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DVD Test Scenes
The following chart identifies scenes that are great for auditioning surround sound.
The DVD chapters below highlight one or more significant parts of the surround
audio experience or another: bass, directional audio, environmental audio, audio
clarity, dynamic range, etc. Titles designated “6.1” are specifically designed for
playback on a 7.1 surround speaker configuration (see 6.1 vs. 7.1 on page 15 for
more information). Note that the chapter numbers in the chart locate start scenes for
particularly good sections. While some may be short, others may be as long as a
few chapters.
Note also that most DVDs contain multiple audio tracks. For the best experience,
choose the Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital EX tracks rather than the Dolby Stereo
track when using the included version of WinDVD for PC, or the VLC Player for
Mac. If you have a DTS-decoding DVD player or decoder, try the DTS track avail-
able on many of these titles. While most disks default to the correct setting, it is
worth checking this to avoid auditioning a stereo audio track accidentally.
Suggested DVD Viewing
DVD Title Scene Chapter Comments Support* Channels
Star Wars:
Episode 2
Jango Fett
Fight
26
Great bass. Good Music.
Great directional Audio.
DD EX 6.1
Lord of the
Rings: The
Fellowship of
the Ring
Opening scene,
Cave Troll,
Others
1/29
Great ambient audio and
bass. Great dynamic
range and fidelity.
The entire film makes
almost constant use of
surround channels. Oscar
nominated for best sound
and music.
DD EX 6.1
Fifth Element:
Superbit Edi-
tion
ZF1 13
Great directional Audio-
Great Bass.
DD 5.1
Star Wars:
Episode 1
Pod Racer 22
Excellent directional
Audio in 6.1. Great Bass.
DD EX 6.1
Fifth Element:
Superbit Edi-
tion
Taxi Chase 9
Good directional Audio-
Great Bass. Great Music.
DD 5.1
Star Wars:
Episode 2
Chase Scene 7
Great bass. Good Music.
Good directional Audio.
DD EX 6.1
Dolby’s “Ex-
plore our
World”
Rain 19
Nice highs and bass.
Great channel separation.
DD 5.1
The Matrix Lobby 29
Good bass & surrounds.
Little directional audio
DD 5.1