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In Reply to: DD vs. DTS posted by jac on June 25, 1999 at 17:09:42:
It probably is crazy to get pulled into this debate, but I have to provide an alternative perspective. I've listened extensively to DD, DTS both on laserdisc and DVD. My equipment is meridian 565/562V, Denon 5000, Krell FPB300 (left & right front), Sunfire Cinema (all other channels),Martin Logans (Requests upfront, SL's in back, Logos center), Definitive BPX's for side surrounds and 2 paradigm subs. You can say what you want about bit rate debates, codecs, etc. but proof is in the subjective listening. On my system there is no question that DTS is superior 9/10 times to DD (yes, there are a few where DD is better -- but not many) for movies. More detail, tighter base (not louder, tighter), better integration of surrounds. I hate to see DTS go, but I think it is likely to go.As for the DTS people treating all of us "terribly"...I've read and heard from people involved that much of the release time is dependent on the studios who license DTS technology -- not DTS itself. My understanding is that they've only released a couple of their own titles (e.g., Dances with Wolves). The price issue? I don't mind paying an extra $8-10 for the quality.
If you are considering the two formats and deciding if the extra for DTS is worth it, I'd say listen to it in YOUR system and decide. Everyone seems rather rabid about the defence of their formats...if you like it, invest. If not, don't bother. The difference in price isn't all that much.
Anyway, we all know that DD is going to give way to MLP shortly anyway.
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