The orchestral arrangements, conducted by Michael Kamen, are the main beneficiary of the DTS multi-channel treatment. In the original stereo mix, the strings occasionally felt like a background pad. In the 5.1 mix, the orchestration enveloping the listener from the rear and sides, effectively placing Metallica in the center of a symphony orchestra. Audiophile Appeal: Why the DTS Version Matters
The famous "wall of sound" rhythm guitars from the original are sometimes split into smaller "walls" across the four corners, which can lose some of the cohesive punch found on the CD. Metallica The Black Album DTS Audio
In 2001, Elektra released a commercial version of The Black Album , featuring a stunning 5.1 surround sound mix created by original producer Bob Rock alongside engineer Randy Staub. Because many standard DVD players at the time could not decode the highest-resolution DVD-Audio layer, the disc included a backward-compatible DTS 5.1 Surround track. This allowed anyone with a standard DVD player connected to a DTS-capable home theater receiver via an optical or coaxial cable to experience the multi-channel mix. The orchestral arrangements, conducted by Michael Kamen, are
The 2001 release remains highly sought after by collectors, as it is Metallica’s only DVD-Audio release . According to Discogs , the disc features three playback modes: Audiophile Appeal: Why the DTS Version Matters The
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