DTS-ES
I have been hearing a lot about DTS®-ES. I know Yamaha has a 7-channel receiver. Are these two features linked together? If so, is it something to get worked up over? Is it possible DTS can be even better?
Neal S. Fricks
mailto:cbjbeige@acs-online.net
Movie Sound Editor Perry Sun Comments:
DTS-ES and Yamaha’s eight-channel surround sound modes are different. Yamaha has their proprietary surround sound enhancements which allow for two front “effects” channels, in addition to the conventional 5.1-channel configuration. DTS-ES is Digital Theater Systems’ proprietary decoding scheme for film soundtracks encoded with Dolby® Digital Surround EX™. Originally developed for cinema applications, DTS-ES is now a feature with two A/V receivers, the Yamaha RX-V1 and the Sherwood Newcastle R-956, and adds a new back surround channel. The Yamaha would then allow for 5.1-channels for Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround™, two for “effects,” and one for the back surround—a total of nine channels. DTS-ES can substantially add to the 5.1-channel experience, particularly with Dolby Digital Surround EX-encoded films. For more information on the benefits of back surround, refer to our in-depth feature in Issue 32. [Upcoming is a review of all the receivers available that incorporate “Surround EX”-type processing, i.e., Yamaha’s, Sherwood’s, Denon’s, Marantz’s, Outlaw’s, Onkyo’s/Integra’s, Solo Electronics’ and B&K.—Editor]
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