I have to admit, up until lately I have been all about Dolby Cinema at my local AMC, which is the AMC Del Amo 18 in Torrance CA. I recently re-watched Dune Part One and was just blown away by the IMAX Laser upgrade. This theater upgraded a few years back, but for some reason it sounds even better these days. When compared to ATMOS, it seems like IMAX cranks it louder and creates a more powerful and thunderous experience. I just LOVE how the low-end sounds at this theater and really shines when a 12-channel mixed film is showing, which I believe is how Dune Part One was mixed.
So, I have a few questions which I'm sure has probably been discussed before...
1. Do most of you prefer an IMAX 12 channel mix, or an ATMOS mix?
2. Are ATMOS surround speakers full range?
3. I know the rear IMAX speakers are full range, but are the additional side and overhead IMAX speakers full range as well?
4. While on the IMAX topic, has anyone been to the TCL Chinese IMAX in Hollywood? They claim to have true 15/70 capability, but I just don't see how. Their screen dimensions don't appear to have the height capability. I also swore not to go back after seeing two films there and the low end seemed dead. And that was after they did a laser upgrade. Anyone notice that sound issues there?
So, I have a few questions which I'm sure has probably been discussed before...
1. Do most of you prefer an IMAX 12 channel mix, or an ATMOS mix?
2. Are ATMOS surround speakers full range?
3. I know the rear IMAX speakers are full range, but are the additional side and overhead IMAX speakers full range as well?
4. While on the IMAX topic, has anyone been to the TCL Chinese IMAX in Hollywood? They claim to have true 15/70 capability, but I just don't see how. Their screen dimensions don't appear to have the height capability. I also swore not to go back after seeing two films there and the low end seemed dead. And that was after they did a laser upgrade. Anyone notice that sound issues there?
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