I have no clue. Most DVDs seem to default to DD. What's the difference? I think I understand DTS is much better but why? My stuff supports it but right now I only have four speakers (two front, two surround).
Yes, DTS is better TECHNICALLY, but in the end, it depends on the audio guy.
I have heard "FANTASTIC" DTS scores, and "meh" ones.
I have heard "FANTASTIC" DTS scores, and "meh" ones.
Without a center channel, you are not hearing the voices..ie..it should sound "weird" and muffled"
DTS is 32bit If i remember correctly, and DD is less than that
DTS is 32bit If i remember correctly, and DD is less than that
Not only that... But I think 98%+ of the population couldn't tell the difference... And half of the other 2% is lying.
(I know that I can't tell the difference.)
No. I have my receiver setup for four speakers so it compensates by putting the voices on the left & right speakers.
Originally posted by: Wingznut
Not only that... But I think 98%+ of the population couldn't tell the difference... And half of the other 2% is lying.
(I know that I can't tell the difference.)
It depends. I saw Catch you can in DTS and when I switched to DD I could tell the difference. I my setup isn't that bad: mirage speakers; Onkyo Reciever; Athena sub
The same goes for "the Piano." WIth DTS the sound felt more realistic/detailed.
DTS decodes to 20bit, DD only 16.
4 channel isn't "Dolby Surround". I assume you're thinking of the old Pro-Logic, which 3 channel front (L+R+Center) and mono rear. Dolby Digital can be many variations on that, but mainly 5.1 (stereo rear+ sub).
Yes, you can do 4.0- I do 5.0 myself because I live in an apartment (no sub, bass out the fronts). I suggest you at least get a center speaker. Makes a big difference.
4 channel isn't "Dolby Surround". I assume you're thinking of the old Pro-Logic, which 3 channel front (L+R+Center) and mono rear. Dolby Digital can be many variations on that, but mainly 5.1 (stereo rear+ sub).
Yes, you can do 4.0- I do 5.0 myself because I live in an apartment (no sub, bass out the fronts). I suggest you at least get a center speaker. Makes a big difference.
Yeah, I was just trying to guess what he meant by "compensates by putting the voices on the left & right speakers"
Originally posted by: dwell
No clue
Yeah. I would set your system to stereo right now, or one of the random DSP modes. YOur system, if configured properly --set your available speakers active and set all other channels to "No speaker"-- and your should be fine.
I have a 6.1 Reciever and am only using 5.1 speakers
The systems DSP will adjust for however many speakers you have. That is what it's for
GTaudiophile
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Don't know what receiver you have, but you ought to be able to set up a phantom center. Perhaps you have.
As was said early on, DTS is theoretically superior, BUT theory and execution are two different things. Most of the time I select DTS, but sometimes the Dolby Digital works better, because it was better handled in production.
As was said early on, DTS is theoretically superior, BUT theory and execution are two different things. Most of the time I select DTS, but sometimes the Dolby Digital works better, because it was better handled in production.
That's funny, because that's just the DVD I was watching when this question came to mind.
I have a Onkyo TX-SR601 and set it up as having four speakers. I guess I will look for a decent center speaker next. Anyone have any suggestions? All my other speakers are Paradigm Atoms.
I would recommend getting the Paradigm CC-170. You obviously are around a place that has access to that center. I applaud your choice of speakers.
Picked up the CC-170 today, worth every penny. Watching BoB in DTS and it's a whole difference experience from tiny TV speakers.
Paradigm makes such awesome speakers. I recently talked my dad into the CC-370 and the Monitor 9s. They sound great. We looked at the CC-170 too and it sounded great too. Congrats on the new center. I wish I had some money to get better stuff for my living room.
Incidentally, you may want to look at a sub with the Atoms. Nothing too massive but something to fill out the bottom end a little. If you're living in an apartment, I would recommend getting front firing too. Just something to think about.
Incidentally, you may want to look at a sub with the Atoms. Nothing too massive but something to fill out the bottom end a little. If you're living in an apartment, I would recommend getting front firing too. Just something to think about.
On paper, DTS is technically a more robust format because of less compression, but in practice both DTS and DD sound almost identical. DTS is usually mastered a few DB louder which gives the impression that it is "better."
Take a DTS and DD track, then play them at the same volume, and you will be hard pressed to find someone who can tell them apart.
I was considering Paradigm speakers but ended up choosing Ascend CBM-170s instead. I like
Take a DTS and DD track, then play them at the same volume, and you will be hard pressed to find someone who can tell them apart.
I was considering Paradigm speakers but ended up choosing Ascend CBM-170s instead. I like
I usually will choose the DTS track if it is available. If not, I do not mind DD.
In fact some of the discs that I use for demo purposes contain DD tracks: Matrix Reloaded, T3, Finding Nemo, SW.
In fact some of the discs that I use for demo purposes contain DD tracks: Matrix Reloaded, T3, Finding Nemo, SW.
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