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  • @Pocketkid2
    @Pocketkid2 2 місяці тому +18

    I'm convinced Disney keeps the Atmos mixes for films like this tame on purpose so that they can sell you on IMAX Enhanced on Disney+ (as opposed to 4K Bluray which is a much better platform), the same is true of the IMAX Enhanced video (aspect ratio switch)

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +3

      Eh, Disney’s quieter Atmos mixes on 4K Blu-ray have been around long before IMAX Enhanced was even a glint in Disney’s eyes

    • @Pocketkid2
      @Pocketkid2 2 місяці тому +3

      @@ealanosborne Yeah, but I'd argue that the different audio mixes already existed from the beginning, considering the fact that those films already had special IMAX versions released in theaters

    • @xuxon24
      @xuxon24 2 місяці тому

      ​@@Pocketkid2 those imax versions were only on theaters and now on Disney +. Because they don't use DTS audio on bluray only Dolby TrueHD

    • @Haydos
      @Haydos 2 місяці тому

      ​@@xuxon24there is nothing stopping Disney from using dts on Blu-ray that's the reason they are talking about it

  • @pb24dagrk
    @pb24dagrk 2 місяці тому +10

    You should disable the dynamic range setting at the beginning of your video. It applies dynamic range compression, but also makes it louder so it might seem "better" at first because it's louder.
    Similarly, generally speaking, Dolby tends to mix at lower volumes, but it's the same mix otherwise. There's no 2 separate soundtracks mixed. Dolby or DTS are just delivery codecs, it's no different than using zip or winrar. People "think" DTS is better because they correlate the volume differences and Dolby even without Dialnorm just have lower volumes but once you adjust for the different volume, it's the same.
    With that said, you're appreciating the higher bitrates too. So I absolutely believe the Imax Enhanced is better because of that.

    • @From_Heller
      @From_Heller 2 місяці тому +6

      Finally, someone who understands how this works. Came here to write something similar.

  • @kenshinesca
    @kenshinesca 2 місяці тому +10

    I think it helps the Disney movies since they are mixed at lower volume for some reason, and DTSX imax enhanced seems to add a few db of volume.

  • @wojtek-33
    @wojtek-33 2 місяці тому +3

    Your reaction is funny because you compressed the DTS signal. Would be interesting for you to do a follow up comparing it switches on and off.

  • @carlm189
    @carlm189 2 місяці тому +26

    That's cool they are starting to offer higher quality audio tracks. Would be interesting if you could compare the IMAX enhanced on Disney and the Atmos track on a 4k blu ray!

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +21

      I believe that will be next! 🤞🎉

    • @carlm189
      @carlm189 2 місяці тому +6

      @@ealanosborne legend!

    • @tom6363
      @tom6363 2 місяці тому +6

      I just can’t imagine that it can match the sound and dynamics of a 4k BRD.

  • @keepingupwiththejones2933
    @keepingupwiththejones2933 2 місяці тому +11

    Keep in mind you will only get IMAX enhanced audio if YOUR DISPLAY supports IMAX enhanced. So let's say you have an AVR that supports IMAX ENHANCED DTS along with a streaming device that supports DTS such as an ONN Google TV but you are using a JVC projector you will not get the IMAX ENHANCED AUDIO. But you will get IMAX ENHANCED video. Which seems so stupid that you can get the video but not the audio.

    • @ChrisBoylan
      @ChrisBoylan 2 місяці тому +1

      Not exactly true. THE ONN Google box doesn't support DTS:X Profile 2 decoding. It only supports DTS core and DTS passthrough. There is no passthrough concept for DTS:X Profile 2. It *must* be decoded in the client device. This is why none of the current streaming devices like AppleTV, FireTV, Roku, and NVIDIA Shield work. They do not decode DTS-X Profile 2.
      The streaming device has to support DTS:X Profile 2 decoding for this to work. Right now in the US, only Sony and Hisense TVs can support this as they have dts:x Profile 2 decoders on board. DTS and Disney+ started with these TVs because they both can decode DTS-X for streaming (DTS:X Profile 2) and they're both on the Google TV platform so they could work on a single app platform for multiple brands. Outside the US, the feature works on select Xiaomi, Philips and Sharp TVs (which are also on the Google TV or Android TV platforms).
      In the future, if this feature gets ported to a standalone streaming device like a FireTV Stick, then this feature will absolutely work with any display including JVC projectors. The Disney+ app polls the streaming device - not the display - to verify DTS:X Profile 2 compatibility. And if it can handle DTS:X Profile 2, you get the audio panel for DTS:X on your screen.

  • @randomhelp
    @randomhelp 2 місяці тому +6

    Really impressed how consistent your videos are. Any tips on how to stay constant with your videos?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      It’s not always that way. But these past few weeks I’ve been fortunate to batch a few videos (filming several all in one day) and then editing them progressively, scheduling them out ahead of time. 👍

  • @ZackCrain
    @ZackCrain 2 місяці тому +6

    We need imax enhanced 4k blurays

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +3

      Definitely. If they re-released the Infinity Saga with IMAX aspect ratio and DTS:X on 4K Blu-ray, I’d spend that cash in a heartbeat 💰

  • @JoseRodriguez-lo9wi
    @JoseRodriguez-lo9wi 2 місяці тому +3

    I personally prefer the DTS X audio mixes to the Atmos on 4k movies. I just feel DTS X has a richer sound.

