I have an interesting theory about HD and audio and the future of broadcasting.
I believe that what broadcasters and we, the audience, are striving for is an audio visual environment on a par with our "real" view of the world through our eyes. Does anyone agree? It seems that the Japanese Government's format of 7680 x 4320 HD and 22.2 ch appears to be getting closer to that goal or may have even reached it already. With the re-appearance of 3D and its possible development in the future perhaps they will all merge and creat a broadcasting world that is almost as real as life itself?
I believe we adapt to new technology and our eyes and ears eventually become used to each new format, even noticing flaws and the limitations of the image after a while. Much as I love HD, I am already aware, when I watch something on a large projection screen, that it could still be even better and is not perfect yet in comparison to how we see the real world.
The future of broadcasting and its development alongside other things like 3D and/or holographic imagery, will certainly be very interesting to say the least...like something out of a Sci-Fi movie.
Gae