DTS or DOLBY DIGITAL which sounds better?

Sharkboy · 03-03-2003, 00:08

I have heard some people say dts sounds much better then
dolby digital .
My amp only decodes dolby digital i know dts has a better bit rate
but does it sound any better?

idiot9 · 03-03-2003, 02:11

i would say yes but not by much, I think that DTS sounds that little bit clearer than DD

Dan27 · 03-03-2003, 11:35

From my experience, DTS has just that little more punch to it. Its not noticable until you have a disc that can play both soundtracks, but I feel whilst DTS isnt as common as DD, it does sound more powerful.

I still think anyone with a DTS decoder should go out and buy The Eagles: Hell Freezes Over DVD. Simply a magnificent showcase of DTS sound.

Jim Rae · 03-03-2003, 23:45

No doubt in my mind...

DTS sounds miles ahead.

It's louder, seems to have more detail and the positioning of the sound is very good.

If you are looking for examples, listen to Kylie in Australia, or Moulin Rouge in both formats - DTS should win every time.

wicket · 04-03-2003, 09:40

I have to agree with everyone here, I prefer listening to dts, unfortunately, the majority of dvds only have 5.1 on them.

Though dts is miles better than 5.1 I wouldn't go out and buy a new amp just for the dts if your present one doesn't have it.

comicsansserif · 04-03-2003, 10:20

DTS sounds better in my opinion, provided the bit rate and the mix OK.

In general the DTS sounds clearer and sharper , but in particular seems to have a much better dynamic range (very noticable on explosions and the like were by comparison Dolby can sound compressed).

RedEarth · 04-03-2003, 17:18

I bought a DD 5.1 only amp because at the time I didn't have any DTS discs, however I now have several DTS ones and I think it is becoming a more popular option on new releases. I haven't had the chance to compare the two, but DTS would have to be significantly better for me to justify forking out for a new amp.

Sharkboy · 05-03-2003, 01:23

Thanks for the replys i can see DTS is the clear winner .
However I think I will keep my old amp for now.

gcbus · 05-03-2003, 13:29

For me DTS 5.1 is a far clearer sound to DD 5.1 ( but don't get me wrong DD 5.1 is pretty good too). Try Monsters Inc in both and you'll find DTS far clear (especially in DTS ES).

Jim Rae · 07-03-2003, 00:07

It's really nothing to get steamed up about as 5:1 is pretty good.

But when you hear DTS, you'll know what we all mean...

DJ_Dave · 17-03-2003, 00:13

John, it can depend on a lot of things, like:

1) What type of film you are watching.
2) The Spec of your system.
3) The way you have your equipment set up in your room.
4) The type of room you have your system set up in (wooden floor, carpeted floor etc.

In general, DTS will probably have a slighter edge over DD. However, if you are watching a film that is more of a "dialogue" movie then you will be better off watching it in DD as the dialogue can sometimes suffer in DTS. If you are watching a movie like Star Wars or Jurassic Park then DTS will have a slightly superior sound with more "punch". All systems vary.....DD will sound awesome with a high quality amp and centre speaker. Genrally speaking you will get a better quality sound if your system is set up in a carpeted room rather than a room with wooden flooring. There are a lot of things needed to take into consideration to get the most out of your system, like the way you position your speakers and rear speakers etc etc.

nickcoe · 17-03-2003, 01:31

DTS uses much more bandwidth than DD5.1 and hence sounds much more dynamic and detailed.

DTS sounds better but you'll get less alternative language options or bonus material on a disc that has a DTS soundtrack.

However, DD5.1 sounds just fine but DTS is just better regardless of your setup (unless you're using a really cheap equiptment in which case it wont have support for DTS). Even on a cheap Surround kit such as the Sony HTSL5A, the difference is noticeable. The better your kit the more additional impact DTS will have over DD5.1.

I use a Sony STR-DB940 amp with B&W speakers and when you've been listening to DTS, DD5.1 sounds muffled and lifeless.

rozel · 17-03-2003, 12:45

Hi

Whilst I am no expert, I don't understand why no one has yet indicated that a DTS Sound Track has, when it has been encoded from the master, not been compressed as much as a standard DD Sound Track, which is why it definately does sound much better and plays back at higher bit-rates consuming more bandwidth. If it doesn't sound significantly better, then I'm afraid that your sound system is suspect. Try listening to "Saving Private Ryan", "UB 571", "Pearl Harbour" or' in particular, the latest "Queens Greatest Video Hits 1" (which incidently has been remixed for optional DTS 5.1 Surround Sound), on decent equipment, which has been connected up with good interconnects and you really will only want to acquire DTS recorded DVD's.

Paul

nickcoe · 17-03-2003, 18:03

Quote:

Originally posted by rozel
Hi

Whilst I am no expert, I don't understand why no one has yet indicated that a DTS Sound Track has, when it has been encoded from the master, not been compressed as much as a standard DD Sound Track, which is why it definately does sound much better and plays back at higher bit-rates consuming more bandwidth. If it doesn't sound significantly better, then I'm afraid that your sound system is suspect. Try listening to "Saving Private Ryan", "UB 571", "Pearl Harbour" or' in particular, the latest "Queens Greatest Video Hits 1" (which incidently has been remixed for optional DTS 5.1 Surround Sound), on decent equipment, which has been connected up with good interconnects and you really will only want to acquire DTS recorded DVD's.

Paul

I DID!!!

03-03-2003, 00:08	#1
Sharkboy Banned User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 589	DTS or DOLBY DIGITAL which sounds better? I have heard some people say dts sounds much better then dolby digital . My amp only decodes dolby digital i know dts has a better bit rate but does it sound any better?