  • @AudioGearhead
    @AudioGearhead 2 місяці тому +2

    I spent about 4 hours last night trying to get mine to work. 77" LG C3 and Onkyo RZ50. I tried streaming straight from the TV through eARC/ARC, and the receiver just saw Dolby Atmos. Also tried with the Roku Ultra. I've gone into all of the menu settings and tried different configurations. I'll get it eventually.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +2

      It only works with select Sony, Hisense, TCL, Sharp and Xiaomi TVs right now. Streamers should get support eventually (maybe sometime in 2025) and select LG TVs might get DTS:X support later this year, it’s rumored.

  • @EandVEntertainment
    @EandVEntertainment 2 місяці тому +2

    This is really interesting to hear. I've gone back and forth between Dolby and DTS Neural X and always felt the opposite. For those standards I always found DTS-X to be more spacious, but less impactful than Dolby Atmos. So this is interesting to hear. I have to wait till I update my current rig, but I can't wait to experiment with it down the road.

  • @brucericketts3943
    @brucericketts3943 2 місяці тому +5

    Movies with DTSX 4K discs sound better to me also compared to Atmos! More punch!

  • @joonyrlee
    @joonyrlee 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you! I didn’t know that already I could have IMAX enhanced from Sony TV Disney+ app. And it works!
    Yet, as for other services, the Sony Pictures Core streams IMAX enhanced movies as well. You need to have Purestream feature on for high speed streaming. My Bravia 7 does stream the IMAX enhanced codec to TX RZ-50 and 7.1.4 setup.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Oh nice! It’s always a relief to know you already have all the right components to make things work, right? 😄

  • @DmitriWeissman
    @DmitriWeissman 2 місяці тому +3

    Interesting ... But I preferred DTS soundtracks for ages over whatever Dolby. It just felt more. Luke CD vs mp3 for music. Not a huge difference, but given good equipment, noticeable.

  • @isak6626
    @isak6626 2 місяці тому +1

    We need to decipher what's causing this difference. Is it the compression, is it the mix (i.e. differences in artistic intent), is it how the AVR/processor handles the different formats with regards to bass management etc. (IMAX enhanced has it's own settings in the AVR/processor), are they different in SPL levels etc?

  • @Shift4g
    @Shift4g 2 місяці тому

    Just for clarification, Imax Enhanced has been around for a few years on D+ from a visual standpoint, it's just DTS-X is being added to those existing titles instead of just the lossy DTS-HD...which was also better than Atmos minus the overhead effects.

  • @martinpratley4632
    @martinpratley4632 2 місяці тому +1

    A set up like that deserves a better tv A95l would of been a much better choice just got the 77inch myself and its outstanding

  • @wendellwendellb339
    @wendellwendellb339 2 місяці тому +4

    Now Disney+ should apply that to the Star Wars movies.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Exactly! Come on Disney! 🤞

    • @KASmonkeys
      @KASmonkeys 2 місяці тому +1

      So funny that Disney don't care for us quality chasers! lol

  • @t-rex1480
    @t-rex1480 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey Ealan, would love to see a 4k disk atmos vs 4k disk imax comparison. I noticed ghostbusters afterlife individual 4k disk has atmos while the new combo 4k collection with frozen empire uses imax. Would be a great comparison for video and audio

  • @davidrivera2165
    @davidrivera2165 2 місяці тому

    Excellent update on IMAX enhanced audio Ealan. We not only need more streaming platform to adopt the audio format, we also need more streamers (Apple TV, Roku, etc) to adopt it.
    For those of us who don't have a TV that supports the format, there's a tweak I highly recommend. Set your subwoofer(s) cross over at 110 hz, not 80, and raise the gain/volume level on both the processor and sub itself. I did not invent this tweak, it is used in the two channel audiophile community for music being deliver by bookshelf/standmount speakers for added sub integration. The tweak works to deliver more impactful dynamic and to ease the burden on the speakers. It's recommended even if you have tower speakers, not just smaller speakers.
    Again this tweak is for streaming Atmos content, not for a lossless Atmos mixed on a 4K disc. Thanks Ealan for your great work. I like your easy going not too serious attitude.

