I've heard mention in several threads in the past that it is difficult to create a universally correct .1 channel from a 4 channel quad source. My problem is that I do 80% of my listening in my car; which doesn't have bass management for DVD-A. I've followed debate of this issue in other threads with keen interest, but have never heard a satisfactory solution. I've been experimenting with my own conversions and the best solution I've found so far is to sum the 4 quad channels, attenuate the sum by 3-6 db and lay this down as the .1 channel. To me, this approach sounds great in my car and even in my full sized speakers plus sub at home.
The discussion of sufficient bass in the recent Rhino Chicago Transit Authority Quad release and associated .1 channel discussion has again caused me to doubt my methods. I'd like my conversions to be as correct as possible, so I'm re-examining my approach and looking for advice. Here are my questions:
1) Is an attenuated sum of the 4 channels a correct way to create the .1 channel?
2) Is there a better way to deal with the bass management problem in DVD-A?
Thanks for listening and please let me know if I'm completely daft. @:
The discussion of sufficient bass in the recent Rhino Chicago Transit Authority Quad release and associated .1 channel discussion has again caused me to doubt my methods. I'd like my conversions to be as correct as possible, so I'm re-examining my approach and looking for advice. Here are my questions:
1) Is an attenuated sum of the 4 channels a correct way to create the .1 channel?
2) Is there a better way to deal with the bass management problem in DVD-A?
Thanks for listening and please let me know if I'm completely daft. @: