DTS vs. DD 5.1

Dr.GreenThumb · 06-04-2004, 11:56 PM

which is better or is there no difference, DTS or DD 5.1?
i have always used DD 5.1

*polonyc2* · 06-05-2004, 12:01 AM

thats easy---DTS!!!!!

although DD 5.1 is very good and the more common format---most movies have DD 5.1 capability--DTS is far less common but the movies that do support it sound amazing---there is a difference---go to your local Circuit City or Best Buy and go listen to the free movie display samples they have set up in the stores and you will "hear" for yourself

FightingChance · 06-05-2004, 12:45 AM

I believe DTS has two discrete rear channels while DD has 1 rear channel that stereo pans.

Dr.GreenThumb · 06-05-2004, 01:01 AM

i have an excellent theatre system so next time ill listen to the two and compare.

dmccurdy · 06-05-2004, 01:45 AM

DTS is definately better than DD5.1

Dmccurdy

JoeBar · 06-05-2004, 01:23 PM

DTS all the way!

Scottie P · 06-05-2004, 06:06 PM

I agree strongly with the other posters - DTS is significantly better sound quality than DD5.1. DTS stores much more information on the disc which is why you don't get so many extras on a DTS disc. It's a sacrifice worth making though if you appreciate high quality sound. Of course in fairness it depends how the record it - the Back to the Future discs had pretty poor DTS quality in my opinion.

Cheers
Scottie P

**SubZero** · 06-05-2004, 06:17 PM

I think compression is different between DTS and DD 5.1 and giving DTS the upper hand by far especially in situations where there is a lot of data to process DTS is superior.

Wasn't DTS "invented" by Lucas studios or George Lucas? I guess that says it all!

Now I need to get a DTS receiver myself... Only on DD 5.1!...

JK... Pretty amazing still..

*polonyc2* · 06-05-2004, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubZero

Wasn't DTS "invented" by Lucas studios or George Lucas? I guess that says it all!

THX was invented by Lucas not DTS

**SubZero** · 06-06-2004, 05:05 AM

Right you are.. Thanks for correcting me. My mistake! Forget my last post!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by polonyc2

THX was invented by Lucas not DTS

Howard Stern_abx · 06-06-2004, 10:33 PM

DTS is by far the best for my system. I was a little upset that Lord of the Rings did there audio in EX.

Dr.GreenThumb · 06-07-2004, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottie P

I agree strongly with the other posters - DTS is significantly better sound quality than DD5.1. DTS stores much more information on the disc which is why you don't get so many extras on a DTS disc. It's a sacrifice worth making though if you appreciate high quality sound. Of course in fairness it depends how the record it - the Back to the Future discs had pretty poor DTS quality in my opinion.

Cheers
Scottie P

Back to the Future? i have the DVDs myself and the audio options only included dolby digital, not dts

Scottie P · 06-07-2004, 04:04 AM

Dr.GreenThumb, it might be only on the UK discs that I have. It's like the Band of Brother discs - DTS sound in the US, DD5.1 in the UK. Sometimes they mix it up. I got DTS sound on my Monsters Inc disc and it isn't even mentioned on the box.

Scottie P

Sharkims · 06-07-2004, 05:15 AM

If you want to hear and see the most amazing quality ever. Grab yourself a Super-Bit disc. I got myself The Patriot SuperBit and WOW! The video is cleaner than any DVD I have ever seen. Not to mention it pushes DTS.

Dr.GreenThumb · 06-07-2004, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottie P

Dr.GreenThumb, it might be only on the UK discs that I have. It's like the Band of Brother discs - DTS sound in the US, DD5.1 in the UK. Sometimes they mix it up. I got DTS sound on my Monsters Inc disc and it isn't even mentioned on the box.

Scottie P

oh i didnt realize u were from the UK until u mentioned it, that makes sense.

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Scottie P I'm no expert Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK Posts: 407	I agree strongly with the other posters - DTS is significantly better sound quality than DD5.1. DTS stores much more information on the disc which is why you don't get so many extras on a DTS disc. It's a sacrifice worth making though if you appreciate high quality sound. Of course in fairness it depends how the record it - the Back to the Future discs had pretty poor DTS quality in my opinion. Cheers Scottie P
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SubZero Moderator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Below sealevel Posts: 9,665	I think compression is different between DTS and DD 5.1 and giving DTS the upper hand by far especially in situations where there is a lot of data to process DTS is superior. Wasn't DTS "invented" by Lucas studios or George Lucas? I guess that says it all! Now I need to get a DTS receiver myself... Only on DD 5.1!... JK... Pretty amazing still.. __________________ Main Rig: Asus P5K \| Intel Core Quad Q6600 \| Corsair XMS 6400-4gig eVGA GeForce 8800 GTX KO ACS3 \| X-Fi ExtremeMusic \| Z-5500D OCZ GameXstream 850W \| ThermalTake Aguila \| Logitech G-15 Logitech MX1000 \| Synology DS-207+ NAS (2x500WD-SATA2-RAID0)
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06-07-2004, 04:04 AM	#13
Scottie P I'm no expert Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK Posts: 407	Dr.GreenThumb, it might be only on the UK discs that I have. It's like the Band of Brother discs - DTS sound in the US, DD5.1 in the UK. Sometimes they mix it up. I got DTS sound on my Monsters Inc disc and it isn't even mentioned on the box. Scottie P
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