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  1. maxmercy
    If you look at the BEQ by itself, the 'hump' doesn't look as bad: JSS
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    I broadened/flattened the hump as much as I could while still trying to add more Infrasonics, adding a touch more slam and trying to preserve the original overall PvA shape while keeping the signal from clipping. JSS
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    Here's what the preliminary BEQ looks like:
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    The first waterfall above probably went largely un-noticed, as there is little masking information higher in frequency and level. Only those with terrific signal chains and capability will pick up on it, much like the transformation of Hugo Weaving into Red Skull in Captain America, or the final 'coin scene' in X-Men:First Class. JSS
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    Best Infrasonic HR moments (no particular order): For comparison, the Opening Naval Gunfire Salvo: The second graph is the 1Hz content. Before everyone gets into an uproar about how "nothing reaches +/-50%" on the signal trace, remember that reaching +/-100% on the signal trace is 128dB when played back at Reference Level. +/-50% is 122dB, still damned loud... Very few tracks come close to 128dB. JSS
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    The reason HR's sound design is so good is that there are no two explosions that sound exactly alike. Many have different fundamental freqs and almost all have a single peak or multiple peaks somewhere in the 15-100Hz range (the most impactful hits have very broad 18-80Hz 'peaks'), with or without content to <5Hz. Makes for a widely varied, explosive soundscape. JSS
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    Top ULF moments in Hacksaw Ridge: 1:21:37 1:36:20 1:58:00 Can your system do them justice? JSS
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    Hacksaw Ridge: Dolby ATMOS Level - 4 Stars (111.4dB composite) Extension - 5 Stars (1Hz) Dynamics - 4 Stars (26.67dB) Execution - TBD Overall - TBD Notes - Terrific LF and infrasonic effects to support the action onscreen. JSS
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    Measured the same way every film is measured on this thread and subforum, to have true apples/apples comparisons, and to avoid any room/system effects. I have never done mic captures for films. JSS
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    Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Dolby ATMOS Level - 4 Stars (110.4dB composite) Extension - 3 Stars (18Hz) Dynamics - 5 Stars (29.8dB) Execution - TBD Overall - TBD Notes - No clipping, great surround work, could have used some ULF in some scenes. Good film save for a few corny scenes. JSS
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    Fantastic Beasts will be posted up tomorrow. Watching tonight. JSS
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    The FFT windows used at AVS are different than the entire data bass here. I measured Hacksaw and should post it up next week, it looks a little different. For BEQ on R1, I would probably take the peak down a little and add some <20Hz for a more TIH/Hacksaw looking graph, but I have to listen to it first and see what all the channels are doing and where the LF is at... JSS
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    High density EVA foam might work if wedged in. 6lb/cuft should work very well if you can find it thick enough. Make it oversize, put it in the freezer, take it out and fit it and let it expand into place. Cut it with a hotwire or electric knife to shape it.. JSS
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    That Hacksaw Ridge graph is insane! JSS
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    Here they are merged: JSS
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    Almost.....it was horrible...just redbox it and see for yourself if you are that curious. But most horrible movies know they are bad and play off of it (Flash Gordon and Black Dynamite come to mind), but this tries to still be serious in spite. I am seriously considering not donating Reacher 2 it to Goodwill; they might give it back as 'not a serious donation'. Mike, you were spared having to own this title. JSS
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    Wow. Jack Reacher 2 was even worse than I could have ever expected. Didn't even get to appreciate any sound/bass due to the constant cringing at the writing/acting. Sometimes when a film gets deadpan reviews, my expectations are so low that even a mediocre movie can seem OK. Not the case here. JSS
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    Measured the new Jack Reacher, as Tom Cruise has put out many bass-heavy movies recently.....doesn't measure so well, LFE channel tops out at -7dB, Surrounds at -5dB, LCR use all available headroom, but do not clip....at all. I'll post up measurements after I watch the film. Scott, you're right, this IS Data-Bass, but after watching the shark-jumping Frankenstein's Army (and subsequently not digesting my previous meal), Infrasonic extension is not the only important thing in a film soundtrack. JSS
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    BEQ corrections use the RBJ version of Q. JSS
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    http://data-bass.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/412-list-of-common-bass-movie-acronyms/
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    If you can run the BEQ version, it is loads better. The content is there, just shelved away. JSS
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    I saw Rogue one at my local LieMAX. I expected a pretty awful film. But good film, decent sound, but nothing under 30Hz in-theater. Decent slam, prob played back at 5-7dB below reference. Will BEQ this one when it is on BD. I hope I don't have to if RathPat's observations are on the soundtrack. JSS
  23. maxmercy
    I sincerely hope you addressed the distortion/comb filtering and overall experience in your room in your fast-bass system with these: http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina31.htm And think of all the upgrades you could do with all of these products: http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina5.htm We are so behind the curve here at d-b it sucks. JSS
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    I took some measurements with FDW at 1/3 octave, I will give the FDW EQ a try and report back. It may need its own thread. My new room is way too reverberant to go with the longer windows that I used in the past in my very dead room. BTW, The EQ solution is much simpler with the FDW at 1/3 octave; no high-Q notches needed. I hope this works well. JSS
  25. maxmercy
    Are you using the FDW REW option to eq for first arrival, or just nearfield measurement? You find that much difference in the EQ curves? JSS
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