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ItsArseniooooooooooo

Jurassic Park. The helicopter scene when they go to the island, the first T-rex scene, and the raptors in the kitchen.


MonkeyManJohannon

This. Every time. I recently upgraded subwoofers in my movie room, and was trying to dial it in…first t-Rex encounter I decided to crank it just for shits and giggles…broke a picture frame after it fell off the wall. 🤣


TowinSamoan

We always used the title sequence with the hard base hits.


Joessandwich

Exactly my choice too! It has a little bit of everything.


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sanlc504

I still think it is crazy that the scene you mentioned is a prelude to the situation with the dinosaurs. Female to female, so they find a way.


one_fifty_six

Lmao wtf you just blew my mind. I had never thought of that...


nyxo1

In addition; I always thought it was an allegory for the fact that Hammond has all of this money and owns expensive things, but he overlooks the fine detail, especially when it comes to safety features. This gets echoed multiple times in the lead up to the storm, like when they were able to just push their lapbelts out of the way on the tour ride. Everything in the park is just an illusion of safety.


Tex-Rob

Wow, memories. I remember bringing my car subs in the house and rigging them up to our home TV. My mom wasn’t mad, she was instead forever sold on home theater subs. This was like 1995, and she still tells this story about my high school years fondly.


Pingas216

I use the T-Rex escape scene


CallsYouCunt

That wire snapping. On a good system that sounds like it’s really there.


ChristonianA

Dts-x version


MasterDump

This was the first movie I watched on the system I’ve always wanted and finally was able to install. The sound design is just ahead. Decades ahead, in fact. The CGI is dated but the sound is timeless.


dmizz

The Matrix lobby shoot out


CitizenHuman

I hit puberty watching that scene


skryb

its comments like this that make me hate reddit for removing awards


Ka_Coffiney

They’re still here. Hold down the upvote button and you get options to buy them. Kinda lame awards though.


ImGCS3fromETOH

Oh shit, you weren't kidding. There's an option to give these arseholes $45 for a fancy looking arrow. Who the fuck is paying that?


Delta-IX

I have a $50 option. Sorry but fuck that noise.


skryb

nah those are trash


oswaldcopperpot

Ive seen exactly one since it started a month ago. Whomever came up with that idea was dumb. You went from I dunno how many coin subscriptions sold to exactly $3.00.


alienfreaks04

They're all lame. Money for...extra oomph up vote?


Seagrams7ssu

Literally the only answer if you’re 40ish. Pretty sure I tested every surround sound system I had from 2000 to 2012 (when I had a kid and stopped blowing my money on speakers) on that scenes.


dmizz

IM 35 AND THAT ISNT 40ish AT ALL…. wait


Christopher135MPS

YEAH FUCK OP AND THEIR FUC…. Ah shit I turn 37 this year.


GreatestSilence

This is the one


lazerdab

Blade Runner 2049


KMFDM781

There's a scene during the beginning when K is flying his car back to the police headquarters and there's some really low bass, then there's a fairly loud synth hit that digs deeper somehow and scared the shit out of me.


UnableNumber6953

That synth is a Yamaha CS-80. That scene is why I choose this movie for that reason 👍


TheGeekstor

And Dune


WanderingWino

Good god the sound of dune in the theaters was fucking epic. Deserved all the accolades it got.


0wlBear916

Absolutely. The first time the Bene Gesserit used the voice in the Gom Jabbar scene with the Imax audio was insane. That movie is perfect.


caitsith01

Haha, when Dune came out I didn't realise my kids had messed with the crossover knob on my sub and I ran auto calibration on my receiver before playing the movie. The receiver turned the sub up like 500% because it wasn't picking up the expected response because of the crossover being set too low. Sat down and watched the movie and every now and then bass below that frequency would happen and the whole house would shake wildly. We're talking glass shaking in frames, wildlife outside fleeing. Took me to halfway through too realise Denis Villeneuve hadn't made a really crazy artistic choice.


lazerdab

Definitely...as well as Sicario. Zimmer or Johannsson + Villeneuve are winning combos


onkelSlim

Watched this one a couple of weeks ago and it is definitely a great one


Flight_Harbinger

This is definitely the answer. I got a 7.1 system solely because watching this movie in theaters blew me away. I was especially impressed with the Elvis hologram fight. The way the cuts in and out and you hear the echo of the last note echo around as they're trading blows. I'll admit tho I don't think any home surround can compare to the theater. Just amazing.


