New Home Theater Board now open

[Chris]

Hi,

After a long while I have added a new sub-board - Home Theater (Multi-Channel Audio).

At least a few DCHFG members enjoy surround sound, so I thought it was time to add an area for discussions.

Have fun!

[John Gatski President/Founder]

Thanks for adding the sub-board, Chris. As you guys know, I am a big fan of multi-channel audio for music, as well as for movies. A multi-channel recording done right with good gear and a room is an amazing listening experience! If you want a great source for multi-channel, Native DSD sells hundreds of multichannel and stereo hi-res downloads. Many of them are from recordings made for SACD. Its great to see them available via download. Here is one of my favorite Pentatone Classical recordings in multi-channel: Mozart Violin Concertos 1, 2 and 5: Julia Fischer/Yakov Kreizburg and The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra.

www.nativedsd.com/product/ptc5186094mozart-violin-concertos-nos-1-2-5/

[gerry]

I am a fan of multichannel music too, particularly classical recordings. Over the next few months, I plan to implement a Dolby Atmos system in the basement listening room. I will still maintain the current 2 channel system, but will add the ceiling speakers. I am looking for a more spacial sound with this setup, primarily during multichannel playback.
As for the 2 channel setup, I have been experimenting with the Theoretica BACCH software (with a MAC mini). This system relies on canceling undesirable crosstalk between left and right channels. So far, I do think there are opportunities with BACCH's goal to reach a more realistic 3D sound field. The main issue is that only one person can sit in the sweet spot at a time. Nethertheless, the other folks will still be able to hear the 2 channel normally. If all goes well, I’ll try to demo these at a CD-HIFI meeting.

[mike1212]

Thanks Gerry for sharing your experience with Bacch software. I have watched few YouTube videos on it and like to attend a demo when you all set up. Thanks Mike R.

[larry]

I listened to the Theoretica BACCH at the last Capital AudioFest. The processor was driving two electrostatic speakers in a small hotel room. I listened to both classical and rock music. The sound was for me an improvement over stereo setups. Not sure if it is better than surround sound however.