What's your demo disc?
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The scene in Oblivion leading up to the 'rope break' bass drop. The picture quality and 2.35:1 aspect shows off my 'scope screen and projector, the surround sound and bass drop show off my speakers/subs.
For music it depends on who is visiting, but generally a DTS disc I have of Queen, an Eagles concert or Eric Clapton.
For music it depends on who is visiting, but generally a DTS disc I have of Queen, an Eagles concert or Eric Clapton.
OldSkoolRS said:
The scene in Oblivion leading up to the 'rope break' bass drop. The picture quality and 2.35:1 aspect shows off my 'scope screen and projector, the surround sound and bass drop show off my speakers/subs.
That's the default scene I used for demos at Amina Technologies. Bearing in mind that demoing to friends is not the same as demoing for me.
I use Rumer with 'Thankful' as most people won't have heard a recorded piano that sounds like a piano, and I point out all the detail in the voice; how you can hear her beathe, when she puts her lips together, the creak of the chair when the pianist moves etc.
I also use the MTV live version of 'Nutshell' by Alice in Chains. I like the way it builds but each element is still distinctive, the bass line is amazing and it actually sounds like you are there.
For films I use the chapter of LOTR where Frodo gets taken to the Elves. It's like a short film by itself. It starts with characters talking and the atmosphere of the woods, then Liv Tyler shows up, and ther's a nice visual effect and choir music, then the baddies announce their arrival with that harsh shriek. There's a chase and then the scene where she does her magic chant that bounces round the speakers before the the stream rises up and rushes into the horses for the climax.
I use Rumer with 'Thankful' as most people won't have heard a recorded piano that sounds like a piano, and I point out all the detail in the voice; how you can hear her beathe, when she puts her lips together, the creak of the chair when the pianist moves etc.
I also use the MTV live version of 'Nutshell' by Alice in Chains. I like the way it builds but each element is still distinctive, the bass line is amazing and it actually sounds like you are there.
For films I use the chapter of LOTR where Frodo gets taken to the Elves. It's like a short film by itself. It starts with characters talking and the atmosphere of the woods, then Liv Tyler shows up, and ther's a nice visual effect and choir music, then the baddies announce their arrival with that harsh shriek. There's a chase and then the scene where she does her magic chant that bounces round the speakers before the the stream rises up and rushes into the horses for the climax.
For home cinema I normally get out the Heat disc. The scene where they take down the security vans is a good indicator of quality. Bullet shells falling to the ground, the bass of explosions and lots of fine sound details to pick up on.
For Hi-Fi I usually crank up a spot of Orbital. Lush 3-1
For Hi-Fi I usually crank up a spot of Orbital. Lush 3-1
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