Comments Inspired by Lennon, John - GIMME SOME TRUTH (Ultimate Remixes) [Blu-Ray Audio]

[ar surround]

It would be interesting to know how the 5.1 mixes compare to Lennon Legend and Imagine. Specifically, are they more adventurous, the same, etc. Also, how does the fidelity compare to the Lennon Legend DTS? A number of the early tracks on that disc have a rather "dirty" sound to them. Thanks.

 

[fizzywiggs41]

It would be interesting to know how the 5.1 mixes compare to Lennon Legend and Imagine. Specifically, are they more adventurous, the same, etc. Also, how does the fidelity compare to the Lennon Legend DTS? A number of the early tracks on that disc have a rather "dirty" sound to them. Thanks.

Yes me too. Some of us don't have atmos , so to me this is a prioity.
And So obviously I want to know about the 5.1 mix as well.

 

[JonUrban]

When I get some time, and the discs, I will do a careful comparison to the Lennon Legend DVD. To be honest, I did not expect this set to be a surround spectacular at all.

 

[LennonCobain]

Are the mixes of “Imagine” tracks the same as those on the 2018 ultimate box set? I haven’t received my order yet.

 

[EricKalet]

Are the mixes of “Imagine” tracks the same as those on the 2018 ultimate box set? I haven’t received my order yet.

I’ll probably compare later today...

 

[Monkish]

Well well! What a surprise. This reminds me of Sgt Pepper where there's not particularly much happening in the DTS mix but there's a good bit more in the rears with the Dolby.

With this I was very underwhelmed with the DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. There are occasional bits and pieces in the rears, but they're sparse. I was preparing to award it a 4.

Switch to Atmos and it's completely different. There's loads going on in the rears (I have just a 5.0 set up - Oppo UDP 205 player) and it sounds dramatically more to my liking. A smidgen less clear maybe, but a lot more immersive. A 10 maybe?

*Interesting*. I'd love to hear if more people agree that the Dolby is a significantly better surround experience -- it would help me decide whether or not to buy the set (I've been concerned that it'd be the unimpressive surround of Hicks' previous Lennon work).

 

[perzon57]

We really need to have 2 seperate polls like Abbey Road, it is totally unfair to vote unless you have heard this in Atmos

I agree,it should have two different polls as Abbey Road.The joker who gave it 3,means that he does not even like the music,so why buy it.

 

[Goona]

I agree,it should have two different polls as Abbey Road.The joker who gave it 3,means that he does not even like the music,so why buy it.

And he doesnt have Atmos so the poll is ruined

 

[mikusguitarius]

I agree,it should have two different polls as Abbey Road.The joker who gave it 3,means that he does not even like the music,so why buy it.

Of course I like the music! I have adjusted my vote.

 

[mikusguitarius]

And he doesnt have Atmos so the poll is ruined

I have adjusted my vote.

 

[Goona]

I have adjusted my vote.

Thank you. You are a Gentleman. You really need to upgrade to Atmos this disc is worth the upgrade.

 

[mikusguitarius]

Thank you. You are a Gentleman. You really need to upgrade to Atmos this disc is worth the upgrade.

No problem mate! I take the point about the poll being ruined AND that it should be two different polls and I APOLOGISE. But I stand by my initial comments about a general lack of discreet panning and just ambience.... and yes I DO need to upgrade to Atmos. As soon as I have a job again ;-(

 

[Goona]

And he doesnt have Atmos so the poll is ruined

Just an update he has changed his vote, he is a stand up guy alls good now.

 

[LennonCobain]

So according to the John Lennon webpage, and now it makes sense why the Imagine tracks do have a different sound quality and mix:

“Mixed and engineered by multi GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer Paul Hicks, who also helmed the mixes for 2018’s universally acclaimed Imagine – The Ultimate Collection series, with assistance by engineer Sam Gannon who also worked on that release, the songs were completely remixed from scratch, using brand new transfers of the original multi-tracks, cleaned up to the highest possible sonic quality.

After weeks of painstaking preparation, the final mixes and effects were completed using only vintage analog equipment and effects at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles (formerly A&M Studios, where John had recorded some of the Rock ‘n’ Roll album), and then mastered in analog at Abbey Road Studiosby Alex Wharton in order to ensure the most beautiful and authentic sound quality possible.”

So I guess 2018 gave us the Ultimate Mixes and 2020 brought us the Super-Ultimate Mixes.

I have already pre-ordered the 2022 Uber-Ultimate Mixes.

 

[Scott M4]

You really shouldnt vote until you can here this in Atmos, it is Night and day better than the 5.1

Boy! So those guys couldn't do a good 5.1 mix too? Sheesh!

 

[Goona]

The 5.1 is shit compared to the atmos

 

[EricKalet]

Boy! So those guys couldn't do a good 5.1 mix too? Sheesh!

The DTS 5.1 on here is good, really good! Just the Dolby Atmos opens this up and adds another dimension. DTS 5.1 alone I would rate 8 maybe 9 out of 10.

 

[EricKalet]

The 5.1 is shit compared to the atmos

Your not wrong!

 

[ar surround]

The 5.1 is shit compared to the atmos

Your not wrong!

Geez, did you two gents suddenly go to work for Dolby?

 

[EricKalet]

Geez, did you two gents suddenly go to work for Dolby?

Ha! I’m no Dolby fanboy but I switched to DTS 5.1 for a large chunk of this and it’s no contest honestly...in Dolby’s favor.