Podcast #1003: Finally a Reason for Atmos!

On today’s show it's all about Dolby Atmos. First up is the ten best Dolby Atmos scenes and if that is not enough we discuss how to stream Dolby Atmos music. We end with our impressions of listening to Dolby Atmos music on Apple Music. We also read your emails and the week’s news.

10 of the best Dolby Atmos movie scenes

It's in your soundbar; it might be on your phone; soon, you may even find it in your car. Dolby Atmos is seemingly everywhere. But even if you have equipment that supports 3D audio playback, what should you watch to make sure you get the most of it? Full article here…

Dolby Atmos Music Streaming Services

At Audio Advice, we are big fans of Dolby Atmos — and right now, with all the exciting hi-res music streaming news and support for Dolby Atmos coming to Apple Music and others, you do not want to choose a streaming service for music until you read this. You may even consider switching to one of the streaming services in this comparison after reading this. Full article here…

Apple’s Spatial audio

Although this discussion is with Apple’s Spatial Audio (ATMOS). The comments will apply to all services and devices that support Dolby Atmos streaming

• Works with Headphones and Atmos Home Theaters via AppleTV. 
• Listening through headphones is good but a full blown Atmos 5.1.2 or 7.1.2 system sounds better
• Listening on a stereo pair of speakers had no difference than without Atmos
• Even a 5.1 or 7.1 system sounds more open but not as enveloping as a true Atmos setup. More like SACD or DVD-Audio
• Ara’s favorite tracks to demo:
  • Riders on the Storm - The Doors
  • Like Someone in Love - Diana Krall
  • Country Again - Thomas Rhett
  • Mr Perfectly Fine - Taylor Swift
• There is a huge playlist at Apple Music with the more popular genres. I found the newer music was mixed better.
• Apple claims that their devices support spatial audio without headphones. Listened on my iPhone. Very underwhelming. Listened on iPad and noticed a more “spatial” sound. Nowhere as good as my 7.1.2 system but pretty darn good for listening on a tablet.
• Finally a reason to set up an Atmos system!