Dts-es 6.1? - Blu-ray Forum

Nielsb90 · 09-23-2008, 08:40 AM

Does anyone know if you can play DTS 6.1 sound through a Playstation 3? Are there a lot of Blu-Rays with 6.1? Is it worth the upgrade? I already have 5.1 and I am thinking of buying another center just for fun.. Am I right when I think that 6.1 is an extra center in the center back?

Thanks

Villain2100 · 09-23-2008, 09:16 AM

Hi, i can't answer the PS3 part of you're question, but there aren't that many 6.1 titles available that ive seen, and you need a rear surround speaker in the centre behind, not a centre speaker.

DragonSarc · 09-23-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nielsb90

Does anyone know if you can play DTS 6.1 sound through a Playstation 3? Are there a lot of Blu-Rays with 6.1? Is it worth the upgrade? I already have 5.1 and I am thinking of buying another center just for fun.. Am I right when I think that 6.1 is an extra center in the center back?

Thanks

Lord of war is a DTS ES 6.1 config the 6th channell is basically a surround back which is now 7.1 channel, its not like the center channel where the dialogue is coming from, your ps3 should be able to decode it but you have to have a receiver that has 6.1 or 7.1 channel

JJ · 09-23-2008, 01:34 PM

6.1 DTS-ES is mainly available in many of my favorite DVD titles such as Gladiator, LOTR, Top Gun, etc. Unsure how many Blu-rays have it.

But yes, your PS3 can bitstream DTS-ES, seeing as it is not a lossless codec.

It isn't exactly a center back, so you could use whatever speaker you wish, not just a center channel. Heck, I'm using a floorstander.

And to increase your soundstage and the sensation of different sounds in your room, it is worth it.

crackinhedz · 09-23-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

your PS3 can bitstream DTS-ES

tommyboy81 · 09-23-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

6.1 DTS-ES is mainly available in many of my favorite DVD titles such as Gladiator, LOTR, Top Gun, etc. Unsure how many Blu-rays have it.

But yes, your PS3 can bitstream DTS-ES, seeing as it is not a lossless codec.

It isn't exactly a center back, so you could use whatever speaker you wish, not just a center channel. Heck, I'm using a floorstander.

And to increase your soundstage and the sensation of different sounds in your room, it is worth it.

Rush Hour 2. Think that was the first. I remember i got that when I bought my 6.1 Panasonic receiver. Came with the receiver

Old Bones · 09-23-2008, 10:48 PM

Yes your PS3 can output DTS 6.1. but your receiver needs to be able to decode it as well. DTS 6.1 is very popular on Asian DVDs which I have many. It is the best "lossy"sound you can get

rondo5150 · 09-23-2008, 11:23 PM

stick with 5.1.
6.1 & 7.1 are just 5.1 soundtracks with select sounds from your surround speakers thown into ch. 6 and 7 (even on a blu-ray disks)

crackinhedz · 09-23-2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rondo5150

stick with 5.1.
6.1 & 7.1 are just 5.1 soundtracks with select sounds from your surround speakers thown into ch. 6 and 7 (even on a blu-ray disks)

You might want to rethink this statement.

ClaytonMG · 09-23-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rondo5150

stick with 5.1.
6.1 & 7.1 are just 5.1 soundtracks with select sounds from your surround speakers thown into ch. 6 and 7 (even on a blu-ray disks)

Yes but uhhh... some of those sounds are supposed to be "thrown" into the extra channel. Hence DTS ES and Dolby EX... But 7.1 vs. 6.1 isn't as big of a leap as it is from 5.1 to 6.1.

Petra_Kalbrain · 09-24-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rondo5150

stick with 5.1.
6.1 & 7.1 are just 5.1 soundtracks with select sounds from your surround speakers thown into ch. 6 and 7 (even on a blu-ray disks)

Wow... someone is SADLY MISINFORMED!!!

09-23-2008, 08:40 AM	#1
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	Dts-es 6.1? Does anyone know if you can play DTS 6.1 sound through a Playstation 3? Are there a lot of Blu-Rays with 6.1? Is it worth the upgrade? I already have 5.1 and I am thinking of buying another center just for fun.. Am I right when I think that 6.1 is an extra center in the center back? Thanks

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09-23-2008, 09:16 AM	#2
Villain2100 Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Walsall, UK Home Theater Gallery:46 Blu-ray collection:136	Hi, i can't answer the PS3 part of you're question, but there aren't that many 6.1 titles available that ive seen, and you need a rear surround speaker in the centre behind, not a centre speaker.

09-23-2008, 01:34 PM	#4
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	6.1 DTS-ES is mainly available in many of my favorite DVD titles such as Gladiator, LOTR, Top Gun, etc. Unsure how many Blu-rays have it. But yes, your PS3 can bitstream DTS-ES, seeing as it is not a lossless codec. It isn't exactly a center back, so you could use whatever speaker you wish, not just a center channel. Heck, I'm using a floorstander. And to increase your soundstage and the sensation of different sounds in your room, it is worth it.

09-23-2008, 10:48 PM	#7
Old Bones Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Port Coquitlam B.C. Canada Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:1	Yes your PS3 can output DTS 6.1. but your receiver needs to be able to decode it as well. DTS 6.1 is very popular on Asian DVDs which I have many. It is the best "lossy"sound you can get

09-23-2008, 11:23 PM	#8
rondo5150 Junior Member Member since:Aug 2008	stick with 5.1. 6.1 & 7.1 are just 5.1 soundtracks with select sounds from your surround speakers thown into ch. 6 and 7 (even on a blu-ray disks)

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