Dolby Atmos Object based surround audio in a mix and can reproduce up to 128 simultaneous audio objects in a mix, as opposed to the one single channel of sound. Dolby is more advanced, and produces better sound quality at a lower bit rate. There are many possible variations of Dolby Atmos home theatre installs, from a conventional 5.1.2 configuration all the way up to 24.1.10. However, most of us are restricted by space. The size of the room plays a big part of each configuration. Traditional configurations in the UK include: 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.2 or 7.1.4 - the final .2 or .4 indicates the number of upward-firing Dolby Atmos enabled speakers or modules for overhead sound. DTS X Standard object based surround audio which means that sound sources are tagged with a location in a 3D space, rather than being pre-mixed into 5.1 or 7.1 channels like Dolby Atmos. DTS X also uses less sound compression level unlike Dolby. This means sound can be delivered with more details and sound clarity. DTS produces better sound quality at a higher bit rate. DTS also supports other immersive formats’ speaker layouts, giving consumers freedom to choose their favourite layout” because it uses the royalty-free Multi-Dimensional Audio (MDA) platform, while Atmos uses proprietary systems. For the full DTS:X immersive experience, height speakers are needed, so you can start with 5.1.2 to a maximum of 7.1.4 at this time, based on our assessment of mainstream consumer platform capabilities. Auro 3D First of all, let’s establish that this question is about immersive sound (i.e. sound in 3D), which is adding the height layer (the missing third dimension) and not about surround sound, which was often wrongly marketed as a 3D sound format because it uses only a 2D horizontal plane of speakers around the audience. After myself - the inventor of the Auro-3D format - referred to it as “immersive sound,” it became the new generic term also used by Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. We also have a three-layered system (while Dolby Atmos has only two layers) that gives a much more natural spread of sound in the vertical axis (key to a natural immersive sound experience) with much more precise localisation which can be achieved without the use of object-based technology, which we only use where it makes sense. Everything starts with Auro 8.0, which are two quadraphonic layers above eachother, but of course it is missing the centre and LFE speaker of the 5.1 system which are crucial for playback of movies; therefore we advise on installing at least an Auro 9.1 system. Auro 11.1 became the preferred choice by our partner Barco for the cinema industry because it adds a height centre channel on screen, with six screen channels in two vertical planes, delivering the best screen sound of all immersive formats on the market today. Also, it’s important to remember that about 80% of the sound energy of a movie is coming from the screen, so it really makes sense to prioritise that sound quality, which we did in the Auro-3D format. The typical gap between the front and surround channels with 5.1 surround suddenly disappears when the Auro-3D height layer is installed. So the need for Auro 7.1 for the home is much less important if Auro-3D is installed. But for people who already have a 7.1 installation, they can choose Auro 13.1 which is based on a 7.1 surround sound system. This can be achieved with channel-based sound alone, which has many advantages in the sound quality and its immersive sound experience. We can further improve it using our object-based technology (called AuroMax) but it only makes sense if at least 20 individual amplified speakers (like AuroMax 22.1 or 26.1) are installed, which is not typical for a home cinema setup. THX Spatial Audio Creating realistic depth by simulating positionally-accurate sound in a 360° sphere around you for greater awareness in your in-game surroundings. THX Spatial Audio technology is an advanced positional audio solution that gives listeners a heightened, immersive entertainment experience. Designed for pinpoint positional accuracy, here's how it benefits your gaming: PINPOINT POSITIONAL ACCURACY GREATER THAN 7.1 SURROUND SOUND. What separates good sound from phenomenal audio is the ability to transport you right into the action. Whether it’s knowing the precise location of enemy gunfire, or embracing the moment as you stand in the center of an arena, THX Spatial Audio delivers a performance greater than 7.1 surround sound to make your audio come alive. Become Immersed with True-to-Life Acoustics with the unique sound design and engineering of every game is optimized by THX Spatial Audio to deliver the best audio experience possible. From a burst of gunfire to the strange noises of an alien habitat, THX Spatial Audio creates sound that is life-like and immersive, bringing out the best in these effects to transport you into the world of the game. Gain the Competitive Advantage by delivering 360-degree sound with pinpoint positional accuracy for greater awareness during gameplay, THX Spatial Audio allows you to locate sneaking enemies, avoid whizzing bullets, and detect nearby threats before anyone else. Stay Focused Longer with THX Spatial Audio because THX Spatial Audio delivers such a natural listening experience, it can help to reduce ear and brain fatigue because you’re able to figure out where every sound is coming from instinctively. This life-like placement of sound is achieved by adjusting its virtual speakers to match the audio source’s actual distance and location in-game. THX Spatial Audio continually expands its capabilities with the addition of new features, placing users at the forefront of audio technology. New audio technology is in development like Object and Scene-based Audio Support and Z-Axis Sound. DEEPER IMMERSION AND INCREDIBLE REALISM WE’RE TRANSFORMING TRADITIONAL AUDIO EXPERIENCES INTO UNBELIEVABLE 360° SOUND. THX SPATIAL AUDIO ENHANCES STEREO AND SURROUND SOUND TO DELIVER NEXT-GENERATION AUDIO THAT INTENSIFIES 3D SOUNDSCAPES IN ALL FORMS OF ENTERTAINMENT. About THX Amplifier: THX ACHROMATIC AUDIO AMPLIFIER, World’s Most Linear Amplifier Technology for Headphones and In-Vehicle Audio Systems. THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA™) ensures the ultimate no-compromise headphone audio experience by delivering the world’s highest fidelity audio with infinitesimally low levels of noise, distortion and power consumption. THX AAA Features: Patented feed-forward error correction topology that nulls conventional distortion mechanisms, Reduction of harmonic, intermodulation, and crossover distortion by up to 40dB, resulting in a realistic and fatigue-free listening experience, Enables maximum output power for greater dynamic range and sound pressure level (SPL), A convenient modular solution which includes power supply, and can operate from a single 3.6V battery, Minimal bias current and highly efficient power management to optimize and extend device battery life, Scalability that allows incorporation into any headphone or in-vehicle amplifier design, with the flexibility to match the required fidelity, output power, and price point, THX DISTRIBUTED BASS™ Deep Balanced Bass In Any Seat Distributed Bass is a DSP and measurement based low-frequency optimization process designed to normalize bass levels for in any vehicle seating position. The technology leverages specialized sound processing in the DSP or amplifier to determine the optimum EQ and combine the output from door-mounted woofers into an accurate, uniform bass experience through the entire vehicle. THX Distributed Bass Features Even bass distribution to listeners in all seating positions Deep and accurate bass reproduction throughout the vehicle with or without a dedicated subwoofer enclosure. THX LOUDNESS PLUS™ Balanced Sound At Any Volume.THX Loudness Plus maintains the integrity of soundtracks when listening below Reference Level (0 db on the volume dial for THX Certified Receivers. For more information, visit thx.com and razer.com Bonus: Auro 3D is the only immersive sound format that can reproduce a 3D space in Hi-Res Audio (like 96kHz) in all channels, while the Atmos/DTS: X can only do the height channels in 48kHz. This may be significant to music, less to movies Pls support me by a sub, that would be much appreciated 😄
I prefer DTS as it always works on all of my 5.1 & 7.1 receivers, sounds phenomenal and the 3d space is accurate without ceiling speakers. I have frequent issues with dolby not getting decoded properly and ends up as down mixed 2 channel.
@@vignesht6270Im using a windows 10 pc to play 8 channel dts movies with vlc player through a 8 channel receiver with the 2 side speakers pointing up. The tv is not important but it is a lg 55" 3d tv from 2012. I download my movie from torrent sites with a vpn and I make sure they have the dts 6 or 8 channel audio.
@@fivestar2227 thank you very much for the response. Actually i thought of buying a tv. Which can support dts x and dolby atmos. But they all say both tv and soundbar has to support hdmi v 2.1. The more the advanced, more technical it becomes. :(
This is facts, my Dolby Atmos soundbar has issues with certain media, but when it works? IT WORKS. My DTS soundbar is dependable af, it ALWAYS works, but it doesn't sound better than the working Dolby Atmos soundbar … when the media supports it lol.
I haven't been able to test DTS: X on Windows 10 yet, but using Dolby Atmos as my spatial audio has been truly amazing. The level at which it has enhanced my gaming experience is unbelievable and I will never go back to stereo again. Dolby on Windows is not perfect though, every so often it will cause my speakers to emit an awful shrill sound, which is easily remedied by switching to stereo and then back to Atmos again. This problem was very prevalent for me last year, but has improved itself tremendously since then (with recent Windows updates). Now it hardly ever happens anymore. Another Windows-based issue I am having with Atmos is my GeForce game recordings occasionally not having any sound or having certain sound effects muffled (I particularly notice this in my Halo Infinite clips). I have an easy workaround for it, but often times I'll forget to do it and will end up with a lot of recordings with no audio, which is really frustrating. But overall, Atmos sounds fantastic and I experience zero audio issues while in-game. Just recently, I noticed the DTS:X Ultra codec is finally available for me to use on Windows 10, so I am super excited to try it! When I upgraded to Windows 11 (I recently downgraded back to Windows 10) I was able to use DTS: X and was very impressed by it. Both companies are awesome and I really don't think you can go wrong with using either of them. In conclusion, with my two years of owning a 7.1 home theater system, I have found Dolby Atmos to be the most compatible with my hardware (by far) -- i.e. my Samsung Galaxy phone, Nvidia Shield, Windows, Blu-Rays, PlayStation4/Xbox One, and a few others. The only chance I get to really compare DTS and Dolby is while watching movies or listening to music. I am no audio expert, but I felt like Dolby Atmos sounded a bit more powerful and a tad fuller, but DTS: X sounded much more natural and realistic, I particularly like using DTS: X for music and using Dolby Atmos for movies and gaming.
in my years of trying both systems in headsets and speakers my conclusion is dts is noticeably better on headset and dolby sounds just a little better on a speaker setup however its harder to setup and more expensive and dts is more flexible so i would personalt go for dts for both
In theory (and from how the demos sound) Dolby Atmos is amazing. In practice, I don't really notice the difference. I had ceiling mount front and rear speakers for my 5.1 setup due to space, room design, and budget, but then added two big floor speakers to the front (changing the old fronts to front height). I got into Atmos from just upgrading my front speakers, as my receiver already supported it. Even at my relatively low cost of entry, I'm not sure it was a good value. If you're feeling the Atmos itch, I'd suggest trying to experience it for yourself first... before spending a lot of money.
DVD had been around a while and Blu-ray was the next step up, as is the case with 4K And while HD-DVDs don't work in the same players, 4K and Blu-ray players are backwards compatible Also, discs can have DTS-X and Dolby Atmos audio tracks
HD-DVD made more sense name wise. Blu Ray (? The colour of the darn laser that reads the discs) means little still to a lot of people and slowed the uptake of the format down IMO. Just think how much sense UHD-DVD would sound today as an evolution of HD-DVD instead of the confusion of 4K mentioned, it’s like they’ve not even settled on calling it 4K UHD or Ultra HD Blu Ray. This is also confusing to consumers. Of course fanboys like us understand, but lay people who want an upgrade can get confused as to what’s what and maybe not bother or think it’s all gimmicks.
DTS-X ❤ Am I the only one that hears the difference? Have switched my buying to DTS and DTS-X movies only! Listening to Dolby ATMOS is like listening with a pillowcase over my head.
I don’t know but lately I’ve been paying serious attention to these sound formats and it seems like DTS X is more full filling than DOLBY ATMOS. It sounds as if there is a lot more immersive sound. Hell it also seems like overhead sound is moré prevalent. I don’t know. And I’m using a Dolby Atmos bar. Don’t get me wrong they both sound good but DTS X movies sound a lot better
Try telling that to the people that have the Nakamichi 9.2.4 they act like it's the best thing since pancakes. Making me wanna go out and get that set.
if your a headphone fan and you like multichannel content... then try out the Smyth Research A16.... it puts 24 channels into a set of headphones.. its amazing... and yes, you can here every single one of those 24 speakers and their locations very easily on a set of headphones... amazing...
