Comments on: 3D Is The New Stereo? http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/ PlayStation and Xbox News, Reviews and Discussion Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:48:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: wedgehog http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111936 wedgehog Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:46:38 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111936 Exactly! Watch Avatar this christmas then you'll see what we mean. Exactly! Watch Avatar this christmas then you’ll see what we mean.

]]> By: Matherz http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111804 Matherz Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:48:13 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111804 It proves a point really. It's not that it's a flawed piece of kit, it's just that it's too darn expensive for average joe. The technology for 3d has been around for a while, just that cost and self concious people are always the reason it gets driven into the ground, lets hope this time round that it sticks. Only then will it evolve into the next big thing. It proves a point really. It’s not that it’s a flawed piece of kit, it’s just that it’s too darn expensive for average joe.

The technology for 3d has been around for a while, just that cost and self concious people are always the reason it gets driven into the ground, lets hope this time round that it sticks. Only then will it evolve into the next big thing.

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]]> By: Raen http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111594 Raen Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:57:39 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111594 Listen to a modern music track in stereo and mono. It's a vastly different experience. Whilst you are right about <i>why</i> stereo is more prevalent, I don't think it's the point he was making still. It's more the fact that everyone adopted stereo and didn't look back. The same can't be said about 5.1 really, at least not yet. A lot of stuff is still produced in stereo. Sure lots comes in 5.1, but it hasn't been as significant a jump and I can happily switch between listening to 5.1 and listening to stereo. I can't say the same about stereo to mono. It makes tracks sound flat and they loose a lot of depth. Listen to a modern music track in stereo and mono. It’s a vastly different experience. Whilst you are right about why stereo is more prevalent, I don’t think it’s the point he was making still. It’s more the fact that everyone adopted stereo and didn’t look back. The same can’t be said about 5.1 really, at least not yet. A lot of stuff is still produced in stereo. Sure lots comes in 5.1, but it hasn’t been as significant a jump and I can happily switch between listening to 5.1 and listening to stereo. I can’t say the same about stereo to mono. It makes tracks sound flat and they loose a lot of depth.

]]> By: Imaruler http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111571 Imaruler Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:19:04 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111571 I wont upgrade to a 3d one until its price is lower. I wont upgrade to a 3d one until its price is lower.

]]> By: cc_star http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111522 cc_star Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:35:31 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111522 If you're keeping track: In the lounge under the main TV 42" 1080i Plasma (1080p was about 3 grand when I bought mine) 5.1 Sony surround sound system, to me 5.1 sound is as much part of the experience as a great HDTV. ;) If you’re keeping track:

In the lounge under the main TV
42″ 1080i Plasma (1080p was about 3 grand when I bought mine)
5.1 Sony surround sound system, to me 5.1 sound is as much part of the experience as a great HDTV.

;)

]]> By: hazelam http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111517 hazelam Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:30:50 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111517 there will be a 2d mode and hopefully it might actually be a decent game. there will be a 2d mode and hopefully it might actually be a decent game.

]]> By: hazelam http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111514 hazelam Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:28:51 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111514 anybody remember when they said virtual reality was the next big thing. as far as i'm aware there was only one commercial vr system ever made. the virtual boy, and i think we know how well that did. anybody remember when they said virtual reality was the next big thing.
as far as i’m aware there was only one commercial vr system ever made.
the virtual boy, and i think we know how well that did.

]]> By: hazelam http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111513 hazelam Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:27:36 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111513 have you been to see a movie in 3d? sure it's not true 3d in that you can lean over and look past something, but the feeling of depth it gives to an image can make a big difference. until they invent true holograms the only way you'll get the kind of immersion you're looking for is some sort of head mounted display. have you been to see a movie in 3d?
sure it’s not true 3d in that you can lean over and look past something, but the feeling of depth it gives to an image can make a big difference.
until they invent true holograms the only way you’ll get the kind of immersion you’re looking for is some sort of head mounted display.