  • @ChrisCiapala
    @ChrisCiapala 2 місяці тому +1

    Unfortunately not available on nVidia shield and doesn't seems like nVidia will bring the needed update. Apple ignores dts all together

  • @godhand6510
    @godhand6510 2 місяці тому +1

    Been waiting to compare this to bravia core

  • @josh200505
    @josh200505 2 місяці тому

    Bro, close to my house in Pembroke Pines, Florida, I have an AMC theater with IMAX with laser and Dolby Cinema. Both theaters are perfect, with no issues with bass, speakers, or bad calibration. I noticed I prefer IMAX more. It's more dynamic, the bass is stronger, and the speaker imaging is better. I do have an AMC membership, so I tried the same movies in both theaters. I also have a 7.2.4 home theater. The IMAX theater has four overhead speakers.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      Yeah, man! That’s cool you have those options so close to compare! Whatever sounds best to you is what matters! 😎🎉

  • @bigdadewarbucks9497
    @bigdadewarbucks9497 2 місяці тому

    Get video! Thanks for all the detail. Just wondering how the IMAX streaming sound compares to Dolby Atmos on physical media? I know you said it’s not on the same level but if physical media was a 10… where would you rank IMAX streaming? Thanks very much in advance.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      I hope to make that comparison fairly soon! 🤞

  • @NickMatzkeMusic
    @NickMatzkeMusic 2 місяці тому +1

    I wonder if it’s not as much a difference of the codecs but a difference in the way they are mixed?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      I’m not sure. That might’ve been why it took so long to actually implement after they announced it back in Jan 2023? 🤷‍♂️

  • @obi1cannoli777
    @obi1cannoli777 2 місяці тому +1

    That's awesome!!! Gotta check if my u8h supports it.

  • @cordcuttercam
    @cordcuttercam 2 місяці тому +11

    Maybe Disney Should Switch To DTS:X For Their Blu-Ray And 4k Releases Now 😂😅

    • @ET2carbon
      @ET2carbon 2 місяці тому +2

      They're not?

    • @cordcuttercam
      @cordcuttercam 2 місяці тому +1

      @@ET2carbon no , they still use dolby truehd

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +3

      No kidding! I’d be on board with that!

    • @KASmonkeys
      @KASmonkeys 2 місяці тому

      I'd pay good money for this! (Physical media )

    • @ET2carbon
      @ET2carbon 2 місяці тому

      @@KASmonkeys they do

  • @adinnugroho6544
    @adinnugroho6544 2 місяці тому

    Have been waiting this since April or May, sorry already forgot. Anyway I'm happy that waited features has been came out

  • @richardmacdermot9469
    @richardmacdermot9469 Місяць тому

    Is my Sony A80J capable of IMAX enhanced audio?

  • @shinedown54
    @shinedown54 2 місяці тому +1

    Good to hear it sounds better, but all these comments that have turned this into “DTS:X is better than Atmos” are just comical. It’s all about how the tracks are mixed. There are great Atmos tracks and great DTS:X tracks, and also bad ones for both formats.
    Disney is the real problem. The audio on their 4K discs has been weak for years. I can’t say it’s been all of them, because Prey sounded great. But for
    the most part, they just don’t release great audio tracks.

  • @melraine919
    @melraine919 2 місяці тому

    Hello Ealan…. Thank you for enlightening us all about the sound up grade on Disney +
    And than for the demo as well 👏🏼👍🏼👊🏼
    I went onto Disney+ yesterday evening, which was Saturday for to try it out myself, but unfortunately all I got was IMAX-Dolby Atmos I could not get the IMAX DTS-X ☹️
    It looks like I’ll have to upgrade my TV QE85Q60AAUXXU 85" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR QLED sometime near the end of the year when the Black Friday sales are on,
    My Denon processor the AVC-X4700H is capable of dealing with IMAX enhanced plus the AUDIO 🤞🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Well, hopefully streamers like the Google TV Streamer, AppleTV 4K or similar will support IMAX/DTS:X audio soon. That way you can plug the streamer directly into your X4700H directly and keep your TV. Hopefully that happens soon! 🤞

    • @melraine919
      @melraine919 2 місяці тому +1

      @@ealanosborne Thank for the heads-up on about the AppleTV 4K 🤞🏼 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

  • @sridhartn83
    @sridhartn83 2 місяці тому

    Are they streaming dts:x over HDMA, if yes then that will definitly perform better than atmos over dolby digital plus. Else in 4K bluray I always liked DTHD atmos movies over DTS:X MA encoded movies.

  • @MichaelLopresto
    @MichaelLopresto 2 місяці тому

    Sonos needs to provide more support for DTS (including DTS-mono).

  • @edube8332
    @edube8332 2 місяці тому

    dynamic range aside, DTS has ALWAYS had more umph over Dolby - this extends through all types of each option....

  • @SpringVinMoto
    @SpringVinMoto 2 місяці тому

    Happy this actually works now. Is there any picture quality gains to go along with the better audio?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Yes, IMO. The MCU titles just have this crispness that’s JUST a little better than the standard format. And taking up the whole 16:9 frame sure does help, as opposed to black bars above and below. 👍

  • @marcfavell
    @marcfavell 2 місяці тому

    I'm pretty sure it will ask you to do you want access IMAX enhanced if you clear the cache on the app on the TV

  • @welderfixer
    @welderfixer 2 місяці тому

    Ealan, Did you check the bitrate and info from the stream? And, compare Imax to Atmos? Thx.
    Also, Is it, overall, better to run the CAT6 to the TV then E-ARC to the AVR/processor or a streamer(HDMI) into the AVR then(HDMI) out to the TV?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      I’ll see if there’s a way to check bitrates. 🤔
      And just in general, it shouldn’t matter plugging directly into the TV or into an AVR, unless maybe it’s a PS5 or XBOX Series X and your TV can process gaming features better (depending on which component is newer).
      But in regards to IMAX audio on Disney+, you HAVE to use the internal streaming apps to get it to work (for now). So a CAT6 to the TV would be best (until streamers finally support IMAX/DTS:X).