You guys need to remember that although a movie may be coded for DTS or for Atmos.. It is still one stream of directional audio. Which is then played through an encoder (Atmos or DTS) which decides what to do with the audio. From experience some Atmos encoded films, can sound better on DTS and some DTS encoded films can sound better on Atmos. It all depends on how they're using that directional audio data stream. I actually came here because i'm using both with headphones for gaming on a PC. Now the same goes for games, however all game producers use the same Windows Directional Audio encoder. Which means that using Atmos or DTS is subjective and down to personal preference. I have found that Atmos is very much on top of you, its loud and in your face, Its "spacious" is only about 2ft away from your skull. Now with DTS they have a "spacious" option... which turns that 2ft of audio into about 10ft giving you much more awareness of directional audio in games, Footsteps and bullets being the main one.
I just got the Samsung HW-N950 Soundbar system....has 17 total speakers...with 2 rear satellite speakers that have outward and upward firing speakers and the 48" soundbar has 2 upward firing speakers as well to create a 7.1.4 setup.... SOUNDS AMAZING!!!!....Easy wireless setup....each speaker only needs power... Highly recommend if looking for great sound and easy setup as he mentioned in video!!!
that sound system is very rough, especially the central speaker, I prefer the correct distribution of each speaker instead of having the majority in a single sound bar, I have a home theater sony 7.1 with rear speakers that can be located in the area you want and I prefer it a thousand times to have almost all the speakers in a single sound bar.
Since this is the most viewed video of this topic I'll leave this here DTS X IS THE WINNER sound is much wider you'll hear more details like a basketball bouncing fading away from one of the speakers and the bass in more refined it feels clear Its more IMMERSIVE more controllable Dolby Atmos Is really good because it's louder as it uses more compressions than DTS which is bad cause you loose some details the bass is boomy alot of rumble so is perfect for action stuff thats why is more popular in Cinema Sound basically comes from everywhere you feel surrounded Extra: Linear pcm is the OG it's uncompressed which mean every detail is conserved but its not that loud and unfortunately it doesn't have upfiring speaker So as you see nothing is perfect everything has its downsides so it really is up to you what you prefer
Basically it comes down to personal listening preference. I switch between Dolby and dts depending on what I'm watching. Some movies sound better on Dolby than dts and vice versa.
There is an error in this video. DTS:X uses metadata for 3D object based sound as Atmos and needs height channels. DTS Virtual:X doesn't need heights...
Of course, the original Dolby digital is quite a lossy format, while, in the same age, the DTS competition is better. Due to higher bit rates, and the fact that DTS should be prominently less compressed than Dolby digital.
it depends on your equipment. Yamaha, for instance always sounds nicer to me on DTS than Dolby Digital. However the same amplifier will probably sound better in Dolby True HD than DTS HD Master Audio... the same goes for Atmos and DTS-X.
People pronounce words differently depending on their dialect and region, so usually no one is "wrong". Some might pronounce "atmosphere" as "at-MOH-sphere" (moh as in Larry, currly and moe), some "at-MUS-sphere" (muh as in Elon Musk), and some "at-MAH-sphere" (ah, as in austrailia). Even "at-MISS-sphere" (MISS as in myst).
Both are great and for me with my simple 5.1 setup DTS X would be better for my setup. But again both are great and it's up to the movie makers to mix the movies as best they can. But Dolby is the clear winner, they are pushing alot of money to have their format be the number 1 and it shows in how many movies are Dolby mixed
DTS X is absolutely phenomenal on 4k Blu-Ray and exceeded the quality of Dolby Atmos considerably! This is what I got from the Incredible Hulk (2008). It was a pure WOW! I also liked Lightyear from Disney Plus streaming Dolby Atmos but I don’t like having to cast it from iPhone instead of using the app on the television due to lack of Dolby Atmos support in the latest Disney Plus update with Sony Bravia !
Tbh in theory atmos sounds amazing! And once u hear the demo disc u will be blown away. But that's where it ends.... 90% of the movies have a very poor atmos implementation! Overheard effects? Forget it! U might get one or two moments in a movie where you can distinctively hear an overhead effect. Otherwise it is used just for ambience sounds. Makes u wonder why can't movies have the same sound mix like dolby atmos demo disc? I can only think of a handful of movies that really wowed me with their atmos effects. And I have a full atmos system with 4 overheard speakers. It just seems the sound engineers are too lazy to spend time and effort.
@@GearlyReviews when I say a handful, there are actually a good selection of movies. But what I mean is compared to all the movies that come out, most of them have a poor implementation of atmos. The ones I have been really impressed with include : godzilla King of monsters (should be called King of atmos), Pacific rim (1+2)4k. Blade runner 2 4k. Mad max fury road 4k. Justice league 4k. Aquaman 4k and there are a few others. Unfortunately a lot of the times a movie with an amazing atmos track isn't always a very good movie lol.
True, Atmos is expensive with new receiver, ceiling speakers etc but there are not many movies with great Atmos, so unless this technology becomes more cheaper and utilised by the masses maybe there will be more movie choices
@@nirajktm Atmos receivers aren't really any more expensive than older comparable # of channels receivers,, but yes having to upgrade from one you have to a new one is an expense. Speakers are cheap enough, but fo course you need more of them, but that cost isn't likely to decrease. And movie choice is dictated by theatrical release more than home theatre, at least for new content, any newly released movie will likely have some form of height enabled mix, home theatre popularity might impact the number (and quality of mix) of legacy catalog titles that they release, but a lot depends on time, budget and availability of source audio, most 4k re-releases get some form of "immersive audio" but honestly, a lot of movies aren't really going to get much of a benefit from height as in not all movies have stuff that SHOULD happen over head, and often on older titles, the up mixers do as good or better job giving you that extra stage than a hastily done new audio mix does. Ultimately it's the same formula that affects how good a 4k re-release is, was it a quick and dirty upscale or was it a full on digital remastering, time, money and interest determine.
I am using the Xbox Wireless Headset for my Xbox Series X and I prefer DTX for non-Dolby games/shows/movies and Dolby Atmos for movies/shows/games that are coded for Atmos.
I like Dolby Atmos better overall. If I’m watching something that’s mastered in 5.1 format, then I prefer DTS X to upmix it. DTS just seems to upmix better IMO.
On my Samsung Q90R Soundbar the Atmos sounds way louder and punchier than DTS:X, tried quite a few 4k UHD blu-rays of both format and the result always shows the same. I needed to turn up the volume 3-4 points in DTS:X just to match Dolby Atmos.
DTS:X is not very widespread. DTS missed the whole Streaming market and came late to Gaming. While Atmos has been available for Gaming natively on Windows and Xbox for two years now, DTS is now just starting on Windows 10 and has plans to launch on Xbox in the future. But it's especially unfortunate, that DTS is not on Netflix, Amazon Video, iTunes, Hulu, Vudu, Disney+ or any other Streaming Service I know about. With the extinction of physical media quickly approaching, that's a very bad situation for DTS to be in...
That's coz DTS formats use very high bitrate, their compression ration is poorer (less compressed) compared to Dolby formats. DTS:X is only available on DTS HD (lossless) format, whereas Atmos is available on both TrueHD (lossless) and Dolby Digital Plus (lossy). DD Plus uses very high compression ratio to deliver over the web, so its ideal for streaming. DTS does not have such a format. And also, Dolby just did a better marketing of their tech to production studios...
@@deepanjan2k9 Indeed. But the fact that DTS never actually developed a compressed format for their content shows how badly they misjudged the market. Now, with IMAX Enhanced, they are planning some kind of compressed format, but I am not sure how it works, and it would require an entirely new AV chain since it's not compatible. That os why I am so worries about the future of DTS...they simply have no presence beyond discs, and even there they have a smaller share...
I haven’t seen both sound mix’s on the same disc,. But when comparing the two on multiple different films I have found DTS:X more accurately reproducing sound effects and 3D immersion than Dolby atmos. Objects sonically appear exactly where they should be in regard to what I’m seeing on my display. And DTS is and has always been mastered louder than Dolby.
@@corporalhicks86 DTS X would be better if it was actually used for more than a handful of films, most don't support it so saying "it sounds better" is blatantly false when comparing on the same film as when no DTS X or Atmos support is present the audio defaults back to either 7.1 or 5.1 surround. My headphones came with DTS X for Headphones 2.0 but Atmos has far better support so I use it more.
Headphones are the only setup that can deliver true surround sound Checkout Virtual Barber Shop - ua-cam.com/video/IUDTlvagjJA/v-deo.html (its better with earphones)
mrmoo FALSE AS HELL. Actual surround sound speakers are the best way. That video literally just uses direction mics and little tricks to make sound seem like it’s coming from a different direction. Atmos and dts x is way beyond that because the source of the sound actually IS in those places instead of tricks. Headphones literally have just 2 speakers one on each ear. When u actually have speakers above and beyond you along with a typical 5.1 setup then shit changes drastically.
i have a lx53 for quite a long time now. lately i noted sonething against my belief. i was listening to surround sound with more detail and texture to every sound and when i checked the format it was playing - it was in stereo mode which i could not believe, caz i heard the sounds moving around . i rewinded the scene and checked again and the sound did move around me in stereo mode - confirmed!!!. with 2 ears we have, everything we percieve moving around us , is just our mind (pro logic) decoding it. so if the recording has been done rightly even with 2 speakers the sound will move around us. and now when manufacturers want to sell more channels - new recievers and more speakers i find it not such an effective or efficient solution. spending more on room accoustics (thick curtains, thick carpets and wooden walls) would be more yielding.
Having just performed a side by side comparison of Dolby DD and DTS 5.1 using a PS4, Hitman 2 and HDMI in through an Onkyo receiver I found Dolby brighter and DTS richer. The use of forced on DTS virtual X added the sound field immencely. I can't stress enough how raising all speakers to head height or above adds to the over head effect and general dispersion of the virtualised speaker sound field! Another reason DTS X is superior to Atmos is the ability to force DTS X (backwards compatibility) on as Atmos is automatic only!
To help some of the fellas out there, in my taste (with a high end $2500 avr 5.2.4 setup) I find that every time DTS:X is the format, it always sound fantastic and amazing, no matter how old the content is. Atmos is realy unconsistent even if it's labeled as "atmos format", most of the times it's mediocre, sometimes quite bad, and in few titles it has been amazing, "our planet" on Netflix for an example. To round it up: Atmos mostly sound mediocre unless it's Real atmos content which is quite rare(I watch movies/series every day) DTS:X never goes wrong and will always give you an amazing experience (atleast the content I've seen) Last but not least, if you want the topspeakers to come alive, dts x is definitely your choice, but don't forget to turn up the volume abit on the top speakers, no matter which format you use.
I've had that experience with Atmos where sometimes it is robust and sometimes relatively flat and quiet. The few times I've experienced DTS:X it was exceptional every time.
Uh, what? Atmos is on WAY more releases than DTS:X. Early object audio compatible products didn't even feature DTS:X, although some added it in firmware updates. I'd say maybe one out of ten home releases features DTS:X versus Dolby Atmos.
Thought I had it going on. Bragged my home theater sounded better than most theaters. Until I saw Angel Has Fallen in Atmos. So now I'm totally upgrading. Onkyo reciever, dual 12' subs, and upper speakers
@@GearlyReviews Marantz SR 7013 with Harman Kardon speakers, 5.2.4 configuration (front and rear heights). Auro 2D lifts the "veil" from the speakers and treble sound much, much better (and pleasing to the ear). Native Auro 3D blu ray movies for example The Dark Tower and Inferno sound absolutly fantastic. Such a pity that you Americans have no clue about Auro 3D.
Kung Fu Panda 3 was recorded in Auro 3D. The Marvel films decode in Auro 3D. I use a Denon 6300 amplifier with the Auro software upgrade which is now standard on the Denon 6500 which is the current model.
I agree!! And these studios will see that 90% percent of ppl will pick the dts audio!!! Over dolby every time!! I'm so sick of dolby atmos. Just an hour ago I was looking for dts bluray movies to watch, since many bluray disk have dts encoded . 90% of uhd blurays are dolby atmos which im just fed up with. So I decided to pop in "after earth bluray " which is 5.1 dts. And my denon 4700h automatically switched to dts- neural: X. I will tell you right now, I almost had a heart attack!!! This movie will be my new demo disk for my friends!! Even though it's not a uhd disk. The dts track is the best I've heard!! Better than gravity movie in my opinion.
There's a 2 week trial in Windows for both Dolby Atmos for Headphones, DTS Headphone:X and DTS:X Ultra. The Dolby Atmos has an option for headphones and an option for home theater set ups. So does the DTS software. So, it's going to also depend on not only your speakers, but if you're using headphones, you'll want a quality motherboard. I have the Asus B550-F Gaming Wi-Fi II with dual OP amps, I use the Realtek Audio Console to crank the amps up and have the Corsair HS65 Surround headphones which come with a USB plug for 7.1 surround that I don't use and plug the aux cable directly into my mobo with the S1220a codec. There's many factors. Dolby Atmos has WAY more options. You want that, the Realtek Audio Console and Sonic Studio (III for my mobo). Then you tweak them all. Don't get me wrong, DTS Headphones:X sounds great, but I prefer Dolby Atmos for Headphones for the sound positioning and all the options it has that DTS is lacking.
I recently bought dts virtual x samsung surround sound, but it doesn’t really sound surround, specifically the top speaker effect. Also the dialogs are not very clear. Is my sound bar arrangement incorrect. Also, the rear speaker are kind of myth, it is barely audible
Dolby Atmos is far superior in object placement and sound levels and quality. DTS has always been to loud for music and effects making vocals hard to hear without increasing the vocal channel for every DTS movie.
While researching Video edit programs that were able to edit Do;by 5.1 surround sound (Premiere dumped it) I researching 5.1 surround Headset came across a number of other Dolby Atmos videos and one said that one only needed a stereo head set to here dolby atmos encoded videos after activating Dolby Atmos in Windows 10 build 1909 and later ... can you elaborate on this? Also is a Dolby Atmos sound bar really a substitute for real ceiling speakers?
Even a normal receiver 5.1 sounds better than a sound bar. I have a 5.1 receiver with this conversation : : - around me and the surround speakers in the ceiling sounds like Dolby Atmos without be, and compared with my brother's sondbar the receiver is superior
So wait, I do not want to sound like an idiot or anything but I am trying to learn to the best of my ability. If I have like a 5.1 system connected with an optical to the bluray player, and the movie and the player supports dts, is that considered dts with a 5.1?
Regardless of the the two formats it really boils down to the movie director on how they use the height channels. I speak more for atmos as its a far more popular and widespread format. Two examples of using atmos well would be Quite Place and Ready Player One. And hate to say it but them up-firing soundbars are a gimmick that don't really work, give me a 2.1 any-day of the week.
I prefer DTS, DTS has a higher bit rate and clear a sound, well Dolby gives you the effect that the movie is happening in your room, DTS gives you the affect that you were there
hmmm, i have the complete opposite experience on your second point. DTSX is more pronounced but it also collapses the soundfield a bit, more in your face. Dolby Atmos to me does a better job of making the speakers disappear and make the ambient sound stage huge.
Consumer DTS: X is, simply put, a channel based format that is encoded as 7.1.4 (standard) or 7.1.5 (IMAX Enhanced). You can mix soundtracks with objects, but you can no longer output a DTS: X soundtrack with objects. You have a choice of 11.1 or 12.1. DTS: X PRO adds matrix extraction and upmixing techniques to expand these fixed tracks to 32 speaker locations, but again, it's not discrete audio information. Consumer Dolby Atmos tracks, when encoded correctly (something Disney rarely does), can scale from 5.1.2 all the way to 24.1.10 with a combination of channels and 3D objects.
I had listened to both mix and I still think dts-x is better with better clear bass and surround clearly so for me I enjoy watching movies much better in dts-x
I'm running 5.2.4 with 4 wall mounted height channels close to the ceiling. I don't have much experience with Dts-X as I simply don't have much content with that format right now. I have more content with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio or Dolby Digital. From what I understand, all of those can be output as Dolby Atmos via your Atmos-capable receiver. At least that's what I've read. I also use DTS-Neural X quite a bit as it upsamples non-Atmos and non-Dts-x content to simulate Dts-x. I find that Atmos in certain scenes is awesome, but only in certain scenes. I feel like Neural-X throws more content to your height channels throughout the length of your movie or show than Atmos does, which to me is great. I personally feel like I get a better experience with Neural-X than Atmos. And I like that it works with old dvds or blu-rays that don't have Atmos/Dts-x. Try Neural X with Lone Survivor and tell me that isn't immersive.
I am Getting a sound bar and I don’t know which Sandbar is the best value for your money Because IJust got a new tv Panasonic 4K too and I’m just wondering what’s a really good sound bar for it thank you I hope you have a great day?
If you still looking please try Google Japanese dolby atmos soundbar ,( first letter is N and there are 2 versions 7 and 9. Absolutely best value from my research costing about US 800 and 1.400 .(UA-cam reviews)
I got the Samsung q90r soundbar last week, great sound but I just want the ambience to be more punchy, a bit louder to match the rest of the sound, on the smart things app EQ what frequency band you recommend tweaking ?
I like a well balanced all around, I just feel like the sound effects are a bit low comparing to the rest, like footsteps, door closing, car crashes etc, just want to increase a bit more
@@danielbarroqueiro2282 hey Daniel, one major improvement with this device is the dialog increase. Before you had to turn the TV way up just to hear the dialog clearly in movies or shows, yet everything else was loud. However, sometimes it causes the dialog increase reduce the sound effects as you mentioned. I would try and add more bass and trebel just a little bit and keep going until you get the desired result.
Gearly Reviews thanks. I know what the bass does to the sound but what necessarily does the treble? Never figured it out what it actually does to the sound by increasing or decreasing. Thanks again
Gearly Reviews Sorry to be hard on you but your video is inaccurate even if well produced. First, as stated, there are far more movies in Dolby Atmos than DTS-X. In fact, I can’t think of any DTS-X movies although I’m sure there’s a few. Secondly, object-based sound is substantively different than surround sound. Here is a quote from Audio-Xpress: The panoramic motion of the sound is in fact translated using spatial (positional) metadata and the resulting reproduction sounds like the sound moves from left, up above our head, and to the right as it would if we had multiple speaker channels. Only we don’t “have channels.” We have just the information about the sound relative position or provenance and a different playback system that is able to generate an immersive experience.
To further elaborate: object based sound dynamically moves sound from one speaker to the next whereas “surround sound” assigns sound to a statically fixed channel in a 5.1 or 7.1 format.
@@tedtimmis8135 Jurassic park and Fast and Furious are 2 big franchises that went DTS:X. Also this isn't entirely accurate either both Atmos & DTS:X (at least in the home theater implementation) have a core true-hd or master audio 5.1 or 7.1 bed mix for the lower channels and main soundtrack, then specific sounds are encoded on top of that and able to be moved around independently and dynamically in real time based on the output channel configuration, so it's a hybrid with most audio data being fixed and only portions having the meta data which is why they are backwards compatible also.
hey bro... i have a logitech g430 7.1 headset.. i just noticed today that there were these 2 formats ... so idecided tro check out your channel for much information... i am still confused whether to choose the DOLBY surround sound or the DTS : X format... i can choose these 2 .. which one do you think is the best for gaming.. id ont need a lot of sound thoguh i just ned pin point accuracy of enemy gunfire and footsteps.... it would be really great if you could naswer me... and i really liked your video with all these demonstartions and alot of clips .... GOOD ONE!!!
I don't know about the headphones you have. However I am ordering Sony MDR-HW 700 Bluetooth headset which comes with a decoder that plugs into your device. Decoder has buttons for different modes like Cinema etc. Available on EBay from Japan or used internationally.
I didnt think it mattered UNTIL I watched 'The Ring' back in the day. I had been watching the Dolby sound track and once day noticed in the sound options the DTS track and thought, why not and off I went. I noticed IMMEDIATELY a huge difference between the two. Dolby had a lot of echo and noise, that white noise sound, and was crackly, oh but not DTS. DTS sounded like the difference between a live performance of a band or artist versus a studio recording. DTS had no noise or static, it sounded like it was recorded in a noise dampered studio room. I couldnt believe how clear the opening scene to 'The Ring' sounded with all that rain falling. I also LOVE watching Se7en with its DTS track over its Dolby for the same reason and finally, Batman and Batman Returns on the original DVD with DTS option, my movie collection will always keep that option there versus the bluray and UHD version for that reason alone. They may say its all preference. Ive since lost hearing in my left ear so I cant enjoy surround like I once did, but my preference is ALWAYS going to be DTS and like he said, DTS will always make it simple for you. My home theater and walls have always had and will always continue to have a DTS poster on the wall, DTS is the way to go, and its less expensive. Superior sound that overall costs less? Now you know who your real friends are. Its like supporting Microsoft or supporting Sony
Based upon my personal experience, DTS used to be better sounding than Dolby Digital. Now Dolby Atmos is way better than DTS:X in my opinion. Most of DTS:X soundtrack sound compressed to me. Atmos is way more dynamic and bass more punchy. The surround effect is quite close between the two formats though.
@@GearlyReviews I used Sony STR-DN 1080 AV receiver, Epos speakers and Hsu Research big subwoofer (7.1) setup then. Subwoofer is 15 inch with 600 watts. I don't have height channels yet. I rent blu-ray movies. Some have DTS:X and most of them have Dolby Atmos. My general impression is the surround is similar between the two formats, but Atmos has way more dynamics and bass punch. Even the highs are more crisp. DTS:X 's highs is a bit muted. That is my two cents.
Thanks for the information.. I'm buying a TCL C6 tv with Harman kardon sound system and the TV supports DTS and Dolby .Does it mean it will deliver a surround system? Or do I have to buy a Dolby or DTS soundbar at least.?
@@josephvegas3052 Sony HT-Z9F is a good system but its half the power of the HT-ST5000(400w v 800w) and even though rears aren't available it has rear nuance sound bouncing off the ceiling!
@@devonlewis2372 Absolutely HT-ST5000 is the real deal, if I can score another for a good deal I will pair it with the Sony 55 A9F in the bedroom instead of the HT-Z9F and Rears
I love DTSx on Windows. Much better height separation and I can hear every instrument in the song. For gaming, most use Dolby Atmos and while not perfect, it is better than standard stereo. I wish my Samsung phone had DTS virtual X over Dolby Atmos that the fruit company popularised
DTS is great if you only buy/rent physical movies, but, as far as I can tell, nobody streams DTS X. And since streaming seems to be the way that most consumers, unfortunately, are heading, I can't see DTS being around for much longer, other than in theaters.
Notice the part where the reviewer states that's there's not much appreciable difference in performance between the two formats, all things considered! Interesting. I personally more appreciate that DTS X and it's flexibility over Dolbys more encapsulated approach, namely the limitations it places, and its drawbacks for home application! (Calling for Rear surrounds to be near ear level behind the listener's, distracting to closer seats!) Ive said this all along, and that's that quality over quantity! DTS X allows the more flexibility and thus more options for better system performance across more variables
@@GearlyReviewsHello, and thanks again for your informative video! Im a custom AV guy. I use and sell various systems for my customers needs. Thank you
not really....they are just guidelines for optimal sound, that will sound better if done that way for BOTH formats, surrounds should be ear leval for both and both can compensate if they aren't, to a degree but it's a comprimise and one doesn;t really make a better one than the other, plus since the end user is going to encounter both audio formats on a regular basis so you should set up speakers in an way ideal for both formats. DTS may not include speaker height in the specification, but it will sound better if you follow the dolby guidelines and dolby will still sound pefectly acceptable/great even if you dont follow the guidelines exactly, honestly that's what a good avr and room correction like audyssey or dirac is for..