03-03-2003, 02:11	#2
idiot9 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 126	i would say yes but not by much, I think that DTS sounds that little bit clearer than DD

03-03-2003, 11:35	#3
Dan27 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: By The Sea Posts: 9,574	From my experience, DTS has just that little more punch to it. Its not noticable until you have a disc that can play both soundtracks, but I feel whilst DTS isnt as common as DD, it does sound more powerful. I still think anyone with a DTS decoder should go out and buy The Eagles: Hell Freezes Over DVD. Simply a magnificent showcase of DTS sound.

03-03-2003, 23:45	#4
Jim Rae Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 4,125	No doubt in my mind... DTS sounds miles ahead. It's louder, seems to have more detail and the positioning of the sound is very good. If you are looking for examples, listen to Kylie in Australia, or Moulin Rouge in both formats - DTS should win every time.

04-03-2003, 09:40	#5
wicket Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NE England Posts: 3,096	I have to agree with everyone here, I prefer listening to dts, unfortunately, the majority of dvds only have 5.1 on them. Though dts is miles better than 5.1 I wouldn't go out and buy a new amp just for the dts if your present one doesn't have it.

04-03-2003, 10:20	#6
comicsansserif Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In front of my computer! Posts: 2,865	DTS sounds better in my opinion, provided the bit rate and the mix OK. In general the DTS sounds clearer and sharper , but in particular seems to have a much better dynamic range (very noticable on explosions and the like were by comparison Dolby can sound compressed).

04-03-2003, 17:18	#7
RedEarth Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,004	I bought a DD 5.1 only amp because at the time I didn't have any DTS discs, however I now have several DTS ones and I think it is becoming a more popular option on new releases. I haven't had the chance to compare the two, but DTS would have to be significantly better for me to justify forking out for a new amp.

05-03-2003, 01:23	#8
Sharkboy Banned User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 589	Thanks for the replys i can see DTS is the clear winner . However I think I will keep my old amp for now.

05-03-2003, 13:29	#9
gcbus Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Cambridge Posts: 774	For me DTS 5.1 is a far clearer sound to DD 5.1 ( but don't get me wrong DD 5.1 is pretty good too). Try Monsters Inc in both and you'll find DTS far clear (especially in DTS ES).

07-03-2003, 00:07	#10
Jim Rae Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 4,125	It's really nothing to get steamed up about as 5:1 is pretty good. But when you hear DTS, you'll know what we all mean...

17-03-2003, 00:13	#11
DJ_Dave Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: East London Posts: 101	John, it can depend on a lot of things, like: 1) What type of film you are watching. 2) The Spec of your system. 3) The way you have your equipment set up in your room. 4) The type of room you have your system set up in (wooden floor, carpeted floor etc. In general, DTS will probably have a slighter edge over DD. However, if you are watching a film that is more of a "dialogue" movie then you will be better off watching it in DD as the dialogue can sometimes suffer in DTS. If you are watching a movie like Star Wars or Jurassic Park then DTS will have a slightly superior sound with more "punch". All systems vary.....DD will sound awesome with a high quality amp and centre speaker. Genrally speaking you will get a better quality sound if your system is set up in a carpeted room rather than a room with wooden flooring. There are a lot of things needed to take into consideration to get the most out of your system, like the way you position your speakers and rear speakers etc etc.

17-03-2003, 01:31	#12
nickcoe Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Stevenage,Herts Posts: 427	DTS uses much more bandwidth than DD5.1 and hence sounds much more dynamic and detailed. DTS sounds better but you'll get less alternative language options or bonus material on a disc that has a DTS soundtrack. However, DD5.1 sounds just fine but DTS is just better regardless of your setup (unless you're using a really cheap equiptment in which case it wont have support for DTS). Even on a cheap Surround kit such as the Sony HTSL5A, the difference is noticeable. The better your kit the more additional impact DTS will have over DD5.1. I use a Sony STR-DB940 amp with B&W speakers and when you've been listening to DTS, DD5.1 sounds muffled and lifeless.

17-03-2003, 12:45	#13
rozel Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NE Coast UK Posts: 98	Hi Whilst I am no expert, I don't understand why no one has yet indicated that a DTS Sound Track has, when it has been encoded from the master, not been compressed as much as a standard DD Sound Track, which is why it definately does sound much better and plays back at higher bit-rates consuming more bandwidth. If it doesn't sound significantly better, then I'm afraid that your sound system is suspect. Try listening to "Saving Private Ryan", "UB 571", "Pearl Harbour" or' in particular, the latest "Queens Greatest Video Hits 1" (which incidently has been remixed for optional DTS 5.1 Surround Sound), on decent equipment, which has been connected up with good interconnects and you really will only want to acquire DTS recorded DVD's. Paul

17-03-2003, 18:03	#14
nickcoe Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Stevenage,Herts Posts: 427	Quote: Originally posted by rozel Hi Whilst I am no expert, I don't understand why no one has yet indicated that a DTS Sound Track has, when it has been encoded from the master, not been compressed as much as a standard DD Sound Track, which is why it definately does sound much better and plays back at higher bit-rates consuming more bandwidth. If it doesn't sound significantly better, then I'm afraid that your sound system is suspect. Try listening to "Saving Private Ryan", "UB 571", "Pearl Harbour" or' in particular, the latest "Queens Greatest Video Hits 1" (which incidently has been remixed for optional DTS 5.1 Surround Sound), on decent equipment, which has been connected up with good interconnects and you really will only want to acquire DTS recorded DVD's. Paul I DID!!!

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