    • @welderfixer
      @welderfixer 2 місяці тому

      @@ealanosborne Thank you Sir. Me being an old fart I have never seen a reason to feed the TV then go to the AVR until the TVs somehow became "smart".
      Personally, All I want is a great display fed by an equally great processor fed by great streamer or disk player. Separates for everything.
      However, I may be wrong and I often am.
      All the very best to you and yours, Kevin

  • @matthewkhiggins
    @matthewkhiggins 2 місяці тому

    Have you tried the Sony pictures core app on your new Sony OLED? Lots of imax enhanced tiles with dts X

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Not yet! Hopefully soon. 🤞

    • @matthewkhiggins
      @matthewkhiggins 2 місяці тому

      @@ealanosborne even better than Disney + as it has pure stream enabled for that app.

  • @emiliofederici9459
    @emiliofederici9459 2 місяці тому

    Cool! I will try it tonight (and I will have to re-activate my D+ subscription)! Are there also Star Wars titles with IMAX Enhanced Audio? Because I'm not so much into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
    EDIT: I commented too early before the end of the video when you say that only the Sony TV supports it and ATV 4K (my main streamer) hasn't got it yet, that's a pity because my AVR supports it. Ok, hope Apple wakes up and doesn't arrive last in supporting a new format (like they did with Atmos).

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Not yet! But I sure hope they’re trying to add more titles like Star Wars. That would set Disney+ apart from other streaming platforms even more, IMO. 🎉

  • @audiodynamicsmaxsolutions
    @audiodynamicsmaxsolutions 2 місяці тому +5

    Alright, time for Disney (as well as other studios) to put DTS X into 4k bluray discs, too. Let alone DTS X get the glory it had before... 🎉
    I have the same opinion as you elan, even when comparing jurassic world dominion atmos (via streaming) vs bluray disc having DTS X. Sure not a fair comparison. But definitely a lot better in DTS X.
    DTS X, just come back!

  • @dlbsyst
    @dlbsyst 2 місяці тому

    I got the Bravia 9 and love it. 🙂

  • @DarkKnight-gw4gw
    @DarkKnight-gw4gw 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the info! Question. Would the IMAX enhanced audio make ANY difference if my receiver is not IMAX Enhanced? I have a Sony Bravia 9 TV but my receivers is the Denon S750H. It has DTS Neural:X but but DTS:X. Thanks!

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      No, the AVR would also have to support IMAX Enhanced for it to work. Sure, you could just play audio through your BRAVIA 9 speakers to get IMAX audio, but that kind of defeats the purpose 😄

  • @CodyBray-un5qq
    @CodyBray-un5qq 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm getting the opposite, Atmos sounds louder and has more range then when I switch to IMAX enhanced, IMAX enhanced sounds quieter. I'm using the Sony A95L with Sony Bravia 9 soundbar. The sound bar says it's playing DTS HD 5.1 not IMAX DTS-X. Is there a setting I'm missing somewhere?

    • @Music.Movies.67
      @Music.Movies.67 2 місяці тому +1

      There is a AV Receiver your are missing, forget soundbars

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Possibly the A95L needs to be outputting bitsream. The Bar 9 should recognize a DTS:X signal

    • @CodyBray-un5qq
      @CodyBray-un5qq 2 місяці тому

      ​@@Music.Movies.67I agree and I do have one in my basement theater setup but have a A90J and it doesn't have the ability to do imax enhanced sound on Disney+. Soundbar is in the living room

  • @Stanl3h
    @Stanl3h 2 місяці тому

    This is what I have gathered from interviews on the subject
    DTS X imax sounds better on D+ (I agree it does) for two reasons, neither are really the fact it's DTS X.
    First Disney are using a different mix for the DTS X versions, they are based on the cinema soundtrack not the neutered home mixes they put out.
    Secondly D+ are using a higher bitrate on the DTS track, I am betting if Atmos matched those two things there would be very little to no difference.
    Also the Bravia core app on your Sony oled has DTS X Imax versions of the movies and the atmos mixes and are far higher bitrates, that's what you should do the testing on.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      Yep! That’s what I hope to test soon! 🤞

  • @TheMerlin1984
    @TheMerlin1984 2 місяці тому

    I don't get the settings icon cog on the UK Disney plus

  • @D1Calderon
    @D1Calderon Місяць тому

    Any word on Disney + being able to play on current imax enhanced TVs like a Sony A90J?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      This is the site I have bookmarked to double check on particular models 👇
      www.flatpanelshd.com/guide.php?subaction=showfull&id=1722855796

  • @fransdegroot9778
    @fransdegroot9778 2 місяці тому

    Your amp must have all the sound iff you do not hear it and all the speakers. And by streaming i don t now i have not test that.

