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Quick update:
After listening to quite a bit of music on my 5.2 system using the Apple TV with spatial audio (Dolby Atmos) enabled, I can say it actually makes a notable difference to me. In general, Apple’s lossless audio is great, but I will say, though it’s a little hit-and-miss (there are some poorly mixed songs), overall I greatly prefer spatial audio songs now!
In spatial audio tracks, not only is there a greater sense of separation, I feel like the biggest difference is the bass in songs is handled much better. Not sure if it’s just an SPL thing or what, but on several occasions I have thought in listening to a song randomly “wow, this sounds great!” And then, I look at my receiver closely, and sure enough, it’s a spatial audio track!
Obviously, there are great stereo mixes still, but man, good spatial audio is pretty great! Pleasantly surprised. I had definitely given up on the idea of it being better, so I really don’t think this is placebo or bias expectations on my part. Just thought I’d share, since it’s different than my initial impressions.
After listening to quite a bit of music on my 5.2 system using the Apple TV with spatial audio (Dolby Atmos) enabled, I can say it actually makes a notable difference to me. In general, Apple’s lossless audio is great, but I will say, though it’s a little hit-and-miss (there are some poorly mixed songs), overall I greatly prefer spatial audio songs now!
In spatial audio tracks, not only is there a greater sense of separation, I feel like the biggest difference is the bass in songs is handled much better. Not sure if it’s just an SPL thing or what, but on several occasions I have thought in listening to a song randomly “wow, this sounds great!” And then, I look at my receiver closely, and sure enough, it’s a spatial audio track!
Obviously, there are great stereo mixes still, but man, good spatial audio is pretty great! Pleasantly surprised. I had definitely given up on the idea of it being better, so I really don’t think this is placebo or bias expectations on my part. Just thought I’d share, since it’s different than my initial impressions.