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08-02-1999, 04:52 PM

Im looking for a good receiver and have come upon some previous posts stating they heard DTS will be out by Christmas. I would like to have DTS but do not want to buy an extinct format.

Any advice, other info. or rumors would be appreciated

***Chromy*** · 08-02-1999, 05:33 PM

I think that DTS will be around for a while... especially since they have one area of the market cornered... at least for now. The multichannel music market.

Really, while I'll agree that DTS mixes are often different than DD soundtracks on movies, I would argue that the differences appear due to mastering / source changes and is not due to the actual encoding method.

For this reason a stripped down "movie only" disc that has an MSRP of 35 bucks just won't fly for most people.

If you are into multichannel music, get that feature on your reciever, if not than don't make the presence or lack of DTS a determining factor.

Chromy

08-02-1999, 06:04 PM

I wouldn't let the fear of whether or not DTS is here to stay prevent you from getting a new receiver. DTS is included with practically everything these days, why worry. I personally think DTS has lost its' sparkle and will fade away, but who knows. Everyone I know, refuse to even consider paying a premium for a DTS encoded DVD.

08-02-1999, 06:11 PM

Buy a DD/DTS receiver such as the Harmon Kardon ATR-65. You'll then have the option of using either. You'll need a DVD player (like the Paansonic A-110) that passes DTS too but most new ones do that anyway. I have not tried any DTS disk because of the issues previously pointed out (price and no extra features). I do think that it is worth a look for mutli-channel music like The Eagle's "Hell Freezes Over" because there are no special features anyway. I have read reviews that give DTS a slight edge in audio sound but you'll have to decide if you want to pay more for the slight sound improvement.

Noah · 08-02-1999, 07:09 PM

I believe we will just have to wait and see if DTS stays around. I just recently bought a Denon 3300 with DTS. I decided to buy a DTS disc just to try it out. The disc was Waterworld and it sounds really good. I felt the surrounds were more active, but who knows for sure. I will probably a few more and then decide whether to consistantly buy DTS movies. I agree with everyone on the price issue. However it can't hurt to have the choice between DTS and DD.

08-02-1999, 08:03 PM

Don't let DTS be the deciding criteria in your purchase decision. There are some really great recievers out there with both DTS and DD. I really think DTS will stick around due to its presence in movie houses and the surround music business. I personally usually chose DD over DTS DVDs because of the lower price and the fact that I'm an "extra content" nut

08-03-1999, 03:46 PM

Thanks for everyones opinion I REALLY do appreciate it. My brother thinks DTS is the way to go and I do to its just that I'm a extra content freak too.

At the same time i like good sound and am willing to pay for it. I am just starting to build my system and a receiver is going to be my next purchase. I have a Sony 530, Toshiba 60" cinema series and would like the Sony 835 or a Denon receiver..

How much is the Denon receiver? ( with DTS)

Noah · 08-03-1999, 05:04 PM

I payed $1600.00 Canadian, which to me seemed like a heck of a price for a reciever like the 3300.

08-04-1999, 03:25 AM

I believe that DTS will survive in the long run. I also believe that DTS has to rollout more than 1 or 2 discs a month to stay competitive in the long run. DTS has said in the past that they are at the studios' discretion on which DVDs they can encode with the DTS format. DTS must be more agressive in working to get more of a share of the new release market so it can be competitive with Dolby. With that being said, the cost of DTS added components is very small/minimal to just Dolby Digital components. To have the ability to have a choice in formats is catamount and if you can swing both DTS and DD formats...I definately would make that purchase. I own the Yamaha DSP-A1 DTS/DD 'Receiver' and I am glad I can play either DTS or DD discs. Both formats sound fantastic on the Yamaha DSP-A1. I prefer DTS encoding over DD encoding, but I enjoy both equally...the main thing is that I have THE choice availible to me.

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08-06-1999, 09:28 AM

Well DTS is not going away !!
The only thing is is that DTS inc. is making
some changes in their marketing and releases.
The existing DTS-LD catalog will go away but
selected movies will still make their way to
DTS-LD's.
Also they are planning massive DTS-DVD releases for the 4th quarter and next year.
Expect more moviecompany's to join.
So buy your receiver and don't worry about DTS it will survive.