  • @sebastienlepage4926
    @sebastienlepage4926 Місяць тому

    Wow very surprise that it was deployed. But My Disney App seems different from you and I have no option even if I got the equipment for. Can tou give my your version? By the way I’m in Canada maybe it not deployed.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      Hmmm…maybe there is a difference in Canada? 🤷‍♂️ Not sure.

  • @143mausom
    @143mausom Місяць тому

    Hey Ealan,
    I was waiting for your review on this cause I have a different experience with DTS X on Disney+. I have a Hisense U8K 75 inch hooked up to Yamaha V6A 5.1.2 setup & I am getting atleast 12 db less on DTS X then the atmos track. I have tried different settings but its not changing anything. I would like to have similar experience referred in you Video. I would really appreciate if you could somehow share some insight to improve my experience. Thanks in advance. Love your videos.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому +1

      From what I’m seeing in the listed features of the Yamaha V6A, it does not support IMAX Enhanced. Both the Hisense U8K (which is listed as supporting IMAX audio) and AVR would need to support IMAX Enhanced content to work properly. 🤷‍♂️

    • @143mausom
      @143mausom Місяць тому +1

      ​@@ealanosborneThank you for your insight. Well won't be changing my avr for atleast 2 more years so I'll just have to wait. 😢

  • @ediarapi2213
    @ediarapi2213 2 місяці тому

    Any smart tv boxes support imax enhanced ? Or does it have to be the baked in the smart tv like the Sony ?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Just TVs for now. Streamers are hopefully next in line for DTS:X support

  • @fotophotographer
    @fotophotographer 2 місяці тому

    Hey Elan! What's your viewing distance from your 77inch?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      About 7 feet. Immersive 😎

    • @fotophotographer
      @fotophotographer 2 місяці тому

      @@ealanosborne awesome! Thanks.
      Have we done a recent walkthrough of your HT? I can't recall.
      Here is a video idea - what about a walkthrough combined with an overview of the process you took to decide on seating, viewing distance, screen size, speaker position and angles. That would be fascinating to watch.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      @@fotophotographer 🤔 Interesting idea!

  • @madmaskcena
    @madmaskcena 2 місяці тому

    And can we get it on Blu-ray’s disc now ?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      I hope that’s coming next… 🤞

  • @chucky110
    @chucky110 2 місяці тому

    So if my system has DTSx it should work?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      No, sorry. It has to support IMAX Enhanced like some Sony and Philips soundbars, as well as select Denon, Marantz, Sony and Onkyo receivers.

  • @eddiechavezjr8623
    @eddiechavezjr8623 Місяць тому

    Oh man...I just got the BRavia 8.

  • @K_R_one
    @K_R_one 2 місяці тому

    I'm upgrading my man cave TV. But I'm waiting for the holidays. To catch them TV deals. There's a TCL I'm eyeing. The TCL 85" QM8. This TV is an IMAX enhance. Currently have an LG OLED CX 65". Can't wait when the time comes. To purchase the QM8. To experience this format.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      Yeah, buddy! 🎉

    • @TheReverendSlim
      @TheReverendSlim 2 місяці тому +1

      Just so you know, the QM8 does have the IMAX video mode (though you shouldn't use it because it ignores proper tone mapping) but does NOT output DTS:X yet for Disney+ content, nor have they announced that support is coming that I know of. Not trying to dissuade you from it, because it's a FANTASTIC TV... but if you're buying it for that reason alone, you should be aware of it.

  • @neiltaylor6645
    @neiltaylor6645 2 місяці тому

    Apparently the LG G4 can decode dts but on the app it’s only in Dolby Atmos

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Correct. It’s rumored LG 2024 models will get a firmware update later this year that will allow it to support IMAX/DTS:X. 🤞🤞

  • @Foreverjazzfan
    @Foreverjazzfan 2 місяці тому

    Is the streaming version in imax enhanced better than the Blu-ray version dvd? Usually streaming doesn’t work as well as the dvd.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      I’m gonna do that next, but I’m going to bet even IMAX audio is still not quite Blu-ray quality. But this is a definite step in the right direction 👍

  • @DADA-un5hg
    @DADA-un5hg 2 місяці тому

    Hey Ealan on a 5.2.4 set up is it ok to put surround speakers to left and right of seats? I’m seeing online that half say slightly behind and others swear by next to your side. What would you do?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      I would do slightly behind since there are no Surround Backs. Just gives the illusion that you almost have both 😁

  • @steverosales2616
    @steverosales2616 2 місяці тому

    I can get imax enhanced through my LG TV and Sony ES 5000 receiver, very nice 👌🏽

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      Really…that’s interesting! Didn’t think it would work with LG TVs yet. 🤷‍♂️

    • @steverosales2616
      @steverosales2616 2 місяці тому +1

      @@ealanosborne LG C1 🤷🏽

  • @tom6363
    @tom6363 2 місяці тому

    I have a 2023 Sony Bravia 85 inch x93l. I can play IMAX Enhanced on Disney Plus using the TV app but DTS is no where to be found. I can only play it in Atmos. There are no audio settings to switch on DTS. 😢🤔

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      Are you playing audio out of the TV speakers? A soundbar? Or an AVR?

