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FAQ: DTS:X Blu-ray Compatibility, Ported and Stacking Speakers FAQ: DTS:X Blu-ray Compatibility, Ported and Stacking Speakers In this FAQ, we answer questions about DTS:X Blu-ray compatibility, front vs rear ported speakers and the issues of speaker stacking and whether or not it should be done.
DTS:X Surround Format Overview and First Listen DTS:X Surround Format Overview and First Listen DTS:X is a new object based audio format that claims to work with almost any speaker setup. We were at DTS for the unveiling to learn how it will work for cinema, home theater, and headphones.
DTS:X Promises Features Not Offered By Dolby Atmos DTS:X Promises Features Not Offered By Dolby Atmos DTS:X Immersive Surround Format offers a real game-changing potential for flexible speaker placement, open format tools for movie mixing professionals, and really amazing headphone processing.
Bi-amping vs Bi-wiring: What's the Difference and is it Audible? Bi-amping vs Bi-wiring: What's the Difference and is it Audible? There are various ways to connect loudspeakers. Bi-amping vs bi-wiring, active vs passive bi-ampling; what kind of effect can it have on your audio system and is it audible? Read on.
Why Audio Amplifiers Can Sound Different Why Audio Amplifiers Can Sound Different Paul Ceurvels, Senior EE at Atlantic Technology discusses his experiences behind the scenes to explain how amplifiers can sound different from one another. Do you think amplifiers sound different?
Quantum Dot Displays: Next Hot HDTV Tech? Quantum Dot Displays: Next Hot HDTV Tech? Quantum dots are tiny phosphorescent crystals that glow when hit with light that allow LED displays to render colors more accurately with better brightness and purity.
The Most Memorable Audio Receivers of the Last 50 Years The Most Memorable Audio Receivers of the Last 50 Years This article highlights the most memorable audio receivers for the last 50 years ranging from vintage two-channel to the latest in multi-channel surround sound. What are your favorite receivers?
The Sound of Audio Amplifiers: Can you hear a difference between Amps? The Sound of Audio Amplifiers: Can you hear a difference between Amps? This article explores the technical reasons why audio amplifiers can sound different. Audio measurements can help explain why things look different but audibility isn't always so cut and dry.
Curved TV: Innovation or Gimmick? Curved TV: Innovation or Gimmick? For over a decade the TV industry has been selling us on flatter, thinner HDTVs. But today TV manufacturers are throwing us a curve. Sony, Samsung and LG have all created curved TVs. Will you upgrade?
3D Immersive Surround Formats and Loudspeaker Layouts 3D Immersive Surround Formats and Loudspeaker Layouts With Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D and DTS:X upon us, why has there been no universally accepted speaker layout proposed to accommodate all three competing Immersive Surround formats? We have the solution!