http://www.audioholics.comWhere audio and video equipment undergoes rigorous objective and subjective tests by our staff, ensuring that marketing slogans aren't the only guidelines for your home theater choices.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/toy-matinee-dvd-a-dts-reviewI can remember a few years back hearing a song on the radio from time to time that I absolutely loved, but never knew the name of it or artist who sang it. All I could remember was a few lyrics that stuck in my head. The style of this song reminded me of a cross between Steely Dan and the Alan Parson Project.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/toy-matinee-dvd-a-dts-reviewDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/steely-dan-gauchoThis CD masterpiece from Steely Dan was originally recorded in 1980. It has recently been remastered by DTS into a 20 bit multi-channel surround format for use with DTS decoders in a 5.1 speaker system set-up.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/steely-dan-gauchoDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/sting-ten-summoners-tales-dtsThis CD was produced by Sting in 1993 (former singer of the Police) and DTS Encoded by Jeff Levison & Ric Wilson. One thing I really respect about Sting is his attention to detail and quality of sound in his recordings. Just about every one of his CD's are recorded with the highest fidelity currently available at the time.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/sting-ten-summoners-tales-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/alan-parsons-on-air-dtsRecorded at Parsonics, London between December of 1995 and June of 1996, "On Air" represents the latest CD from Alan Parsons. What makes this CD stand out from their previous recordings is that it was mastered in multi channel high definition surround sound.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/alan-parsons-on-air-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/eagles-hell-freezes-over-dtsFourteen years ago, the Eagles said they would get back together for a tour when "Hell Freezes Over". I can't recall if 1997 was a cold year, but it I remember it marked the day when the Eagles united for a tour. What made this tour especially nice was that the concert was performed unplugged and recorded in DTS 5.1 Channel Surround Sound.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/eagles-hell-freezes-over-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/esteban-enter-the-heart-dtsRecorded in 1998, legendary Jazz-Latin guitarist Esteban embarked upon creating a new listening experience for his fans by encoding his latest CD with the best current multi channel surround sound scheme available.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/esteban-enter-the-heart-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/porcupine-tree-in-absentia-dtsPrior to writing this review I had never heard of the quartet Porcupine Tree. Where I live in New Hampshire , the selection of FM stations is limited unless you have a large outside antenna or live closer to Boston . I have digital radio with my DIRECTV package, however, I never find myself listening to it.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/porcupine-tree-in-absentia-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/kaje-dvd-audio-disc-cd-review KAJE, pronounced "Kay-Jay" is probably a disc I would not have typically selected on my own, but man am I glad it came across my desk. KAJE wrote, recorded, mixed and mastered the stereo tracks and 3Bone Audio, Inc did the 5.1 mixing and mastering for the DVD-Audio 5.1 mixes (the stereo audio CD version is included on a separate disc).Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/kaje-dvd-audio-disc-cd-reviewDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/blue-man-group-the-complex-dts I was quite excited when I opened the package containing this DVD and saw its contents. I've never been to a Blue M an Group performance, nor have I heard one of their recordings. I knew, however, from their Intel commercials, that their Industrial/Tribal/ Techno sound would be a perfect match for the 5.1 format.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/blue-man-group-the-complex-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/queen-2013-the-game-review-dts One of the aspects of Queen that excited me the most when reviewing this DVD-Audio disc is their predilection to use unusual sounds in their compositions. To me, 5.1 surround is a perfect venue for some of the more esoteric of Queen's songs.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/queen-2013-the-game-review-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/queen-a-night-at-the-opera-dts After reviewing Queen's The Game in DTS , I was cautiously optimistic that this disc would be an improvement over the slightly disappointing The Game. Queens esoteric style I still believe could lend itself well to the 5.1 format and I was hoping that this disc be the one to do it. I'm sorry to report that this was not the case.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/queen-a-night-at-the-opera-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/don-henley-end-of-the-innocence-dts Boy, I have to say that I wasn't exactly excited to see a Don Henley DVD on my doorstep, ready for my review. Not exactly my cup of tea. But then I started thinking about it and I realized that I knew at least three songs on the album and that Don Henley was a part of the Eagles Hell Freezes Over 5.1 disc that is well regarded for its audio performance.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/don-henley-end-of-the-innocence-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/graham-nash-2013-songs-for-survivors-dts Of course we all know Nash from Crosby , Stills, Nash, and Young fame, but, not knowing what to expect from this DVD, I cracked the case and looked inside.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/graham-nash-2013-songs-for-survivors-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/sheryl-crow-the-globe-sessions-dts I was thrilled to be presented with a DTS-ES 6.1 Discreet DVD for my review. I'm always happy to let my 7.1 setup get the full workout. Like most people, I've heard most, if not all, of Sheryl Crow's popular releases, seen some performances on TV, and have been generally impressed with her talent.