    • @tom6363
      @tom6363 2 місяці тому +1

      Through my Denon 4700 and out to JBL speakers

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      @@tom6363 I guess make sure the audio output on the TV has bitstream priority engaged, since your exact model TV is on a list of TVs that should support IMAX audio. 🤷‍♂️

  • @laurocantu3324
    @laurocantu3324 2 місяці тому

    I have an issue using my tvs internal Disney Plus app. I have a Sony A80L connected to the Onkyo RZ-50 both of which are capable of IMAX enhanced audio (as far as I can tell). When playing content from the internal apps I cannot get either IMAX enhanced or Dolby Atmos. I’ve tried numerous settings adjustments but no luck. Normally I use my Apple TV 4K without issue. Any ideas and help would be greatly appreciated.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      I assume you have the highest tier, but Disney+ Basic (with ads) does not support Atmos or IMAX Enhanced.
      But you are correct - your Sony A80L is on the list of supported TVs, as well as the RZ50.
      It sounds like you most likely tried this already, but make sure the TV’s audio output is set to bitstream and not PCM or something else. 🤷‍♂️

    • @laurocantu3324
      @laurocantu3324 2 місяці тому +1

      @@ealanosborne I have the highest tier Disney+ along with the highest tier Max. I had never used the internal apps before trying to get IMAX Enhanced audio. As part of my testing I also tried the Max internal app and did not get Atmos on that either. I'm sure it's some dumb setting configuration that I'm getting wrong, just frustrating as I was really looking forward to hearing the difference. The audio output is set to Auto 1, the options are Auto 1 or 2 and PCM. I do not get the cog icon at the bottom of the screen that you used to select IMAX Enhanced Audio. Thank you for taking the time to respond, I appreciate it.

  • @shipleyshipster
    @shipleyshipster 2 місяці тому

    Ealan, have you ever explained in a video your reasoning for going the TV route over a projector? I have a projector with a 135" screen, I miss the contrast and color of a TV but feel I can't give up the size.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      I just haven’t gotten around to doing a projector yet. Since I do most of my gaming in my living room, I could definitely get away with a projector in my dedicated theater. Although it’s pretty small at only 11 feet wide. A 120” screen would barely fit, dealing with all the other stuff in my theater. 😂

    • @shipleyshipster
      @shipleyshipster 2 місяці тому +1

      @@ealanosborne I have the same situation, the theater room is 11ft wide and I put in a 135" scope screen. So when it's 16:9 content I use the lens memory on my Epson projector to reduce the size. The screen literally goes wall to wall touching each side. Haha I went acoustically transparent and put the speakers behind it.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      @@shipleyshipster Yeah, man! I hope to do that someday! TOTAL IMMERSION! 😂

  • @bradmartin2675
    @bradmartin2675 2 місяці тому

    Can you explain why if you pick IMAX enhanced on LG tv it goes to Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Because those are the current defaults for IMAX Enhanced content on Disney+. LG TVs are slated to support IMAX Enhanced audio (DTS:X) possibly later this year with a firmware update.
      The IMAX Enhanced option for picture (better quality and 16:9 aspect ratio) has been around on Disney Plus since November 2021.

  • @MSflyer2005
    @MSflyer2005 2 місяці тому

    I notice, when watching streaming, that before a large scene with lots of sound and action, it seems like it almost gets quite in those spots. I am guessing because of the lack of range due to the compression.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      True. That’s a limitation of soundbars and less expensive AVRs too when you have a large configuration (7.1.4, for example).

    • @MSflyer2005
      @MSflyer2005 2 місяці тому

      @ealanosborne interesting. So then is it more of a processing issue with the soundbar/AVR then with the compression/formating of the streamed audio?

    • @FURognar
      @FURognar 2 місяці тому +2

      Go into your audio options and make sure dynamic compression isnt turned on. That seems to be an automatic process for streaming so soundbars arent damaged.

    • @MSflyer2005
      @MSflyer2005 2 місяці тому

      @FURognar thanks!
      Edit: Changed the sound setting makes s huge difference. Thanks again!

  • @brahmeshtripathi4100
    @brahmeshtripathi4100 2 місяці тому

    Sadly we don't have this in India, not even dolby atmos.

  • @mzaentertainment5618
    @mzaentertainment5618 2 місяці тому

    My only complaint is why dolby Atmos suck when it came from Disney studio but it sound better when it came from Sony?

  • @maccruzmc
    @maccruzmc 2 місяці тому +2

    IMAX enhanced has being on Disney Plus for years, and DTS-X, and it is on every TV. And by the way, LG will always be the king of OLED.

  • @chadharwood3894
    @chadharwood3894 2 місяці тому +1

    Love to hear this but $3000 for a new TV is a tough biscuit to chew. Some day.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      Just a waiting game until streamers support IMAX DTS:X 🤞

  • @techsamurai11
    @techsamurai11 2 місяці тому

    Do we know the bitrate?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Trying to get that nailed down… 👍

    • @scottnagle6531
      @scottnagle6531 2 місяці тому +1

      This is what I am curious of as well… are they actually sending you more data or just a different mix.

