Best Home Theater Demo scenes. Best Music scenes. Best Dolby Atmos scenes. Best Bass !

[@D.L.W.]

Love Dolby Atmos. Ever since I put my home theater together I haven't been to a commercial movie theater at all. My 7.3.4 sound system consists of 6 SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers (2 for the mains, 2 for the side channels, and 2 for the rears), an SVS Ultra Center speaker, 4 SVS Prime Elevation speakers ceiling mounted for Dolby Atmos, an SVS SB16-Ultra subwoofer in the rear and 2 SVS SB-3000 subwoofers up front. The system is powered by a Parasound Halo A52+ 5 channel amplifier powering the 5 bedlayer speakers and a Yamaha Aventage RX-A8A AVR powering the rear speakers and the 4 Prime Elevation speakers for Dolby Atmos. Dual AC Infinity AIRCOM T9's keep the amps cool, and all are connected to a Panamax M5400-PM Power Conditioner. The 85" television is a SONY XR-85X90CK. The output power of this 14 speaker 15' X 18' Living Room home theater system is 4,300 watts R.M.S.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

nice system. glad you enjoy it..that's what matters.

[@centauro74]

Master and commander, can't wait for the 4k with atmos. 😊

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Cool demos

[@ProperContent6513]

Very impressive list. I like how it's different from the usual movies people list. Fantastic

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Awesome. I'll have more at some point. My brain is full and it takes a lot of thought. lol

[@tdrabik77]

I watched til the end! LOVED this video. Thanks for taking the time... twice :)

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@escapeinto4khd319]

Wow !!!! Great vid and absolutely spot on list of demos, can’t agree with you more about the mixer and the work that’s involved. So glad you put Open Range on the list, the rain scenes are the best I’ve heard and I’ve listened to quite a few films. Opening scene of Overlord actually entire film is mixed top notch. Original Twister opening still scares the crap out of me. Civil War~Quiet Place Day One actually the entire series is top notch. Anything John Wick. Dune 1-2 , Furiosa incredible Ghhhezzzz I can go on, but really enjoyed your entire vid, great job Thank You and you got a new sub 😎

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Thanks so much I appreciate it.

[@vincentfauconnier1460]

did listen to the whole thing :) don't have Atmos (yet) but some of my favorite demos are : Eagles Farewell I tour DTS-HD master, Star Wars The Phantom Menace - the pod race, Heat - the shooting scene in the street after the bank job, Master and Commander the first ship battle, Gladiator - the music Elysian fields , Phil Collins - Finally...The First Farewell Tour Paris 2004 - the drum duo is amazing

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Absolutley...all of those are awesome. I'll check out the ones I don't know. Love it. Thanks

[@Antimonkat]

I almost mentioned the Pod race, it's one of the first thigns thatutilzied my DTS-EX setup back in the day, the engine rumble is a good lfe demo for sure and the audience atmosphere. M&C is also a great demo for sure

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Love that scene

[@derrickpalmer2503]

Very solid list! I only have TFA on DTS master so now I'll be buying the 4k. I like how you separated good Atmos mixes from just good mixes in general. I love that you included Book of Eli and Open Range. When Kevin Costner shoots the shotgun in the bar, HOLY COW. I think the movie you were thinking of at the end was Unbroken. Such a good into scene. One LFE scene that no one ever talks about is the MUTO scene in (2014) Godzilla at 1:16. It has really good surround effects when the MUTO goes under the bridge. I demo that scene about as loud as I can handle. Since you're a SW fan, Star Wars: attack of the clones 1:06:25. The astroid scene is one of my favorite demos ever. One demo I never see on these lists is Toy Story 2, the into. Lots of bass and they include a lot of "Skywalker Sound" sound effects randomly haha. Not the 4k Dolby atmos mix, but the DTS master on the old blu ray, Disney ruined it with the 4k. I subscribed and I hope to see more of your favs as time goes on.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Thanks I have a bunch of content. I may do a follow up. Love your suggestions as well.

