darrenyeats wrote: > I hated every multi-channel experience I've had so far. But that's just > my opinion. > > Having had some surprisingly immersive 2 channel experiences, it seems > multi-channel is the wrong solution to a problem of flat-sounding 2 > channel systems.
As with everything, "YMMV" applies. Although a fantastic stereo recording with an excellent system could portray a great surround "image", it's certainly not the same experience for me compared to discrete surround. With the latitude for more precise imaging and freedom from being at the sweet spot (and able to move/turn one's head without the 3D imaging collapsing!), I'd say it's a "solution" that outstrips the capabilities of 2-channel sound. Maybe not ideal, but the best one we have currently... As a practical observation, during demos for friends/family, I don't believe anyone has requested to go back to 2-channel stereo after hearing a good multichannel mix over the years. And of course, there are many multichannel mixes I detest and would prefer the stereo mix (eg. Neil Young's "Harvest"). Archimago's Musings: (archimago.blogspot.com) A 'more objective' audiophile blog. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Archimago's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2207 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101201 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
