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HD Tracks & Hi-Resolution Audio: Why We Support it — and So Should You! HD Tracks & Hi-Resolution Audio: Why We Support it — and So Should You! There's an audiophile trend toward good sound building your own library of high resolution digital audio from sources like HD Tracks. SACD, hi-res audio, binaural+ hifi fidelity; the sky is the limit.
DTS Announces DTS:X Immersive Surround Sound Format DTS Announces DTS:X Immersive Surround Sound Format DTS has announced its next-generation, object-based codec technology called DTS:X. 90% of AV manufacturers are already on board to support DTS' new immersive surround codec technology.
Meridian Audio MQA: High Resolution Streaming Of the Future? Meridian Audio MQA: High Resolution Streaming Of the Future? Meridian Quality Authenticated promises HD Audio in a file size no larger than CD-quality. MQA plays just like a standard lossless file, with HD quality on MQA enabled software and hardware.
Auro-3D® Immersive Sound Interview with Wilfried Van Baelen Auro-3D® Immersive Sound Interview with Wilfried Van Baelen Auro-3D Surround Sound: We talk with Auro Technology's founder Wilfried Van Baelen to go over the details of his groundbreaking Auro-3D "immersive sound" format and how it differs from Dolby Atmos.
4 Ways Dolby Atmos Can Gain Consumer Appeal 4 Ways Dolby Atmos Can Gain Consumer Appeal Dolby Atmos is a fantastic tool for content creators. But the home version focused on ceiling speakers is confusing and alienating customers. Dolby can bring more appeal to Atmos. Here's how.
5 Reasons Why Dolby Atmos Will Succeed 5 Reasons Why Dolby Atmos Will Succeed Audioholics give 5 solid reasons why Dolby Atmos will be a success at home, including backwards compatibility, benefits for film studios, and an easy upgrade path. 3D object oriented sound.
5 Reasons Dolby Atmos May Be DOA 5 Reasons Dolby Atmos May Be DOA Everyone in the AV world is buzzing about Dolby Atmos. For content creators, there is no doubt that Atmos is a useful tool. For the home user, however, it is clearly DOA. Here are five reasons why.
What is Dolby Atmos For Home Theater? What is Dolby Atmos For Home Theater? Dolby Atmos, what is it? Our Guide to Dolby Atmos for home theater including AV receivers, and speakers explains it all. Learn proper speaker location for the best immersive surround sound experience.
Steerable Dolby Atmos Enabled Speaker Proposal with Video Interview Steerable Dolby Atmos Enabled Speaker Proposal with Video Interview Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers are starting to hit the market. We propose a steerable wallmount Atmos surround speaker to increase placement options & acceptability of this new format. Please discuss.
Dolby Atmos for Home Cinema How is it Different? Dolby Atmos for Home Cinema How is it Different? This article briefly discusses how Dolby Atmos is different than conventional 5.1 and 7.1 surround decoding schemes. How will it be adopted to the home market? Read on.