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.Thu, 17 May 2012 21:30:00 -0000http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/season-witch-bdFrom a distance, the trailers and marketing materials announcing Dominic Sena's Season of the Witch indeed looked promising and perhaps beyond mildly entertaining – sure, the title shared the subhead of the 1980s franchise-breaker Halloween III: Season of the Witch, starring the great character actor Tom Atkins, but the clips of the film from pre-release shots and teasers suggested hyper-aggressive demons, CGI-endowed werewolves a la Van Helsing and some butt-kickin’ crusaders from the middle ages era doing justice the only way they know how. A couple of issues abounded, though – first of all, I didn’t see Nicolas Cage in this kind of film or role, but from what I gathered, he needed a quick payday due to some personal and financial issues. Alas, his performance in this justifies my reservations, as his dialogue delivery and overall presence just seems way out of place.Thu, 17 May 2012 21:30:00 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/season-witch-bdBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/av-application-reviews/dish-updates-remote-access-ipad-appDISH released it's iOS and Android Remote Access apps some time ago. To be perfectly honest, they got the job done, but didn't offer much in the way of stability or efficient use of the platforms. Now, DISH has completely reengineered the iOS app to take advantage of the iPad's larger screen - and also to address multi-tasking and ease-of-use. The new (and still free) app improves the performance and enhances the on-screen dashboard so customers can easily find and watch their favorite programs. Customers can continue to watch live and recorded TV anytime, anywhere using the app in concert with an Internet-connected DISH receiver and a Sling Adapter. On the iPad, DISH offers the added ability to stream thousands of titles from an expansive on-demand library of Blockbuster @Home titles and premium networks.Wed, 16 May 2012 14:05:00 -0000/reviews/software/av-application-reviews/dish-updates-remote-access-ipad-appAV Application ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/ghost-protocolTom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg and (in an all-too-brief role) Tom Wilkinson star in Brad Bird’s latest entry in the Mission Impossible franchise. To say nothing of the super- sexy Paula Patton who kicks tail with the best of the super-spies. Paramount’s Blu-ray release of Ghost Protocol proves to be pure eye and ear candy, with a near-reference Dolby TrueHD track and eye-popping 1080p transfer. This was a version that could shine on its own as a kinetic action film, able to be enjoyed by viewers outside the diehard fanbase of the previous Mission Impossible films in the franchise. Check out our comprehensive review of this Blu-ray disc. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:37:19 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/ghost-protocolBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/av-application-reviews/ripdigital-cd-ripping-serviceTypically when we've reviewed CD ripping services we hear from a lot of end-users who would rather rip their own CDs to hard drive and can't understand why on earth you'd want to pay someone like RipDigital to do it for you. We get it. You're awesome. Now, if you can step away from the mirror for just one second, we'd like to show you a whole new world... a world of custom installers and people who generally value their time at a higher rate than those who can afford to rip 100s of CDs while they eat Slim Jims and check out reruns of Star Trek ToS (no offense, Gene). It's the CE professional that truly is targeted by this type of service. If you're doing an AV installation and your client has tons of CDs in his or her collection, there's got to be a better solution than paying one of your guys to sit there and rip each one to disc.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:40:00 -0000/reviews/software/av-application-reviews/ripdigital-cd-ripping-serviceAV Application ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/the-townIf you liked the dynamic and ultimate flow of Boston-based thrillers and dramas, and appreciate the Irish neighborhood camaraderie between the often times violent young men that populate these towns, the movie "The Town " will be right up your alley. All the elements of those films are here – the heavy tattoos, the gold chains, the tough guy sweat suit outfits, the regular stream of vulgarities spoken with a thick Massachusetts tongue…it was far from a bad film, but I’m not quite sure it was one of the best films of the year. The Blu-ray quality video and audio experience on this disc should prove quite satisfying as well. Sat, 26 Feb 2011 03:02:30 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/the-townBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/av-application-reviews/mcintosh-ap1-audio-iphone-appMcIntosh Laboratory is offering iPhone and iPad users the opportunity to enjoy an iconic McIntosh experience anywhere and anytime with its new FREE AP1 Audio Player iPhone/iPad App, available now for downloading at the iTunes Store. Designed to envelop McIntosh fans in a portable aura of the company that defines the "platinum standard" in upscale audio, the AP1 Audio Player offers virtually all features of the existing iPod App, while tailoring the portable playback/control experience for the unique McIntosh style. With the new App, iPhone and iPad users will now be able to select tracks, artists, play lists and albums as well as control the volume of the music, with all controls fully customized and consistent with McIntosh styling and functionality.Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:20:59 -0000/reviews/software/av-application-reviews/mcintosh-ap1-audio-iphone-appAV Application ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/the-pacific-blu-ray-reviewWhen it comes to World War II, the war in the Pacific rarely gets the kind of attention bestowed on the European theater. They fought on nameless dots of land upon an endless ocean in an alien terrain and the Marines fought a brutal war against a relentless enemy more than prepared and all too ready to die for his cause. Their battle is equally as important as any in the War and is deserving of equal attention. HBO Films and the makers of Band of Brothers have saved their best effort for the war in The Pacific. Their ten-part presentation, made with an estimated $150 million budget, has won 8 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Miniseries – it easily ranks as the most important television of 2010.Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:55:00 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/the-pacific-blu-ray-reviewBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/iron-man-2Comic fans rejoice as Iron Man 2 delivers in both plot and the A/V experience. Video in our option wasn't quite up to reference standards but the DTS-HD Master Audio track is the defacto demo disc in terms of LFE assault for the Blu-ray format thus far. Iron Man faces a formidable foe that will give your home theater system quite a workout. For those who have not seen this film in the theaters, be warned that this review contains a comprehensive plot analysis. Be sure to watch the closing credits for a sneak peak of the up and coming Avengers movie. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:34:53 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/iron-man-2Blu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/inglourious-basterdsCinema aficionados especially would have thought that with Quentin Tarantino behind the lens, a subject as wildly controversial as wiping out Nazis in WWII by a rogue band of Judaic super soldiers would yield an unforgettable experience. And while Tarantino's Inglorious Basterds is entertaining in select areas and moments, it just didn't deliver the tactile punch I was expecting, instead punctuated with drawn-out subtitle-ridden dialogue sequences and other elements that just became tiring to view. But how did the Blu-ray release fare? Read our comprehensive review to find out.Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:55:00 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/inglourious-basterdsBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/cop-out-blu-ray-reviewI don’t know what to say here. I suppose if there is nothing on the Blockbuster or Hollywood Video shelves to rent, give Cop Out a try. I always thought Morgan was hysterical on Saturday Night Live, but Willis is simply odd here. Couple that with a laughable plot – even for a “spoof” project – and the confusion over exactly what this film was supposed to actually be about, and you have a real head-scratcher when it comes to Kevin Smith’s Cop Out. This isn’t one I will personally be adding to my collection shelf, but as always, your mileage may vary.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:27:30 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/cop-out-blu-ray-reviewBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/clash-of-the-titansAs far as remakes go, Clash of the Titans was a solid effort in my opinion but I am not sure I'd buy this disc. While not bad per se in any sense of the word, Clash of the Titans wasn’t quite reference material in the audio, video or plot departments. It can however provide a great night of family entertainment worthy of renting and giving your A/V system a good workout thanks to the DTS HD 5.1 soundtrack and HD 1080p video. The CGI effects in this remake really make the original movie classic look cheesy in comparison.Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:55:00 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/clash-of-the-titansBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon-blu-rayFilled with gorgeous outdoor sets featuring wildly varying Chinese terrain lay a mythic story that seems torn from the pages of a half remembered fairy tale. In Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Ang Lee explores traditional Chinese cultural mores, unrequited love, class division, empowered women in a patriarchal society - and of course some of the best Wuxia martial arts action ever put to film! An unforgettable journey is brought to crisp, high definition life through Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon on Blu-ray.Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:40:00 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon-blu-rayBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/brooklyns-finestI came out of watching Brooklyn’s Finest with just disappointment; I really expected better. It wasn’t a terrible film in the least, but it wasn’t memorable to me either. While entertaining, though, it falls short of a real memorable cinematic experience – and those of you who have seen and have a great affection for Antoine Fuqua’s awesome Training Day will know what I am talking about almost instantly. I for one don’t see repeat viewings being necessary for a permanent purchase for my own collection, and that’s all I can offer from my perspective – your mileage, as always, may vary.Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:45:21 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/brooklyns-finestBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/passengers-on-blu-rayPassengers on Blu-ray is set to be released on May 12, but we'd be very surprised to see copies of this relatively unknown film rushing off the shelves. The hype around Passengers was minimal at best, which is surprising, given Hollywood "It" girl and every woman's favorite leading lady Anne Hathaway has the starring role. Mon, 11 May 2009 14:25:00 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/passengers-on-blu-rayBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/game-reviews/simcraft-apex-SC830-SC320-racing-simulatorThe APEX SC830 and APEX SC320 are patent-pending, military-grade simulators from SimCraft. The APEX SC830 is developed for the training of professional racers (and ultra-competitive gamers) and offers three degrees of freedom (roll 40º / pitch 25º / yaw 40º). The APEX SC320 was designed for the hardcore gamer and offers two degrees of freedom (roll 20º / pitch 20º). If you have to ask, you can't afford it. Really, basically, you can't afford it. But it sure was fun to play!Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:15:00 -0000/reviews/software/game-reviews/simcraft-apex-SC830-SC320-racing-simulatorGame ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/game-reviews/warbeast-ps3-wireless-guitardreamGEAR's newest video game accessory (which garnered an Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award honoree status) is the WarBeast PS3 Wireless Guitar. The WarBeast is a full-size wireless guitar controller compatible with the PS3 that is fully licensed by iconic heavy metal guitar manufacturer B.C. Rich. It is designed to bridge the gap between professional guitars and gaming equipment.Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:05:00 -0000/reviews/software/game-reviews/warbeast-ps3-wireless-guitarGame ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/dvd-reviews/rush-snakes-arrows-live-dvd-review“Thanks to epic songs, fantastical lyrics and extravagant drum solos, [Rush] rocks on through the 21st century…the scope of [their] achievements is undeniable…” –Rolling Stone Surely this is a misprint, right? Rolling Stone magazine has something positive to say about the band Rush? Snubbed by the publication for years, it seems someone finally saw it fit to do a decent story on the band earlier this year during their most recent tour supporting Snakes & Arrows. The first leg of this tour began in 2007 and Rush has just released Snakes & Arrows Live on DVD.Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:08:05 -0000/reviews/software/dvd-reviews/rush-snakes-arrows-live-dvd-reviewDVD ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/game-reviews/gta-4-behind-the-hypeAfter all the hype and "best game in a million years" talk, I just couldn't resist. This is the first GTA game I've played mostly because of timing. I was out of gaming for all of the other GTA games so I'm looking at this through "virgin" eyes. First of all "The Best Game Ever?" Um... No. No it isn't. So far it is cool and I'm enjoying it but it is far from the best game. The sheer size of it it staggering and the thought put in to all the characters is great but the best game... sorry. Mon, 05 May 2008 21:23:50 -0000/reviews/software/game-reviews/gta-4-behind-the-hypeGame ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/game-reviews/army-of-two-game-reviewIf you are an adult, especially one that is looking for a great co-op experience, Army of Two does not disappoint. While this seems like a hold over while we wait for Gears of War 2 to come out, it is a pretty good game in its own right. If nothing else, I applaud them for releasing a game that focuses on co-op play. While the story is a bit weak (if you pay attention to such things) and the ending blows, it doesn't distract from the gameplay. If you like co-op games, this one is a buy. If you are more into the solo missions, rent it and make a friend. You never know, it might be for you.Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:38:29 -0000/reviews/software/game-reviews/army-of-two-game-reviewGame ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/into-the-wild-hd-dvdInto the Wild is among the last round of Paramount HD DVD releases. The Golden Globe winning movie tells the story of a young man who tried to escape civilization. It turns out to be one of the great road movies with a captivating musical soundtrack.Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:38:46 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/into-the-wild-hd-dvdBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/cd-reviews/ravels-greatest-hit-ultimate-boleroRavel’s Bolero is a composition that rose from the depths of nonchalant dismissal by Ravel’s contemporaries to being one of the few truly recognizable melodies in classical music. Sadly, you rarely seem to see it on the concert bill these days. Perhaps it’s too disciplined for today’s classical conductors who struggle to maintain their freedom of self-expression while they pander to a diminishing audience of aging donors.Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:01:06 -0000/reviews/software/cd-reviews/ravels-greatest-hit-ultimate-boleroCD & SACD ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/eastern-promises-hd-dvdAcademy Award Nominee Viggo Mortensen teams up for second time with director David Cronenberg for Eastern Promises a hard hitting crime thriller. This HD DVD review contains no spoilers! I highly recommend this film to anyone who likes action movies, thrillers, mystery or even art-house cinema, this film fits somewhere between them all. The HD transfer is brilliant and the multi-channel surround sound is well done.Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:13:10 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/eastern-promises-hd-dvdBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/game-reviews/new-games-at-cesNot that we had any time to demo them, but CES 2008 had a slew of new games on display. We couldn't help but be amazed by some of the graphics. First Person Shooters seemed to dominate but RPGs, driving, and more made their presence known. Hopefully, this will be the year when we can finally stop making fun of the PS3 for its lack of games (and with MGS4 and GT5 on the way, all signs point to "yes").Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:22:52 -0000/reviews/software/game-reviews/new-games-at-cesGame ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/game-reviews/tn-games-3rd-space-vest-and-helmetFirst person shooter games are arguably the most popular on the market today. Halo 3 alone is evidence and that. TN Games has taken a technology that was originally built to be used in the medical field and adapted it to games. The 3rd Space Vest and Helmet are designed to be used with specific PC games in order simulate the effect of getting shot. Cool? Oh yeah!Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:49:08 -0000/reviews/software/game-reviews/tn-games-3rd-space-vest-and-helmetGame ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/game-reviews/neural-thxTHX Ltd., Neural Audio Corp. and Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, today announced that Prototype, the first-person shooter (FPS) for next-gen gaming consoles and PCs, will be the world’s first video game to feature Neural-THX Surround extending the surround sound experience from 5.1 to 7.1.Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:19:58 -0000/reviews/software/game-reviews/neural-thxGame ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/game-reviews/call-of-duty-4Have you been murdered recently? I mean, like actually shot in the face or blown up by a nuclear holocaust? If so, then I doubt you are reading this right now. But, if you would like to experience those things without real pain or the sting of death, then you should be playing Call of Duty 4! My statement might seem a little tongue-in-cheek, but it’s closer to the truth then you can realize from just reading a review. If you have a good home theater, then your time spent with CoD4 is beyond gaming entertainment, it’s a moving emotional experience.Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:35:46 -0000/reviews/software/game-reviews/call-of-duty-4Game ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/transformers-hd-dvdOnce upon a time there were plastic Japanese toys that changed from cars into robots. Now we have huge blockbuster movies that change our childhood toys into reality! Ok, maybe not reality, but the latest Transformers movie does a pretty good job with the flashy animation and popcorn flick thrills. Drop in a kid, a hot girl, some good one-liners, and Michael Bay as the director and you'll get this summer's biggest movie on a plastic disc that's sure to please. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:19:25 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/transformers-hd-dvdBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/game-reviews/lair-ps3-gameLair is a game which received much fanfare. It is, in fact, a game which has already been reviewed by several primary gaming magazines. While those sources focused on gameplay, we felt that the elements of audio and video quality were sorely lacking – at least in any sort of objective sense. As we unwrapped the Blu-ray packaging and inserted the game into the PS3 we realized we were going to be in for one heck of a sensory experience.Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:00:21 -0000/reviews/software/game-reviews/lair-ps3-gameGame ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/game-reviews/orange-box-reviewWelcome to the Orange Box! The box is actually the standard Xbox green with a very orange label. If you actually want an orange box, you'll have to buy the PC version for $10 less. Now that the colors are out of the way, the "Orange Box" contains not just one or two titles, but five! Half Life 2, Half Life 2: Episode 1, Half Life 2: Episode 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2 are all part of this deluxe game package. It really feels more like 3 games, as all of the Half Life 2 games follow the same story. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:46:46 -0000/reviews/software/game-reviews/orange-box-reviewGame ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/game-reviews/halo-3-legendaryOk, there are a hundred other reviews out there that are surely very informative as to the content of this game. I am a home theater enthusiast so I want to touch on the good and bad of the game from an audioholic perspective. I know, when you look at my mini blog up there, it looks like I am some kind of fanboy, but rest assured that I am as critical as the next guy...Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:59:08 -0000/reviews/software/game-reviews/halo-3-legendaryGame ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/we-were-soldiersI nabbed the We Were Soldiers HD DVD early on since it was a pairing of Randall Wallace and Mel Gibson. That's as good as calling it Braveheart II as far as I'm concerned. It turns out the HD DVD video quality wasn't all I had expected (OK, it was downright disappointing), but we'll get into more of that that below.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:09:25 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/we-were-soldiersBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/batman-begins-hd-dvdIf ever a movie was created to tap into the depths of just how far a DLP or LCD projector can go with regard to black levels you would think it was Batman Begins. Full of scene after scene of dark, detailed imagery, this movie is a veritable smörgåsbord of test clips for just how low your projector will go. Combined with an audio track that will throw you back in your seat, Batman Begins is a wild ride for both sight and sound.Tue, 28 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/batman-begins-hd-dvdBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/miami-vice-hd-dvdMiami Vice surprised me by being a "straight shooter" in the midst of a series of campy remakes that poked fun at their counterparts. As far as the technological side of the DVD, this is by far the most advanced HD DVD I've yet encountered. If you want to know what the menu system of an HD DVD can do, Miami Vice shows off quite a few of the features. The picture is beautiful, even though much of it is dark and shot in the evening when grain tends to creep into the film.Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:47:20 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/miami-vice-hd-dvdBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/departed-hd-dvd-reviewThe Departed is a film that captured our attention for several reasons. First off, as an Academy Award winner it stood out for its apparent merit as a film. Secondly, the number of A-list actors in the film are mind-blowing and I knew the film would be enjoyable regardless of plot due to the sheer presence of the talent on the screen. The last reason we chose this disc was due to the fact that surely for such an eventful film as a Scorsese masterpiece the audio and video quality must have been meticulously attended to in the mastering process to HD DVD.Tue, 29 May 2007 13:40:49 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/departed-hd-dvd-reviewBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/audioholics-hd-dvd-review-methodologyThere are plenty of places reviewing HD-DVDs* these days, so why should Audioholics even bother? Well, we cruised around the web and the usual sources and found a distinct lack of technical information on the various discs with respect to audio and video quality. Since the entire point of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs is to provide audio and video that far exceeds that of standard definition DVDs, it's important to focus on those aspects when reviewing the new format discs.Fri, 04 May 2007 16:03:59 -0000/reviews/software/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-reviews/audioholics-hd-dvd-review-methodologyBlu-ray Disc ReviewsMusic, Movies, Softwarehttp://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, Software