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This post has been edited by sKyWiR3pT3lTd: May 12 2010, 12:17 AM

Jodha Akbar Blu-ray Review

BD: BIG Home Video
Authoring House: Digital Entertainment http://www.dgtainment.com
Title: Jodhaa Akbar
Region Coding: A/B/C
Video: 2.35:1, HD 1080p 16:9, AVC 23.976Hz (Avg. bitrate 30Mbps. Peak bitrate 36Mbps)
Audio:
Hindi - Dolby Digital 5.1 (48khz 448 kbps) <-- Default track.
Hindi - DTS-HD MA 5.1 (48khz)
Subtitles: English

Special Features:
NONE

Special Mention:
No Watermark Logo, during songs or otherwise. <-- 'Yash Raj' please note.
No scrolling advertisements during songs. <-- All Bollywood Video companies, please take note.
No advertisements before or during the movie. <-- All Bollywood Video companies, please take note.

Review:
The video quality is quite dissapointing, with the picture looking totally washed out and dull. The colours are dull & drab as if they have faded. The contrast levels are poor and blacks look like dark grey. All this specially stands out when compared to the Bodega BD, which has a beautifuly vibrant and colorful picture.

The audio on this is downright dissapointing, specially when compared to the absolutely fantastic Bodega BD. The surprising and almost shocking thing is that, I could barely make out any difference between the lossy Dolby Digital 5.1 448kbps' & the 'DTS-HD MA 5.1' tracks. To me, it almost seems as if they have taken the lossy master and re-encoded it in 'DTS-HD MA'. Compared to the Bodega BD audio, the audio here is comparitevely lifeless and the bass very boomy. Even the surround and channel speration on the Bodega BD is far superior.

Maybe if I had not seen the Bodega BD and more importantly, if I did not have it at hand, to do a side by side comparison, I may have found the 'BIG Home Video' BD slightly more acceptable. But given that I do have the Bodega BD and I have seen it side by side with the 'BIG Home Video' BD, I can't but say, that this is not a very good BD. In conclusion, I suggest you rent this, instead of buying it. That is, not unless you are a big fan of the movie and you absolutely must have it, or the English subtitles are a must and/or you are limited to 'Region A', then and only then buy this 'BIG Home Video' BD. Otherwise, the Bodega version is worth every extra cent it might cost you. In any case, this 'BIG Home Video' BD is a definite and huge improvement over the absolutely crappy, non-anamorphic DVD release, which has been the only available option so far for people who need the English sub-titles.

My ratings:
Video: 3.5 out of 5.0 (Bodega BD - 4.5 out 5.0)
Audio: 3.25 out of 5.0 (Bodega BD - 5.0 out of 5.0)
Extras: 0 out of 5.0 (Bodega - 4.0 out of 5.0)
Overall: 3.25 out of 5.0 (Bodega BD - 4.5 out of 5.0)

Equipment used for testing:
Projector: Panasonic PT-AE2000U
Screen: Da-Lite 4:3 120" 'Model B' - White Matte
Viewing Distance: 11' 6"
A/V Receiver: Denon AVR5800
Speakers: 5.1
Front/Main: Paradigm Reference 100 v2
Center: Paradigm Reference Studio CC v2
Rear: Paradigm Reference 100 v2
Subwoofer: Paradigm Reference Servo 15
BD Player:
Oppo BDP-83 (Hardware modified for Region Free with latest firmware)
PS3 (Region A with latest firmware)

watched 40mins of SPR last night....never notice any lip sync issue at all....the AQ is superb......but PQ so-so lar

Thanks..looks like gonna skip this for Asoka.

SRP cannot load on my BD-1.

Guys found someone selling the Dune BD Prime 3.0 HD Bluray Media Player in PJ Highway Laser Electronics Sdn Bhd.
Retailing at RM1,999.
Time to buy for those have issue playing other region BDs

I cranked it up til -10dB. At this point of volume, the firepower and surround is AWESOME. Bags of details and punch. The expansive beach with engine roars, machine guns firing, explosion, etc create a very immersive yet gruesome atmosphere.

Boss, did u notice any lip out of sync issue?

Hahaha..

I ll be d judge of tat.. theres always de garage sale if I dont wanna keep it..

Kekeke
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You mean the disc or KAte's butt? hahaha...

Asoka, not anywhere near authoring project at the moment.

Wow...thats abt RM600 more for what I paid for...

Someone got to make a profit loh

yeah..why so expensive? (1999) - I think it can be had for 1400

cos someone else also need to make profit.

Jus recd..


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Where the heck is my Back to the Future Complete Trilogy BD gonna be release!?!??!

Its coming to your way during July 2010

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http://www.blubeaver.ca/

Its seems like derives from DVDBeaver.com, bro low's favorite site

This post has been edited by sKyWiR3pT3lTd: May 12 2010, 06:06 PM