Vladi Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Can someone explain what is difference and which is better and why, if both carry the same digital informationor. Please, point me to a site where I can read about the two formats. What format will prevail, or is it likely that they will co-exist for a while? Vladi ------------------ Front: RF-3 II Center: RC-3 II Surround: 2 Quintets Subwoofer: KSW-12 Receiver: Sony STR-DA5ES Lots of CDs and DVDs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Dolby Digital and DTS are both digital encoding schemes, but they do not carry the same digital information. The encoding schemes are different. Both are capable of delivering excellent sound. But each has its own strengths and weaknesses. And they are mastered separately. So one can expect some differences in sound between them for the same movie. IMHO, most of the differences one might hear between them is due to differences in mastering of the soundtrack. Here is a place to start: http://www.dolby.com/tech/mp.in.0103.DigitalVsDTS.pdf Dolby has been around for a long time. DTS is a relative new comer. DTS encoded DVDs are still less common than Dolby Digital. My guess is both will be around for quite a while. Most AV receivers support both formats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluless Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 surf this http://www.dolbydigital.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vladi Posted August 7, 2002 Author Share Posted August 7, 2002 Thank you Malcolm and cluless for throwing some light, now I have something to read when I get home tonight. ------------------ Front: RF-3 II Center: RC-3 II Surround: 2 Quintets Subwoofer: KSW-12 Receiver: Sony STR-DA5ES TV: Sony Wega KV-36FV27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 & the superior format is at www.dtsonline.com ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpg Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Of course, with digital connections to a real HT reciever (not a PC like my setup) both are really clear. But for me, DTS is a lot better. I like it a lot... ------------------ SoundWise / ProMedia Tech Support / 1-888-554-5665s> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avman Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 thanks boa- i agree! dts has been in theaters for quite some time, and i choose that option when available.besides...one of the coolest 'intros' is the dts 'the digital experience' intro(like on eagles-hfo) avman. ------------------ 1-pair klf 30's c-7 center (looking for 1-m.o.klf-20) ksps-6 surrounds RSW-15 sony strda-777ES receiver upgraded to v.2.02 including virtual matrix 6.1 sony playstation 2 sony dvpnc 650-v 5-disc dvd/cd/SACD changer dishnetwork model 6000 HD sat rcvr w/digital off-air tuner jvc s-vhs-et hi-fi stereo vcr sony kv36xbr450 high-definition 4:3 tv sharp xv-z1u lcd projector w/84" 4:3 sharp screen Bello'international Italian-made a/v furniture panamax max dbs+5 surge protector/power conditioner monster cable and nxg interconnects/12 gua.speaker wire Natuzzi red leather furniture set KLIPSCH-So Good It Hz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 I'm becoming a DTS fan as well. I recently got a new processor (which was my first with DTS), and I love the format. Bass on DTS will rearrange your innards, if you have good subs! I nearly soiled my own shorts on "Eagles - HFO", and that demo! I had the system at (what I thought) would be a good full volume - and that demo shook the hell out of my house! I KNOW the neighbors felt that one. For anyone wanting to try DTS, get "Eagles - HFO". It's a must have - if for no other reason than to hear just how good this format can be. In the realm of DVD, it has to be the reference standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 And it was one of the first available as well... 1994 I believe. Hard to believe that no one has bettered this disc imho... Mike ------------------ My Music Systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripod Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Official views from DTS on the comparison of the two formats can be found here. Very interesting to see two companies interact this way! First link is DTS' initial response to Dolby, then the second link provides further clarification and data. http://www.dtsonline.com/dtsposition.pdf http://www.dtsonline.com/dolbyrvu.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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