[@Quicksilver1934]

This is an awesome and timely video as I’m building my movie collection. Though I only have a 5.2 system these suggestions still give my speakers a workout! Thx!!!!!

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Awesome man. Happy people like it. it's not all the best demos but some of my favs. So many hidden gems.

[@Antimonkat]

Man you got me fired up now! Going through my old DVD demo folder, some classics: Reactor activation scene Total recall, Terminator 3 the crane chase scene, toy Story 2 the buzz lightyear game opening sequence, Bad Boys 2 highway chase scene, Ballistic - Ecks vs sever Train Yard might be the highest explosions per minute clip there is, Chronicles of Riddick Landing sequence, Cradle to the Grave Helicopter and tank scene is pretty bad ass and funny, Disney's Dinosaur Opening scene & Asteroid impact, I Robot Tunnel Car Wreck, Cracking ice from opening of Ice Age, Matrix Revolutions City Breech has to win something just for the sheer number of bullets fired, The Patriot Field Battle scene, and actually not as old, but the reboot of Dredd, the gun scene when they lock the building down and fire alll the mini guns. That should keep anyone busy for awhile

[@derrickpalmer2503]

This is the first time I've seen someone mention Toy Story 2!! Love it

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Toy story 2....I used it circa 2003 or so....Old Mrantz projector. As bright as a broken bulb...lol. used it in that room all the time at Tweeter. Fun demo

[@Antimonkat]

@@TheaterAdvice_FCAV Funny I just aw a video from a guy, 2nd hand home theater or something that bought the formerly $20,000 Marantz projector (I didn't even know they made one) for like $150 with a half used bulb. NEW it was only like 700 lumens...ouch

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

​​⁠not sure it’s worth 150 lol

[@georgeb.8715]

The opening of Ice Age is insane for great surround sound. One of my favorite demos.

[@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS]

Wish you would do another like this. You were spot on.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Will some day. But pretty much exhausted what I like for demos in this one. lol. Should have made two videos out of it I think

[@gary1488]

Pumped now I can experience some of these David. Thanks for FCAV from Alabama.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Love that you love your system...these are for sure the way to test it. Get a DVD player and discs if you can...4K of course. Streaming is still fun though

[@CarlosGomez-THX_1138]

Thank you! Always looking for demos 🎉

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

That’s the fun part!!

[@davedumond9268]

Great list, I have most of these on BD and looks like I have an afternoon of entertainment to do. Thanks!

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

That was the point. I was excited to make this one. In the end...using it is what is important.

[@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS]

Thanks for mentioning other movies. People always mention the same 10 movies. Refreshing

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

I appreciate that

[@empire7179]

I live in a apartment in New York. My system sounds so real., my neighbor thought someone was shooting at me in my apartment and call the cops., A female cop knocked on my door to ask me if I was all right.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

That's awesome...lol

[@darealestwon]

That’s why you buy and install a system! Right there!

[@anthonyperez_audiophile]

Great list. One of my favorites is the train crash scene in Super 8. Can't wait to try out Swordfish.

[@robertrobitaille320]

Lawrence of Arabia train crash. On second disk.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Swordfish...turn it up. You'll duck lol

[@luisalaniz4593]

The scene in Close Encounter of the Third Kind where he stops to look at map at the railroad crossing next to the mail boxes, BASS! Shook my house lol!

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Awesome.

[@Mac_Daffy]

Awesome list and really handy to keep it in my favorites!

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Thanks so much

[@4fastdrs]

Excellent work, great list!! The Greatest Showman is my current go to demo, as A LOT of people surprisingly haven't seen it. I will add 2 additional MUST haves "Twister" 4k for it's atmos. And an OFTEN overlooked home theater demo worthy gem "Speedracer" on blu ray. A movie I wish they would remaster in 4k HDR & ATMOS. It's a much better movie than it's ratings suggest. Both movies are great start to finish.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

I have used SR too....great colors. Fun watch. Thanks for watching.

