I've been listening to Dolby Atmos Mixes of new and old tunes on Tidal, and the difference is pretty stunning. Something I've noticed in each one is a rock solid center, and I'm not even using a center channel (yet). I think this is because of a long standing suspicion I've had: that a lot of music studios don't have their speakers set up properly (just look at pictures online, many have monitors, sitting atop the mixing console, above your head, not toed in properly, etc) while I believe that Atmos mixes are likely being done in proper film studios, which have industry required standards.
I also listened to Atmos tracks in stereo and upmixed Dolby Surround and the imaging was STILL better on everything I listened to.
I really hope Atmos mixed music continues, and more audio enthusiasts give it a try in their system. If you've tried it, what are your thoughts?
I also listened to Atmos tracks in stereo and upmixed Dolby Surround and the imaging was STILL better on everything I listened to.
I really hope Atmos mixed music continues, and more audio enthusiasts give it a try in their system. If you've tried it, what are your thoughts?
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I might have to switch to Tidal. I don't think Amazon offers Atmos music.
Apple's Airpods Max might be the first shot to force all the others to recreate their music catalogs in Atmos. It will look really bad if they don't do it.
Apple's Airpods Max might be the first shot to force all the others to recreate their music catalogs in Atmos. It will look really bad if they don't do it.
Apparently Amazon has it, but I couldn't find any. Tidal doesn't do a fantastic job of categorizing their atmos music but at least you can find it. The UI on Tidal is also better imo.
I do like that Amazon will stream full 24/96 though whereas Tidal uses their trick lossy compression for the higher resolutions. Whether any of it makes a difference...
Ultimately, after trying both side by side, I chose Tidal.
I do like that Amazon will stream full 24/96 though whereas Tidal uses their trick lossy compression for the higher resolutions. Whether any of it makes a difference...
Ultimately, after trying both side by side, I chose Tidal.