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AC-3 5.1 and DTS 5.1
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jegonzo3
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24. December 2005 @ 14:43 |
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Hello all,
When making a backup, do have to select both AC-3 5.1 and DTS 5.1 or can I select one or the other?
Thanks in advance,
James
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david66
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24. December 2005 @ 15:10 |
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it depends what software you are using most software will only allow dolby digital 5.1 not dts
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AfterDawn Addict
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24. December 2005 @ 15:28 |
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I only tick the AC3 5.1ch English only.It'll be the larger size audio stream.
I untick all the others. Sometimes you may only hav AC2 5.1,so you'll have to tick it if that's the case.
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24. December 2005 @ 15:39 |
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DTS is usually the biggest audio stream and can usually only be played on a high end audio system. I don't have a really good audio system so I untick it to save myself some compression.
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jegonzo3
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24. December 2005 @ 15:51 |
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Sorry, I should have stated what software I use. I use DVD Shrink. My home stereo system is both DTS and AC-3 compatible. AC-3 is just another name for Dolby Digital, correct? I would like to leave out as much as I can when I make a backup.
Happy Holidays to all!
thanks,
jegonzo
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dr_no
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24. December 2005 @ 15:53 |
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Well I have to agree with GlueEater, if you have a system that is able to play back DTS soundtrack you can keep it. Many people swear by it as beiing the superior audio stream for various reasons. I keep them both.
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dr_no
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24. December 2005 @ 15:58 |
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Forgot to mention, your DVD player has to be DTS compatible too.
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jegonzo3
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24. December 2005 @ 16:01 |
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Oh yeah, that would probably help. Thanks dr_no. Thank you all for your information and assistance.
jegonzo3
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oupiin
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24. December 2005 @ 16:36 |
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I keep both if available, the DTS blows the 5.1 away.
I have a Sony DVR and Yamaha amp. The sound difference is like listening to a AM radio vs 5.1. I would avise to keep both if you can. Sometimes keeping only the DTS some odd things can happen. Also if you change your equipment or it is played on a none DTS system you will not have any sound.
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24. December 2005 @ 18:48 |
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i really can't speak for other people but I prefer picture quality over sound quality. You take off the DTS and you free up about 10%. It's always like 800MB, the DTS.
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25. December 2005 @ 09:49 |
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yer, i remember seeing a DTS track of a whopping and unrealistic 1.2GB on House of Flying Daggers, that's just daft!. At the end of the day we're only talking about a backup of a movie we already own so 5.1 audio is more than adequate, especially as if we only have a bog-standard stereo TV or whatever, the 5.1 audio will automatically be downmixed to stereo. if you choose DTS and don't have DTS-equipped hardware you'll be hearing silence
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