multichannel formats
Note:
For example: movie soundtracks are created in
This compensation is provided by engaging the THX Ultra 2 Cinema mode. It works in combination with any of the multichannel formats described in the previous section: Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc. You should consider using it when watching any movie that was originally created for theatrical release, whether on DVD, broadcast television, or any other medium.
Here is a list of
NameDescription
Dolby Pro Logic II An improved version of the original Pro Logic matrix, which provides better perceived separation between channels and compatibility with both Dolby Surround encoded movies and unencoded music.
Try listening to some of your CDs with DPL II – you may be surprised how well it creates a multichannel experience from a
DTS Neo:6Conceptually, DTS Neo:6 is similar to DPL II. However, the subjective differences are noticeable. People often prefer one to the other, though in our experience it is worth trying both on most recordings. Each seems to work better with some recordings than with others. Pick whichever you prefer.
Experiment with Neo:6 when listening to regular CDs and other stereo music sources.
THX Ultra 2 Cinema THX essentially created the standards for
THX Ultra 2 Music The needs of optimal multichannel music reproduction are somewhat different than those of movie reproduction. This
The THX Ultra 2 modes require the presence of rear channels in addition to the side “surround” channels. These speakers take advantage of THX’s ASA technology to provide a
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