nube Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Thor 2: The Dark World (7.1 DTS-HD MA) Level - 4 Stars (111.07dB composite)Extension - 5 Stars (10Hz)Dynamics - 5 Stars (29.41dB) Execution - 4 Stars (by poll) Overall - 4.5 StarsRecommendation - Buy (by poll) Notes: This one is an upgrade over the first one, with better extension, dynamics, and about the same overall level. I think the effects had noticeably more extension than in the first, but only sometimes. If you compare the PvAs, you'll see that Thor has more between 20-30Hz than Thor 2, and I think that makes it feel like a much more powerful overall presentation. After viewing some true bass monsters in the last few months, this one is no slouch, but also didn't leave me feeling too wow'd. It's solid, but missing some in that critical range that gives it the impact for which a little extra from 10-20Hz, by itself, can't really compensate. PvA: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infrasonic Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Nice! Looks pretty damn good. I might pick this up so if I do I'll give it my rating as I've only seen it in the cinema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiofan1 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Will be voting for sure this weekend, 10hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nube Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 It's actually just below 10Hz, thus the 5 star extension rating. Hope it's great otherwise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmeatx Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I just rented the bluray, but looks like it is a Dolby Digital soundtrack, at least that what is written in the disk. I'll know in a little bit, watching after dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmeatx Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I just rented the bluray, but looks like it is a Dolby Digital soundtrack, at least that what is written in the disk. I'll know in a little bit, watching after dinner. Turned out my rental was DTS-MA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoney Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thought this was another outstanding execution. What a great new bass flik! 2014 is off to a great start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmercy Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Compared to the first, this one lacks the slam and impact, but does somewhat make up for it in rumble. Overall, I like Kenneth Branagh's take on Thor than the one portrayed in this film. JSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumps Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Thoroughly enjoyed this one. As maxmercy said, lots of rumble. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infrasonic Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Compared to the first, this one lacks the slam and impact, but does somewhat make up for it in rumble. Overall, I like Kenneth Branagh's take on Thor than the one portrayed in this film. JSS Interesting because I still have issues with the first Thor movie. I really do try and like it but for whatever reason when I watch it I feel nothing. When I saw the 2nd I thought I wouldn't like it but I ended up enjoying it more than the first. No, it's not perfect but I liked it. Got a chance to watch it last night. Sounded pretty good but just a couple notches away from being great. There were some pretty impressive effects here and there. Although I could imagine how much better it would have been if there was a bit more heft in the 15-30hz range. Dynamics were good. My favorite effect was whenever Thor dropped in using the Bifrost? Sounded cool. Haven't had a chance to watch the first Thor on my new system (I really need to name these) so I can't really compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmercy Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 The Bifrost scenes in the first Thor are impressive; the gang going to Jotunheim and esp when Odin bails their dumb asses out. The second film's Bifrost scenes were good, but not on par with the first film's. One of the main reasons is in the first film, there is silence (or near silence) surrounding the BiFrost arrivals. In this one, a full-on battle is raging when Thor shows up on Vanaheim, decreasing its relative impact. I also don't like that Asgard got a pretty serious re-model in the short interim when pretty much only the observatory was destroyed in the first film (I like the new observatory, but hate the new throne room), but they left open the 'marauders' 'pillaging' story after Bifrost's destruction........they could have f'ed up Asgard something fierce since the first film while Thor was off on Earth fetching Loki.....it was a VERY different visual presentation, and do the Asgardian swords and spears have to glow like Sting and Glamdring when they are swung? Seriously? I did like the ending, though. Perfect for the characters involved, and sets up a third film. JSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmercy Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 OK, so this film has grown on me, but I still cannot abide the glowing spears/swords the Asgardians have.... JSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemX Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Watched this off Sky and through a soundbar while babysitting elsewhere at the weekend - I expect it to be much better on BD and my system! One for the christmas list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoney Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Revisited this last night and I was pleasantly surprised. Nice mix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmercy Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 The BEQ is slightly better, but not really good compared to other BEQ films. JSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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