One overlooked aspect of extra quality is the audio. The original broadcast was mono. The DVDs provided a 2.0 stereo fold-down. However, the “Elecman” restoration includes a remastered track that uses dynamic range compression to enhance the Thundertank roars and the Sword of Omens’ ring.
If you have a surround sound system, look for a rip that includes a 5.1 AI upmix. A fan named “SnarfAudio” created a DTS 5.1 track that places the sound effects in the rears and the voices in the center. Hearing Mumm-Ra’s transformation (“Ancient Spirits of Evil...”) swirl around your room is a transformative experience. thundercats full series extra quality
Before you download or buy a set claiming to be "ThunderCats full series extra quality," run this quick checklist: One overlooked aspect of extra quality is the audio
| Feature | Extra Quality Requirement | Avoid (Standard Quality) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Aspect Ratio | 4:3 (Original Academy Ratio) | 16:9 (Cropped or stretched) | | Resolution | 1080p (native or high-end AI) | 480p / 720p with block noise | | Audio | LPCM 2.0 or DTS-HD MA 2.0 | Dolby Digital 2.0 @ 192kbps | | Episode Cut | Uncut (22+ minutes) | Syndicated cut (19-20 minutes) | | Opening | Full "ThunderCats are on the move..." | Shortened or replaced music | even in high-quality rips.
Not all episodes are created equal, even in high-quality rips.