What is DTS

[miketree]

I know DTS is something to do with sound, but what is it? Will it work with my DVD player (Sony ns300). A brief description of the differences between ac3, dolby Digital, DTS etc. would be really useful.


I'd like to get the most out of my gear.

Thanks .

[snowmoon]

DTS = Dolby Theater Sound

Generally DTS was the mark of excellent audio. It was designed for 5.1 descrete channels to start. For the majority of titles DTS is meant for high wattage surround systems, as it has not been "cooked down" for the lowest common denominator. Over the years the technical superiority over DD ( ac3 ) has lessened, but it still usually the best sound for LD and DVD's.

DTS generally comes in two bitrates 768 and 1536kbps.

DTS only works when both your DVD player and your receiver can decode it ( or your DVD player decodes it and outputs 5.1 analog ).

Dolby Digital ( ac3 ) is another multichannel format that can scale from mono 96kbps all the way up to 5.1 @ 512kbps ( what is the max? ). It is the standard audio encoding for all DVD's ( ie it needs to be there or it's not compliant ).

[kabanero]

DTS - Digital Theater Systems.

DTS is the standard for 5.1 surround sound on audio CDs.

http://www.dtsonline.com