win a $3 coupon.
9. Click Next. Click "Print Exclusive Discount" link.
10. Click "Print Coupons". Get a coupon printed.
11. Click the back button on your browser twice. Get a second coupon printed.
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post #443 of 778
8/10/12 at 12:16pm
In Canada , the digibook edition is $10 more. The only real difference being that 44 page booklet, anybody seen that booklet, is it worth the extra $10?
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post #444 of 778
8/10/12 at 12:43pm
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I thought we'd get this...
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post #445 of 778
8/10/12 at 12:48pm
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Originally Posted by Yosemite Dan View Post

In Canada , the digibook edition is $10 more. The only real difference being that 44 page booklet, anybody seen that booklet, is it worth the extra $10?

If you're patient you'll probably be able to get the Digibook version at Costo for $12 a year to 18 months from now. smile.gif
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post #446 of 778
8/10/12 at 2:30pm
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Originally Posted by Fanboyz View Post

18838a77-644e-393d.jpg
I thought we'd get this...



Spielberg es muy bueno, Senor Lucas es el diablo
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post #447 of 778
8/10/12 at 3:36pm
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Originally Posted by dcowboy7 View Post

http://universal.promo.eprize.com/100thanniversary/
1. Go to http://universal.promo.eprize.com/100thanniversary/
2. Register with a real e-mail address. You will receive a confirmation e-mail that you have registered.
3. Once you've registered, go here http://universal.promo.eprize.com/10...amoe_code_page and enter your e-mail again.
4. Now you will receive an e-mail that contains a spin code.
5. Go back to http://universal.promo.eprize.com/100thanniversary/ (If you get prompted for your e-mail address on this page, just enter your registered e-mail again and then it will take you to the code entry screen.)
6. Enter the spin code that you received via e-mail.
7. Spin the wheel
8. You will most likely win a $3 coupon.
9. Click Next. Click "Print Exclusive Discount" link.
10. Click "Print Coupons". Get a coupon printed.
11. Click the back button on your browser twice. Get a second coupon printed.

Thanks!
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post #448 of 778
8/10/12 at 5:58pm
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Originally Posted by Yosemite Dan View Post

In Canada , the digibook edition is $10 more. The only real difference being that 44 page booklet, anybody seen that booklet, is it worth the extra $10?

best buy digibook unboxing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67pTC7xPSMk

Some example pages....click on the pics to make bigger:














Edited by dcowboy7 - 8/11/12 at 7:14am
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post #449 of 778
8/11/12 at 7:43am
Thanks for sharing that, looks pretty interesting and some cool pics.
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post #450 of 778
8/11/12 at 9:46am
because of the bluray, it was the first time i actually noticed the meteor or UFO or whatever it is in the background at nighttime.

before i never noticed it. but today i did. awesome bluray transfer for most of the time. there are a few scenes that look out of place, unsharp so to speak. maybe out of focus or DNR to heavy i dont know.

that said i am very happy with this release. lots better then the dvd. is it perfect. no. but well worth the money for me.

i just hope Jaws 2 will be released as well. that movie was actually my first experience with Jaws. still have fond memories of that movie too.
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