]]> By: skibadee http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111507 skibadee Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:23:24 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111507 I was wondering if there is a point to playing this without the 3d TV? I was wondering if there is a point to playing this without the 3d TV?

]]> By: gazzagb http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111425 gazzagb Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:21:46 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111425 I wont upgrade to a 3D TV for a while. Besides does 3D really make a difference? I wont upgrade to a 3D TV for a while. Besides does 3D really make a difference?

]]> By: colmshan1990 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111393 colmshan1990 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:45 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111393 I would love a 3D TV, but I got a fantastic deal on a HD TV in January (€299 for a 32") and I just don't see a 3 I would love a 3D TV, but I got a fantastic deal on a HD TV in January (€299 for a 32″) and I just don’t see a 3

]]> By: jtuck http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111293 jtuck Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:10:23 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111293 While it's true that everything is stereo these days, that's only because it's been around so long and it's really easy to implement. A speaker on either side of a device and you can produce stereo. For Surround you need to wire in separate speakers to sit behind your head and add a sub. It's the logistics of the matter rather than stereo being so ground breaking. When you're watching Telly can you tell the difference between mono and stereo? A marginally different sound is produced either side of the TV rather than the same coming out of each. It's negligible. There's a huge difference just between Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital. Mono and Stereo... not so much. Try out Dead Space in Dolby Digital with the lights out - (It won the Bafta for best sound) it's a whole new game in surround sound! This is my analogy ... that I've just made up (so probably isn't very accurate, but what the hell) Mono is like a light aircraft with a single propeller on the nose. Stereo is like a light aircraft with two propellers and engines (one on each wing). Dolby Digital is like a 70s / 80s fighter jet like the F-14 Tomcat (see Top Gun) Dolby HD is like an F22 Raptor or Eurofighter While it’s true that everything is stereo these days, that’s only because it’s been around so long and it’s really easy to implement. A speaker on either side of a device and you can produce stereo. For Surround you need to wire in separate speakers to sit behind your head and add a sub. It’s the logistics of the matter rather than stereo being so ground breaking.

When you’re watching Telly can you tell the difference between mono and stereo? A marginally different sound is produced either side of the TV rather than the same coming out of each. It’s negligible.
There’s a huge difference just between Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital. Mono and Stereo… not so much.
Try out Dead Space in Dolby Digital with the lights out – (It won the Bafta for best sound) it’s a whole new game in surround sound!

This is my analogy … that I’ve just made up (so probably isn’t very accurate, but what the hell)

Mono is like a light aircraft with a single propeller on the nose.
Stereo is like a light aircraft with two propellers and engines (one on each wing).

Dolby Digital is like a 70s / 80s fighter jet like the F-14 Tomcat (see Top Gun)
Dolby HD is like an F22 Raptor or Eurofighter

]]> By: carlosfilippsen http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111241 carlosfilippsen Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:07:27 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111241 I've had my Samsung 42" HD in my bedroom for about 2 years now and I think I would happily upgrade to a 3D TV if it means improving gaming :) I’ve had my Samsung 42″ HD in my bedroom for about 2 years now and I think I would happily upgrade to a 3D TV if it means improving gaming :)

]]> By: cam the man http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111238 cam the man Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:06:12 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111238 I don't agree. If you have a decent surround system it totally immerses you into the game. That never happend with stereo. I don’t agree.
If you have a decent surround system it totally immerses you into the game. That never happend with stereo.

]]> By: bunimomike http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111169 bunimomike Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:57:41 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111169 You've hit on a thing there. On the right column we have plenty of room for... Polls!!! Be good to see the results to questions like: "Where is your main console? (eg. Bedroom, lounge, etc) "What sort of TV do you have?" "What sound do you have?" (2 CH, 5.1, etc). Obviously one poll at a time but it would give us a very good picture of real world usage. Just a thought. :) You’ve hit on a thing there. On the right column we have plenty of room for… Polls!!! Be good to see the results to questions like:
“Where is your main console? (eg. Bedroom, lounge, etc)
“What sort of TV do you have?”
“What sound do you have?” (2 CH, 5.1, etc).

