Excerpts from avsofum on its review :

"Since its release on DVD War of the worlds has been considered by many to be the go to disc for its engaging surround sound mix that contains demonstrative low frequency effects that have dismantled lesser quality subwoofers at high sound pressure levels. I have eagerly anticipated its arrival on Blu-ray and the results are indeed spectacular. This soundtrack is demonstration quality and is sure to put a smile on the faces of those that have systems capable of reproducing it at reference levels. This recording has wide dynamic range and boasts superlative clarity and high level detail that is truly impressive. Front channel separation and imaging is excellent. This draws out both large and small sound elements and allows their directional correlation based upon the onscreen events to be definable. The mix makes effective and often aggressive use of the surround channels to elongate the front soundstage and reproduce the spatial and discrete sounds of this demanding soundtrack. The listening position is submerged into a 360 degree web of sound that is sometimes riveting as it bombards the senses with a combination of well placed sound effects and musical ambience.

The low frequency effects are applied authoritatively to underscore the bombastic and aggressive aspects of this soundtrack and it does so with aplomb. This mix delivers bass that is truly prodigious as it extends down into the 20 and 30hz regions as times. Its palpable presence is never in question as it fills the room with tight ultra refined bass that is appreciably superior and on occasion skin tingling. This is an involving and dynamically energized sound design that combines high level sonic detail, excellent directional correlation, and rhythmically charged bass. I would have preferred that the dialogue been mixed to a higher level within the front soundstage as it is overpowered during some of the active sequences. Other than that I had no problem with intelligibility. I also felt that there were times when the rear channels were too prominent which affected balance during panning sequences. These are relatively minor nits to pick in an otherwise fantastic audio presentation. "