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DTS was introduced in 1994 to provide 5.1 channels of discrete digital
audio into home theater systems. DTS brings you premium quality and
discrete multi-channel digital sound to both movies and music.
DTS is a multi-channel sound system designed to create full-range digital
sound reproduction. The no-compromise DTS digital process sets the
standard of quality for cinema sound by delivering an exact copy of the
studio master recordings to neighborhood and home theaters. Now, every
moviegoer can hear the sound exactly as the moviemaker intended.
DTS can be enjoyed in the home for either movies or music on DVDs, LDs,
and CDs.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.
The advantages of discrete multi-channel systems over matrix are well
known. But even in homes equipped for discrete multi-channel systems,
there remains a need for high-quality matrix decoding because of the large
library of matrix surround motion pictures available on disc and on VHS
tape; and analog television broadcasts.
Today’s typical matrix decoder derives a center channel and a mono
surround channel from two-channel matrix stereo material. It is better
than a simple matrix because it includes steering logic to improve
separation, but because of its mono, band-limited surround sound, it can
be disappointing to users accustomed to discrete multi channel.
Neo:6 off ers several important improvements as follows:
• Neo:6 provides up to six full-band channels of matrix decoding from
stereo matrix material. Users with 6.1 and 5.1 systems will derive six
and fi ve separate channels, respectively.
• Neo:6 technology allows various sound elements within a channel
or channels to be steered separately, and in a way which follows
naturally from the original presentation.