@@Antimonkat Hi Antimonkat, I disagree wholeheartedly on this topic. And that comes from over 20 years as an AV home theater professional, as well as enthusiast. However as everyone has a different system, lifestyle, and tastes, options will always vary. So these are just my onions from my experiences. However, yes Dolby AT HOME is dictating rear surrounds as positioned AT ear level. And i find that TERRIBLE option, since sll rear side position seats get BLASTED in the ear by a dominating DISTRACTING rear side speaker, which idealy should be at least 6 feet off the ground and NON localiseable, pulling your attention away from the movie and distracting from the main soundstage! I don't care what anyone says, that low rear speaker will be there blaring distraction for anyone sitting a few feat from it at ear level! NOT good!! And no amount of room correction software can EQ or balance that out in relation to the other further away seating. However this isn't the case in large commercial theaters, where everything is up high relatively anyway. Again, this is my preference, and i prefer surrounds to simply fill in, not dominate and draw attention to themselves, balance wise. My 2 cents
@@alexanderscott3790 so put your speakers up high ( i have In the past due to windows) and if you want and are able set them up as dipole for a diffuse sound if that's what you like..no one is saying you can't do that including Dolby. The format doesn't prevent you from doing any of that. I mean best practice is to have your seats 6+ feet off the back and side walls anyway for bass management and to get off the reflective surfaces anyway so if you have your seats against the back wall to where you're getting blasted by your surrounds you're already off spec anyway so do what you need for your space it's fine. When i had my surrounds near the ceiling it didn't detract from my viewing experience.
hi i am planning to buy bose accoustimass 10 series 5 or bose soundbar 700 + bose bass module 700 which 1 is more powerful please suggest or u hav any other suggestion
Thank you for this very informative clip. I have a QQ: if I watch a Blu Ray in Dolby Atmos, and then watch the same Blu Ray in DTS X, am I listening to two different sound mixes?
Great video!!One thing I don’t understand. I’m thinking about buying a lg soundbar that is DTS X not Dolby atmos. But it’s for the audio format it’s doubly digital, and DTS digital surround sounds. And I just heard that Amazon Prime, Netflix and another streaming site doesn’t support DTS. I HAVE No IDEA WHAT THAT MEANS.. I am assuming if I were to buy that would that mean the quality of the sound from my soundbar won’t be good? Or as good ? Do you or anyone know? Or since it’s dolly digital it might still work..? Does anyone happen to know? Thank you
headphone X just uses dsp and virtualization to simulate surround sound from 2 channels with delays and such, I haven't heard of DTS Ultra. Probably just higher bitrate .
Im using logitech G633 headphones via USB , it detect as 7.1 native devices on pc then it convert the full surround into Dts Headphone:X, and its amazing realistic surround conversion cause its not a fake stereo to surround effect, im really happy with it, what i want to ask is, does dolby atmos headphone or dts connect from windows store provide better surround quality vs my build in ones?
Now it's time for big renovation of dts company. Especially search for new smart CEO. I really loved dts sound since the beginning of dts 6 channels - sharp and clear than dolby digital 4 channels. The genuine dts - discrete sound comes, please. The virtual sound is not so good - don't do it again.
Can Logitech G935 headset/headphone run Dolby Atmos using Dolby Access software from Windows Store? If yes, is it fully compatible with Dolby Atmos? will I get the full experience? and are there differences between using DTS:X from Logitech G935 software and DTS Sound Unbound software from Windows Store? which one is better?
It seems ATMOS is more advanced than DTS:X. So wouldn’t a soundbar that supports ATMOS also support DTS:X? Or is it only one at a time? I’m looking for a somewhat pricey sound for Christmas that I won’t need to upgrade for at least 5 years. I was initially looking for an “all included sound system” in a box, but if I’m spending the money, might as well buy the latest and greatest. Thanks. *EDIT* I’d like to add that I always stream Netflix. I’m not sure of the sound formats they offer.
Considered a gimmick on phones. However if you have excellent headphones they will do a great job picking up Dolby Atmos etc. I have original Bluedio Victory headphones with 12 speakers and you should hear what comes through those. Sadly Bluedio not making any more unless used may be available on EBay.
So Im Confused. So Are These Just Like Audio Filters? Or Are These Formats For Audio Makers To Use / Master Audio Tracks. Like If Im Playing Just Music I Downloaded On My Phone Are Either Of These Pointless If The Music Isnt Mastered With These Multi Channel Recording?? I Got A Car Stereo That Has A "DTS" Mode. It Makes The Audio Sound Very Rich And Dyanamic. But Also Have A Bluetooth Reciver That Has "Qualcomm aptX HD". No Idea Which I Should Use Im Just Really Confused On What All This Is.
Well, on PC (Windows) they are Spatial Audio. They can make your headphones or any two speakers give the illusion that the sound is above, behind, or anywhere around your head with headphones due to tricks with latency. Windows has spatial audio but its no comparison to either Dolby Atmos or DTS.
Dolby atmos in mobile phones is just a gimmick. No hardware at all.. There are many samsung and Chinese phs claims atoms sound.. But it is just a marketing.. It is just a game of some equalizer like software.
I have original Bluedio Victory headphones using 12 speakers and they do a wonderful job of picking up Dolby Atmos etc but only available second hand now. A really good headset will do a brilliant job at reproducing Atmos. I have ordered online Sony MDR- HD 700 Bluetooth headset which comes with a decoder that plugs into your device. Again difficult to find new but may be available from Japan on EBay or worldwide used.
Some people say dolby atmos has little effect on headphones. But that a high end headphone will go a long way coming close to atmos sound if connected to suitable device and content. I use original Bluedio Victory headphones with 12 speakers and I find it hard to imagine that any other headphones are better for video and music. I am now ordering Sony MDR-HW 700 Bluetooth headphones which come with a decoder that's plugs into your device giving the purest sound possible ( I'm told) Hoping it will arrive next week. James J in Limerick city Ireland.
I have a 2019 LG C9 OLED tv. It is connected to a 2019 Yamaha RX-A880 Adventage AVR. I'm streaming off an Android box with fiber optic wifi. Is there a problem getting Dolby Atmos or DTS X through ARC with the right cable? I have wired in Artisan Portrait fronts and a Polk audio center & Acoustech sub W/1000watt amp I have 8 Music Cast WXA-051 speakers around my 3 level home. I seem to be missing something and I've had 3 installers come out and not one could help me. I use 2 of MC speakers(wireless) as rears in a 5.1 basic configuration. My goal was to have music loudly through the entire house. I achieved that but when it comes to movies it's just not great. Obviously DTS X would be my choice. Does a good Blu ray player help? Mine is original 3D.
The Sonos Arc does not play DTS:X and want to be able to play some of my "old" Blurays on a new 4k blu ray player. Is there a work around? I have a Sony 900xh tv. I have yet to purchase the Blu-ray player. Thank you. Please provide an answer that's not too "techie".
@@GearlyReviews There are comparisons out there showing the sound quality differences between Dolby Atmos (supported by Windows 10) and Windows Sonic audio, so a DTS-X / Dolby Atmos comparison could be very interesting. Cheers!
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I can never thank you enough for your Nakimachi review as it’s truly bad ass. Those duel subwoofers 9.2.4 🔊 🔊 Truly the best sound bar!
Redmi 32 tv support dtx x
I replaced my floor, my walls, my ceiling and my furniture with surround speakers. I think I'm finally ready to watch Sharknado 6.
i'll rewatch it few more times, making sure i won't miss any easter egg
please also add Eat Pray Love to your bucket list after Sharknado 6
Noice!!👍
I even filled my blanket and pillows with speakers, preparing for winter...
Lmfao
this made me chuckle thanks
Dolby Atmos
Object based surround audio in a mix and can reproduce up to 128 simultaneous audio objects in a mix, as opposed to the one single channel of sound. Dolby is more advanced, and produces better sound quality at a lower bit rate. There are many possible variations of Dolby Atmos home theatre installs, from a conventional 5.1.2 configuration all the way up to 24.1.10. However, most of us are restricted by space. The size of the room plays a big part of each configuration. Traditional configurations in the UK include: 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.2 or 7.1.4 - the final .2 or .4 indicates the number of upward-firing Dolby Atmos enabled speakers or modules for overhead sound.
DTS X
Standard object based surround audio which means that sound sources are tagged with a location in a 3D space, rather than being pre-mixed into 5.1 or 7.1 channels like Dolby Atmos. DTS X also uses less sound compression level unlike Dolby. This means sound can be delivered with more details and sound clarity. DTS produces better sound quality at a higher bit rate. DTS also supports other immersive formats’ speaker layouts, giving consumers freedom to choose their favourite layout” because it uses the royalty-free Multi-Dimensional Audio (MDA) platform, while Atmos uses proprietary systems. For the full DTS:X immersive experience, height speakers are needed, so you can start with 5.1.2 to a maximum of 7.1.4 at this time, based on our assessment of mainstream consumer platform capabilities.
Auro 3D
First of all, let’s establish that this question is about immersive sound (i.e. sound in 3D), which is adding the height layer (the missing third dimension) and not about surround sound, which was often wrongly marketed as a 3D sound format because it uses only a 2D horizontal plane of speakers around the audience. After myself - the inventor of the Auro-3D format - referred to it as “immersive sound,” it became the new generic term also used by Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. We also have a three-layered system (while Dolby Atmos has only two layers) that gives a much more natural spread of sound in the vertical axis (key to a natural immersive sound experience) with much more precise localisation which can be achieved without the use of object-based technology, which we only use where it makes sense. Everything starts with Auro 8.0, which are two quadraphonic layers above eachother, but of course it is missing the centre and LFE speaker of the 5.1 system which are crucial for playback of movies; therefore we advise on installing at least an Auro 9.1 system. Auro 11.1 became the preferred choice by our partner Barco for the cinema industry because it adds a height centre channel on screen, with six screen channels in two vertical planes, delivering the best screen sound of all immersive formats on the market today. Also, it’s important to remember that about 80% of the sound energy of a movie is coming from the screen, so it really makes sense to prioritise that sound quality, which we did in the Auro-3D format. The typical gap between the front and surround channels with 5.1 surround suddenly disappears when the Auro-3D height layer is installed. So the need for Auro 7.1 for the home is much less important if Auro-3D is installed. But for people who already have a 7.1 installation, they can choose Auro 13.1 which is based on a 7.1 surround sound system. This can be achieved with channel-based sound alone, which has many advantages in the sound quality and its immersive sound experience. We can further improve it using our object-based technology (called AuroMax) but it only makes sense if at least 20 individual amplified speakers (like AuroMax 22.1 or 26.1) are installed, which is not typical for a home cinema setup.
