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atariv8 · 06-05-2001, 04:03 PM

The original debate was posted elsewhere but the thread got a little off track. Just interested in other opinions.

I compaired the DTS and DD version of Jurassic Park and I am now a DTS convert. I'm selling all my DD discs if they have DTS versions. During the T-Rex attack scene the DD version had a really nasty compression problem with the high end. The DTS version had no distortion at all. DTS is also mastered at about 5 dB higher than DD. The bass is a little heavier with DD but you can compensate for DTS with the bass settings on your receiver. I didn't hear too much difference spacially but the compression problem was enough to convert me. I forget the numbers, but DTS is also given more bandwidth.

Joe

tomdkat · 06-05-2001, 07:21 PM

What are you talking about? EVERYBODY knows that Dolby Stereo Surround is *THE* audio format of choice, by definition.....

(Just kidding)

Peace.....

clortho · 06-05-2001, 07:45 PM

And that DTS is analog...

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tomdkat · 06-05-2001, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by clortho:
And that DTS is analog...

Clortho

and mono at that.....

Peace...

Eye · 06-05-2001, 08:39 PM

DTS is a hack.

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Taxi · 06-05-2001, 10:44 PM

Gee, you ask a silly question....

While I think the general concensus is that DTS is better than DD, I don't know that I'd go out of my way to sell all my DD DVDs with DTS counterparts. I mean, DD isn't THAT bad.

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tomdkat · 06-05-2001, 11:00 PM

In all seriousness, I've basically been a dts fan ever since I first encountered dts in the theaters.

I tend to buy dts versions of DVDs, but I'm still VERY happy with the DD version of various movies.

About the only thing I really miss with any DD 5.1 DVD is the lack of Dolby Digital intro/fanfare that I get a LOT on my AC-3 LDs.

Peace.....

***SeanL*** · 06-06-2001, 05:49 AM

DTS? What's that?

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Paten Lee · 06-06-2001, 05:50 PM

I prefer DTS, much better bass. More surround sound seperation. Overall much better in my opinion.

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tomdkat · 06-06-2001, 05:55 PM

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Eye · 06-06-2001, 06:01 PM

What I'd like to know, out of all the LD Jurrasic Park VS DVD Jurassic Park is:

- is the picture quality better on the LD than the DVD?

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the lack of bass on these particular DVDs in not a bass management issue [referring to the JP DD & DTS DVDs]

Doh! Obi over at HTF would be fuming if he read this.

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tomdkat · 06-06-2001, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eye:
What I'd like to know, out of all the LD Jurrasic Park VS DVD Jurassic Park is:

- is the picture quality better on the LD than the DVD?

Quote:

the lack of bass on these particular DVDs in not a bass management issue [referring to the JP DD & DTS DVDs]

Doh! Obi over at HTF would be fuming if he read this.

I would say no. I have the JP dts LD and the JP dts DVD and I think the picture on the DVD is better. I *still* do not have a subwoofer, so I can't speak for the bass part.

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UserNameUndecided · 06-17-2001, 01:21 AM

Would it matter to someone (like me) that doesn't have a surround sound system hooked up? Or should I just ignore the DTS and DD options when watching a DVD through only my TV speakers?
I suppose I could compare the audio on some of my discs that have both sound options available, but I am lazy.

Also, if I am watching a movie while my player is hooked up to 2 seperate speakers (for 2.0 surround), and the discs audio preferences are set to 5.1 , am I missing any audio channels? It never sounds like I am, but I just want to be sure. I am sorry if I am going too off topic.

***1138*** · 06-17-2001, 07:06 AM

IF you don't have 5.1, then DTS is useless to you. DD can downmix a 5.1 mix into a stereo mix. DTS doesn't have this option which is why they always have a DD 2.0 or PCM track.

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06-05-2001, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
atariv8 Supporting Actor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sanford, NC USA	DTS vs DD The original debate was posted elsewhere but the thread got a little off track. Just interested in other opinions. I compaired the DTS and DD version of Jurassic Park and I am now a DTS convert. I'm selling all my DD discs if they have DTS versions. During the T-Rex attack scene the DD version had a really nasty compression problem with the high end. The DTS version had no distortion at all. DTS is also mastered at about 5 dB higher than DD. The bass is a little heavier with DD but you can compensate for DTS with the bass settings on your receiver. I didn't hear too much difference spacially but the compression problem was enough to convert me. I forget the numbers, but DTS is also given more bandwidth. Joe

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06-05-2001, 07:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	What are you talking about? EVERYBODY knows that Dolby Stereo Surround is THE audio format of choice, by definition..... (Just kidding) Peace.....

06-05-2001, 07:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
clortho Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hemet, Ca	And that DTS is analog... Clortho ------------------ I am the Keymaster clortho@hotmail.com

06-05-2001, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Eye Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Usa	DTS is a hack. ------------------ ..:: Eye \| Moderator \| AIM: heavybutt \| ICQ: 44594001

06-05-2001, 10:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Taxi Admin Emeritus Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Orygun	Gee, you ask a silly question.... While I think the general concensus is that DTS is better than DD, I don't know that I'd go out of my way to sell all my DD DVDs with DTS counterparts. I mean, DD isn't THAT bad. ------------------ Taxi - DVDFile Forum Administrator Eleven plus two = Twelve plus one

06-05-2001, 11:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	In all seriousness, I've basically been a dts fan ever since I first encountered dts in the theaters. I tend to buy dts versions of DVDs, but I'm still VERY happy with the DD version of various movies. About the only thing I really miss with any DD 5.1 DVD is the lack of Dolby Digital intro/fanfare that I get a LOT on my AC-3 LDs. Peace.....

06-06-2001, 05:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
*SeanL* Producer/Admin Got BMG? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NW Florida	DTS? What's that? ------------------ Sean What if there were no hypothetical questions?

06-06-2001, 05:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Paten Lee Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: tiptonville	I prefer DTS, much better bass. More surround sound seperation. Overall much better in my opinion. ------------------ View Paten's DVD Collection "Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them." William Shakespeare

06-06-2001, 05:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	READ THIS NOW: http://www.avsforum.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/003284.html Peace..... "All your base are belong to us!" ------------------ My DVD Profiler List

06-17-2001, 01:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
UserNameUndecided Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Austin TX	Would it matter to someone (like me) that doesn't have a surround sound system hooked up? Or should I just ignore the DTS and DD options when watching a DVD through only my TV speakers? I suppose I could compare the audio on some of my discs that have both sound options available, but I am lazy. Also, if I am watching a movie while my player is hooked up to 2 seperate speakers (for 2.0 surround), and the discs audio preferences are set to 5.1 , am I missing any audio channels? It never sounds like I am, but I just want to be sure. I am sorry if I am going too off topic.

06-17-2001, 07:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
*1138* Producer/Admin Careful, or I'll ban myself... Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	IF you don't have 5.1, then DTS is useless to you. DD can downmix a 5.1 mix into a stereo mix. DTS doesn't have this option which is why they always have a DD 2.0 or PCM track. ------------------ 1138 - DVD File Forum Greeter Christ. Seven years of college down the drain. Might as well join the fucking Peace Corps.