The Who - Who’s Next SDE series no. 30 (January 17th, 2025)

[Bobby Martini]

So are you saying the Atmos mix is the one to listen to, even on a 5.0 system?

The one to listen to is the one you prefer. Trust your ears

 

[Tres Discrete]

The one to listen to is the one you prefer. Trust your ears

Good point

 

[fetchmybeer]

Lots of complaints here for a classic album given the SW treatment with a ton of extras. Really, you're getting a double album for the price with all the bonus tracks.

I think it sounds great. Even the "fake" upmix made through Penteo sounds pretty good. I wouldn't notice it is an upmix through just casual listening.

Baba O'Riley is for me the highlight, and it's a shame it's the first song. But I really like the panning on the synth, and the bite/attack of the guitars. The separation of the tracks makes it easier to focus on the absolute insanity of Keith's drumming too. I don't think he could go more than two measures without a fill.

I need to listen to the original of Won't Get Fooled Again because I never noticed those clap sounds before.

 

[Victor Bisio]

So, after reading through all of this, since I already had the big box set, I passed on the the stand-alone SDE Blu-ray. For me personally, I think I made the right decision. As far as I can tell, aside from some new instrumental versions that I would rarely (if ever) listen to, there is nothing to see here. If, however, you don't have the box, then this is a must buy, especially if you are a fan of the album, which IMO, is one of The Who's best.

I have the Blu-ray from the box set only & I purchased this. I didn't need or want the box set extras.

 

[Atomic Punk]

Lots of complaints here for a classic album given the SW treatment with a ton of extras. Really, you're getting a double album for the price with all the bonus tracks.

I think it sounds great. Even the "fake" upmix made through Penteo sounds pretty good. I wouldn't notice it is an upmix through just casual listening.

Baba O'Riley is for me the highlight, and it's a shame it's the first song. But I really like the panning on the synth, and the bite/attack of the guitars. The separation of the tracks makes it easier to focus on the absolute insanity of Keith's drumming too. I don't think he could go more than two measures without a fill.

I need to listen to the original of Won't Get Fooled Again because I never noticed those clap sounds before.

ha yeah, same thoughts for me. i was also wondering if anyone had heard the clapping before because i haven't.

another comment i would add regarding Bargain. the vocals sound a little different, a little echoey and slightly recessed. and a disappointment for me is how low in the mix the synthesizer is in the middle of the song right after the vocal '
And I'm lookin' for that free ride to me
I'm lookin' for you...'. to me, that's a highlight of the song and it should be much more prominent (dare i say louder) in the mix.
overall, it sounds very good and i'm listening to the 5.1 mix