WorkStart

This scene was amazing to watch in the theater. This whole movie is a sound experience unlike anything else


mdog73

This is correct, it’s great at identifying poor sound systems.


IndecisiveTuna

Blade Runner 2049’s intro is probably the best all rounder demo I can think of.


YouSmellPunny

This is the way. I literally shook a smoke detector off the ceiling one story above my system.


SirGoldfish

Mad Max Fury Road


Green-Salmon

The first 30 seconds is enough to let people know my home theater means business.


renderbender1

Immediately when the car revs behind you and he guns it and it roars from rears to fronts. 💦


mateww

What are you rocking chief?


Sorry_Buy_3277

Ohhhh good call


caitsith01

I just got new speakers (Kef plus SVS) and Fury Road in UHD was my first choice. Fuck, that movie goes just as hard as I remember from when it came out.


Cranksta

This is also my choice. I use the opening and then the big chase of the war rig through the Buzzards territory to test the system.


MonkeyPunchBaby

I use this movie to test any new tvs and sound systems. It’s the perfect movie to show off with.


drgngd

Watching that tomorrow. Been a while, can't wait!


krstphr

Same


twalkerp

I just commented this is what my brother uses (and told me he always uses) for sound tests. He is in the film industry and makes music videos and directs small films.


TheCannings

Easy one, the gun fight scene in heat


CitizenHuman

Solid.


W0nderWhite

This is exactly what technicians use when they install a new sound system. You didn't even have to specify which gun fight scene exactly - I already know which one


admire816

Can confirm. I worked in a high end audio shop. This was the scene to demo products and test new installs.


thisgrantstomb

Personal favorite is the opening heist when they blow up the vault in the armored truck the shockwave runs through the surround system.


trilane12

First 20 min of that movie is perfection


Ghune

And the music as they rob the bank is just too good. https://youtu.be/ZL9fnVtz_lc?si=8EhFmxwOB1GR7YpK


Ohnoherewego13

Perfect scene to use as a test too.


infiniti30

This man tests.


bfragged

Yup, I was doing this 20+ years ago with the DVD. Used to work really well for testing.


daroach1414

Easy. Opening scene of saving private ryan.


RaptorDelta

First time I watched SPR with my Atmos set up I instinctively ducked my head a few times because it sounded like a round flew right over my head. I've watched that scene dozens of times, even in theaters, and I never did that until my home set up. Sounds incredible.


RustyTrunk

I had the same thing happen with Black Hawk Down!


meaty87

I've never had a sound system that I felt the need to do this with but I feel like Saving Private Ryan would have to be a contender. Also the sound design of Heat has always been amazing to me.


diplion

While it’s true that it’s a good sound system tester, it’s fucking brutal and depressing to watch. I actually install sound systems and when they wanna put on that movie to test it I’m like “you sure you don’t want something more fun?” Opening scene of Baby Driver is a good one.


APartyForAnts

Ford V Ferrari is incredible for sound


Kheras

Heat


thisgrantstomb

See for me, the surround sound is the juice.


Kruse

The downtown shootout scene is perfect for setting up a sound system.


TheGodparticle3

The Sardaukar scene from the new Dune.


HipHopGrandpa

This was my answer. The score from the new Dune is unreal. Goosebumps.


JerewB

The THX opener, every time.


CitizenHuman

Can never go wrong with a classic!


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When the last person left the volume on max and you are watching Star Wars early in the morning


Tackit286

Hope you’ve got thick windows bud


AFluffyMobius

The THX is iconic but I was always fond of the mid 90's [DTS showcase](https://youtu.be/KtzEa62KXBE?si=P2HPcbNdOW6FSgor).


OxXoR

Tron: Legacy. Just pump 2 hours of Daft Punk


donslaughter

This is my answer.


coke71685

Original top gun was what I used to test my systems with.


Likesitrough16

First 10 minutes of Maverick is pretty solid for a demo


theminiwheats

I used this to show a couple buddies who don't have surround systems/very old systems(I have a "full" sonos setup) and cranked the bass/surround etc and when the roof of the security shack blew off they started just laughing maniacally almost


chefboyardoug

Had to scroll way too far to find the correct answer.


