AVRAG
Prominent Member
So after living with Atmos (5.1.4) since last April, I still find myself feeling underwhelmed by the Atmos part.
Is it me or do some Atmos/DTSX sound tracks just not deliver? For example, The Greatest Showman, I was convinced my speakers weren't working. I unplugged my flat surround channels just leaving the Atmos and discovered they aren't used at all for the entire opening act, which gives no presence, which is something I expected. Also, after pumping them up to try and actually convince myself they're on, during Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom I only remember recognising them kick in twice! Specifically on the first scene when the helicopter is spinning out of control you just get a once over head and then they're done.
I get more from them when the AVR is using Dolby Surround and manually chooses them to add on to the listening experience, which is why I use this setting a lot.
I only ask as when researching and also listening to lots of feedback, the general consensus was Atmos really DOES make a difference. Due to this, I can't help maybe it's something I'm doing wrong...
Sorry for the rant, it's just something I've had at the back of my mind for a while and have never wanted to admit it or say it out loud.
I just wondered if anyone ever felt the same, and/or had suggestions how to make the most of them?
Many thanks
**EDIT**
After much discussion, a few points have been raised and somewhat agreed across the board, to potentially address the issue of feeling "underwhelmed".
1. All films audio soundtracks are very different from each other. Some may use the heights to great effect throughout the movie, and others may not. This has an impact on the general experience of "Atmos/DTSX". It is recommended to check out the Best Atmos Blu rays thread here in the forums.
2. It appears where an Atmos/DTSX track may be missing, some say the upscaled technology of "Dolby Surround" and "DTS Neural X", do make a huge impact and improvement on the movie and in some cases a better Atmos experience. So be sure to try out those features on most recent AVRs.
Is it me or do some Atmos/DTSX sound tracks just not deliver? For example, The Greatest Showman, I was convinced my speakers weren't working. I unplugged my flat surround channels just leaving the Atmos and discovered they aren't used at all for the entire opening act, which gives no presence, which is something I expected. Also, after pumping them up to try and actually convince myself they're on, during Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom I only remember recognising them kick in twice! Specifically on the first scene when the helicopter is spinning out of control you just get a once over head and then they're done.
I get more from them when the AVR is using Dolby Surround and manually chooses them to add on to the listening experience, which is why I use this setting a lot.
I only ask as when researching and also listening to lots of feedback, the general consensus was Atmos really DOES make a difference. Due to this, I can't help maybe it's something I'm doing wrong...
Sorry for the rant, it's just something I've had at the back of my mind for a while and have never wanted to admit it or say it out loud.
I just wondered if anyone ever felt the same, and/or had suggestions how to make the most of them?
Many thanks
**EDIT**
After much discussion, a few points have been raised and somewhat agreed across the board, to potentially address the issue of feeling "underwhelmed".
1. All films audio soundtracks are very different from each other. Some may use the heights to great effect throughout the movie, and others may not. This has an impact on the general experience of "Atmos/DTSX". It is recommended to check out the Best Atmos Blu rays thread here in the forums.
2. It appears where an Atmos/DTSX track may be missing, some say the upscaled technology of "Dolby Surround" and "DTS Neural X", do make a huge impact and improvement on the movie and in some cases a better Atmos experience. So be sure to try out those features on most recent AVRs.
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