I donno but I went Toppen TGV few weeks ago
Didn't actually look at the big Flexound logo on the side wall
Sad thing is Infinity Hall is falling as well
The hall is way old compared to how it looked during Dec 2019 launch

No more Infinity logo at the back
No more lights on the Atmos ceiling speakers
The projector is pale, not as bright as it use to be (obviously not bright enough)
Worst part is the ATMOS - atmos content movies sound so dim and bass feel terribly buried
Non atmos content sounds good in Infinity Hall
Even the TV that displays movie title & seating during entrance to Infinity is removed
Screen is still small compare to GSC Paradigm BIG
I was heart-broken looking at how lazy Toppen TGV management are

Dear TGV, if you're reading this
Please built a huge 65ft IMAX like Sunway Velocity in JB with Dual Laser & 12 channel
Even SG people are waiting for new big IMAX in JB (fyi their biggest Shaw Lido is only 35ft high)
Both Tebrau & Southkey are Xenon 35ft puny IMAX, so smalllllllll
We are ready to cash in, what are you guys even doing???

If not mistakan tgv already "renovate/rebuilt" KLCC hall right?

Bro, if the renovation of Sunway Velocity didn't get dual laser even if it originally had that suitable screen, especially in an area of KL, you sure as hell ain't getting it in Johor HAHAHA. You can make a complaint to Toppen TGV but renovation/maintenance will take a lot of time to process and actually happen. Overall, rough for you guys over there.

hahaha you are right bro
I do know one fact that dual laser does exist but even western side of the world won't invest on it because of its price
Its around USD $ 2 million ++
And to be honest IMAX has stopped CoLa projector, idk why
But IMAX now only focus on Single Laser XT Projector which can shoot around 40,000 lumens only
Fyi, their obsolete dual xenon projector can give upto 33,000 lumens
So tbh all the Single Laser XT projectors installed around the world by IMAX is just a tad bit better than Xenon, that's all
So that's what they did on Sunway Velocity as well

The GT Dual Laser is still the best IMAX projector in the world
But its very very rare now
One example is the Cineworld Leicester Sq in London
Even BFI IMAX London have only single laser and I noticed the same letterboxing like in Sunway Velocity

We need a really rich investor to built a whole new cinema building for a huge 70ft screen with dual laser GT IMAX
Basically like how Shaw Brothers worked around 80 years ago
I don't think anyone will invest that much money in our country... haishhh...

Apparently, Sunway Velocity is a using IMAX CoLa projector (https://imax.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_IMAX_venues). After researching and understanding the difference between XT and CoLa, I do believe I noticed that Velocity's image was brighter and the colours were more vibrant; recalling my viewing of Deadpool x Wolverine between Bukit Jalil and Velocity and noticed Velocity's one being superior.

I'm pretty shocked that 1U is using XT considering how big the screen is there. The other CoLa projector is in TRX but that one luxury hall, so they should provide the best (ironically, the screen there is modest in size).

Overall, I think the difference is quite subtle and won't really matter. IMAX is an expensive venture and considering our Ringgit is weak when converting to USD, guess TGV find it hard to afford the more canggih IMAX projectors (GSC is cheap anyway, so I know they won't invest in it considering their recent IMAX halls have quite small screens). It makes sense for IMAX Corp to develop a cheaper yet high value projector so more global cinema chains can afford them and then build more IMAX halls. Overall, I do wish we have more CoLa projectors in IMAX halls, but even more so, I want a proper IMAX GT 1.43:1 hall. However, I am still quite happy that we actually got IMAX Laser, even more so with 12-channel. Audio is becoming important for me in cinemas hahaha.

This post has been edited by Katharsis: Nov 8 2024, 04:37 PM

Just the interior upgrade only

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Still RM35 more expensive than KL IMAX with laser projection

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true, CoLa is better than XT in terms of lumen brightness and colors. I've been to UK's BFI IMAX and its the same case as Sunway Velocity. Both are same screen size even though BFI claims that is largest screen in UK. The screen can only be filled completely by 1570mm projector, not the single CoLa. I watched Aqua 2 which had complete 1.90:1 and it was letterboxed. Same thing as Sunway Velocity. But do check on Sydney IMAX, Melbourne IMAX, Grand Sunshine Tokyo IMAX & Traumplast IMAX, all these have Dual GT Laser coz they can afford it. And GSC is basically using IMAX as a gimmick to cash in more rather than actually built a cinema hall dedicated for IMAX's true large experience. My question was why can GSC spend so much on TRX's luxury but cannot built a good size GT Laser IMAX. I mean RM70 is quite big money for a normal size screen. I would be happy to pay rm100 for a 70ft screen with Dual Laser. They can but they didn't do it, that's my frustration. They are cinema exhibitors but work like noobs.