THX Spatial Audio
Creating realistic depth by simulating positionally-accurate sound in a 360° sphere around you for greater awareness in your in-game surroundings. THX Spatial Audio technology is an advanced positional audio solution that gives listeners a heightened, immersive entertainment experience. Designed for pinpoint positional accuracy, here's how it benefits your gaming: PINPOINT POSITIONAL ACCURACY GREATER THAN 7.1 SURROUND SOUND. What separates good sound from phenomenal audio is the ability to transport you right into the action. Whether it’s knowing the precise location of enemy gunfire, or embracing the moment as you stand in the center of an arena, THX Spatial Audio delivers a performance greater than 7.1 surround sound to make your audio come alive. Become Immersed with True-to-Life Acoustics with the unique sound design and engineering of every game is optimized by THX Spatial Audio to deliver the best audio experience possible. From a burst of gunfire to the strange noises of an alien habitat, THX Spatial Audio creates sound that is life-like and immersive, bringing out the best in these effects to transport you into the world of the game. Gain the Competitive Advantage by delivering 360-degree sound with pinpoint positional accuracy for greater awareness during gameplay, THX Spatial Audio allows you to locate sneaking enemies, avoid whizzing bullets, and detect nearby threats before anyone else. Stay Focused Longer with THX Spatial Audio because THX Spatial Audio delivers such a natural listening experience, it can help to reduce ear and brain fatigue because you’re able to figure out where every sound is coming from instinctively. This life-like placement of sound is achieved by adjusting its virtual speakers to match the audio source’s actual distance and location in-game. THX Spatial Audio continually expands its capabilities with the addition of new features, placing users at the forefront of audio technology. New audio technology is in development like Object and Scene-based Audio Support and Z-Axis Sound. DEEPER IMMERSION AND INCREDIBLE REALISM
WE’RE TRANSFORMING TRADITIONAL AUDIO EXPERIENCES INTO UNBELIEVABLE 360° SOUND. THX SPATIAL AUDIO ENHANCES STEREO AND SURROUND SOUND TO DELIVER NEXT-GENERATION AUDIO THAT INTENSIFIES 3D SOUNDSCAPES IN ALL FORMS OF ENTERTAINMENT.
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Bonus:
Auro 3D is the only immersive sound format that can reproduce a 3D space in Hi-Res Audio (like 96kHz) in all channels, while the Atmos/DTS: X can only do the height channels in 48kHz. This may be significant to music, less to movies
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I prefer DTS as it always works on all of my 5.1 & 7.1 receivers, sounds phenomenal and the 3d space is accurate without ceiling speakers. I have frequent issues with dolby not getting decoded properly and ends up as down mixed 2 channel.
What Tv are you using ? How to set a perfect movie environment. Please guide
@@vignesht6270Im using a windows 10 pc to play 8 channel dts movies with vlc player through a 8 channel receiver with the 2 side speakers pointing up. The tv is not important but it is a lg 55" 3d tv from 2012. I download my movie from torrent sites with a vpn and I make sure they have the dts 6 or 8 channel audio.
@@fivestar2227 thank you very much for the response. Actually i thought of buying a tv. Which can support dts x and dolby atmos. But they all say both tv and soundbar has to support hdmi v 2.1. The more the advanced, more technical it becomes. :(
@@vignesht6270 And the hdmi cables must be v2.1 also
This is facts, my Dolby Atmos soundbar has issues with certain media, but when it works? IT WORKS. My DTS soundbar is dependable af, it ALWAYS works, but it doesn't sound better than the working Dolby Atmos soundbar … when the media supports it lol.
I haven't been able to test DTS: X on Windows 10 yet, but using Dolby Atmos as my spatial audio has been truly amazing. The level at which it has enhanced my gaming experience is unbelievable and I will never go back to stereo again. Dolby on Windows is not perfect though, every so often it will cause my speakers to emit an awful shrill sound, which is easily remedied by switching to stereo and then back to Atmos again. This problem was very prevalent for me last year, but has improved itself tremendously since then (with recent Windows updates). Now it hardly ever happens anymore.
Another Windows-based issue I am having with Atmos is my GeForce game recordings occasionally not having any sound or having certain sound effects muffled (I particularly notice this in my Halo Infinite clips). I have an easy workaround for it, but often times I'll forget to do it and will end up with a lot of recordings with no audio, which is really frustrating. But overall, Atmos sounds fantastic and I experience zero audio issues while in-game. Just recently, I noticed the DTS:X Ultra codec is finally available for me to use on Windows 10, so I am super excited to try it! When I upgraded to Windows 11 (I recently downgraded back to Windows 10) I was able to use DTS: X and was very impressed by it. Both companies are awesome and I really don't think you can go wrong with using either of them.
In conclusion, with my two years of owning a 7.1 home theater system, I have found Dolby Atmos to be the most compatible with my hardware (by far) -- i.e. my Samsung Galaxy phone, Nvidia Shield, Windows, Blu-Rays, PlayStation4/Xbox One, and a few others. The only chance I get to really compare DTS and Dolby is while watching movies or listening to music. I am no audio expert, but I felt like Dolby Atmos sounded a bit more powerful and a tad fuller, but DTS: X sounded much more natural and realistic, I particularly like using DTS: X for music and using Dolby Atmos for movies and gaming.
re2 remake atmos was amazing on my sonos so i paid for the dolby app
in my years of trying both systems in headsets and speakers my conclusion is dts is noticeably better on headset and dolby sounds just a little better on a speaker setup however its harder to setup and more expensive and dts is more flexible so i would personalt go for dts for both
WhenI use netflix with a dolby atmos movie how do I get dts x?
💯💯💯💯💯 true real life experience my opinion is DTS
In theory (and from how the demos sound) Dolby Atmos is amazing. In practice, I don't really notice the difference. I had ceiling mount front and rear speakers for my 5.1 setup due to space, room design, and budget, but then added two big floor speakers to the front (changing the old fronts to front height). I got into Atmos from just upgrading my front speakers, as my receiver already supported it.
Even at my relatively low cost of entry, I'm not sure it was a good value.
If you're feeling the Atmos itch, I'd suggest trying to experience it for yourself first... before spending a lot of money.
For anyone who wants to know the song that plays in the background it's [Be Right There - by oomie]
5:39 It was HD-DVD vs Blu-ray. Not, DVD. In fact, DVDs are still being produced.
Can you elaborate
DVD had been around a while and Blu-ray was the next step up, as is the case with 4K
And while HD-DVDs don't work in the same players, 4K and Blu-ray players are backwards compatible
Also, discs can have DTS-X and Dolby Atmos audio tracks
HD-DVD made more sense name wise. Blu Ray (? The colour of the darn laser that reads the discs) means little still to a lot of people and slowed the uptake of the format down IMO. Just think how much sense UHD-DVD would sound today as an evolution of HD-DVD instead of the confusion of 4K mentioned, it’s like they’ve not even settled on calling it 4K UHD or Ultra HD Blu Ray. This is also confusing to consumers. Of course fanboys like us understand, but lay people who want an upgrade can get confused as to what’s what and maybe not bother or think it’s all gimmicks.
@@lenniebruce yea but dvd originally doesnt mean anythin, atleast bluray does mean the blue laser that reads the info :)
schwartzy65 DVD 📀 means Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc.
Most of the IMAX THEATRE across the world preferred dts : X sound for dynamic earth shattering lmmersive experience.
Interesting
Wrong.
DTS-X ❤ Am I the only one that hears the difference? Have switched my buying to DTS and DTS-X movies only! Listening to Dolby ATMOS is like listening with a pillowcase over my head.
I don’t know but lately I’ve been paying serious attention to these sound formats and it seems like DTS X is more full filling than DOLBY ATMOS. It sounds as if there is a lot more immersive sound. Hell it also seems like overhead sound is moré prevalent. I don’t know. And I’m using a Dolby Atmos bar. Don’t get me wrong they both sound good but DTS X movies sound a lot better
What setup do you use Devon?
Gearly Reviews I’m using the HT-ST5000/65x900f/UBPX700
Try telling that to the people that have the Nakamichi 9.2.4 they act like it's the best thing since pancakes. Making me wanna go out and get that set.
DTS:X ftw so much better
@@SuperD00D Dolby Atmos blows DTS:X out of the water.
DTS:X Hands-down winner for music and audio mixing! 👍
Hands down!!!
I find DTS to be a bit louder and more abrasive. I usually prefer DTS to Dolby though.
Which films do you like to usually watch Ryan
DTS gives a bit of high sound than Dolby Digital, I can't say which is the best.
same here
@@GearlyReviews i watch porn mostly but hollywood stuff is always on the list.
@@A47M36 for porn, headphones are still the safest buddy :P
I prefer DTS for headphones also. Amazing experience
if your a headphone fan and you like multichannel content... then try out the Smyth Research A16.... it puts 24 channels into a set of headphones.. its amazing... and yes, you can here every single one of those 24 speakers and their locations very easily on a set of headphones... amazing...
You guys need to remember that although a movie may be coded for DTS or for Atmos.. It is still one stream of directional audio. Which is then played through an encoder (Atmos or DTS) which decides what to do with the audio. From experience some Atmos encoded films, can sound better on DTS and some DTS encoded films can sound better on Atmos. It all depends on how they're using that directional audio data stream.
I actually came here because i'm using both with headphones for gaming on a PC. Now the same goes for games, however all game producers use the same Windows Directional Audio encoder. Which means that using Atmos or DTS is subjective and down to personal preference. I have found that Atmos is very much on top of you, its loud and in your face, Its "spacious" is only about 2ft away from your skull. Now with DTS they have a "spacious" option... which turns that 2ft of audio into about 10ft giving you much more awareness of directional audio in games, Footsteps and bullets being the main one.
I just got the Samsung HW-N950 Soundbar system....has 17 total speakers...with 2 rear satellite speakers that have outward and upward firing speakers and the 48" soundbar has 2 upward firing speakers as well to create a 7.1.4 setup.... SOUNDS AMAZING!!!!....Easy wireless setup....each speaker only needs power... Highly recommend if looking for great sound and easy setup as he mentioned in video!!!
You my friend, are in the soundbar hall of fame haha
that sound system is very rough, especially the central speaker, I prefer the correct distribution of each speaker instead of having the majority in a single sound bar, I have a home theater sony 7.1 with rear speakers that can be located in the area you want and I prefer it a thousand times to have almost all the speakers in a single sound bar.
Since this is the most viewed video of this topic I'll leave this here
DTS X
IS THE WINNER
sound is much wider you'll hear more details like a basketball bouncing fading away from one of the speakers and the bass in more refined it feels clear
Its more IMMERSIVE
more controllable
Dolby Atmos
Is really good because it's louder as it uses more compressions than DTS which is bad cause you loose some details the bass is boomy alot of rumble so is perfect for action stuff thats why is more popular in Cinema
Sound basically comes from everywhere you feel surrounded
Extra:
Linear pcm is the OG it's uncompressed which mean every detail is conserved but its not that loud and unfortunately it doesn't have upfiring speaker
So as you see nothing is perfect everything has its downsides so it really is up to you what you prefer
Basically it comes down to personal listening preference. I switch between Dolby and dts depending on what I'm watching. Some movies sound better on Dolby than dts and vice versa.
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DTS:X uses metadata for 3D object based sound as Atmos and needs height channels. DTS Virtual:X doesn't need heights...
I only have a simple z5500 that has optic imput for digital 5.1 and DTS. DTS sounds always better than Dolby.
Of course, the original Dolby digital is quite a lossy format, while, in the same age, the DTS competition is better. Due to higher bit rates, and the fact that DTS should be prominently less compressed than Dolby digital.
it depends on your equipment. Yamaha, for instance always sounds nicer to me on DTS than Dolby Digital. However the same amplifier will probably sound better in Dolby True HD than DTS HD Master Audio... the same goes for Atmos and DTS-X.
@@MrBozack dts headphone x is way better than dolby access atmos for headphones though not sure about real dts:x and atmos
It's pronounced Dolby "At-mows" not "At-mis"
Its At-moss ... as in Atmosphere!
Fail
"At-moss" *
People pronounce words differently depending on their dialect and region, so usually no one is "wrong". Some might pronounce "atmosphere" as "at-MOH-sphere" (moh as in Larry, currly and moe), some "at-MUS-sphere" (muh as in Elon Musk), and some "at-MAH-sphere" (ah, as in austrailia). Even "at-MISS-sphere" (MISS as in myst).
Either is fine so long as you can understand what is meant.
