Is there a point?

[Paul McNeil]

Streaming limited, when all that gear is no longer relevant?

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Streaming service
choice is limited
gear plays music
- a (terrible) haiku by BoredSysadmin

Or in other words - WTH are you asking?

 

[Paul McNeil]

Streaming limited, when all that gear is no longer relevant?

Oh, well, was thinking of internet broadcast stuff (such as Netflix) which claims Atmos-level sound but does not provide, OMI. But some channels do, such as Apple.

And, I bought gear, so I care!

 

[Paul McNeil]

Streaming service
choice is limited
gear plays music
- a (terrible) haiku by BoredSysadmin

Or in other words - WTH are you asking?

'WTH are you asking?"

Please excuse, can you explain how this is polite?

 

[Paul McNeil]

Oh, well, was thinking of internet broadcast stuff (such as Netflix) which claims Atmos-level sound but does not provide, OMI. But some channels do, such as Apple.

And, I bought gear, so I care!

Well, I should also say regarding my post, I've noticed the difference between BluRay and any streaming format, and I know the streamers cheat. Or do they, do we know?

 

[Paul McNeil]

You got my old ass off this, for sure!

 

[Paul McNeil]

“You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.” - Buddha

Thanks!

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Oh, well, was thinking of internet broadcast stuff (such as Netflix) which claims Atmos-level sound but does not provide, OMI. But some channels do, such as Apple.

And, I bought gear, so I care!

Dolby Atmos is a standard/tech for surround sound with more accurate sound positioning. It doesn't necessarily improve sound quality. Streaming services are all about convenience—the convenience of not needing to buy 4K Bluray disks, which currently provide the highest video and sound experience, at least at home.
There is a usage case for both content sources.

 

[Paul McNeil]

Dolby Atmos is a standard/tech for surround sound with more accurate sound positioning. It doesn't necessarily improve sound quality. Streaming services are all about convenience—the convenience of not needing to buy 4K Bluray disks, which currently provide the highest video and sound experience, at least at home.
There is a usage case for both content sources.

Yes, I understand what 'surround sound' is about, and about business efficiency. What I was asking is, When limited by streaming quality, when we rely on this, should we invest in to gear? Simple question, which I think you ignored, from the beginning. If not I apologize.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Yes, I understand what 'surround sound' is about, and about business efficiency. What I was asking is, When limited by streaming quality, when we rely on this, should we invest in to gear? Simple question, which I think you ignored, from the beginning. If not I apologize.

I don't get paid to post answers here. I can't read your mind and if you expect to get sensible answers, start with sensible questions. As far as your question, I did answer it indirectly - The point of high-end gear is to provide the best possible experience at home. If you feel that highly compressed streaming from services like Netflix doesn't fully stretch your A/V system, then by all means - buy or rent 4k BluRay disks.

I think this thread went long enough and I'm signing out. Have fun.

 

[Paul McNeil]

I don't get paid to post answers here. I can't read your mind and if you expect to get sensible answers, start with sensible questions. As far as your question, I did answer it indirectly - The point of high-end gear is to provide the best possible experience at home. If you feel that highly compressed streaming from services like Netflix doesn't fully stretch your A/V system, then by all means - buy or rent 4k BluRay disks.

I think this thread went long enough and I'm signing out. Have fun.

I appreciate your reply, of course. I was thinking that this was a forum for discussion not repression. I may have been wrong.