nube Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Exodus: Gods and Kings (7.1 DTS-HD MA) Level - 3 Stars (109.24dB composite)Extension - 5 Stars (1Hz)Dynamics - 5 Stars (28.36dB) Execution - 5 Stars (by poll) Overall - 4.5 StarsRecommendation - Rent (by poll) Notes: Mixed by the same guy who did Star Trek (2009), the sound design is very well articulated, but subtle. There's nothing even approaching clipping in the whole movie, nor is it soft/hard limited. It's a nice, fairly clean mix (unlike the upcoming 30Hz blockbuster that everyone's raving about because it's so loud). The graphs don't lie - this one's got the goods down low, too. What's weird is there is a TON of medium level content below 10Hz that is skillfully used to build the mood. It really imparts power. The same sound designer who worked on Captain Phillips must have brought a lot of that library over, because it's excellent. The movie is ho-hum but the sound is good. PvA: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemX Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Ooh, nice, sounds like they've done a good job! I'll add this to the list for when it gets cheaper, I can't afford to buy new releases lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmercy Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Very nice! Ridley Scott's latest offerings have not been as good as his past ones, but I give every one of his films a watch. JSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossobass Dave Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I bought this BR immediately because it will have the distinction of being the only movie ever dedicated to Tony Scott by his brother, Ridley Scott... 2 of my favorite directors of all time. There are several scenes with ULF only that I'll likely graph when I get a chance and I'd like to see the movie again before voting, but the first impression is positive. Ancient Egypt, the world's first super power, has always fascinated me and still does. The Hebrew Scriptures book Exodus contains a LOT of info that scholars have debated for centuries and is certainly a difficult task to be able to condense it into a feature film. I'm sure the experts will pick this one apart while the average heathen will know nothing about the literary and historical accuracies debate and just be rating another movie. In the meanwhile, here are 5 scenes that show good MWB content: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossobass Dave Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 here's an animation of the comparison of my system mic'd at the seats vs the digital stream from the SW output of the OPPO 105: Yeah, this one is def unfiltered. Hard as hades to get that last few Hz into the subs. Notice that at the beginning of the chapter (this cap is most of chapter 11), there is ULF only, from 3-20 Hz with the emphasis on the lowest band. Just wobble, no audible bass. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Tempted to buy this one since the 3d version is $17 on Amazon. Anyone here watch this in 3d by chance and if so is the 3d good? Sounds like the audio is a winner at least and I will probably enjoy the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aj72 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 The audio in this was outstanding IMO. Lots of detail and brilliantly done. The bass is also excellent but not in a gratuitous way, sort of like an iron fist in a velvet glove. It's not laid on thick but is so clean and immersive. It's this reason I'm giving it five stars, not because there's lots of it but because what's there is uncorrupted with a couple of excellent demo scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemX Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Couldn't see Bosso's graph at work (stupid internet restrictions...) so had a look at home - I can't wait to test this one out, I predict that opening scene with only <20Hz content will have owners of ported subs with 20Hz HPFs going "What's the big deal? There's nothing there?", which will cue another internet argument of the point of <20Hz... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastAudio Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Couldn't see Bosso's graph at work (stupid internet restrictions...) so had a look at home - I can't wait to test this one out, I predict that opening scene with only <20Hz content will have owners of ported subs with 20Hz HPFs going "What's the big deal? There's nothing there?", which will cue another internet argument of the point of <20Hz... lol 20hz? You're talking about 20hz? 20hz..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedocivic Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 $17 for 3d version. Dang. Blus are a lot more expensive in Canada. And harder to find. Canadians just don't support physical media enough. I'll be buying this given the high praise here, but it'll cost me $25 for the plain Jane version. Even the dvd is $20! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossobass Dave Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Please note that I bumped the SW level by +6dB per Abraham's rating and suggestion for this film. It turned out nicely at the seats and I could have bumped it a couple more, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigen Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 5 and buy for bass execution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoney Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 5 and buy for me. I mean it's cheap enough on Amazon. And there are worse movies I own for bass alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiofan1 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Big 5 and buy! @ Aj72 "sort of like an iron fist in a velvet glove" perfect description, this is clearly a reference movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedocivic Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Hoping to finally start this tonight. Waiting to get one of my sub amps back though. Don't really wanna watch this with only half my fire power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredhead Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Waiting to get one of my sub amps back though. What happened to it tux? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedocivic Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I loaned it for a monitor amp to my church. Theirs blew. I do all their sound. Ordered them a replacement and it showed up used and not working properly. I did watch Exodus without it though. So only 4/6 subs working. Still sounded great. I gave it a 4 rating in this thread but I really wonder if I should have voted without my other subs going. They really anchor the system. I'll re-vote later if I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredhead Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Gotchya, good to hear nothing bad happened to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pain Infliction Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I thought that this was not going to be a good movie, but my Wife and I both enjoyed it very much. Definitely a buy and 5 stars for my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 How is the quantity of bass in this film? Leaning more toward bass fest type or no? I might rent it tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedocivic Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 More like Rush. There only when it should be. I wouldn't call it a bass feast, just super detailed and well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carp Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Watched this last night with my wife. I loved the sound and bass in this one!! Some great low stuff - would have missed it if not for the Crowson. I got that nice wobbly/uncomfortable (in a good way) feeling a number of times. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperFist Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 On 3/25/2015 at 8:03 PM, nube said: Exodus: Gods and Kings (7.1 DTS-HD MA) Level - 3 Stars (109.24dB composite) Extension - 5 Stars (1Hz) Dynamics - 5 Stars (28.36dB) Execution - 5 Stars (by poll) Overall - 4.5 Stars Recommendation - Rent (by poll) Notes: Mixed by the same guy who did Star Trek (2009), the sound design is very well articulated, but subtle. There's nothing even approaching clipping in the whole movie, nor is it soft/hard limited. It's a nice, fairly clean mix (unlike the upcoming 30Hz blockbuster that everyone's raving about because it's so loud). The graphs don't lie - this one's got the goods down low, too. What's weird is there is a TON of medium level content below 10Hz that is skillfully used to build the mood. It really imparts power. The same sound designer who worked on Captain Phillips must have brought a lot of that library over, because it's excellent. The movie is ho-hum but the sound is good. PvA: nube, What happened to the graph for Exodus: Gods and Kings? I'm only seeing the thumbnail which is the actual size it's seen on the page. I know this discussion is closed, but it also appears that way in the regular bass frequency thread with all of the movies in it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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