  • @emmanuelsalazar2232
    @emmanuelsalazar2232 2 місяці тому

    Question, not related so much to the video but I have trouble finding a solution. I have a marantz 7015 and I have my rear height speakers setup as surround heights right over my surrounds. For some reason they do not turn on when in Atmos only on Aura 3D. I'm running 5.2.4 setup. I tried multiple solutions but they do not give sound unless I list them in marantz menu as rear heights or middle ceiling speakers. Any help is appreciated!

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, the term “surround heights” is synonymous with Auro 3D. Atmos and DTS:X technically only support front, middle and rear heights. So I would just assign them as rear heights, since that would still be recognized by all 3 audio formats. It’s weird, I know. 😄

    • @emmanuelsalazar2232
      @emmanuelsalazar2232 2 місяці тому

      @ealanosborne thank you for that clarification, atleast now I know instead of getting even more frustrated trying to fix an issue lol btw that you for all the content it's help me alot with my setup. Movies and shows have never been the same!

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      @@emmanuelsalazar2232 Yay! Glad I could help to some capacity! 😁🎉

  • @gowthamk5392
    @gowthamk5392 2 місяці тому

    So how is the audio in Sony core .?. Anytime soon a video on that ? As Sony claims it’s a less lossy format for audio n video???
    And which Hisense model has IMAX enhanced?..

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      Yeah, I’m trying to see if I can get a subscription for free. I may just have to purchase one for a little bit to perform some tests. 🤷‍♂️

    • @gowthamk5392
      @gowthamk5392 2 місяці тому +1

      What!? Not free with TV purchase!?!😮😮😮

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      @@gowthamk5392 Nope. I believe there’s a free trial, maybe? But yeah, it’s a subscription like any other streaming platform

    • @dmarable79
      @dmarable79 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@ealanosborne did you register the TV? When you do and then you make an account for Sony Core, you can access the app. They do have some movies to watch for free with some of their movies in IMAX DTS, although most movies in their Sony lineup you do have to pay for. It's worth it though, it sounds amazing

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      @@dmarable79 Oh, gotcha. Thanks for the heads up! I’m new to the Sony TV game, obviously! 😄🤘

  • @pavelsalva2327
    @pavelsalva2327 2 місяці тому

    If i will use my Xbox series s which supports dts x is it going to work with Disney plus dts x audio ? I have Lg g2 and q990c soundbar

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      No, sorry. Your streaming device (whether that be your XBOX or TV) would need to support IMAX Enhanced, as well as your soundbar or AVR.
      Soundbars from Sony support it (BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8, Bar 9, Quad) and several AVRs support it from Denon, Marantz, Onkyo, Sony, etc.
      XBOX might support it with a future firmware update, possibly in 2025. 🤷‍♂️

    • @pavelsalva2327
      @pavelsalva2327 2 місяці тому +1

      @@ealanosborne i thought that it will be like that .. thanks for reply and i love your channel 🫡🫡

  • @Rockovissi
    @Rockovissi 2 місяці тому

    Oh man, for some reason the Disney + app on Chromecast went from Dolby Atmos to DD+ 5.1 a few months ago. No clue why the downgrade.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      Whaaaat?! Weird!

    • @Rockovissi
      @Rockovissi 2 місяці тому

      @@ealanosborne Yeah, it’s been like that for awhile and appears to be a known issue. Not sure with who, Google or Disney. But I always have the latest firmware and apps are up to date. Good old reliable 4K bluerays for the win. Can’t take my Atmos away on those!

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      @@Rockovissi Haha! That’s right! 😄

  • @laurencemfee9184
    @laurencemfee9184 2 місяці тому

    Hasn't DTS always had better low frequency's than Dolby

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Pretty much. So I’m glad a streaming service is finally offering a form of it, instead of only having Atmos as an option. 👍

  • @sohammer
    @sohammer 2 місяці тому

    Did you notice any difference in the representation of object/height effects?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      Not especially, but I’d have to do more testing. This was an initial test just to see if there was any different at all. Bass extension was most noticeable and overall dynamics

  • @richardmacdermot9469
    @richardmacdermot9469 Місяць тому

    I saw a comment that you made earlier with a bookmarked page flat panel something or other and it gives a list of TVs that are IMAX audio enhanced. My TV is listed on there and check marked in all three areas I currently have the Sony Bravia A80j. When I go to the details section of one of these movies in Disney Plus I see that it shows DTX as one of them but when I go to play the movie it does not give me that option in the bottom right corner any suggestions

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому

      Which size is your A80J?

    • @richardmacdermot9469
      @richardmacdermot9469 Місяць тому

      @@ealanosborne 65

    • @richardmacdermot9469
      @richardmacdermot9469 Місяць тому

      Also I'm using earc to a Vizio m512a-h6

    • @richardmacdermot9469
      @richardmacdermot9469 Місяць тому +2

      Would really like to know what I'm doing wrong it's driving me nuts 😂

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Місяць тому +1

      @@richardmacdermot9469 Only the newest Sony soundbars (BRAVIA BAR 8,9) and one of the Philips soundbars supports IMAX Enhanced (for now). Your TV must be recognizing that the audio output device (Vizio) doesn’t support IMAX Enhanced.
      Also make sure your TV has the latest firmware.

