Dream Theater - A View From The Top Of The World (5.1)

[5.1 4 Life]

Is there a poll for this?

Not at this time.

 

[martin russell]

For me, Andy Sneap's attempt at 5.1 was a complete non-event - it's 95% stereo with minimal content elsewhere...the Self-Titled and Distance Over Time mixes are amazing by comparison (and they're not all that amazing). A wasted opportunity.

 

[DoctorO]

For me, Andy Sneap's attempt at 5.1 was a complete non-event - it's 95% stereo with minimal content elsewhere...the Self-Titled and Distance Over Time mixes are amazing by comparison (and they're not all that amazing). A wasted opportunity.

Good to know that I'm not the only one with that perception...I was questioning my audio setup and my aging brain!

 

[SharpKnight]

For me, Andy Sneap's attempt at 5.1 was a complete non-event - it's 95% stereo with minimal content elsewhere...the Self-Titled and Distance Over Time mixes are amazing by comparison (and they're not all that amazing). A wasted opportunity.

I agree that the last album sounds so lacking in 5.1 but I was thoroughly entertained by the self-titled. So is it worth getting the 5.1 Distance Over Time if you're a massive DT fan? I have been contemplating hitting checkout on that release.

 

[madscot]

I agree that the last album sounds so lacking in 5.1 but I was thoroughly entertained by the self-titled. So is it worth getting the 5.1 Distance Over Time if you're a massive DT fan? I have been contemplating hitting checkout on that release.

Until recently DT were my favourite band, the last two 5.1’s are not very good unfortunately, better than stereo though…just

 

[SharpKnight]

Until recently DT were my favourite band, the last two 5.1’s are not very good unfortunately, better than stereo though…just

So do you recommend not getting DOT? Is it just an ambient surround sound mix with nothing exciting happening across all the channels?

 

[Bill B]

Until recently DT were my favourite band, the last two 5.1’s are not very good unfortunately, better than stereo though…just

DT was one of my favorite bands as well. Once Portnoy left the band they seemed to lose something and I found their music much less accessible. Perhaps he kept them grounded a bit.

I agree with your assessment of their surround mixes, although I didn't bother getting the last one (just the cd) because, as I said, they kind of lost me musically.

Mike Portnoy is coming back to the band so maybe he will bring some more mainstream sensibilities to the song writing. I will definitely be checking out their next release.

https://dreamtheater.net/dream-theater-announce-the-return-of-drummer-mike-portnoy/

 

[madscot]

So do you recommend not getting DOT? Is it just an ambient surround sound mix with nothing exciting happening across all the channels?

If you get it cheap it’s worth getting, if you’re looking for a “wow” moment you’ll wait a long time

 

[SharpKnight]

If you get it cheap it’s worth getting, if you’re looking for a “wow” moment you’ll wait a long time

$19.48 on Deepdiscount. I'll wait till they have one of their 15% discount promos. Thanks for the tip!

 

[dquad]

$19.48 on Deepdiscount. I'll wait till they have one of their 15% discount promos. Thanks for the tip!

The 5.1 is available for 19.48 on Deep Discount?

 

[Bill B]

The 5.1 is available for 19.48 on Deep Discount?

Wrong album "Distance Over Time" not "AVFTTOTW"

https://www.deepdiscount.com/distan...MI6a7W6df9gwMV2xGtBh0BOA0CEAAYASAAEgLE1PD_BwE

 

[weekendtoy]

Big fan here as well, since 1992's Images and Words.

Don't forget Systematic Chaos is also available in DD 5.1 and can be had on the cheap. This one's probably my favorite of the surround bunch.

 

[SharpKnight]

Big fan here as well, since 1992's Images and Words.

Don't forget Systematic Chaos is also available in DD 5.1 and can be had on the cheap. This one's probably my favorite of the surround bunch.

Hard to find and sold out everywhere. Pricey used copies.

 

[weekendtoy]

Hard to find and sold out everywhere. Pricey used copies.

I see that now. Creapt up in price I guess.

Well keep diligent and score yourself one at a good price somewhere down the road.

 

[alansanchez86]

There haven't been a decent 5.1 DT mix. The best ones I've listened to are the ones some forumer of QQ did. One can hope for the new album.