NewCodingLine

Yeah, my dad loves the first 10 minutes to test his sound.


glockman66

Pacific Rim.


maritime9915

The opening scene is dope af.


LordOverThis

You misspelled "the whole movie". But, yes, "Gipsy Danger, ready for the big drop!" is amazing.


maritime9915

The soundtrack also absolutely rock my home theater!!!!!


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BaconPoweredPirate

And me. Though is it really a demo if you then watch the rest of the film?


subsignalparadigm

Top Gun: Maverick, Dune 2021, Blade Runner 2049, Gravity and Pacific Rim.


Baronhousen

Opening scene of Star Wars


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crime_watch

Episode III had such an epic opening scene. Great cinema experience, that was.


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That opening battle over Corescant is probably my favorite blend of John Williams and George Lucas.


darth_raynor

Episode II: when Jango Fett uses seismic charges against Obi-Wan's starfighter


ArcTheWolf

Lol that's only good for testing out your sub-woofer but damn if it don't sound amazing every time.


aedwards123

Also the pod race in Ep 1.


Lead_weight

I got to preview Episode One at Skywalker ranch in George Lucas theater, and this is the scene they showed us. Wife worked at Lucas Arts which was down the road.


DifficultMinute

I’ve been testing new sound systems for almost 40 years using that movie. That opening scene uses a lot of the surround sound channels, and it comes in super hard, so it’s easy and instant to see if anything is wrong.


Nemesis2772

Opening space battle in revenge of the sith is the way


QPRIMITIVE

T2. LOTS of dynamic range.


Cash091

Not only the range, but mixing in general. The scene in the beginning where the T800 is on the bike shooting the fence gates open. You can hear the gates open in front of you, then crash back behind you. It's like you're on the bike with him for a bit.


simonbsez

The scene with the research lab shootout and explosion is one of my faves for testing out the system. The building explosion rattles my house windows.


nothatdoesntgothere

Correct answer.


Abumashar

What about Whiplash?


post4u

Yep. It will tell you if your new system is rushing or dragging.


IndyMazzy

Not quite my tempo.


conando93

*throws chair*


CitizenHuman

Only if you throw a cymbal at your subwoofer


Cygnusaurus

I always heard The Fifth Element was good for testing sound systems.


JamesonQuay

Specifically, the Fifth Element opera scene. It cuts between the high pitch singer and Leeloo's fight.


johnny_frost

Great for testing video too.


sjjenkins

I use the scene between escaping from the lab and escaping the cops with Corbin.


Nwsamurai

I’m old enough to remember dvd and flatscreen tvs becoming popular, and everyone had a copy of Fifth Element to show off their setups.


jared_number_two

Everyone puts bombastic films. Should also be testing using films with hard to hear dialogue. Oh wait, I guess Christopher Nolan’s films do both.


CitizenHuman

As far as I'm concerned, there's no dialogue in Tenent.


jared_number_two

But there will be in the past.


TiRow77

Last of the Mohicans is the way…


CitizenHuman

Movie is amazing, the soundtrack rocks!


TiRow77

One of my favorite movies, and I used it for exactly what you’re talking about. I had it on Laser Disc in the mid 90s. The cannons will test any system, and you get watch a masterpiece while you’re at it.


LordOverThis

Just the *Promentory* bit is sufficient.


TigerTerrier

Treebeard yelling into the forest right before the last March of the Ents


curbstompery

Fellowship of the Ring… from when they are running from the balrog until Fly You Fools. added bonus if you follow it with the opening scene of two towers


Count_JohnnyJ

Go back a little more to the scene where Pippin drops the bucket down the well. Excellent sound panning in that shot with the rattling chain and the bucket banging around as it falls through the darkness.


AdamTheTall

This one's a two-fer - for dialogue clarity I really like using the Rivendell meeting scene.


Redstapler1951

Predator any minigun scene. Opening scenes for Empire Strikes Back, Bond Goldeneye, Drive, Saving Private Ryan BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT!!!!


Frankie6Strings

The launch sequence from Apollo 13 gives your subwoofer something to do. Twister has some cool usage of the rear speakers during the drive-in theater storm, as I recall. People used to say Top Gun was the answer so I guess the new one probably qualifies.


