Listening to in Dolby Atmos Streaming, via Tidal/Apple/Amazon

[humprof]

The group Irreversible Entanglements, co-led by poet/musician/activist/spoken-word artist Moor Mother, moves to Impulse!, which seems to be reviving its historic focus on "spiritual" and socially conscious jazz. This album made a few "Best of 2023" lists in the jazz world. Not a bad Atmos mix, either--although it's more or less 5.1 with ambiance in the overheads:

https://www.npr.org/2024/02/19/1231981688/tiny-desk-concert-irreversible-entanglements

 

[texeast]

Question for Dolby Atmos streamers: When I use my Apple TV 4K to stream Dolby Atmos with the Tidal App and Apple Music App I find that the volume levels are considerably lower using the Tidal App versus the Apple Music App. The Apple Music App just sounded more robust with more fidelity. I really have to crank up the volume with the Tidal App. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks for your comments on the subject!

 

[Bob Romano]

Question for Dolby Atmos streamers: When I use my Apple TV 4K to stream Dolby Atmos with the Tidal App and Apple Music App I find that the volume levels are considerably lower using the Tidal App versus the Apple Music App. The Apple Music App just sounded more robust with more fidelity. I really have to crank up the volume with the Tidal App. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks for your comments on the subject!

Yep. That's why I don't use Tidal for Atmos. I'm only listening to the streams in 5.1 but the volume difference between stereo and Atmos on Tidal is huge.

 

[beerking]

No carpet crawling here

It's filling my ears with pleasure.

 

[beerking]

I've just finished watching my snooker hero, Ronnie O'Sullivan win his match.
So I'm playing this one to get my feet tapping in celebration.

 

[dapaladi]

Question for Dolby Atmos streamers: When I use my Apple TV 4K to stream Dolby Atmos with the Tidal App and Apple Music App I find that the volume levels are considerably lower using the Tidal App versus the Apple Music App. The Apple Music App just sounded more robust with more fidelity. I really have to crank up the volume with the Tidal App. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks for your comments on the subject!

same for me, not only on apple tv 4k but also on lg smartphones, so huge in the latter that tidal at maximum volume was often not enough for me. so i deleted tidal app.

 

[olgitnorm]

 

[olgitnorm]

 

[scooob]

Agreed. Wonder why "Love and Happiness" doesn't have an Atmos mix? (That omission means the album doesn't show up with an Atmos designation.)

The entire album is in Atmos now, including Love And Happiness:

 

[scooob]

 

[newslane]

I posted this in a new thread, and realized it might make more sense to list it here......

Hi...I have an Amazon Firestick that I am using to play Tidal tracks in Dolby ATMOS. The Firestick is plugged into my Marantz SR-5015 AVR. I was using a non-Roku TV, and all worked fine. My son gave me a larger Roku TV, and I can't get Tidal to play tracks in ATMOS - they are all in stereo. When I play the Firestick AMTOS test file, it plays fine in ATMOS through the Roku TV. Any suggestions of how to address this would be appreciated. Thanks.

Since I posted that, I received this from Tidal:

"Thank you for reaching out to TIDAL Support. It's important to note that Roku TVs do not support Dolby Atmos, which is likely the reason why you're experiencing stereo playback instead of Dolby Atmos. While the Firestick itself supports Dolby Atmos, the TV it's connected to must also support this audio format to enjoy Dolby Atmos content."

So I might have my answer right there, unfortunately.

 

[gwlbe]

If the Stick is plugged directly into the receiver, try turning off ARC on the tv.

 

[PurpleMoustache]

Got an email from the De La Soul newsletter this morning. A 35th anniversary edition of 3 Feet High and Rising will be released March 1st, with these, and a few other bonus tracks

 

[LennonCobain]

 

[LennonCobain]

https://tidal.com/album/345794114

Mixes by Dennis “ROC.am” Jones

 

[Cheezmo]

https://tidal.com/album/345794114

Mixes by Dennis “ROC.am” Jones

Apparently songs that start with "Papa..." do not get the Atmos treatment.

 

[beerking]

https://tidal.com/album/345794114

Mixes by Dennis “ROC.am” Jones

Enjoying this while watching top of The Championship clash between Leeds and Leicester.

Like me some James Brown

How nice n funky is this.
JB's sounding tight.

 

[LennonCobain]

Apparently songs that start with "Papa..." do not get the Atmos treatment.

Here’s one for you.

 

[beerking]

Finally this evening...

An electro pop number.

 

[alansanchez86]

Terrific mix on the 1st JT album. I love that album, perfect blend between R&B + Funk + Pop