Koumi: Jima Shuu 7 [better]

Shū 7 excels at creating an immersive soundstage. The mixing engineer, Akiro Nakashima , employed an ambisonic workflow that translates beautifully on both headphone and speaker setups. The use of mid‑side processing on the field recordings adds a distinct sense of depth, especially evident on “Caldera Echoes” where the listener feels enveloped by the rumbling ground.