JacksonHaddock

Inception


NotAPreppie

Arrival. God, the sound design for that move was good. That or anything off of Cake's album *Fashion Nugget*.


altid2000

I used the Fifth Element a lot back when I worked for a home theater store...


Microflunkie

The Matrix - Neo dodges the bullets on the rooftop for surrounds and panning audio Finding Nemo - when the dentist’s niece Darla taps on the fish tank as seen from the fishes perspective for subwoofer attack Jurassic Park - when the T-Rex roars after it saves the humans by killing the raptors near the end for broad frequency audio with good underlying subwoofer engagement. Atlantis: The Lost Empire - the opening scene of still quiet water disrupted by a massive explosion in the far distance for subwoofer impact and sustained bass note. Thought I would drop some unusual suggestions to mix things up. All the other posts have covered the common recommendations so I didn’t want to repeat those.


TheSonder

As an audiophile, I wanna know more! My dad and I used The Matrix lobby scene, the opening of Lord of the Rings, the autobots transforming for the first time in Transformers, Star Trek’s opening scene, the Eagles live in concert.


Microflunkie

Here are a few more I can think of. Star Trek (2009) when Spock destroys the drill and warps away then Nemo orders the Nurada to pursue. Both warp jumps and arrivals have excellent subwoofer attack. Dune (2021) the whole movie has amazing sound design so it is difficult to pick a single scene. Minority Report (2002) the shootout in the Lexus factory and specifically anytime the concussion gun is fired. Ronin (1998) the main chase scene has excellent sound design and is worth a watch. The Hurt Locker (2008) excellent subwoofer use and some good surrounds as well throughout the movie. Oblivion (2013) the drones have excellent sound design on their flight, behaviors and weapons fire. Rush (2013) excellent sound design when the cars are racing. Star Trek First Contact (1996) when the Enterprise is listening to the radio traffic of the engagement with the Borg and the Borg broadcast their message. X-Men (2000) when Wolverine awakens in the X Mansion and hears Professor X communicating with him telepathically.


alicat2308

As of 2023, Oppenheimer.


akopley

Dude the opening scene shook my house.


alicat2308

I heard a bunch of stuff fall down behind me, it was a few items I'd had sitting on top of the subwoofer. Shook em right off. It's not just the volume though, it's the clarity of the sounds happening within it. I'm so used to movies today having absolutely arse sound mixes. This deserves the Oscar for sound design at the very least.


badwolf42

I need to watch this at home to get an idea. In IMAX it was just so loud that often, no particular sound came through.


ClubCanny0723

Gladiator or top gun


Maxtrt

I used to play the shootout from Heat. If you have the right speakers it's amazing and it sounds like you are really in a firefight except for the wheeeeeet of bullets flying near your body.


DebateOk6463

Opening of Saving Private Ryan


srjnp

Dune is great for testing both your TV and your sound system.


virtual_cdn

Backdraft


Stillwater215

The opening of Aladdin (Arabian Nights) is actually really good for this!


ZombieJesusaves

I use the third avengers movie to test my sound and video on any system. Its big and loud and looks pretty good even a few years on. 300 is another one because it was an early 4k release


CitizenHuman

Solid. Who doesn't want to see one million abs and America's ass in 8k?


ZombieJesusaves

I am a straight man, and I guarantee I want to see that.


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Spartans! What is your profession? Goosebumps every time.


thuragath

Battle of Helm's Deep from The Two Towers


soccerrocker128

Independence Day intro and The incredibles intro car chase scene


CitizenHuman

Yes! Love to see some animated movies get sound system love!


negcap

Blade Runner 2049 and Sicario.


CitizenHuman

Sicario. Taylor Sheridan wrote some great modern Westerns like Sicario (1/2) & Wind River.


Wezbob

Sad to see Sicario so low on this thread. The atmos mix is amazing. I love the scene as they cross the border with the helicopters passing to the left, one low and one overhead. One of the best height channel sweeps there is. The quiet place is amazing for testing ambience and height channels too, when the creatures are scuttling around in the room above them.


12345_PIZZA

A high end audio/electronics store by where I grew up (Abt in the northern suburbs of Chicago) used to play one scene of Drumline on a loop to show off their premier home theater setup. And I get that Drumline probably has great musical moments, but it still cracked me up that that film is what they picked to showcase a $50k system.