Obviously one poll at a time but it would give us a very good picture of real world usage.

Just a thought. :)

]]> By: cc_star http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111123 cc_star Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:25:36 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111123 Unlike the move to flat panel, this will be a slower process, in fact it may be so slow that it won't gain the necessary traction and might fail. 3D (of many different types) has been around for many years and has been seen as a novelty. Even now in the latest biggest budget movies 3D is an 'extra' that many people don't bother with. This is why James Cameron's Avatar has a lot riding on it shoulders - Can it finally make 3D more than a either a novelty or something seen as superfluous and bring it into a much needed tech, if it does then it may help the adoption of 3DTVs for the home. The industry can't reply on games consoles and gamers to drive the adoption, because more than half of the 360's in circulation are connected to CRT TV's in teenagers bedrooms, and the PS3 probably doesn't fare much better. Unlike the move to flat panel, this will be a slower process, in fact it may be so slow that it won’t gain the necessary traction and might fail.

3D (of many different types) has been around for many years and has been seen as a novelty.

Even now in the latest biggest budget movies 3D is an ‘extra’ that many people don’t bother with. This is why James Cameron’s Avatar has a lot riding on it shoulders – Can it finally make 3D more than a either a novelty or something seen as superfluous and bring it into a much needed tech, if it does then it may help the adoption of 3DTVs for the home.

The industry can’t reply on games consoles and gamers to drive the adoption, because more than half of the 360’s in circulation are connected to CRT TV’s in teenagers bedrooms, and the PS3 probably doesn’t fare much better.

]]> By: hazelam http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111115 hazelam Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:21:10 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111115 when 3d is as affordable as stereo sound, maybe then but 3d becoming standard is a quite a long way off right now. i have played a pc game in 3d using the old redblue method, it was trackmania, and i does add something to the game, and the red blu glasses give you a monster headache. so i would love to get a 3d tv to enjoy the game in 3d, but it'll be a long time before i spend what the 3d tvs will cost. when 3d is as affordable as stereo sound, maybe then but 3d becoming standard is a quite a long way off right now.
i have played a pc game in 3d using the old redblue method, it was trackmania, and i does add something to the game, and the red blu glasses give you a monster headache.
so i would love to get a 3d tv to enjoy the game in 3d, but it’ll be a long time before i spend what the 3d tvs will cost.

]]> By: bunimomike http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111101 bunimomike Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:04:49 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111101 Our banned chum(p) has a point. I spent £1600 on my TV and I'll be damned if it's being replaced for a good few years. The early adopters can see how it goes as I'll be biding my time for now. Also, I look twatty enough in normal glasses... :) Equally, we're still shifting the entire country over to 720p (let alone anything else) so this may well go the way of the LaserDisc for now. Our banned chum(p) has a point. I spent £1600 on my TV and I’ll be damned if it’s being replaced for a good few years. The early adopters can see how it goes as I’ll be biding my time for now. Also, I look twatty enough in normal glasses… :) Equally, we’re still shifting the entire country over to 720p (let alone anything else) so this may well go the way of the LaserDisc for now.

]]> By: BadBoyBoogie http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/11/30/3d-is-the-new-stereo/comment-page-1/#comment-111086 BadBoyBoogie Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:47:40 +0000 http://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=28245#comment-111086 For me, the move from a mono TV to stereo wasn't particularly noticeable, but when I got a 5.1 system, I couldn't believe the difference it made. I had to rewatch all my favourite DVDs to hear them in full surround sound!!! :) For me, the move from a mono TV to stereo wasn’t particularly noticeable, but when I got a 5.1 system, I couldn’t believe the difference it made. I had to rewatch all my favourite DVDs to hear them in full surround sound!!! :)

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