New Dolby Atmos BluRay discs from Rhino

[Bill B]

So far I've only listened to the Hootie disc.
The atmos was fine. Nothing flashy but at least it sounded good and there was a lot of activity all around.
The 5.1 sounded really weird. Something about the vocals in the center speaker. They were too loud and something was missing because they seemed harsh compared to atmos/stereo. It was jarring and sounded nothing like the original CD. I couldn't get past a couple of songs before I had enough and switched back to the Atmos mix.

 

[mandrix]

I'm not a huge Alanis fan, musically, but I like her lyrics.
Same with Hootie.
I think the sound is okay on both as far as the Atmos goes. I haven't listened to the 5.1 on the Hootie disc.

 

[JediJoker]

So far I've only listened to the Hootie disc.
The atmos was fine. Nothing flashy but at least it sounded good and there was a lot of activity all around.
The 5.1 sounded really weird. Something about the vocals in the center speaker. They were too loud and something was missing because they seemed harsh compared to atmos/stereo. It was jarring and sounded nothing like the original CD. I couldn't get past a couple of songs before I had enough and switched back to the Atmos mix.

Can anyone confirm that the 5.1 mix is presented identically to the old DVD-A? If not, how is it different and what might have gone wrong in preparing it for this new Blu-ray?

 

[anandchristi]

Alanis just arrived! View attachment 104260

Please give some feedback on the Atmos mix when you get a chance, thanks.

 

[edisonbaggins]

Please give some feedback on the Atmos mix when you get a chance, thanks.

Soon!

 

[mandrix]

Soon!

I see a new episode coming up! Curious to see how other's respond to Alanis in Atmos.

 

[Bill B]

Can anyone confirm that the 5.1 mix is presented identically to the old DVD-A? If not, how is it different and what might have gone wrong in preparing it for this new Blu-ray?

I have no idea about the old DVD-A because I've never heard it.

The credit for the stereo and atmos mixes are Don Gehman and Brian Malouf,
The 5.1 mix is Don Gehman and Mark Haward

 

[GOS]

Hootie and Alanis arrived today! Surprisingly not stolen/lost/damaged considering this is what they shipped in and exactly how the package showed up in my mailbox.

 

[Simon A]

Hootie and Alanis arrived today! Surprisingly not stolen/lost/damaged considering this is what they shipped in and exactly how the package showed up in my mailbox.

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I hope the seeds are alright though...

 

[mandrix]

Hootie and Alanis arrived today! Surprisingly not stolen/lost/damaged considering this is what they shipped in and exactly how the package showed up in my mailbox.

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Looks better than mine did. When she couldn't cram it all the way in the mailbox, she just left the lid open. lol. But no damage to the discs. All good.

 

[GOS]

Looks better than mine did. When she couldn't cram it all the way in the mailbox, she just left the lid open. lol. But no damage to the discs. All good.

But to be clear, my package was completely opened. I didn't have to do anything except reach in and take out the discs. No un-zipping needed. lol

 

[mandrix]

But to be clear, my package was completely opened. I didn't have to do anything except reach in and take out the discs. No un-zipping needed. lol

That's good. PITA to open, saved you the trouble!

 

[4-earredwonder]

I see a new episode coming up! Curious to see how other's respond to Alanis in Atmos.

Played it twice already and on my new system which is ULTRA REVEALING it really sounds magnifico! Never expected this to sound so ALIVE. Unlike a lot of other Atmos discs, this one is encoded at a higher level and her voice can be a bit shrill if you play it too loudly. At 74 db Alanis' voice, always front and center sounds amazing and the instrumentation swirls all around the soundfield. Never expected such discreteness and directionality but it's ALL here folks. And not a filler song to be found ...... A++ lyrics and Alanis' delivery is stunning ....in spades!

A NON JAGGED BIG THRILL!

 

[DuncanS]

But to be clear, my package was completely opened. I didn't have to do anything except reach in and take out the discs. No un-zipping needed. lol

That's good. PITA to open, saved you the trouble!

And mine got all the way across the Atlantic from the USA and down to deepest Devon in perfect condition! ... and was a PITA to get open

 

[Mackspower]

Still waiting for mine in Oz

 

[Bill B]

Played it twice already and on my new system which is ULTRA REVEALING it really sounds magnifico! Never expected this to sound so ALIVE. Unlike a lot of other Atmos discs, this one is encoded at a higher level and her voice can be a bit shrill if you play it too loudly. At 74 db Alanis' voice, always front and center sounds amazing and the instrumentation swirls all around the soundfield. Never expected such discreteness and directionality but it's ALL here folks. And not a filler song to be found ...... A++ lyrics and Alanis' delivery is stunning ....in spades!

A NON JAGGED BIG THRILL!

Just listened for the first time about two hours ago. I actually thought her voice sounded better than the original stereo version. I'm not always a big fan of the vocals being locked in the center channel, but it worked well here. The Hootie album also had the vocals centered. I wonder if we can expect that as the norm. We will find out when the next two come out I suppose.

 

[sjcorne]

I wonder if we can expect that as the norm. We will find out when the next two come out I suppose.

Doors yes, FM no.

 

[GOS]

Doors yes, FM no.

Ah, so Jim in the center. Why not! He deserves the attention.

 

[quicksrt]

But to be clear, my package was completely opened. I didn't have to do anything except reach in and take out the discs. No un-zipping needed. lol

They weren't sent separately in two different packages? How odd.

 

[4-earredwonder]

And mine got all the way across the Atlantic from the USA and down to deepest Devon in perfect condition! ... and was a PITA to get open

Maybe it's time to HIT THE GYM, Dunc!

But you're gonna LUV it!