[@JC_Onofre]

A quiet place, where she goes to the basement and pierce her foot, deep bass and good Atmos.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Popular. Not a fun demo for me but a good sound demo. Def know it

[@crxdave]

It‘s so epic when the monster stomps above you and you feel it in your whole body.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Love it

[@ChadAV69]

Thanks for the list, man. I'm going to check all of these out. Not sure how these stack up to your list, but I really like the first Thor movie that came out in 2011. When Thor and his buddies go to the ice planet somewhere in the first 15-20 minutes of the movie, they get surrounded by lightning and it's pretty cool. That whole movie has some really nice surround effects. I also like the Ready Player One first race scene. Some really good surround effects there where King Kong is running around.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Always looking for more....Love it. Thanks !

[@Gshiznit74]

Super 8: Train crash scene. Go to beginning of the chapter for subtle surrounds. The Incredible Hulk: Chase Scene Den of Thieves: first and last combat scenes Hacksaw Ridge: (Atmos) Ridge battle scene - but just before the naval canon assault

[@georgeb.8715]

Awesome list! Thank you. The setups for what to listen to make the list even better. Definitely check out the opening from Ice Age. In Dune Part Two when the emperors ship breaks the Atmosphere there is an insane sonic boom that brought my kids out of their rooms to see what I was watching.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

I’ll check out dune for sure. Watched it in the theater only

[@Antimonkat]

For music, the new Queen live aid release is insane, Freddie's vocal perice the whole room, really gives you that "I am there" magic, great mixing. Super mario Bro's animated movie has some of the craziest bass I've heard, most of the movie, but the rainbow road race especially is killer. I actually had to turn my subs DOWN for once. Twister in Amos is pretty crazy, any of the tornado scenes, there are liek 3 or 4 of them. I always liked the Scene from True Lies when she drops the automatic down the stairs and it starts firing randomly. Probably my favorite scene on the lesser talked about list, the entire Lobby Scene in The Matrix, from the time they enter the government building til they blow up the helicopter, some of the best localization of bullit hits, and pumping bass from the sound track. Honerable mentions, the mini gun scene from T2, the automatic shot gun scene Terry Crews uses in Expendables Spiderverse and Across the spiderverse both rocked the bass department from start to finish, but especially the second one, thats another movie I had to turn my subs down for, just ridicules low end for scenes that probably didn't really need it lol. I mean everone says Dune 1/2 is a must, but I haven't experienced it yet. On a personal leval I love the shockwave scene from Star trek VI when Praxis blows up, that never gets old. and of course, flassic, the Opening of T2, credits, war, initial time bubble, all top notch. I use the pearl Harbor attack often enough too, but Middway does sound better.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Some of those like the lobby scene in matrix is an old demo of mine...I mean like 1999 old Circuit City on Polk Speakers. lol. Love them all. thanks

[@Antimonkat]

@@TheaterAdvice_FCAV As far as old ball picks, the new Power ranger movie is mixed surprizingly well, one of the better ship flyovers, never watched whoel thing but I did check out that scene. Speaking of old in store demo's, Jurasic park t-rex entrance in the rain, and Lion King, the stampede, but you know when I ran Lion King at home, it didn't hit as hard as I remebered.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

​​⁠all great demos. A bunch on Disney too. Like Mando has some dope Atmos scenes.

[@Rach2160]

Hans Zimmer live is my favourite too, watched many many time😊😊

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Awesome. I love it. One of the best ever. And his movies.

[@darealestwon]

There are some great ones on this list I forgot about!

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Awesome....happy to help. this is the fun stuff

[@johnlira3316]

Nice video do you a video showing that theater space so we can see ur entire speaker set up and gear

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Many videos......of this room and my own personal room...happy watching.

[@gufiaito69able]

The batman batmovil scene is really good!

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Awesome !!

