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What is it that they changed in "night mode" to make music sound so terrible?

IRL, it is when the round bright thing goes below the long straight thing. If you stepped away from the computer and went outside you would know that... :roll:
 
dynamic range = difference in SPL (or loudness) between softest parts and loudest parts.

dolby digital and DTS have tremendous dynamic range meaning they can capture the quietest wisper and the most deafening explosion.

night mode = compress that dynamic range so that quiet sounds are boosted and loud sounds are reduced resulting in a "more even" sound.

It sounds terrible because of that.

Its pretty usefull really in a nice home theater if there are others sleeping or you don't want the house shaking. I only use it when I want to watch a flick and not bring down the house.
 
Originally posted by: FearoftheNight
ahh thanks spidey...for the people who posted above its this option on sound cards or receivers
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Its also a requirement for dolby digital and DTS.

It has its uses, but for the most part it is compressing your range and all sounds lose that attack and realism.

This is why we "audiophiles" hate pop music and most CD recordings - becuase they use so much compression (needed for FM media) that it takes all the "live", "real" sound out of the recording.

Also another reason why classical/jazz sounds so good, so real - lots of dynamic range. Capturing the soft whisper of a high hat and the sharp attack of a sax, all at the same time.

When you reduce the range in any way shape or form you are in essence taking away the realism.

But like I said - I've used it when needed and it works great! For its intended purpose.

so even more so for games its a big detriment - where explosions and raw sound are needed.
 
Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: oogabooga
spidey has some mad audio game.
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http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/spidey07/single-speak.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/spidey07/2-ch.jpg
🙂
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Someone stole your TV!
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totally ruins the sound stage.

home theater is downstairs.

And yes, if you want to really get a "live" "real" sound from a stereo it is necessary.
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You don't need electrostats for a realistic reproduction of sound. 😛

EDIT: Misread your comment about the TV.
 
Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: FearoftheNight
ahh thanks spidey...for the people who posted above its this option on sound cards or receivers
Click to expand...

Its also a requirement for dolby digital and DTS.

It has its uses, but for the most part it is compressing your range and all sounds lose that attack and realism.

This is why we "audiophiles" hate pop music and most CD recordings - becuase they use so much compression (needed for FM media) that it takes all the "live", "real" sound out of the recording.

Also another reason why classical/jazz sounds so good, so real - lots of dynamic range. Capturing the soft whisper of a high hat and the sharp attack of a sax, all at the same time.

When you reduce the range in any way shape or form you are in essence taking away the realism.

But like I said - I've used it when needed and it works great! For its intended purpose.

so even more so for games its a big detriment - where explosions and raw sound are needed.
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One interesting side note, Dolby Digital includes a signal compression feature for late night viewing that DTS does not. This allows you to hear dialog and quiet scenes at their normal volume while louder scenes are suppressed.
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http://www.liquidtheater.com/editorials/50
 
Originally posted by: trmiv
Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: oogabooga
spidey has some mad audio game.
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http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/spidey07/single-speak.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/spidey07/2-ch.jpg
🙂
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You must live upstairs from me. I swear I think the guy above me must have a setup like that.
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The neighbor above you probably doesn't have Martin Logan speakers, but probably has some so-so speakers and a subwoofer that goes down low - to irritate the piss out of you. 😉

 
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