Both are great and for me with my simple 5.1 setup DTS X would be better for my setup. But again both are great and it's up to the movie makers to mix the movies as best they can. But Dolby is the clear winner, they are pushing alot of money to have their format be the number 1 and it shows in how many movies are Dolby mixed
Dts X headphone is far better than Dolby Headphone, it add details, improve bass and preserve directionally of stereo sources.
DTS X is absolutely phenomenal on 4k Blu-Ray and exceeded the quality of Dolby Atmos considerably! This is what I got from the Incredible Hulk (2008). It was a pure WOW!
I also liked Lightyear from Disney Plus streaming Dolby Atmos but I don’t like having to cast it from iPhone instead of using the app on the television due to lack of Dolby Atmos support in the latest Disney Plus update with Sony Bravia !
Tbh in theory atmos sounds amazing! And once u hear the demo disc u will be blown away. But that's where it ends.... 90% of the movies have a very poor atmos implementation! Overheard effects? Forget it! U might get one or two moments in a movie where you can distinctively hear an overhead effect. Otherwise it is used just for ambience sounds. Makes u wonder why can't movies have the same sound mix like dolby atmos demo disc? I can only think of a handful of movies that really wowed me with their atmos effects. And I have a full atmos system with 4 overheard speakers. It just seems the sound engineers are too lazy to spend time and effort.
Can you recommend the movies that did a good job?
@@GearlyReviews when I say a handful, there are actually a good selection of movies. But what I mean is compared to all the movies that come out, most of them have a poor implementation of atmos. The ones I have been really impressed with include : godzilla King of monsters (should be called King of atmos), Pacific rim (1+2)4k. Blade runner 2 4k. Mad max fury road 4k. Justice league 4k. Aquaman 4k and there are a few others. Unfortunately a lot of the times a movie with an amazing atmos track isn't always a very good movie lol.
True, Atmos is expensive with new receiver, ceiling speakers etc but there are not many movies with great Atmos, so unless this technology becomes more cheaper and utilised by the masses maybe there will be more movie choices
@@GearlyReviews First time hearing Bohemian Rhapsody Atmos, I knew they're gonna win
@@nirajktm Atmos receivers aren't really any more expensive than older comparable # of channels receivers,, but yes having to upgrade from one you have to a new one is an expense. Speakers are cheap enough, but fo course you need more of them, but that cost isn't likely to decrease. And movie choice is dictated by theatrical release more than home theatre, at least for new content, any newly released movie will likely have some form of height enabled mix, home theatre popularity might impact the number (and quality of mix) of legacy catalog titles that they release, but a lot depends on time, budget and availability of source audio, most 4k re-releases get some form of "immersive audio" but honestly, a lot of movies aren't really going to get much of a benefit from height as in not all movies have stuff that SHOULD happen over head, and often on older titles, the up mixers do as good or better job giving you that extra stage than a hastily done new audio mix does. Ultimately it's the same formula that affects how good a 4k re-release is, was it a quick and dirty upscale or was it a full on digital remastering, time, money and interest determine.
Which is best for gaming in headphones?
but which one would be better to purchase for headphone use in pc from the Microsoft store ?
Just a note: object based surround sound existed in video games since the early 2000s
I am using the Xbox Wireless Headset for my Xbox Series X and I prefer DTX for non-Dolby games/shows/movies and Dolby Atmos for movies/shows/games that are coded for Atmos.
I like DTS, sound and bass so loud and so clear
Hi Prakash, which tv are you using?. I am confused man. They say only hdmi arc pin supports atmos and dts x on sound bars. Please help me
I like Dolby Atmos better overall. If I’m watching something that’s mastered in 5.1 format, then I prefer DTS X to upmix it. DTS just seems to upmix better IMO.
Hey Chris which setup do you use
Gearly Reviews, just a simple 5.1.2 setup. With a Denon 3500 receiver.
Curtis Kloberdanz have u tried the Auro 3d format? I’ve heard good things about it. But I don’t have the room to play around with it.
@@hollnagelc RSRSRS , ... 5.1.2 - SORRY ITS NOT TRUE ATMOS , ... BETTER FOR SAVE MONEY AND BUY BETTER SYSTEM AND OTHER OPTIONS ... !!!
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On my Samsung Q90R Soundbar the Atmos sounds way louder and punchier than DTS:X, tried quite a few 4k UHD blu-rays of both format and the result always shows the same. I needed to turn up the volume 3-4 points in DTS:X just to match Dolby Atmos.
That’s interesting
@@GearlyReviews Need to mention I play 4k discs on a XBox One X, maybe standalone 4k players fair better with DTS:X?
You may be right
DTS:X is not very widespread. DTS missed the whole Streaming market and came late to Gaming. While Atmos has been available for Gaming natively on Windows and Xbox for two years now, DTS is now just starting on Windows 10 and has plans to launch on Xbox in the future.
But it's especially unfortunate, that DTS is not on Netflix, Amazon Video, iTunes, Hulu, Vudu, Disney+ or any other Streaming Service I know about. With the extinction of physical media quickly approaching, that's a very bad situation for DTS to be in...
That’s very accurate Roland, great analysis!
That's coz DTS formats use very high bitrate, their compression ration is poorer (less compressed) compared to Dolby formats. DTS:X is only available on DTS HD (lossless) format, whereas Atmos is available on both TrueHD (lossless) and Dolby Digital Plus (lossy). DD Plus uses very high compression ratio to deliver over the web, so its ideal for streaming. DTS does not have such a format. And also, Dolby just did a better marketing of their tech to production studios...
@@deepanjan2k9
Indeed. But the fact that DTS never actually developed a compressed format for their content shows how badly they misjudged the market. Now, with IMAX Enhanced, they are planning some kind of compressed format, but I am not sure how it works, and it would require an entirely new AV chain since it's not compatible. That os why I am so worries about the future of DTS...they simply have no presence beyond discs, and even there they have a smaller share...
@@rolandrohde
The only way to experience these new sound formats is through Blu Ray as the other approaches are junk.
@@deepanjan2k9 Dolby Atmos and DTS are both limited to 24-bit/48khz.
I haven’t seen both sound mix’s on the same disc,. But when comparing the two on multiple different films I have found DTS:X more accurately reproducing sound effects and 3D immersion than Dolby atmos. Objects sonically appear exactly where they should be in regard to what I’m seeing on my display. And DTS is and has always been mastered louder than Dolby.
Hey Hicks which setup do you use
I gave my explanation on why i thought DTS was better. And it’s not because it’s mastered louder.
Gearly Reviews I use a onkyo RZ840 with paradigm studio fronts, Center and surrounds. And I use 4 in ceiling speakers and a svs ultra 13 sub.
@@corporalhicks86 DTS X would be better if it was actually used for more than a handful of films, most don't support it so saying "it sounds better" is blatantly false when comparing on the same film as when no DTS X or Atmos support is present the audio defaults back to either 7.1 or 5.1 surround. My headphones came with DTS X for Headphones 2.0 but Atmos has far better support so I use it more.
Dolby Atmos is overrated! Better to stick with 5.1 especially if one hasn't got the option turn the Atmos speakers off
How to get the best surround sound experience in Headphones?
What’s your budget a Nanda?
Headphones are the only setup that can deliver true surround sound
Checkout Virtual Barber Shop - ua-cam.com/video/IUDTlvagjJA/v-deo.html
(its better with earphones)
That barber shop video had me turning my head. Crazy!
by listening to this ua-cam.com/video/TvcYBarNorM/v-deo.html
mrmoo FALSE AS HELL. Actual surround sound speakers are the best way. That video literally just uses direction mics and little tricks to make sound seem like it’s coming from a different direction. Atmos and dts x is way beyond that because the source of the sound actually IS in those places instead of tricks. Headphones literally have just 2 speakers one on each ear. When u actually have speakers above and beyond you along with a typical 5.1 setup then shit changes drastically.
i have a lx53 for quite a long time now. lately i noted sonething against my belief. i was listening to surround sound with more detail and texture to every sound and when i checked the format it was playing - it was in stereo mode which i could not believe, caz i heard the sounds moving around . i rewinded the scene and checked again and the sound did move around me in stereo mode - confirmed!!!. with 2 ears we have, everything we percieve moving around us , is just our mind (pro logic) decoding it. so if the recording has been done rightly even with 2 speakers the sound will move around us. and now when manufacturers want to sell more channels - new recievers and more speakers i find it not such an effective or efficient solution. spending more on room accoustics (thick curtains, thick carpets and wooden walls) would be more yielding.
Thanks for sharing
Having just performed a side by side comparison of Dolby DD and DTS 5.1 using a PS4, Hitman 2 and HDMI in through an Onkyo receiver I found Dolby brighter and DTS richer. The use of forced on DTS virtual X added the sound field immencely. I can't stress enough how raising all speakers to head height or above adds to the over head effect and general dispersion of the virtualised speaker sound field!
Another reason DTS X is superior to Atmos is the ability to force DTS X (backwards compatibility) on as Atmos is automatic only!
ihave TV model 2015 and headphone of my phone so which i shoulf chose in my ps4 Dolby or dts or pcm? i just nead real surrounded sound
To help some of the fellas out there, in my taste (with a high end $2500 avr 5.2.4 setup)
I find that every time DTS:X is the format, it always sound fantastic and amazing, no matter how old the content is.
Atmos is realy unconsistent even if it's labeled as "atmos format", most of the times it's mediocre, sometimes quite bad, and in few titles it has been amazing, "our planet" on Netflix for an example.
To round it up:
Atmos mostly sound mediocre unless it's Real atmos content which is quite rare(I watch movies/series every day)
DTS:X never goes wrong and will always give you an amazing experience (atleast the content I've seen)
Last but not least, if you want the topspeakers to come alive, dts x is definitely your choice, but don't forget to turn up the volume abit on the top speakers, no matter which format you use.
I've had that experience with Atmos where sometimes it is robust and sometimes relatively flat and quiet. The few times I've experienced DTS:X it was exceptional every time.
Uh, what? Atmos is on WAY more releases than DTS:X. Early object audio compatible products didn't even feature DTS:X, although some added it in firmware updates. I'd say maybe one out of ten home releases features DTS:X versus Dolby Atmos.
How dare you insult dtsx??? Lol 😂
Thought I had it going on. Bragged my home theater sounded better than most theaters. Until I saw Angel Has Fallen in Atmos. So now I'm totally upgrading. Onkyo reciever, dual 12' subs, and upper speakers
When are you getting in Wayne?
@@GearlyReviews reciever here. Waiting on my new center and subwoofers. Audio rack came in yesterday
You should include Auro 3D, very popular format in Europe. Auro 2D upmixer sounds fantastic, much better then Dolby and DTS-X counterparts.
Hey Dante you have a supported device with Auro? Mind sharing your personal experience?
@@GearlyReviews Marantz SR 7013 with Harman Kardon speakers, 5.2.4 configuration (front and rear heights). Auro 2D lifts the "veil" from the speakers and treble sound much, much better (and pleasing to the ear). Native Auro 3D blu ray movies for example The Dark Tower and Inferno sound absolutly fantastic. Such a pity that you Americans have no clue about Auro 3D.
That’s a phenomenal setup
@@MrDante10no got the same av receiver with klipsch RP 8060 Dolby Atmos towers and RP 504 c center channel .. tried Auro 3 D and sounds amazing !
Kung Fu Panda 3 was recorded in Auro 3D. The Marvel films decode in Auro 3D. I use a Denon 6300 amplifier with the Auro software upgrade which is now standard on the Denon 6500 which is the current model.
4K Ultra HD Blu ray disc should have both encoded in the disc.
I agree!! And these studios will see that 90% percent of ppl will pick the dts audio!!! Over dolby every time!! I'm so sick of dolby atmos. Just an hour ago I was looking for dts bluray movies to watch, since many bluray disk have dts encoded . 90% of uhd blurays are dolby atmos which im just fed up with. So I decided to pop in "after earth bluray " which is 5.1 dts. And my denon 4700h automatically switched to dts- neural: X. I will tell you right now, I almost had a heart attack!!! This movie will be my new demo disk for my friends!! Even though it's not a uhd disk. The dts track is the best I've heard!! Better than gravity movie in my opinion.
