Umbrella Academy (TV-14)

Nakamichi Group

July 21, 2020

U-V, Teen, Rating: PG-13, Adult, Fantasy/Sci-Fi

OPENING SCENE

A full array of surround effects is packed within 7 minutes of this Netflix Original series. You will first be greeted with narration in the frontal array while your surround speakers pace itself, producing various background effects to complement. Oldies classics then take centerstage with every other sound (dialogues, overhead rain, and background chatters) are stunningly reproduced. In the final minutes, your subwoofer(s) will come right in with resounding bass impacts from the explosions while bullets ricochet all around you to cradle you in a surround bed of sound effects.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐

Nakamichi Group

July 21, 2020

Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Rating: R, U-V, Fantasy/Sci-Fi

Upgrade (R)

Nakamichi Group

July 21, 2020

Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Rating: R, U-V, Fantasy/Sci-Fi

Directional sound cues take centerstage in this wildly imaginative sci-fi film. Tightly coordinated ambient effects such as the delicate whirring of highly sophisticated chipsets and drones overhead latch onto your ears to propel your listening experience. To further grip your attention, the movie introduces potent bass effects from gun blasts and explosions that will have you surrender to its warm reverberation and adds weight to the gory visual cues. Fatal squelches are delivered disturbing clear. Motion in fight scenes are swift enough to take your breath away from the edge of your couch.

IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐⭐⭐

Nakamichi Group

July 21, 2020

Adult, Kids, Teen, U-V, Rating: PG-13, Action/Adventure/War, Fantasy/Sci-Fi

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (PG-13)

Nakamichi Group

July 21, 2020

Adult, Kids, Teen, U-V, Rating: PG-13, Action/Adventure/War, Fantasy/Sci-Fi

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (PG-13)

OPENING SCENE

Boasting beautiful sci-fi cinematography, the opening sequence of this movie’s surround sound is just as beautifully arranged. David Bowie lends his voice with a rendition of his song, “Space Oddity” being played through your stereo channels. Basking in his limelight through your ambient speakers are the flying satellites that emerge from the side, as well as other intricate sounds from space crafts and beeping alarms. Despite not heavily relying on your main channels, every sound effect and detail emitting from the surround speakers grab your ears’ attention with its utmost clarity. Tiny bell chimes and rings will draw your space travel to an end, together with David Bowie’s voice fading into the distance.