vandec54 Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 can someone please describe the difference between these two formats? also please list your favorite. thank you for your time and response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandec54 Posted April 2, 2003 Author Share Posted April 2, 2003 the 2 formats in question are dts and thx thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 THX is not a format persay, it is a standard. DTS is a format like dolby digital. DTS is 5.1 meaning you have 5 discrete channels. The .1 is the sub. You also have DTS-ES, meaning you have 6 discrete channels which would be the rear channel, again the .1 is your sub. If I am mistaken on this, I hope someone comes along and corrects me. Don't want to be feeding you misinformation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JewishAMerPrince Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 Perhaps you are referring to THX-EX. While not a format on it's own it will play on Dolby Digital equipped equipment in 5.1. In units with THX post processing and a sixth or seventh channel it will play 6.1 just like Dolby Digital EX. JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easylistener Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 I like the DTS better but it is a personal thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 I feel the same way. DTS does a much better job in seperating the discrete. But that is what my ears tell me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou8thisSN Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 THX is more of a DSP than a format, Dolby Digital is the standard, DTS is the upgrade, and then you can apply THX post pro to any of these. Unlike the 40something DSPs that are included in pretty much every reciever, like "hall, jazz, stadium", this one actually does sound pretty good, I personally love it, I think its base management is awesome. I used to hate DSPs, I never thought they were good for anything, but I was really surprised by the THX dsp, SurrEX or Ultra2, and by Alpine's MX processing. IT really REALLY brings out the music in my car, it doesnt just simulate the surround by depressing the vocals, common of pretty much all DSPs, I dont know, but I really like it, thats one of the reasons why i'm considering only the 5803 or the 49txi for my system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmijeski Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 I too prefer DTS over Dolby Digital. The reason beng is that I can tell a diference in the clarity of the recording and I think it has better dynamic range. THX is more or less a marketing ploy to me. THX is not a format it is a "ceretification". Certified by who? ..... THX of course. What is measured to gain certification? THX measures...... *The method the audio and video tranfered onto the DVD *Your suggested screen size of your television and preferable viewing distance from your screen/TV. More information can be obtained by clicking on www.thx.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou8thisSN Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 noone except lucas and respective partners knows what it takes to certify a speaker as THX certified. they have a non-disclosure agreement, so that if it were published, other manufactuers could simply meet that criteria and then say "hey my stuff meets it but its cheaper because I dont need to pay THX to lisence the name". Lucas Digital will test any speaker from anyone seeking to see if their stuff meets THX standards, afterwards, its up to them whether or not they get the "official certification". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpg Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 Just to jump in here... Dolby Digital 5.1- 5 discrete surround channels and subwoofer channel DTS- same as DD5.1 DD-EX- matrixed 6.1 or 7.1 DTS-ES- discrete 6.1 THX-EX- 7.1 DD-EX DTS is mroe dynamic, and is encoded as a higher bitrate. To me, it sounds much better. The quiets are more quiet and the louds shake the house. DD has a hiss... DTS does not. (the above format comparison from memory... I think it is right. If not, oops. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 I had a salesman tell me recently that anymore, THX certification is something that is simply bought rather than earned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speed3 Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 I am a fan of DTS over DD whether it be THX or not. I wish more movies would be made with DTS. I can live without all of the useless extras. A couple can be insightful, but games and music videos are a waste of space. DTS definitely has more dynamic range and I find that the bass is tighter with greater impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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