Best scene to test surround sound system?

[fs5]

Got some z680's coming in, what's the best dvd movie scene to test them out with?

I'm thinkin', in this order

Matrix - lobby scene
Saving Private Ryan (dts) - opening
Fight Club - airplane scene
Gladiator - opening

I've got a decent dvd collection, or I could go rent a movie if your suggestion moves me to do so

Suggestions: (helpful list!)
[*]U571 depth charges scene
[*]T2 opening scene
[*]Armageddon
[*]Atlantis, the disaster part.
[*]A bug's life, the bird chase in rain scene.
[*]Spiderman, web slinging scene.
[*]Ghost in the Shell
[*]Toy Story 2 opening
[*]Saving Private Ryan-Normandy Landing (DTS version only. Dolby mix on this one is very, very inferior)
[*]Star Wars Episode 1 - Pod Race
[*]Star Wars Episode 2 - Asteroid chase
[*]Star Wars Episode 2 - Speeder chase
[*]Heat - Bank Shootout scene
[*]LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition (DTS) - Prologue battle, Sauron scenes especially
[*]LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition (DTS) - Cave troll/Moria scene (especially whipping the chain around), and of course the Balrog scene
[*]LOTR: The Two Towers - Helms Deep
[*]LOTR: The Two Towers - "Night camp at Fangorn" attack
[*]Titan A.E. - Lots of scenes, but the Ice Fields are awesome (bass is some of the best available too)
[*]Final Fantasy Spirits Within (bassy!)
[*]Swordfish with the ball bearings
[*]Final Destination 2 opening
[*] monsters inc - scene with the doors

 

U571 depth charges scene.

 

[biffbacon]

i think the private ryan scene would be pretty good, but only if you have the DTS version of the DVD

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: biffbacon
i think the private ryan scene would be pretty good, but only if you have the DTS version of the DVD

I'm going to have to borrow it from my friend but I can get my hands on it

 

[prvteye2003]

T2 opening scene also
Armageddon is another

 

[deerslayer]

I like the T2 scene where he's getting on the bike after stealing the bikers clothes and keys and he fires up the bike.

Is it a good test scene? I dunno.

 

[xEDIT409]

This is prolly the BEST DVD to test your system

 

[sillymofo]

Titan A.E, the whole movie.

Atlantis, the disaster part.

A bug's life, the bird chase in rain scene.

Spiduhman, web slinging scene.

Notice how most of these are animation or has lots of CGI in it? There's your ticket.

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: cr4zymofo
Titan A.E, the whole movie.

Atlantis, the disaster part.

A bug's life, the bird chase in rain scene.

Spiduhman, web slinging scene.

Notice how most of these are animation or has lots of CGI in it? There's your ticket.

spider-man good idea!

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: prvteye2003
T2 opening scene also
Armageddon is another

T2 aw yeah.. I'll probably watch that whole movie when I get everything setup! go arhnold..

 

[Anubis]

T2
Matrix
SPR
U 571
HEAT
Gone in 60 seconds
LOTRs
Titan AE
Ghost in the Shell
Akira

I used thoes and some others i cant think of to configure mine when i got my new 6.1 receiver. have it set up all sweet now.

shakes teh house

 

[fs5]

how's the sound track on LOTR? I think I need something else besides a bunch of bullets and explosions, hopefully a full orchestra...

sorry not a big LOTR fan (ducks)

gonna have to rent U571 since 2 people already recommended it..

 

[Wheatmaster]

Originally posted by: xEDIT409
This is prolly the BEST DVD to test your system

LMAO THAT IS FUNNY!

 

[DaveJ]

If you have a decent sub, the opening scene to Toy Story 2 will rock the house! The new Lion King DVD has an awesome new soundtrack as well... lots of surround activity and some excellent bass...

Dave

 

[olds]

I like the bathroom scene in True Lies.

 

[wfbberzerker]

Originally posted by: jumpr
U571 depth charges scene.

splashes!

 

[guapo337]

The Gladiator beginning is absolutely sick. Similarly, try the LOTR opening scene. Top Gun isnt bad, either.

 

[kami]

Saving Private Ryan-Normandy Landing (DTS version only. Dolby mix on this one is very, very inferior)
Star Wars Episode 1 - Pod Race
Star Wars Episode 2 - Asteroid chase
Star Wars Episode 2 - Speeder chase
Gladiator - Opening Battle scene
Heat - Bank Shootout scene
LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition (DTS) - Prologue battle, Sauron scenes especially
LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition (DTS) - Cave troll/Moria scene (especially whipping the chain around), and of course the Balrog scene
LOTR: The Two Towers - Helms Deep
LOTR: The Two Towers - "Night camp at Fangorn" attack
Titan A.E. - Lots of scenes, but the Ice Fields are awesome (bass is some of the best available too)
U-571 DTS - Depth charges...and the quiet scenes in between. Sounds everywhere!
The Matrix - Lobby Scene
Toy Story 2 - whole opening sequence

 

[BladeWalker]

I'm gonna add Final Fantasy Spirits Within for those who wants to test out the subwoofer. That movie pumps out a lot of bass.

 

[Fatdog]

The scene in Swordfish with the ball bearings works well too.

 

[blurredvision]

Great suggestion Fatdog.

My suggestion: The opening scene from Final Destination 2 during the big highway wreck.

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: Fatdog
The scene in Swordfish with the ball bearings works well too.

good one! forgot all about that one.

 

[Kanalua]

Originally posted by: fivespeed5

Matrix - lobby scene

 

[conjur]

Heat bank robbery scene
The Truman Show (esp. the rain scenes)
Contact
Saving Private Ryan

 

[dionx]

in addition to the good replies above, try Monster's Inc, especially the chase scene when they are going through all the doors