Actually didn't know Sunway Velo is CoLa, I thought it was XT. But anyone here know the screen size of TRX's IMAX?

There was a review of this hall many months back by @khainiz94 (https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2552709&view=findpost&p=109128043). It's relatively small. It's like you said about GSC, their cashing in and now only targeting the rich, all while cheaping out on their product and service.

Some of their existing halls have detoriated and aren't taken care of despite problems being there for a long time. Last time I was in IOI City Mall 2 IMAX for The Wild Robot and the audio presenting from the middle of the screen was muffled/had too much bass, causing the dialogue to be quite incomprehensible (it's even more awkward when the surround sound shifts to different sides other than the middle, sounding clearer and true, until it goes back to the middle and ooof, overly bassy.

There's also their Big hall in MyTown. For years, there's a shaking noise on the top left, whether it is speaker or AC. Complaint and they haven't even solved it yet. This hurt few of my movie going experiences when there is silence in the film (A Quiet Place: Day One being the major one).

Sorry, derailed and long rant about GSC. It's a shame cause they did try to pioneer different tech from TGV's IMAX ala introducing Dolby Atmos, having Maxx as an alternative big screen (years back, but outdated af), Screenx IMO is a failure and having Big DA (really, they got this tech by buying MBO majority stocks during MCO, and honestly, the new built/renovated halls are quite mediocre compared ot the former MBO flagship ones of Starling and Tropicana Gardens) being a great, affordable alternative to IMAX Laser. Who can forget GSC was the first to launch IMAX Laser in Malaysia.

I remembered the talks about GSC being the better option because of their great value with ticket prices and snacks, whereas TGV while great, was very expensive and lacked many promotions provided by GSC. Now, the tables have turned lol. I mean, at least TGV even before and now, still provides a great and recently well-priced service.

Honestly in terms of sound and picture quality in GSC halls, they have degraded a lot.
I even recently tried their old GSC Maxx with DA, the screen is quite good for an old tech, but damn the DA feel like it is not there.
The punchiness is not like what I experienced at TGV PBJ.
It is like they did not even bother to maintain it.

But I think GSC have been cutting corners because maintaining Aurum Theatre is not cheap.
They take a really HUGE area just to showcase a grand big area in the middle which is useless by the way.

And also, they have been sending me a lot of vouchers out of nowhere like B1F1 Aurum seat or RM10 voucher for F&B and huge promos on points redemption which tells me they are desperate.
But at least, even with their degraded quality, I can watch my movies mostly FREE and food at discounted price.
So thank you, GSC?
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Anyone up for Gladiator 2?

Hope it wont flop like Joker 2.

From Oscar winning to pile of shit.

Gladiator 1 won the Oscar. So the sequel in big pressure cooker now.

Trailer looks alright… different than Joker for sure 😂

Gotta IMAX tomorrow then



Next week will be Wicked with the following week Moana 2

Not the D & W level of release but can watch 7 days after release hahahaha

Is Starling BIG still the best nonIMAX hall here?

Planning to watch Gladiator in a non IMAX as there isn't any scene with IMAX expanded ratio

And any reviews on thr Dadi ATMOS hall at Pavilion KL?

This post has been edited by ericling: Nov 14 2024, 08:48 PM

Watched it yesterday after work in Velocity IMAX. It was fun and good. I wished it was 3 hours instead of 2.45hrs,because there were few plot lines and character arcs thay were rushed through. It could have been a grander epic with better pacong but otherwise, it is still petty entertaining. The action and sound design were top tier though, so there's that.

Essentially, Gladiator didn't need a sequel, but here it is anyway and it's still entertaining and alright, much like the uneeded Planet of The Apes sequel that came out months back; uneeded, but good anyway.

In terms of which halls to go, prioritise halls with great surround sound. I recommend BIG DAs from Starling, Tropicana Gardens then Lalaport for large screens. IMAX is also a good option but make sure it is the 12 channel halls (avoid KLCC Suria, screen is omega small).

Funny how TGV isn't offering the film in their DA halls, I would have recommended those.

I agree

I watch it in IMAX at IOI City Mall, but dunno why I heard the sound kinda muffled.
It is hard to explain but the audio sound like low quality.
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Check my GSC rant. I mentioned that the middle part of the speakers there are defected. GSC's pioneering hall still having this problem months later. The MyTown hall likely still having that creaking noise too haha.

Yesterday watching gladiator 2 imax at velocity. Lepas 30 minute screen kaput. Got free 2 air force one ticket. Anyone have try indulge?worth it or not. Klcc for new indulge with coway. Boleh baring. Lol

So nice ah. I got an annoying viewer my on right instead. His phone kept ringing and he kept answering it to talk. Then talked during epic scenes to explain to his partners on his side xd.