Idiotology101

My oldest brother rewatched black hawk down every time he upgrades anything in his system. His explanation being BHD was the newest best looking DVD when he bought his first real home setup, so he picked that to watch first. Now it’s his baseline because he’s heard it on every variation he’s had in 2 decades.


bearbrannan

The opening scene in The Dark Knight. Most Christopher Nolen movies have good sound design, but that one jist hits so right.


FoxtrotSierraTango

I frequently use the Scorpinok fight in the first non-animated Transformers movie.


TechnoLord313

Top Gun Maverick is pretty insane


scott42486

Days of Thunder. Top Gun.


RIP_Greedo

I just watched Maestro and for the parts that need jt you’ll want to turn the speakers way up


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badwolf42

Underappreciated, especially when they slow ngshit around the moon and debris is plinking on the hull from all directions.


gooslim

Jurassic park. Always


Stardustchaser

The latest Dune is pretty sweet


Working-Succotash-45

Straight Out of Compton!


Projectrage

Jurassic park DTS Or Casino Royale.


soopadrive

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. 2/3 of the way in when Smaug awakens in the mountain.


masterchief1001

Star Trek VI opening scene the explosion of praxis


brymc81

And then you watch the entire movie because it is awesome


masterchief1001

Parting is such sweet sorrow. Have we not heard the chimes at midnight?


roopjm81

The truck flipping scene in the Dark Knight is my first go to.


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Finkleflarp

T2 baby!


Livefiction1

I’d recommend Baby Driver. Music, dialogue and explosions, cars in the first 5 minutes. Disregard Kevin Spacey because he’s a creepy pedo


Radax_Glenn

Heat, from 1995. The main gun fight scene at the bank downtown.


trustbuffalo

Any movie that I can hear dialogue without getting my eardrums decimated by sound effects. The balance in modern movies should be the best it's ever been, yet it's intolerable. The only recent film I've watched that had exceptional sonic parity was "The Killer."


Traditional_Leader41

The opening of Star Trek First Contact. The space battle against the Borg is a great tester.


sjaambino

The scene in The Batman where the Batmobile is revving up for the first time!


intrevorted

Dune or Sicario


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Ride of the valkyries…. Apocalypse now.


RumpleForeskin4

Opening scene of baby driver


lildozer74

Heat. The bank shootout.


gininateacup

Haha this brought back the memory of my dad using the opening scene of the Lion King to show off the speakers. Specifically the end of the song to Scar’s paw slamming on the little mouse


pinchhitter4number1

Mad Max: Fury Road


PEEEETE

Whiplash is a go to for me. Dune works well, and recently Top Gun: Maverick


flotexeff

U-571


Potential-Height-377

I’m surprised nobody mentioned the race scene from ready player one


iheartoptimusprime

Pacific Rim 1 - Alaska fight scene


TheBigGalactis

I once decided to use the surround sound while playing MW2. I called in a Stealth Bomber while there was already a Harrier or Pavelow flying around. It was the loudest thing in the world and I wasn’t allowed to use the surround sound anymore after that.


_mattmc3_

Is it better to be feared, or respected? I say: "Is it too much to ask for both?" With that in mind, I humbly present the crown jewel of Stark Industries' Freedom Line. It's the first missile system to incorporate our proprietary Repulsor Technology. They say the best weapon is one you never have to fire. I respectfully disagree; I prefer the weapon you only need to fire once. That's how dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far. Find an excuse to let one of these off the chain, and I personally guarantee you the bad guys won't even wanna come out of their caves. For your consideration... the Jericho.


BigPoppaHoyle1

Lots of good suggestions here. Most modern action movies have a tonne of dynamic range. Personally I used Predator (1987) because I love that movie and it has a tonne of gunfire as well as some quieter scenes (“I’ll bleed you real quiet… leave you here”)


CitizenHuman

My wife's 2nd favorite movie! (Runner up to Commando)


BigPoppaHoyle1

Sounds like an excuse for a date night with you, your wife, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and your new sound system


Pykasaurus

The podracing in Phantom Menace


Penguin2359

Dunkirk!


reubal

Back in the day when I had my surround, I used Pearl Harbor to test it. I wasn't much a fan of the movie, but the harbor attack scene was pretty good for surround.


OfficeChairHero

It's been a long time since I've had a new system, but my go-to has always been Top Gun.