08-02-1999, 04:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pink Floyd	DTS - Here to stay? Im looking for a good receiver and have come upon some previous posts stating they heard DTS will be out by Christmas. I would like to have DTS but do not want to buy an extinct format. Any advice, other info. or rumors would be appreciated

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08-02-1999, 05:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Chromy* Producer/Admin Coffee Boy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Greater Seattle Area, WA	I think that DTS will be around for a while... especially since they have one area of the market cornered... at least for now. The multichannel music market. Really, while I'll agree that DTS mixes are often different than DD soundtracks on movies, I would argue that the differences appear due to mastering / source changes and is not due to the actual encoding method. For this reason a stripped down "movie only" disc that has an MSRP of 35 bucks just won't fly for most people. If you are into multichannel music, get that feature on your reciever, if not than don't make the presence or lack of DTS a determining factor. Chromy

08-02-1999, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Robert	I wouldn't let the fear of whether or not DTS is here to stay prevent you from getting a new receiver. DTS is included with practically everything these days, why worry. I personally think DTS has lost its' sparkle and will fade away, but who knows. Everyone I know, refuse to even consider paying a premium for a DTS encoded DVD.

08-02-1999, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
jefyou	Buy a DD/DTS receiver such as the Harmon Kardon ATR-65. You'll then have the option of using either. You'll need a DVD player (like the Paansonic A-110) that passes DTS too but most new ones do that anyway. I have not tried any DTS disk because of the issues previously pointed out (price and no extra features). I do think that it is worth a look for mutli-channel music like The Eagle's "Hell Freezes Over" because there are no special features anyway. I have read reviews that give DTS a slight edge in audio sound but you'll have to decide if you want to pay more for the slight sound improvement.

08-02-1999, 07:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Noah Supporting Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Canada	I believe we will just have to wait and see if DTS stays around. I just recently bought a Denon 3300 with DTS. I decided to buy a DTS disc just to try it out. The disc was Waterworld and it sounds really good. I felt the surrounds were more active, but who knows for sure. I will probably a few more and then decide whether to consistantly buy DTS movies. I agree with everyone on the price issue. However it can't hurt to have the choice between DTS and DD.

08-02-1999, 08:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
JVoisin	Don't let DTS be the deciding criteria in your purchase decision. There are some really great recievers out there with both DTS and DD. I really think DTS will stick around due to its presence in movie houses and the surround music business. I personally usually chose DD over DTS DVDs because of the lower price and the fact that I'm an "extra content" nut

08-03-1999, 03:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pink Floyd	Thanks for everyones opinion I REALLY do appreciate it. My brother thinks DTS is the way to go and I do to its just that I'm a extra content freak too. At the same time i like good sound and am willing to pay for it. I am just starting to build my system and a receiver is going to be my next purchase. I have a Sony 530, Toshiba 60" cinema series and would like the Sony 835 or a Denon receiver.. How much is the Denon receiver? ( with DTS)

08-03-1999, 05:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Noah Supporting Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Canada	I payed $1600.00 Canadian, which to me seemed like a heck of a price for a reciever like the 3300.

08-04-1999, 03:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jeffrey D. Kern	I believe that DTS will survive in the long run. I also believe that DTS has to rollout more than 1 or 2 discs a month to stay competitive in the long run. DTS has said in the past that they are at the studios' discretion on which DVDs they can encode with the DTS format. DTS must be more agressive in working to get more of a share of the new release market so it can be competitive with Dolby. With that being said, the cost of DTS added components is very small/minimal to just Dolby Digital components. To have the ability to have a choice in formats is catamount and if you can swing both DTS and DD formats...I definately would make that purchase. I own the Yamaha DSP-A1 DTS/DD 'Receiver' and I am glad I can play either DTS or DD discs. Both formats sound fantastic on the Yamaha DSP-A1. I prefer DTS encoding over DD encoding, but I enjoy both equally...the main thing is that I have THE choice availible to me. ------------------ Support Anamorphic Widescreen [This message has been edited by Jeffrey D. Kern (edited 08-03-1999).]

08-06-1999, 09:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
Laserfile	Well DTS is not going away !! The only thing is is that DTS inc. is making some changes in their marketing and releases. The existing DTS-LD catalog will go away but selected movies will still make their way to DTS-LD's. Also they are planning massive DTS-DVD releases for the 4th quarter and next year. Expect more moviecompany's to join. So buy your receiver and don't worry about DTS it will survive.