Comparing it to 3d is a little silly. So when surround went from 5.1 to 6.1 to 7.1 and each implementation didn't it require a new avr, a new source player, speakers, etc. Remember when some thought 5 preamps in the analog domain was the only way? Or the BW 800 series sounded bad? DSX? Yamaha front height channels? It shouldn't be skewered with hearing the implementation, it's not 3d.
When surround went from 5.1 to 6.1 to 7.1 to 9.1, it didn't REQUIRE anything because it was backward compatible. A 7.1 soundtrack sounded perfectly awesome in 5.1.
I have been to the Atmos version of The Hobbit: An unexpected Journey and it was a pretty outstanding audio mix. The location based cues were much better defined than any commercial theater or home theater I have ever heard.
My point was and is simple... first upgrading requires purchase and second even close minded people can change their minds
The salient point is that as long as ATMOS and MDA are backward compatible (like DTS-HD and TrueHD), no one will have to resist.My point was and is simple... first upgrading requires purchase and second even close minded people can change their minds
One thing is for certain. ATMOS isn't going to make boring movies more exciting and bad movies much better.
As long as the fancy surrounds behind me, beside me, and over my head don't distract me from the clear dialogue and the story itself, I'm peachy.
The avr's absolutely are. ATMOS is just an additional format
The new receivers are capable of playing all current formats and Dolby Atmos. Multiple sound options can be contained on one disc as is the case right now. Just like blu rays can play the lossy mix and the lossless version. It will be able to have those older formats as well.
Oh, well, hells, there is no arguing then.
Atmos is backwards compatible but it's questionable how much of an improvement there will be listening to Atmos vs TrueHD on a conventional 5.1 or 7.1 surround system. If you want to do a single pair of height channels they have to be located middle of the room which is a bit odd. You can't simply reassign current located surround backs for Atmos from what we understand.
Agreed to that especially when you've gut guys like JJ Abrams directing filmsOne thing is for certain. ATMOS isn't going to make boring movies more exciting and bad movies much better.
To me, the most important thing (besides the story, acting, and movie itself) about the movie experience is the clear dialogue and awesome bass.
But most movies still suck with or without ATMOS.
Not necessarily, there's always the old computer and USB drive. I feel like most homes that have a receiver have a computer connected to the internet and can afford a $10 USB drive.
I agree, I would rather have discrete channels.
Still, I'd like to hear the new Pioneers to see what they're like. I agree that having the discrete channel would definitely be superior, but perhaps the new Pios aren't as bad as we all think they might be. I have a rear surround that has an odd driver configuration and I love it. Di-pole-esque midwoofers, upfiring tweeter, and side firing woofer in a floorstanding package.
I agree there. But it's a great selling feature. We knew it was only a matter of time before something comes after DTS-HD MA & TrueHD.
That's exactly what I don't want.
Exactly. More distraction. Let's focus on the salient points - plot, character, setting, etc.
