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  • lujan
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    Re: DVD to HDX reduces audio quality

    Originally posted by E55KEV View Post
    I've given up waiting for 5.1 audio on the titles I requested fixes on. So I purchased Blu-ray versions of Running Scared (2006) and High Plains Drifter.
    +1

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  • E55KEV
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    Re: DVD to HDX reduces audio quality

    I've given up waiting for 5.1 audio on the titles I requested fixes on. So I purchased Blu-ray versions of Running Scared (2006) and High Plains Drifter.

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  • diamond204
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    Re: DVD to HDX reduces audio quality

    Has anyone noticed any of their titles "fixed" with HDX 5.1 soundtracks?

    I reported the below list several months ago via support, and I know it was escalated to the content team, but no fixes seem to be in the system yet that I have found.

    This is my list of HDX 2.0 titles that need 5.1 re-encodes (some repeated from earlier posts on this thread):

    Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Ring
    Lord of the Rings Return of the King
    The Matrix
    Austin Powers International Man of Mystery
    Austin Powers THe spy Who Shagged Me
    Austin Powers Goldmember
    Batman Begins
    The Godfather
    The Godfather Part 2
    Singin in the Rain
    THe Fly (1986)
    Goodfellas
    Independence Day (ID4)
    X-Files Fight the Future
    Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone
    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (info is missing)
    Mission Impossible 3
    Malcolm X
    300
    V for Vendetta
    Troy
    THe Mask
    LA Confidential
    Oceans 11 (new one)
    The Shining
    Napoleon Dynamite
    Batman (1989)

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  • renton44
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    Re: DVD to HDX reduces audio quality

    Got one here too. 5.1 on DVD and just Dolby Stereo in HDX:

    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

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  • pghflyer
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    Re: DVD to HDX reduces audio quality

    No, I only go by the specs VUDU lists on their "more info" page, I didn't get on and try it yet (frankly, I am not interested in anything that only plays in stereo). Good to know the quality is there and just their website is wrong.

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  • E55KEV
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    Re: DVD to HDX reduces audio quality

    Originally posted by pghflyer View Post
    Game of Thrones: Season Three is offered by VUDU in 2.0 Stereo but on disc at DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 .........
    I was curious so I looked. I checked a few. All the episodes appear to be in Dolby Digital 5.1. All the 'extras' are in Dolby Digital Stereo.

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  • pghflyer
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    Re: DVD to HDX reduces audio quality

    Game of Thrones: Season Three is offered by VUDU in 2.0 Stereo but on disc at DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 .........

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  • pghflyer
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    Re: DVD to HDX reduces audio quality

    The Punisher (2004) is offered by VUDU in 2.0 Stereo but on disc at DTS-ES 6.1 .........
    Austin Powers 1 International Man of Mystery is offered by VUDU in 2.0 Stereo but on disc at Dolby TrueHD 5.1.........
    The Postman is offered by VUDU in 2.0 Stereo but on disc at Dolby TrueHD 5.1.........
    The Green Mile is offered by VUDU in 2.0 Stereo but on disc at Dolby TrueHD 5.1.........

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  • pghflyer
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    Re: DVD to HDX reduces audio quality

    A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is offered by VUDU in Stereo but on disc at DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 .........
    The Godfather is offered by VUDU in Stereo but on disc at Dolby TrueHD 5.1 .........
    The Godfather Part II is offered by VUDU in Stereo but on disc at Dolby TrueHD 5.1 .........
    Breaking Bad: The Final Season is offered by VUDU in Stereo but on disc at DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 .........

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  • YankeeGator6
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    Re: DVD to HDX reduces audio quality

    I have noticed this issue, but for me it is an inconvenience that I trust will be improved if not totally fixed in the future.

    I will admit, a few times I've started to watch a movie, particularly of the action genre, on Vudu and ended up switching to the blu-ray because the lack of 5.1 was that noticeable, but for the most part, it doesn't bother me for most dramas and/or comedies. The nice thing about this technology is that it is not static and will continue to improve as UV gets more support and bandwidth speeds continue to increase.

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  • pghflyer
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    Re: DVD to HDX reduces audio quality

    Arrow: Season 1 offered by VUDU in Stereo but on disc at DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1.........
    Breaking Bad: The Fifth Season offered by VUDU in Stereo but on disc at DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1.........

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  • pghflyer
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    Re: DVD to HDX reduces audio quality

    Some more titles that all have 5.1 on DVD but are using STEREO on HDX:

    Pleasantville
    Terminator 3
    Austin Powers In Goldmember
    The Missing

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  • pghflyer
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    Re: DVD to HDX reduces audio quality

    Some more titles that all have 5.1 on DVD but are using STEREO on HDX:

    The Fugitive
    Heat
    Mr. & Mrs. Smith
    Ocean's Twelve
    Phantom of the Opera (2004)
    Unforgiven

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  • lujan
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    Re: DVD to HDX reduces audio quality

    Originally posted by pghflyer View Post
    Unfortunately, Amazon doesn't advertise their Audio Quality, which is a reason I buy nothing from them.

    I have never used anything from Apple, but as far as I can tell, they don't appear to provide that information either.

    The fact that VUDU is transparent on their quaility is one of the main reasons I prefer them as my IVOD provider of choice.

    I do get and appreciate your point though. I think your average consumer cares much more about video than audio, and so for the IVOD services in general are more geared to mobile devices where quaility isn't a huge factor.
    I have movies from Amazon (12), iTunes (9) and Vudu (435). You can tell which one I prefer and only bought the ones on iTunes and Amazon because they weren't available at Vudu. I have complained over and over with Amazon to give us the audio quality and they keep saying that they will pass it along but it hasn't been done. No, Amazon doesn't give us the audio quality but the movies I have are all in 1080p (but I download to the TiVo and hardly stream with Amazon). iTunes does give both the audio and video quality (both 720p and 1080p) but sometimes it's hard to tell which one your going to get on the device so I try to stay away from them as well for the most part.

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  • Walter-S_North_Carolina
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    Re: DVD to HDX reduces audio quality

    Originally posted by pghflyer View Post
    I agree with you in philosophy, I am willing to trade 100% of a 5.1 BR soundtrack for 80-90% of a 5.1 IVOD soundtrack.....but I won't trade 100% 5.1 BR for 80-90% 2.0 Stereo.

    Found this......

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/video/ontv/faq

    Can I watch content with 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound?
    Most of our HD movie rentals and HD TV shows are encoded with 5.1 audio. If you have 5.1 capable equipment and sufficient bandwidth you will be able to enjoy surround sound. If you do not meet the requirements for 5.1 audio, you will receive stereo sound.
    Fair enough. So, if I understand it correctly, one of the below is happening on this series;
    1. Vudu has a 2.0 track on a new release TV show incorrectly
    2. HBO released it 2.0 and all iVoD vendors will be in the same boat
    3. Vudu made a decision to limit this title to 2.0 and Amazon has it in 5.1

    If #3 is the case, I guess the question is if you feel justified in jumping to Amazon Instant instead.

    Best wishes. I agree you should have better audio on this title. Stinks it is 2.0. Hope it gets worked out for you.

    Sincerely,

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