You want to hear how a modern multicam comedy should sound in surround.
4/5 – A reference-quality sitcom mix. If you have a 5.1 system, Ghosts Episode 5 rewards you with immersive mansion acoustics, clean dialogue, and tasteful bass. It won’t demo your subwoofer, but it proves that even comedies benefit from discrete surround. ghosts s01e05 dd5.1
The score (by Jeff Cardoni) spreads wide across the L/R fronts, with occasional light bleed into the surrounds for atmosphere. A montage sequence late in the episode uses a licensed track that swirls nicely around the room. You want to hear how a modern multicam
The mix is front-heavy by necessity (it’s a dialogue-driven show). Don’t expect helicopter pans or constant surround activity. Some quiet scenes feel like expanded stereo rather than true 5.1. It won’t demo your subwoofer, but it proves
While Ghosts is a sitcom—not an action blockbuster—this DD5.1 track elevates the material far beyond standard stereo. Here’s how:
Crystal clear. The quips between Sam and Jay, plus the overlapping ghost chatter, are locked to the center speaker. Even when multiple ghosts speak at once (e.g., Thor’s booming voice vs. Sasappis’s dry mutter), there’s no muddiness. No need to strain or toggle on subtitles.