leed17 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Anyone purchase the Essentials Champions Blu-ray at San Antonio this past weekend? Just wondering how it is, any reviews out there of sound, picture, etc. Thanks leed17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchorn Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Anyone purchase the Essentials Champions Blu-ray at San Antonio this past weekend? Just wondering how it is, any reviews out there of sound, picture, etc. Thanks leed17 bumping because i'm curious too. looks there are a lot of good shows on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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skywhopper Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) DCI Essentials Blu-Ray: remastered and upscaled-to-1080p versions of 13 past winning shows: • 1973 Santa Clara Vanguard • 1975 Madison Scouts • 1984 Garfield Cadets • 1986 Blue Devils • 1989 Santa Clara Vanguard • 1991 Star of Indiana • 1994 Blue Devils • 1996 Phantom Regiment • 1999 Blue Devils • 2000 The Cavaliers • 2005 The Cadets • 2006 The Cavaliers • 2007 Blue Devils Edited July 29, 2012 by skywhopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Anyone purchase the Essentials Champions Blu-ray at San Antonio this past weekend? Just wondering how it is, any reviews out there of sound, picture, etc. Thanks leed17 Have the same ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leed17 Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 Well, I see no one has responded with a review for the new blu-ray after my initial post, so I'll give it a review myself. I ordered it from DCI and just got it on Friday... For those who wonder whether its worth it when you already have the Legacy DVD set - it IS worth it. I have watched it now a few times, various corps, and I can honestly say the sound and picture are BETTER than the originals. I even compared the 2000 Cavies on the Blu-ray to my 2000 DCI DVD set with Cavies on it, and the Blu-ray was better. My blu-ray player upconverts DVD video, and even though it upconverted the old DVD, the blu-ray STILL had a clearer picture and better sound. Its still not hi-def, and never will be due to the original being recorded in standard def, but its certainly close. The sound is also better, and I have an older receiver (Yamaha from 2000) that doesn't even have the latest 5.1 DTS lossless sound. The best I get is DTS digital surround, but you can tell it is still clearer and better than the originals. I plan on upgrading the receiver soon, and then it will be awesome :) Having the 73 Vanguard on the blu-ray is a bonus. Its in black and white and high cam only, but its cool to have it. I watched 86 Blue Devils, and it was REALLY cool to see it that clear and hear that clear again! I felt like an 18 year old kid :) I personally love the blu-ray, and am glad I bought it. I know there will be some that may not think its worth it. To me, it is. Thanks Tom Blair - PS - now I want ALL the DVD legacy set to be remastered like these :) I know that probably won't happen, but its nice to dream. Please put out more in this "Essentials" series - I will certainly buy them! leed17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000Cadet Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Well, I see no one has responded with a review for the new blu-ray after my initial post, so I'll give it a review myself. I ordered it from DCI and just got it on Friday... For those who wonder whether its worth it when you already have the Legacy DVD set - it IS worth it. I have watched it now a few times, various corps, and I can honestly say the sound and picture are BETTER than the originals. I even compared the 2000 Cavies on the Blu-ray to my 2000 DCI DVD set with Cavies on it, and the Blu-ray was better. My blu-ray player upconverts DVD video, and even though it upconverted the old DVD, the blu-ray STILL had a clearer picture and better sound. Its still not hi-def, and never will be due to the original being recorded in standard def, but its certainly close. The sound is also better, and I have an older receiver (Yamaha from 2000) that doesn't even have the latest 5.1 DTS lossless sound. The best I get is DTS digital surround, but you can tell it is still clearer and better than the originals. I plan on upgrading the receiver soon, and then it will be awesome :) Having the 73 Vanguard on the blu-ray is a bonus. Its in black and white and high cam only, but its cool to have it. I watched 86 Blue Devils, and it was REALLY cool to see it that clear and hear that clear again! I felt like an 18 year old kid :) I personally love the blu-ray, and am glad I bought it. I know there will be some that may not think its worth it. To me, it is. Thanks Tom Blair - PS - now I want ALL the DVD legacy set to be remastered like these :) I know that probably won't happen, but its nice to dream. Please put out more in this "Essentials" series - I will certainly buy them! leed17 Yet another reason I wish they had Cadets 2000 on that Blu-ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddyt Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 My only gripe is original aspect ratio. Not sure anything could've been done to modify it without losing quality. Just don't like watching a regular TV on a widescreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leed17 Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 My only gripe is original aspect ratio. Not sure anything could've been done to modify it without losing quality. Just don't like watching a regular TV on a widescreen. I agree - although I did switch modes sometimes and watched full screen mode. I believe the intent was to keep the original aspect ratio due to that giving the best quality. Switching to full screen didn't change much, and I actually liked the 4:3 ratio after watching a while because it just looked more realistic (no stretching on the outsides, etc) It took a little getting used to though. leed17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perc2100 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Yet another reason I wish they had Cadets 2000 on that Blu-ray. I would bet it would be on Essentials Volume 2 or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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