
Ultimately, I decided to go with my top 15.1 surround sound demo tracks, which are presented here in reverse order starting at No. (I aim to please in 360 degrees, after all.) So, with the full-channel blessing of S&V EIC Al Griffin, I've gone ahead and compiled just such a list. Indeed, some of you have since reached out to me directly and/or emailed S&V inquiring about what specific song in surround sound occupies that hallowed top spot, not to mention suggesting I put together a longer list of my favorite 5.1 demo tracks while I'm at it.


I freely admit before all my fellow music lovers and audiophiles alike that I had a very specific ulterior motive when I noted in a recent Remaster Class column that the title track to Yes' September 1972 magnum opus Close to the Edge was my "second-favorite 5.1 mix." Following my primary intention of encouraging listeners to marvel at the fully enveloping scope of that song's truly amazing surround sound mix, I figured the next thing anyone reading said comment might wonder would be along the lines of, "Yeah, cool cool cool, that's great and all-but what's No.
