I voted 8.
Listened at 75db.
Ripped files.
Great new music by Pearl Jam, like so good, I can't wait to listen over and over.
Blu Ray, ripped using MakeMKV and Music Media Helper.
Stereo: FLAC file. 24bit/48Khz. Dr's all 5's and one 6. Mostly all brickwalled according to my spectrum analyzer. This was my #1 choice as I prefered the stereo over the surrounds. Great soundstage, good wall to wall and height. Good separation of instruments between the two speakers. Super room filling. EDIT: I changed my mind, see post #32.
Atmos: Very disappointing. MKV file. 24bit/48Khz. DR's are 12's and 13's. Of course I wanted the Atmos to be kick ass and definitive. Pros are full on immersive, some discrete movements here and there. The big Con for me was kind of a scratchy sound especially in vocals, like over modulated for lack of a better word.
5.1 (only within a rip): FLAC file. 24bit/48Khz. DR's are one 11 and 12's and 13's. Same as the Atmos, not preferred as a Dolby Digital presentation.
On Screen: Cool graphics, but come on professionals, put track title/number with your graphics.
Liner Notes: OK, there to read and learn.
Am I disappointed, no I don't think so. The best news is the new Pearl Jam music is great, listening to a wide soundstage in stereo, I have heard worse. Will cause ear fatigue for extended loud listens regardless of what choice you pick
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