Is one of these better for just playing back music? Or would you not want to use something like DTS or Atmos for playing back music?
There's a 2 week trial in Windows for both Dolby Atmos for Headphones, DTS Headphone:X and DTS:X Ultra.
The Dolby Atmos has an option for headphones and an option for home theater set ups. So does the DTS software.
So, it's going to also depend on not only your speakers, but if you're using headphones, you'll want a quality motherboard. I have the Asus B550-F Gaming Wi-Fi II with dual OP amps, I use the Realtek Audio Console to crank the amps up and have the Corsair HS65 Surround headphones which come with a USB plug for 7.1 surround that I don't use and plug the aux cable directly into my mobo with the S1220a codec.
There's many factors. Dolby Atmos has WAY more options. You want that, the Realtek Audio Console and Sonic Studio (III for my mobo). Then you tweak them all.
Don't get me wrong, DTS Headphones:X sounds great, but I prefer Dolby Atmos for Headphones for the sound positioning and all the options it has that DTS is lacking.
i dont always watch many shows with planes taking off and landing...but when i do i can hear it in Dolby Atmos
I recently bought dts virtual x samsung surround sound, but it doesn’t really sound surround, specifically the top speaker effect. Also the dialogs are not very clear. Is my sound bar arrangement incorrect. Also, the rear speaker are kind of myth, it is barely audible
Dolby Atmos is far superior in object placement and sound levels and quality. DTS has always been to loud for music and effects making vocals hard to hear without increasing the vocal channel for every DTS movie.
Dolby is more popular, but popular does not mean better. In my opinion DTS has always been superior since the very beginning.
Interesting
i test both of them i found dts x i can sound the enemy position better than atmos
V A S H do you have enemies?
@@anthonyloveanthonylove2159 yes i do
While researching Video edit programs that were able to edit Do;by 5.1 surround sound (Premiere dumped it) I researching 5.1 surround Headset came across a number of other Dolby Atmos videos and one said that one only needed a stereo head set to here dolby atmos encoded videos after activating Dolby Atmos in Windows 10 build 1909 and later ... can you elaborate on this? Also is a Dolby Atmos sound bar really a substitute for real ceiling speakers?
No. There is nothing that compares to the quality of actual ceiling speakers but a soundbar is a cheaper and simpler to install alternative
Even a normal receiver 5.1 sounds better than a sound bar. I have a 5.1 receiver with this conversation : : - around me and the surround speakers in the ceiling sounds like Dolby Atmos without be, and compared with my brother's sondbar the receiver is superior
So wait, I do not want to sound like an idiot or anything but I am trying to learn to the best of my ability. If I have like a 5.1 system connected with an optical to the bluray player, and the movie and the player supports dts, is that considered dts with a 5.1?
4:48 As to my knowledge, there was a format war between BluRay vs HD DVD, not DVD.
Regardless of the the two formats it really boils down to the movie director on how they use the height channels. I speak more for atmos as its a far more popular and widespread format. Two examples of using atmos well would be Quite Place and Ready Player One. And hate to say it but them up-firing soundbars are a gimmick that don't really work, give me a 2.1 any-day of the week.
You have hands on experience Jimmy? We would love to hear it if you have a minute
I sit at my pc, and then the up firing speakers _really_ do not work. Though the few games that do support it (3.1.2 in my case) are quite good.
Up firing can work but it depends on the movie. Some movies will sound better with up firing.
U want really good atmos watch godzilla vs kong or transformers age of extinction dvds are best and I have upfiring floor speakers from klipsch
I prefer DTS, DTS has a higher bit rate and clear a sound, well Dolby gives you the effect that the movie is happening in your room, DTS gives you the affect that you were there
hmmm, i have the complete opposite experience on your second point. DTSX is more pronounced but it also collapses the soundfield a bit, more in your face. Dolby Atmos to me does a better job of making the speakers disappear and make the ambient sound stage huge.
Consumer DTS: X is, simply put, a channel based format that is encoded as 7.1.4 (standard) or 7.1.5 (IMAX Enhanced). You can mix soundtracks with objects, but you can no longer output a DTS: X soundtrack with objects. You have a choice of 11.1 or 12.1.
DTS: X PRO adds matrix extraction and upmixing techniques to expand these fixed tracks to 32 speaker locations, but again, it's not discrete audio information.
Consumer Dolby Atmos tracks, when encoded correctly (something Disney rarely does), can scale from 5.1.2 all the way to 24.1.10 with a combination of channels and 3D objects.
I had listened to both mix and I still think dts-x is better with better clear bass and surround clearly so for me I enjoy watching movies much better in dts-x
It’s not even close, Atmos has so much more content than DTS:X.
Can you elaborate on that please?
not at all dts is way better
Dts x is Wiser
I believe what they're trying to say is that there is more content mixed with Atmos than DTS: X. Don't see how that makes it better though.
Is dts-x the same as neural x? My receiver supports dolby atmos and neural x.
I'm running 5.2.4 with 4 wall mounted height channels close to the ceiling. I don't have much experience with Dts-X as I simply don't have much content with that format right now. I have more content with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio or Dolby Digital. From what I understand, all of those can be output as Dolby Atmos via your Atmos-capable receiver. At least that's what I've read. I also use DTS-Neural X quite a bit as it upsamples non-Atmos and non-Dts-x content to simulate Dts-x. I find that Atmos in certain scenes is awesome, but only in certain scenes. I feel like Neural-X throws more content to your height channels throughout the length of your movie or show than Atmos does, which to me is great. I personally feel like I get a better experience with Neural-X than Atmos. And I like that it works with old dvds or blu-rays that don't have Atmos/Dts-x. Try Neural X with Lone Survivor and tell me that isn't immersive.
I am Getting a sound bar and I don’t know which Sandbar is the best value for your money Because IJust got a new tv Panasonic 4K too and I’m just wondering what’s a really good sound bar for it thank you I hope you have a great day?
If you still looking please try Google Japanese dolby atmos soundbar ,( first letter is N and there are 2 versions 7 and 9. Absolutely best value from my research costing about US 800 and 1.400 .(UA-cam reviews)
I got the Samsung q90r soundbar last week, great sound but I just want the ambience to be more punchy, a bit louder to match the rest of the sound, on the smart things app EQ what frequency band you recommend tweaking ?
Hey Daniel, can you give us more details regarding your content of choice? Dialog heavy? Effects heavyV
I like a well balanced all around, I just feel like the sound effects are a bit low comparing to the rest, like footsteps, door closing, car crashes etc, just want to increase a bit more
@@danielbarroqueiro2282 hey Daniel, one major improvement with this device is the dialog increase. Before you had to turn the TV way up just to hear the dialog clearly in movies or shows, yet everything else was loud. However, sometimes it causes the dialog increase reduce the sound effects as you mentioned. I would try and add more bass and trebel just a little bit and keep going until you get the desired result.
Gearly Reviews thanks. I know what the bass does to the sound but what necessarily does the treble? Never figured it out what it actually does to the sound by increasing or decreasing. Thanks again
Increases the high pitch sounds, imagine a sound that comes out when you whistle to give you an idea
You’ve got it ass backwards. Dolby Atmos is far more widely implemented
than DTS-X. Also, your description of object based surround is inaccurate.
Can you elaborate Ted?
Gearly Reviews Sorry to be hard on you but your video is inaccurate even if well produced.
First, as stated, there are far more movies in Dolby Atmos than DTS-X. In fact, I can’t think of any DTS-X movies although I’m sure there’s a few.
Secondly, object-based sound is substantively different than surround sound. Here is a quote from Audio-Xpress:
The panoramic motion of the sound is in fact translated using spatial (positional) metadata and the resulting reproduction sounds like the sound moves from left, up above our head, and to the right as it would if we had multiple speaker channels. Only we don’t “have channels.” We have just the information about the sound relative position or provenance and a different playback system that is able to generate an immersive experience.
To further elaborate: object based sound dynamically moves sound from one speaker to the next whereas “surround sound” assigns sound to a statically fixed channel in a 5.1 or 7.1 format.
@@tedtimmis8135 Jurassic park and Fast and Furious are 2 big franchises that went DTS:X. Also this isn't entirely accurate either both Atmos & DTS:X (at least in the home theater implementation) have a core true-hd or master audio 5.1 or 7.1 bed mix for the lower channels and main soundtrack, then specific sounds are encoded on top of that and able to be moved around independently and dynamically in real time based on the output channel configuration, so it's a hybrid with most audio data being fixed and only portions having the meta data which is why they are backwards compatible also.
Antimonkat All true but I don’t think this contradicts anything I said.
hey bro... i have a logitech g430 7.1 headset.. i just noticed today that there were these 2 formats ... so idecided tro check out your channel for much information... i am still confused whether to choose the DOLBY surround sound or the DTS : X format... i can choose these 2 .. which one do you think is the best for gaming.. id ont need a lot of sound thoguh i just ned pin point accuracy of enemy gunfire and footsteps.... it would be really great if you could naswer me... and i really liked your video with all these demonstartions and alot of clips .... GOOD ONE!!!
I don't know about the headphones you have. However I am ordering Sony MDR-HW 700 Bluetooth headset which comes with a decoder that plugs into your device. Decoder has buttons for different modes like Cinema etc. Available on EBay from Japan or used internationally.
I didnt think it mattered UNTIL I watched 'The Ring' back in the day. I had been watching the Dolby sound track and once day noticed in the sound options the DTS track and thought, why not and off I went. I noticed IMMEDIATELY a huge difference between the two. Dolby had a lot of echo and noise, that white noise sound, and was crackly, oh but not DTS. DTS sounded like the difference between a live performance of a band or artist versus a studio recording. DTS had no noise or static, it sounded like it was recorded in a noise dampered studio room. I couldnt believe how clear the opening scene to 'The Ring' sounded with all that rain falling. I also LOVE watching Se7en with its DTS track over its Dolby for the same reason and finally, Batman and Batman Returns on the original DVD with DTS option, my movie collection will always keep that option there versus the bluray and UHD version for that reason alone.
They may say its all preference. Ive since lost hearing in my left ear so I cant enjoy surround like I once did, but my preference is ALWAYS going to be DTS and like he said, DTS will always make it simple for you. My home theater and walls have always had and will always continue to have a DTS poster on the wall, DTS is the way to go, and its less expensive. Superior sound that overall costs less? Now you know who your real friends are. Its like supporting Microsoft or supporting Sony
Based upon my personal experience, DTS used to be better sounding than Dolby Digital. Now Dolby Atmos is way better than DTS:X in my opinion. Most of DTS:X soundtrack sound compressed to me. Atmos is way more dynamic and bass more punchy. The surround effect is quite close between the two formats though.
Which sound system you tested it on Ken?
@@GearlyReviews I used Sony STR-DN 1080 AV receiver, Epos speakers and Hsu Research big subwoofer (7.1) setup then. Subwoofer is 15 inch with 600 watts. I don't have height channels yet. I rent blu-ray movies. Some have DTS:X and most of them have Dolby Atmos. My general impression is the surround is similar between the two formats, but Atmos has way more dynamics and bass punch. Even the highs are more crisp. DTS:X 's highs is a bit muted. That is my two cents.
Thanks for the information.. I'm buying a TCL C6 tv with Harman kardon sound system and the TV supports DTS and Dolby
.Does it mean it will deliver a surround system?
Or do I have to buy a Dolby or DTS soundbar at least.?
If the soundbar doesn’t support it it will not be able to deliver it
@@GearlyReviews so a Dolby atmos soundbar will definitely deliver. Thanks
Love my Sony HT-ST5000, both formats sound very realistic and immersive!!
Hey Shamar, thanks for sharing.
Sony Ht-z9f with THOSE REARS HOMIE!
@@josephvegas3052 Sony HT-Z9F is a good system but its half the power of the HT-ST5000(400w v 800w) and even though rears aren't available it has rear nuance sound bouncing off the ceiling!
Had the HTZ9F and although it’s good it just doesn’t compare to it’s big brother.
@@devonlewis2372 Absolutely HT-ST5000 is the real deal, if I can score another for a good deal I will pair it with the Sony 55 A9F in the bedroom instead of the HT-Z9F and Rears
I love DTSx on Windows. Much better height separation and I can hear every instrument in the song. For gaming, most use Dolby Atmos and while not perfect, it is better than standard stereo.
I wish my Samsung phone had DTS virtual X over Dolby Atmos that the fruit company popularised
I tend to have DTS Virtual :X, DTS Neutral:X, what is the difference? Please explain.
DTS is great if you only buy/rent physical movies, but, as far as I can tell, nobody streams DTS X. And since streaming seems to be the way that most consumers, unfortunately, are heading, I can't see DTS being around for much longer, other than in theaters.
Great point we didn’t make Steve
Please do a video for dts: x and dts: virtual x....does having one mean you have the other?
Same is the confusion, in budget soundbar
Bro, your music is way too loud and distracting. Your voice should be the top priority, but other than that it was a great video
Thanks
Try listening in Atmos
Agree. His advice is far more important than the background music.
Notice the part where the reviewer states that's there's not much appreciable difference in performance between
the two formats, all things considered! Interesting.
I personally more appreciate that DTS X and it's flexibility over Dolbys more encapsulated approach, namely the limitations it places, and its drawbacks for home application! (Calling for Rear surrounds to be near ear level behind the listener's, distracting to closer seats!)
Ive said this all along, and that's that quality over quantity! DTS X allows the more flexibility and thus more options for better system performance across more variables
Hey Alexander- thanks for that. Which setup do you use
@@GearlyReviewsHello, and thanks again for your informative video!
Im a custom AV guy. I use and sell various systems for my customers needs. Thank you
not really....they are just guidelines for optimal sound, that will sound better if done that way for BOTH formats, surrounds should be ear leval for both and both can compensate if they aren't, to a degree but it's a comprimise and one doesn;t really make a better one than the other, plus since the end user is going to encounter both audio formats on a regular basis so you should set up speakers in an way ideal for both formats. DTS may not include speaker height in the specification, but it will sound better if you follow the dolby guidelines and dolby will still sound pefectly acceptable/great even if you dont follow the guidelines exactly, honestly that's what a good avr and room correction like audyssey or dirac is for..
@@Antimonkat Hi Antimonkat, I disagree wholeheartedly on this topic. And that comes from over 20 years as an AV home theater professional, as well as enthusiast. However as everyone has a different system, lifestyle, and tastes, options will always vary. So these are just my onions from my experiences.
However, yes Dolby AT HOME is dictating rear surrounds as positioned AT ear level. And i find that TERRIBLE option, since sll rear side position seats get BLASTED in the ear by a dominating DISTRACTING rear side speaker, which idealy should be at least 6 feet off the ground and NON localiseable, pulling your attention away from the movie and distracting from the main soundstage! I don't care what anyone says, that low rear speaker will be there blaring distraction for anyone sitting a few feat from it at ear level! NOT good!! And no amount of room correction software can EQ or balance that out in relation to the other further away seating.
However this isn't the case in large commercial theaters, where everything is up high relatively anyway.
Again, this is my preference, and i prefer surrounds to simply fill in, not dominate and draw attention to themselves, balance wise.
My 2 cents
@@alexanderscott3790 so put your speakers up high ( i have In the past due to windows) and if you want and are able set them up as dipole for a diffuse sound if that's what you like..no one is saying you can't do that including Dolby. The format doesn't prevent you from doing any of that. I mean best practice is to have your seats 6+ feet off the back and side walls anyway for bass management and to get off the reflective surfaces anyway so if you have your seats against the back wall to where you're getting blasted by your surrounds you're already off spec anyway so do what you need for your space it's fine. When i had my surrounds near the ceiling it didn't detract from my viewing experience.
hi i am planning to buy bose accoustimass 10 series 5 or bose soundbar 700 + bose bass module 700 which 1 is more powerful please suggest or u hav any other suggestion
What’s your budget?
Bose are absolute trash. All you're doing is paying premium for a name.
@The Fortnite Camper King thanks bro but here we dont have klipsch so i am looking for boss
Thank you for this very informative clip. I have a QQ: if I watch a Blu Ray in Dolby Atmos, and then watch the same Blu Ray in DTS X, am I listening to two different sound mixes?
Which is better for stereo gaming headphones especially for fps, dts x or dolby atmos?
Why is there dtx and dolby on a tv? So they can both exist on 1 device?
They can both co-exist but when you listen to a movie or a concert you can only chose one or the other
i feel dts digs deep in the height channels - atmos is subtle
Great video!!One thing I don’t understand. I’m thinking about buying a lg soundbar that is DTS X not Dolby atmos. But it’s for the audio format it’s doubly digital, and DTS digital surround sounds. And I just heard that Amazon Prime, Netflix and another streaming site doesn’t support DTS. I HAVE No IDEA WHAT THAT MEANS.. I am assuming if I were to buy that would that mean the quality of the sound from my soundbar won’t be good? Or as good ? Do you or anyone know? Or since it’s dolly digital it might still work..?
Does anyone happen to know?
Thank you
If I am only running 5.1 or 7.1 is there any advantage of Atmos over TrueHD? It seems like there is no reason to upgrade.
Do you have overheads?
Not at this point, just PLz
Can you get the Dolby atmos and DTS X experience with headphones?
compare a soundbar and proper ATMOS setup and u wont recommend the soundbar
What's the difference between DTS Heaphone X and DTS Ultra?!..✌️💚
What do you mean Warren
headphone X just uses dsp and virtualization to simulate surround sound from 2 channels with delays and such, I haven't heard of DTS Ultra. Probably just higher bitrate .
@@Antimonkat cheers!✌️✌️
Im using logitech G633 headphones via USB , it detect as 7.1 native devices on pc then it convert the full surround into Dts Headphone:X, and its amazing realistic surround conversion cause its not a fake stereo to surround effect, im really happy with it, what i want to ask is, does dolby atmos headphone or dts connect from windows store provide better surround quality vs my build in ones?
Now it's time for big renovation of dts company. Especially search for new smart CEO. I really loved dts sound since the beginning of dts 6 channels - sharp and clear than dolby digital 4 channels. The genuine dts - discrete sound comes, please.
The virtual sound is not so good - don't do it again.
Which system do you currently use it on?
A soundbar having dts x but not having dts virtual x , does it make a difference?
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Can Logitech G935 headset/headphone run Dolby Atmos using Dolby Access software from Windows Store? If yes, is it fully compatible with Dolby Atmos? will I get the full experience? and are there differences between using DTS:X from Logitech G935 software and DTS Sound Unbound software from Windows Store? which one is better?
It seems ATMOS is more advanced than DTS:X. So wouldn’t a soundbar that supports ATMOS also support DTS:X? Or is it only one at a time? I’m looking for a somewhat pricey sound for Christmas that I won’t need to upgrade for at least 5 years. I was initially looking for an “all included sound system” in a box, but if I’m spending the money, might as well buy the latest and greatest. Thanks.
*EDIT*
I’d like to add that I always stream Netflix. I’m not sure of the sound formats they offer.
Hey David, what are you currently watching on Netflix? We need a good show recommendation
Gearly Reviews absolutely EVERYTHING. Too much, actually. I always like my creepy movies. 👻 😱
is it better to have it in a phone or is it just fine without it as well ? does it make quality better ?
Considered a gimmick on phones. However if you have excellent headphones they will do a great job picking up Dolby Atmos etc. I have original Bluedio Victory headphones with 12 speakers and you should hear what comes through those. Sadly Bluedio not making any more unless used may be available on EBay.
3:46 Yes. Can you please clarify about this audio issue I'm having?
which one is better for 7.1 headphones...do I purchase dolby or dts from Microsoft store?
If a soundbar has DTS:X would it still output the over head sound or is that only for Dolby Atmos.
Is it still better to have a receiver and eigther 5.1 or 7.1 speaker set up, instead of a sound bar?
Watch netflix altered carbon in dolby atmos sounds so awesome you can random person talking behind the main characters like you would in real life .
_Back in the days before Blu-ray DTS sounded better because of its higher bit rate, but today they’re flexibility takes number one just like you said_
So Im Confused. So Are These Just Like Audio Filters? Or Are These Formats For Audio Makers To Use / Master Audio Tracks. Like If Im Playing Just Music I Downloaded On My Phone Are Either Of These Pointless If The Music Isnt Mastered With These Multi Channel Recording?? I Got A Car Stereo That Has A "DTS" Mode. It Makes The Audio Sound Very Rich And Dyanamic. But Also Have A Bluetooth Reciver That Has "Qualcomm aptX HD". No Idea Which I Should Use Im Just Really Confused On What All This Is.
Well, on PC (Windows) they are Spatial Audio. They can make your headphones or any two speakers give the illusion that the sound is above, behind, or anywhere around your head with headphones due to tricks with latency. Windows has spatial audio but its no comparison to either Dolby Atmos or DTS.
Hello,
Dolby products in mobile phones are software or hardware? Pls give suggestions to focus to get best smartphone...
Regards
Hardware
What do you mean
Dolby atmos in mobile phones is just a gimmick. No hardware at all.. There are many samsung and Chinese phs claims atoms sound.. But it is just a marketing.. It is just a game of some equalizer like software.
@@MyPrasad12345 thanks bro for your response... what moble u can suggest for good performance..
I have original Bluedio Victory headphones using 12 speakers and they do a wonderful job of picking up Dolby Atmos etc but only available second hand now. A really good headset will do a brilliant job at reproducing Atmos. I have ordered online Sony MDR- HD 700 Bluetooth headset which comes with a decoder that plugs into your device. Again difficult to find new but may be available from Japan on EBay or worldwide used.
What's the best Dolby atmos earphones for tv?
Some people say dolby atmos has little effect on headphones. But that a high end headphone will go a long way coming close to atmos sound if connected to suitable device and content. I use original Bluedio Victory headphones with 12 speakers and I find it hard to imagine that any other headphones are better for video and music. I am now ordering Sony MDR-HW 700 Bluetooth headphones which come with a decoder that's plugs into your device giving the purest sound possible ( I'm told) Hoping it will arrive next week. James J in Limerick city Ireland.
@@jameswalsh2427 I was thinking song xm4. Heard alot about it.
I have a 2019 LG C9 OLED tv. It is connected to a 2019 Yamaha RX-A880 Adventage AVR. I'm streaming off an Android box with fiber optic wifi. Is there a problem getting Dolby Atmos or DTS X through ARC with the right cable? I have wired in Artisan Portrait fronts and a Polk audio center & Acoustech sub W/1000watt amp I have 8 Music Cast WXA-051 speakers around my 3 level home. I seem to be missing something and I've had 3 installers come out and not one could help me. I use 2 of MC speakers(wireless) as rears in a 5.1 basic configuration. My goal was to have music loudly through the entire house. I achieved that but when it comes to movies it's just not great. Obviously DTS X would be my choice. Does a good Blu ray player help? Mine is original 3D.
The Sonos Arc does not play DTS:X and want to be able to play some of my "old" Blurays on a new 4k blu ray player. Is there a work around? I have a Sony 900xh tv. I have yet to purchase the Blu-ray player. Thank you. Please provide an answer that's not too "techie".
how do both compare on Windows 10?
What do you mean
@@GearlyReviews There are comparisons out there showing the sound quality differences between Dolby Atmos (supported by Windows 10) and Windows Sonic audio, so a DTS-X / Dolby Atmos comparison could be very interesting. Cheers!