Watching Classical/Opera DVD's


I am seeing more and more Classical and Opera DVD's offered. There are 1722 listed at ArkivMusic.

The new 2005 Penquin Guide features many DVD's and is quite enthusiastic.

What do you think? How is the sound quality on these things? What's your equipment?
kenyonbm
I've not been very impressed with the sound quality of opera DVDs compared with CD/SACD. Most are poorly miked and balanced but they seem to be getting better lately.

I must admit, however, that I prefer to listen to opera and, as another has said about subtitles, I ignore the video after the first or second playing anyway.

Kal
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