5.1 or DTS?

Craig · 27-07-2002, 15:19

This may be a stupid question, but with many DVD's having both DTS AND 5.1 audio, which one is meant to be the best, or is it down to just personal taste ?

Thanks.

MicroSmurf · 27-07-2002, 16:57

I think you mean Dolby Digital (DD) and DTS (Digital Theatre System) both of which are 5.1 in thier most basic form. DTS is the higher quality system which is a lot less compressed than DD and offers better dynamics and detail, there is nothing wrong with DD but once you compare the two on a good system you will find yourself trying to source your dvd's with a DTS soundtrack more often as the difference in quality can be quite different.

Craig · 27-07-2002, 21:33

Thanks for the information.

Spooky · 28-07-2002, 12:44

I have found that DTS is better, it has better seperation, better Bass, higher bitrate and overall sounds better.
You may hear a lot of arguements regarding its just the Db level has just been pushed up and that is why it sounds better, but opinions do vary

Good disc's to compare DTS to DD are the Rock Criterion ED R1 ( I beleive the new R2 Deluxe is the same), Saving Private Ryan R1 ( wow), Twister R1 and The Fast and The Furious ( cack film but WOW that is one serious Soundtrack).

There is always a few that dont sound any differant but overall DTS is better,and I would never buy an amp without DTS capability.
Dont expect to see all titles with DTS though especially in the UK

HTH
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Spooks

27-07-2002, 15:19	#1
Craig Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,232	5.1 or DTS? This may be a stupid question, but with many DVD's having both DTS AND 5.1 audio, which one is meant to be the best, or is it down to just personal taste ? Thanks.

27-07-2002, 16:57	#2
MicroSmurf Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Peterborough Posts: 1,177	I think you mean Dolby Digital (DD) and DTS (Digital Theatre System) both of which are 5.1 in thier most basic form. DTS is the higher quality system which is a lot less compressed than DD and offers better dynamics and detail, there is nothing wrong with DD but once you compare the two on a good system you will find yourself trying to source your dvd's with a DTS soundtrack more often as the difference in quality can be quite different.

27-07-2002, 21:33	#3
Craig Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,232	Thanks for the information.

28-07-2002, 12:44	#4
Spooky Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 69	I have found that DTS is better, it has better seperation, better Bass, higher bitrate and overall sounds better. You may hear a lot of arguements regarding its just the Db level has just been pushed up and that is why it sounds better, but opinions do vary Good disc's to compare DTS to DD are the Rock Criterion ED R1 ( I beleive the new R2 Deluxe is the same), Saving Private Ryan R1 ( wow), Twister R1 and The Fast and The Furious ( cack film but WOW that is one serious Soundtrack). There is always a few that dont sound any differant but overall DTS is better,and I would never buy an amp without DTS capability. Dont expect to see all titles with DTS though especially in the UK HTH Laters Spooks

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