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In Reply to: RE: Looking for inmate opinions about multichannel posted by Doktor Brahms on September 21, 2016 at 10:09:33
Going Mch, which I did almost 9 years ago was absolutely, without question and by far the most significant and enjoyable sonic upgrade I have ever done. It changed my life in this audio and music hobby like nothing else. I was convinced in 30 seconds.
I am a classical music nut who goes to many live concerts each year. Nothing comes remotely closer to the sound of live music than hi rez, discretely recorded Mch. For those not into classical music, you have my sympathy. There are just not enough quality Mch recordings in rock, jazz, etc. to justify the medium, sadly.
But, I have over 3,000 discs, mostly classical Mch and I have never been happier. Not even close. I almost never listen to stereo anymore, and I prefer not to use stereo-Mch synthesizers. But, some of my friends like that with stereo, though they prefer discrete Mch.
I think there has got to be a dealer, probably many in your area whose HT setup will play SACDs. That might be a start for you. However, those setups might favor video over audio in subtle ways, and might not deliver the ultimate Mch music experience. I would say that a key thing is to find a 5.1 system where the surround speakers are behind your shoulders rather than straight to the sides. The ideal angular configuration is 0, +-30, +-110 degrees from the sweet spot. Those angles are not absolutely crucial, but the closer you get to them, the better the experience.
And, there is a long list of other dos and don'ts for Mch. It is not complicated, but there is not good documentation nor a good user manual for Mch music anywhere. There are enough of us here to help you, though, Kal included. So, if you get beyond the tire kicking phase and you want to know more, let us know. I will be happy to compile my list of things to think about, and others cam chime in, if you want to start getting serious.
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How come those who love to be surrounded by sound are fine watching a flat 2 dimensional image. I would think there would be a push for something like cinerama
Alan
But 3D still requires glasses and my screen is as wide as the throw length permits.
I'm also stuck in two channel world. Can't say I'm happy about any of it. In fact, having heard some of Wendell Diller's compelling three-channel demos, most recently at THE, two-channel doesn't sound right to me anymore -- there's a big difference between the ethereal sound of the phantom image with its tonal distortion and the solidity conferred by a center speaker.
And concert hall recordings have never sounded right to me in two channel. With a good setup, the sense of imaging and depth is impressive, but it's like listening through a window. I can get much the same "hi fi" effect by cupping my ears in a concert hall. By the time you're a few rows back in a concert hall, you're in the far field and more than half of what you hear is reflected sound. Two channel just can't reproduce that -- it's fine for studio pop but I find it doesn't sound right for larger scale acoustical venues.
Guess you missed my point
Sound makes no images either
Alan
I predicted that 3D TV would fail, can not see any point for 4K either.
4K allows you to use a screen that subtends a larger part of your field of view. There's no advantage if you're watching at a normal viewing distance on say a 55" monitor, but with a larger display, you'll definitely see it.
3D will eventually happen but not until they start selling autostereoscopic displays -- I don't think most people are going to want to wear glasses for casual TV watching.
I listen to music. I don't really care about images, video, etc..
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