It is often fun and fascinating but it is less real if your standard for "real" is the traditional arrangement of orchestra and audience.
Reel Surround sound : TACET
I wonder if 360 degree music , sounds realistic ?
Violin in the back of one ´s head ??
Another way to use a 5.1 Home Theater system .
Any opinions ?
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