  • @josh200505
    @josh200505 2 місяці тому

    Dolby has a lot of potential, but it seems they don't care, which is too bad.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      Seems Dolby has become complacent being the only option for so long. 🤷‍♂️

  • @mooregolfin
    @mooregolfin 2 місяці тому

    Guess I need a new TV now, LOL

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      Well, unless you want to wait until streamers support it. That way you can bypass the TV part of it and just plug the streamer into a soundbar or an AVR directly. 🤷‍♂️

    • @mooregolfin
      @mooregolfin 2 місяці тому

      Very interested in your Bravia 8 review, cheers!!!

  • @prabhjotgill4782
    @prabhjotgill4782 2 місяці тому

    It is useless feature for me at the moment since DTX:X is available only on select new TVs. I hope one day they enable DTS:X on streaming devices. I can’t afford to buy new tv for these IMAX enhanced movies on Disney plus.

  • @MrNorcal81
    @MrNorcal81 2 місяці тому +1

    How does this compare to Atmos on MCU disc releases?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      That’s what I want to test next. 👍

    • @MrNorcal81
      @MrNorcal81 2 місяці тому +1

      @@ealanosborne Of course with Disney you never know of you're going to get full Atmos or "Atmouse".

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      @@MrNorcal81 True.

  • @jebo4jc
    @jebo4jc 2 місяці тому

    Id like to see the google tv streamer support this

  • @JWGARCIA79
    @JWGARCIA79 2 місяці тому

    I dont know why Im not getting it?

    • @JWGARCIA79
      @JWGARCIA79 2 місяці тому

      Seriously there is no gear or anything

  • @xuxon24
    @xuxon24 2 місяці тому

    I have always been an avid hater on every TV that doesn't support DTS, I stopped buying Samsung for this exact reason. Sadly streamers is the same thing, the new Google streamer is garbage no DTS support on launch and I doubt they'll update it. Nvidia had it but that device is too old right now and since Nvidia only cares about AI they haven't made another one. Maybe Apple embraces it soon because there isn't one that supports imax enhanced.
    And yeah we need this, Atmos has stagnated a lot on streaming without a real competition. They need to improve on audio a lot on streaming for me is the thing that suffers the most.

  • @Music.Movies.67
    @Music.Movies.67 2 місяці тому

    Shame Disney Plus doesn't do good stuff in Imax not into kids super hero movies, grew out of that at 14 years old

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +1

      I hope they’re working on updating Star Wars titles to IMAX Enhanced too… 🤞

  • @pedroortiz9744
    @pedroortiz9744 2 місяці тому

    Cool

  • @newelementdesigns
    @newelementdesigns 2 місяці тому +1

    Maybe if Apple is pushed to support this, they will just open it up (Apple TV) and support TrueHD passthru... lol what am I kidding? Apple will never do that...

  • @vernonnutter1957
    @vernonnutter1957 2 місяці тому

    I have always thought DTS sounded better

  • @Ragnarok20854
    @Ragnarok20854 2 місяці тому

    Disney+ atmos suck , but i wont think so that in disc atmos is any worse that imax.

  • @isak6626
    @isak6626 2 місяці тому

    Did some searching online and found some interesting stuff. It seems DTS:X is actually inferior to Dolby Atmos in terms of tech specs. So, may it be that that the mixer just did a better job?
    DTS:X profile 2 (used for streaming) is a 5.1.4 channel mix based on the 12-channel IMAX theatrical mix, streaming at a 448 Kbps audio bitrate. Source: www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1715859331
    Dolby Atmos, though, is lossy-compressed, to 768kbps. Note that that's the total bitrate and not the per-channel bitrate, and this form of Atmos supports up to 128 virtual channels. Source: www.stereophile.com/content/dolby-atmos-bleak-shadow

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому

      Just another reason why I never judge too quickly on numbers alone. Sure, IMAX Enhanced seems “inferior” with that spec breakdown, but I know what I heard. 🤷‍♂️
      In the end, my ears and brain interpreting the sound waves are my final judge. 😎
      Thanks for your insight and sources to back up the data. 👍

    • @isak6626
      @isak6626 2 місяці тому

      @@ealanosborne My experience with regular DTS vs. Dolby is that it often has deeper bass, more punch, more presence. I'm thinking it might be DTS's signature, their way of mixing.

  • @ET2carbon
    @ET2carbon 2 місяці тому

    Disney+ on some 2022 nice

  • @craigosterberg5045
    @craigosterberg5045 2 місяці тому

    Thanks Ealan

  • @mikeortiz2139
    @mikeortiz2139 2 місяці тому

    All this IMAX Enhanced talk makes me wonder why you haven't borrowed the AV10 from Techno Dad and done a review of it.
    Regardless, always enjoy the comparisons.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  2 місяці тому +2

      Hopefully I can network an AV10 into my theater when I’m at CEDIA in a couple weeks. 🤞🤞