sstevee00
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When looking for new surround albums to add to my collection, I tend to go for albums I am already familiar with in stereo. However, I sometimes will get a surround disc for something I've never heard before if the surround mix is strong enough and the right opportunity comes by. For example, I just picked up a DVD-A copy of Beck's Sea Change which I've never heard before even in stereo.
This leads me to my question: when you pick up a surround disc of an album you've never heard before, do you listen to the stereo version first or go for the surround version first? There are definitely advantages for both approaches, though most times I tend to give the stereo version a listen to familiarize myself with the material. I feel like it helps me appreciate the details of the surround mix better.
This leads me to my question: when you pick up a surround disc of an album you've never heard before, do you listen to the stereo version first or go for the surround version first? There are definitely advantages for both approaches, though most times I tend to give the stereo version a listen to familiarize myself with the material. I feel like it helps me appreciate the details of the surround mix better.