[@kennethchasten7377]

Love it! You and your team knocked it out of the park with my Theory Audio theatre from Texas to Des Moines…I hope you stop by and check it out if you’re in the area and will test your list. You guys are awesome!

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Hey man so awesome. We appreciate you. I'd love to see it. More importantly we are so happy you love it.

[@MagicTK-]

I don't have Atmos yet, but I'm gonna have to recall my typical list. Off the top of my head: Sea Beast has lots of good surround and bass Fifth Element has some good bass Prince of Persia toward the end (about 1hr30min) when the sand is collapsing is lots of surround and good bass. I'll think of more soon.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Fifth element is also a Phenom Video calibration tool....the scene where she comes out to all the flying cars after she is born or whatever. Her face. best skin tone calib

[@MagicTK-]

@@TheaterAdvice_FCAV yup! She is the perfect being...

[@agordon7369]

Trying to find atmos speakers on a tight budget, my basement got flooded 2 weeks after moving in and it destroyed a lot of items that were still boxed up. Long story short I have drywall, trim, flooring and doors to replace and insurance of course didn’t cover anything. It’s a good size room roughly 14x20 but really low ceilings probably around 6 and a half feet.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

In ceilings ...nice ones are best. But if not the SVS angled speakers can be ceiling mounted and work great for that.

[@welderfixer]

Sir, Great list of movies and music. Did you watch all of these vis KScape? If so, that's cheating! 😉 KScape surely has the best of everything via their environment. Better than 4k discs even. I'm envious of all of the Kscape owners, in many ways. Kscape with a proper system and proper room must be stellar! Like most families, I'm squeezing hard to get the last drop of performance out my very budget 7.2.4 system. The HT hobby is as much great fun as it is a reason to pull hair out by the handful. All the best and thanks again for your list demos.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

No I'ts mostly disc...But I do have a Kscape too...different video I did. I've owned a thousand discs for years. Love my Oppo.

[@welderfixer]

@@TheaterAdvice_FCAV Thanks. Oppo? That could also be considered cheating. Hahaha 😉 Please keep your vids coming.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

@@welderfixer Nah..video is pretty much the same on a nice sony. But my OPPO I'll have forever.

[@welderfixer]

@@TheaterAdvice_FCAV Owning an Oppo is much like owning a 69 Camaro.

[@Antimonkat]

It's such a well known everyone does it scene, but the intro to edge of tomorrow is still a will it break my subs test, especially the originally DTS mix, I think they netered it for the Atmos, least that's the consensus Um, heres a good one, Moonfall, silly movie, but pretty immersive especially when all hell is breaking loose twords the end of the de-orbit. Oh The Launch scene in Apollo 13! Watched that in an IMAX at the Kennedy space center...their subs couldn't handle it lol.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Awesome

[@e4superfly]

The Matrix when they enter the lobby to save morphius all the way till the helicopter crashes into the building that is one of the best I've heard. for music I recently watched pitch perfect in dts-x wow this one surprised me. man of steel 1h 27min in this is my replacement for ready player one. I use this to blow people away and show them what this hobby is about. The hunger games has atleast 8 scenes I can think of

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Yup I used that at Circuit city. Good for 5.1...not my fav anymore but a goodie.

[@60phish]

Master and commander chapter 2 still best demo. Hero, Pearl Harbor, Inception, Underwater, I Robot, The Island, Oblivion, Ford vs Ferrari, and Jurassic Park. I loved your video agree with all of them.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

MC great demos...JP...awesome score. Thanks for watching

[@MagicTK-]

Batman Dark Knight has several good bass scenes. Catwoman with Halle Berry, I am impressed with the deep bass throughout. At least on the DVD I have. Not sure if Blu-ray is same or not.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Hans Zimmer....always a treat. He loves bass.

[@troylouth948]

Fantastic beasts and where to find them has some great base demo

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

All wizarding world movies are great from start to finish including Score.

