Enjoyed an Audio Experience with Oasis in Spatial Technology, Discovering Its Top-tier and Flaws throughout the Day
Dig into the spatial world of Oasis with their entire back catalog now available in Spatial Audio on Apple Music. Let's dive in and see if it's worth the hype!
Getting Your Gear Together
Here's the deal – I've never owned a proper pair of spatial audio headphones, and I ain't exactly an audiophile with top-notch gear. But I've got my hands on a pair of Sonos Ace wireless headphones, and they seem to do the job. So, let's crack on!
Getting set up is a bit of a hassle, though. Besides pairing the headphones with your mobile, you'll need to enable Dolby Atmos through both the Apple Music and Sonos apps – talk about a pain in the arse!
Once you've got everything set, you'll know you're ready for the spatial experience when "Dolby Atmos" shows up next to the Dolby logo on your "now playing" screen. But hey, who needs complicated tech shit when you've got rock 'n' roll?
On With the Show
Now, let's kick things off with a classic: "Wonderwall." It starts off simple, but once all the other elements join in, you'll feel like you're in the middle of a damn Mancunian hurricane! Spacey, man. Real spacey.
The rest of (What's The Story) Morning Glory? is just as grand in scale, from the catchy singalongs in "Don't Look Back In Anger" to weird stuff like "The Swamp Song (Version 1)," right through to the epic "Champagne Supernova."
From "Go Let It Out" on 2000's Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants to "Stop Crying Your Heart Out" with its precisely placed piano notes, it's clear that Oasis' music was meant to sound big. And in Spatial Audio, it bloody does!
It took Grammy award-winning producer Ryan Hewitt 18 months to meticulously mix these tracks, and boy, does it show!
Spatial Audio's Not-So-Great Feats
Of course, it ain't all fun and games. On the other side of the coin, there's dynamic head tracking – the tech that wants to make it feel like the sound is coming directly from your phone when you move your head. Here's the thing, mate: I ain't at the fucking cinema, so it ain't needed and just serves to remind me I'm wearing headphones – not what I want when I'm trying to get lost in the music!
Other concerns include tracks sounding more compressed as you crank up the volume and my laptop speakers being comically inadequate for Spatial Audio.
The Final Call
In case you're wondering, not all Spatial Audio mixes are this bangin'. A colleague of mine, Becky Roberts, found that the quality varies, as not all bands have the resources to spend 18 months re-mastering a few albums.
All in all, Oasis are top dogs in the Spatial Audio world. Give it a shot and let me know what you think!
Additional Info:
- Spatial Audio quality varies depending on the track and production quality[1].
- Appropriate equipment is essential to fully appreciate the Spatial Audio experience[1].
- Dynamic head tracking may yank you out of your listening and negatively affect the overall immersive experience[1].
[1] Based on enrichment data.
- With the Sonos Ace wireless headphones in hand, I'm diving into the world of spatial audio, though I'm no seasoned audiophile.
- Setting up the headphones, paired with Apple Music, requires enabling Dolby Atmos through both the Sonos and Apple Music apps.
- Once everything is configured, "Dolby Atmos" will appear on the "now playing" screen, signifying readiness for the spatial experience.
- Kicking off with "Wonderwall," I find myself in the midst of a Mancunian storm as the spatial audio spectacular unfolds on Sonos Ace.
- From "Don't Look Back In Anger" to "Champagne Supernova," the entirety of Oasis' music shines in Spatial Audio, playing big and bold.
- Spatial Audio's dynamic head tracking, simulating sound coming directly from the phone, is a feature I can do without in my listening experience.
- Other potential issues with spatial audio include track compression at high volumes and inadequate speaker performance for the audio format.
- Overall, Oasis continues to reign supreme in the realm of Spatial Audio. Try it out and share your thoughts on the enhanced listening experience!
