Saving Private Ryan

[Die Hard Yammy]

Hey guy's, quick inquiry!

I just picked up SPR on DVD the 60th anniversary D-DAY edition. It's in DD 5.1 with no DTS (kinda dumb if ya ask me) I was just wondering, is the DTS version really that much better or can I stop losing sleep over this.

I usually buy all my flicks in DTS (personal pref) but because of the fact that it was the D-DAY anniversary edition, I impulse bought.

 

[rgriffin25]

I at one time owned both the original and the DTS version. Now I only own the DTS version. I played one then the other, and for me the DTS version was better. It is one of the few movies that the DTS file is completely uncompressed. No Dolby Digital on this DVD only DPL.

 

[Johnny Canuck]

I borrowed my brother's 60th anniversary set and realized it was not DTS. I ordered a DTS version on amazon.com.... a used copy from a guy. And after reading all the reviews about it..Trust me. it's night and day. The opening beach scene when the bullets are flying over your head in the rear surrounds was all I needed to hear...breathtaking...you may have to get the DTS used. It's out of print now apparantly.

 

[SCompRacer]

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16867814917002DV

They have a Saving Private Ryan D-Day 60th Anniversary Commemorative Edtion at Newegg. The specs list says it has DTS.

I can let you know once I get it next week. I am trying to replace my non-DTS version.

 

[kaseaman]

yea you can get the DTS soundtrack ONLY with the 4 disk collectors edition which I feel is absolutley retarted because that set is like $40. This really does not make much since because Speilberg is usually the one to back up DTS. It really did tick me off because i was going to buy the old version but then I found out a special edition was coming out, but when I bought it it did not have the DTS track on it.

 

[e30cabrio]

I have the original DD "Special Limited Edition" which I have always used as a referance for my systems (the opening beach scene) it sounds amazing. Is it worth the money to buy the DTS version? how much better does it really sound?

On a side note how many freaking "Special Limited Edition(s)" can one movie really need? seems like there are a whole lot.

 

[Johnny Canuck]

You can find the older DTS version used online or at a used DVD store. It's out of print now, replaced with the Special edition which is not DTS. And yes there is a HUGE difference.

 

[SCompRacer]

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16867814917002DV

They have a Saving Private Ryan D-Day 60th Anniversary Commemorative Edtion at Newegg. The specs list says it has DTS.

I can let you know once I get it next week. I am trying to replace my non-DTS version.

RMA time, they had the wrong description up for this DVD so no DTS.

 

[saurabh]

You can buy the earlier DTS version available at some australian stores provided your DVD can play PAL format. devoted woudl be cheapest...check it out.

dvdorchard.com.au
videoezydvd.com.au
Atlanticdvd.com.au
devoteddvd.com.au

 

[Die Hard Yammy]

Thanks for all the input guys, it look like I'll have to live with DD. At least it comes in a cool ammo box type case! Not to mention my grandfather was lost in that great war so the Anniversary has a lot of significance for me and my father!

 

[SilverMK3]

Here's an interesting comparison between the standard Dolby Digital version and the new 60th Anniversary Dolby Digital version. Unfortunately they don't look at the DTS version.
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare3/savingprivateryan.htm