[@dominus519]

Some nice bass demo's as well. Firstman chapter 1 and 7 - Unbroken, chapter 1 - Underwater. Just watch the film, bass from start to finish.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Awesome. I'll check them out

[@jeffjefferson7384]

Great list mate. Some ideas: - Apocalypse Now (the entire early part of the movie when they're with Robert Duvall) - Jurassic Park (the feeding the raptors scene) - John Wicks 3 (the shotgun scene near the end) - Batman Begins (Lucius showing Bruce the Tumbler) - Wall-E (everything on the Axiom)

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

love it

[@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS]

Do another video like this please

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

I'll try...this one took hours and hours...which I don't really have because YT isn't my carreer lol. But I am glad people liked it.

[@mrmotown1004]

The island it has a few demo worthy scenes. Noticeably the chase scene ( 1:10:10) in the city it ends around (1:30:00. So it’s literally 20 minutes of nonstop demo goodness It’s Michael Bay’s most forgotten movie Thank me later

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Going to check it out. Thanks

[@mrmotown1004]

@ ok

[@tom10422]

Surpised, the climax of Kung Fu Panda (Shshush?) Isn't listed for bass. Shook my whole house.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Ill add it. thanks!

[@steveharris1474]

May I add included interstellar for bass when the spaceship takes off

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

The entire movie....but then again all Hans Zimmer movies are a must listen ! Thanks

[@darealestwon]

War of the worlds, starting with the lightning scene until the tripod comes out of the ground and starts wrecking things

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

I'll check it out....awesome

[@mikebrennan8254]

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - at 1hr 35m begins the scene where Credence goes absolutely berserk for TEN full minutes!

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Love all wizarding world.

[@cdshivers]

Great suggestions! You even listed a few I haven’t tried since building my home theater. But how in the world did you miss “Edge of Tomorrow” for BASS DEMO during the first 60 secs of the movie opening?😢😢😢 FYI, you must have the 4K blue ray. Some mixes dulled the demo. I can’t remember which one dulled it. But be warned, you will find the limits of your subs😅😅

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

I just watched it. Great movie just didn’t hear much in the way of a clean local sound above head. So it didn’t make the list. But I love it

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

My subs have no limits 😀

[@cdshivers]

@@TheaterAdvice_FCAV well yeah, not so much Atmos (don’t recall if it has any), but was your bass demo section about bass or also Atmos?

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

That section was bass only. Although many are both.

[@HenrikKjærsgaard-g9b]

Lone Survivor, 4k blu ray (dts x)

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Awesome

[@robertrobitaille320]

The Great Wall of China, Matt Damon. At 1:37when beast walk above them in the tunel for about 1 minute.

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Just such a bad movie I almost can't do it...hahahah. But yes I've heard it. A good sound demo is a good sound demo

[@garyharper2943]

Nolan movies are great, too bad he doesn’t do Atmos. Skyscraper was awesome in 3D. Oh and you forgot the absolute great train wreck in Super 8. Happy to say I own every movie you mentioned, my system isn’t the best but my movie collection is!

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

Awesome stuff.

[@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS]

Maverick doesnt sound that good to me. I have a mrx 1140 with polk R700's and SVS subs. Its a static mix

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

I agree. It’s got spots and emotion. But overall could have been mixed better

[@HenrikKjærsgaard-g9b]

4k blu ray bohemian rhapsody live aid scene at the end of the movie (atmos)

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

I'll check it out.

[@empire7179]

I used to think that all 4K movies had Dolby Atmos., but it don't.. There's even some Blu-rays that have Dolby Atmos. And a lot of people leave out "Back surround speakers" and just have the Side surround speakers?? Without "Back surround speakers" you miss out on the full 360 Surround sound experience. Even with Atmos speakers.. I mean without Back surround speakers how can you really feel something coming from behind you? 🎛🎶🎛😲

[@TheaterAdvice_FCAV]

yes I always do true rears when I can...when there is a wall.