Life in Surround

Foreigner 4 Deluxe just dropped with a new Atmos mix.

I ran a full shootout against the classic 5.1 and the stream.

Watch the results:
https://youtu.be/mPiN6fjV0nU

1 week ago | [YT] | 4

Life in Surround

One thing that really stood out revisiting Songs from the Big Chair in Atmos is how the additional percussion anchors the room, rather than letting the rear channels “float.”

Curious how others are hearing this set—especially compared to the earlier 5.1.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 18

Life in Surround

The Rush — 2112 Atmos review is live:

👉 https://youtu.be/7oF9DDniT98

I’d love to know what you’re hearing — whether it’s about impact, spacing, dynamics, or moments that surprised you. What stood out to you most in this mix?

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

Life in Surround

New review is live.

Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Welcome to the Pleasuredome in Dolby Atmos.

This is a dense, intentional Atmos mix that rewards attention. Front-anchored where it should be, expansive in ways that matter, and carefully controlled even at high playback levels.

I focus specifically on how the Atmos presentation works, what Steven Wilson does with space, and why this mix holds together as an immersive experience rather than a gimmick.

Watch the full review here:
https://youtu.be/NIUGXiQqFIg

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

Life in Surround

The Frankie Goes to Hollywood “Welcome to the Pleasuredome” Atmos review is now live for channel members.
It will go public tomorrow morning.
Just a heads-up for anyone who enjoys early access.

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 25

Life in Surround

When an Atmos mix works for you, what do you notice first?

1 month ago | [YT] | 26

Life in Surround

I just published a new video showing the immersive & surround albums I’m beginning my 2026 with — physical media I already own and am planning to spend focused time with this year.
No rankings, no lists of “must have,” just what I actually have on hand and what I’m getting to.

If you’ve checked it out, I’d love to hear:
• which of these you already know
• which ones you’ve been meaning to revisit
• or what’s on your immersive front this year

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/sjb0vzhYcXY

Here’s to 2026 being filled with great listening and good sound.

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

Life in Surround

These are the immersive albums from 2025 that didn’t just impress me once.
They’re the ones I keep reaching for.

Physical releases. Surround and Atmos mixes. Albums that reward repeat listening and still hold up after the review glow wears off.

If you care about which immersive releases actually last, this video is for you.

https://youtu.be/vVnrg-NKvKw

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

Life in Surround

Jeff Buckley’s Grace has quietly arrived in Dolby Atmos, mixed by Steven Wilson.

I’ve just published my review, focusing less on novelty and more on whether this approach truly serves an album that means a great deal to a lot of people. If Grace is important to you, I’m genuinely interested in how this Atmos mix landed on your system and emotionally, not just technically.

Have you spent time with it yet?

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Life in Surround

Quadio Batch 10 is live. Four albums, four very different quad approaches, and one clear standout for me in this batch. Always interesting to hear how different systems and tastes shape people’s favorites.

https://youtu.be/LM8LBLZ_Alw

1 month ago | [YT] | 1