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/sheryl-crow-the-globe-sessions-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/mutter-beethoven-concerto-romances-sacd When one begins listening to classical music, one of the most logical composers to start with would have to be Ludwig van Beethoven. Even the most novice listener knows Beethoven's most famous four notes. Aside from his symphonies, Beethoven also composed several other types of music. In 1806 he composed the Violin Concerto in D major.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/mutter-beethoven-concerto-romances-sacdDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/the-moody-blues-days-of-future-passed-dts Okey Dokey - yet another groundbreaking '60's album translated into the surround format. Past reviews have shown that such undertakings are risky at best. Many times the original recordings are not up to the conversion into the digital realm or the "groundbreaking" nature of the album is lost in its translation.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/the-moody-blues-days-of-future-passed-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/diana-krall-love-scenes-dts You know who you are. You are out there on the web typing "Of course…" as we speak. I see you all the time in the forums just waiting for someone to post a question about what DVD's best show off your system and immediately 57 responses start with "Of course Diana Krall's… .(fill in the blank)."Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/diana-krall-love-scenes-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/crosby-nash-another-stoney-evening-dts Another Stoney Evening is a recording of a live performance given by the duo of David Crosby and Graham Nash on October 10 th , 1971 . Unfortunately, I couldn't make the performance that day because I was… oh… all of five DAYS old at the time.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/crosby-nash-another-stoney-evening-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/porcupine-tree-deadwing-dtsI was so bitter that I wasn't able to review In Absentia that when the chance to review Deadwing came my way, I jumped at the opportunity. I've been reviewing everything from progressive rock to jazz fusion to folk with hard(er) rock being the one real absence.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/porcupine-tree-deadwing-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/cassandra-wilson-2013-traveling-miles-dts I have wanted to review this album for quite some time. I am a HUGE Miles Davis fan and while not extremely versed in all his works, what I have experienced, I've enjoyed immensely. This album is a tribute to the spirit of Davis as created by Cassandra Wilson.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/cassandra-wilson-2013-traveling-miles-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/nine-inch-nails-2013-with-teeth-dualdisc by Tom Andry Label: Interscope …Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/nine-inch-nails-2013-with-teeth-dualdiscDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/eric-clapton-2013-back-home-dual-discEric Clapton's latest release Back Home is made up primarily of original material. This is his first such album in five years. The disc includes nine new tracks and three cover songs: George Harrison's "Love Comes To Everyone", the Spinners', "Love Don't Love Nobody", and Stevie Wonder & Syreeta Wright's "I'm Going Left".Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/eric-clapton-2013-back-home-dual-discDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/zoe-zoe-review-dts I've seen this disc on the DTS website for some time. I ordered it a while ago out of curiosity but ended up not receiving it as it was backordered. A good sign I thought. On a whim, as I was making another order, I called up the online store and asked them if they had it in stock now… and they did.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/zoe-zoe-review-dtsDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/death-cab-for-cutie-2013-transatlanticism-sacd-reviewLet's just say I was having a bad month…or two. I had ordered a few DVD-As for review and was told it would be 7-10 days because one was backordered. I was OK with that as I wasn't really in a rush and a backordered CD is usually a good sign. When I got my order, two of the discs were wrong and the other played...Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/death-cab-for-cutie-2013-transatlanticism-sacd-reviewDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/alan-parsons-project-the-turn-of-a-friendly-card-dvd-audio-reviewThere is something to be said for the classics. While some have gone the route of transforming an original two channel mix into surround with sometimes disastrous effects (see my Queen: The Game and Moody Blues: Days of Future Passed reviews), The Alan Parsons Project has gone the opposite direction and tried to maximize the audio quality of their original recording.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/alan-parsons-project-the-turn-of-a-friendly-card-dvd-audio-reviewDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/talking-heads-2013-speaking-in-tongues-dualdisc-reviewLate last year the entire collection of eight Talking Heads studio albums was remastered and reissued in DualDisc format as a boxed set humorously entitled Brick . Subsequently, the albums were made available individually beginning in January of this year.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/talking-heads-2013-speaking-in-tongues-dualdisc-reviewDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/dishwalla-2013-live-greetings-from-the-flow-state-dualdiscIt is so easy to gravitate to the jazz section when doing music reviews. You know you will, for the most part, run into great musicians, above average performances, and great audio quality. Rock music doesn't exactly lend itself to fantastic audio quality but it is not outside of the realm of possibility.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:54:30 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-audio-reviews/dishwalla-2013-live-greetings-from-the-flow-state-dualdiscDVD-Audio and DTS ReviewsMusic, Movies, Software