Standard streaming services like Netflix or Amazon often compress audio to Dolby Digital 5.1 (usually 384kbps–640kbps). While serviceable, this crushes the dynamic range.
Audio #2 Format : AC-3 Bit rate : 640 kbps Channels : 6 channels Language : Chinese (Mandarin) kung fu hustle chinese dub extra quality
| Feature | Mainland China Blu-ray (泰盛) | Hong Kong Blu-ray (20th Anniversary) | The "Extra Quality" Fan Remux | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Dolby Digital 5.1 (640kbps) | Dolby Digital 5.1 | DTS 5.1 (1536kbps) or DTS ES 7.1 | | Visuals | 1080p MPEG-2 | 1080p (likely AVC) | 1080p AVC (from Blu-ray source) | | Special Features | Yes (no Chinese subs) | Yes (and more) | Depends on source file | | Overall Verdict | Best for Official Mandarin Audio | Best for Collectors & Extras | Best for Audiophiles | Standard streaming services like Netflix or Amazon often
Recent digital clean-ups have removed the "film grain" noise common in early 2000s DVDs, offering a crisp, vibrant look at the colorful Axe Gang sequences. making different accents blend together.
Standard, highly compressed streaming audio often flattens vocal frequencies, making different accents blend together.