Surround Sound Decoding Chart
Tara W. has worked for Crutchfield since 2004. She writes about whole-house music and video gear, and works on Crutchfield's video team.
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| Surround format | Number of channels | Types of channels | Type of media with which the format may be used |
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| Dolby® Pro Logic® | 4 |
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| Dolby Pro Logic II | 5.1 |
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| Dolby Digital | up to 5.1 |
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| DTS® | 5.1 |
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| DTS Neo:6 | up to 6.1 |
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| Dolby Pro Logic IIx | up to 7.1 |
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| Dolby Pro Logic IIz | up to 9.1 |
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| Dolby Digital EX | 6.1 |
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| THX Surround EX™ | 6.1 |
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| DTS-ES™ | 6.1 |
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| Dolby Digital Plus | 7.1 |
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| Dolby TrueHD (lossless) | 7.1 |
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| DTS-HD™ | 7.1 |
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| DTS-HD Master Audio (lossless) | 7.1 |
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| Dolby Atmos® | 5.1.2 and up |
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Jay from Clyde, NC
Posted on 4/26/2015 2:56:11 PMDTS:X needs to be added to this list. Yes, there are still some unknowns about this format, but it deserves mention since DTS formally announced it and some major manufacturers have already signed on to include DTS:X decoding in upcoming product releases this year. It will compete with Dolby Atmos as a rival immersive sound format.
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Dale Drzwecki from Middlebury Ct.
Posted on 2/22/2016 5:00:05 PMHelp, After reading your article on surround sound formats,I will need some help in designing a new system for our family room.(needs vs. wants.). We have a very large open space that includes a small kitchen,overall size approx. 20'x30'. I currently have large opening in the wall that would house a 40' dag, TV on the long wall. I also have a large record collection of opera and 70ish music. My coal,if $'s allow, is to create a system that will work seamlessly for all music/video formats,current and with some luck, the future. Both my wife and I are retired and plan to stay here for a while, so I see this as a good investment. We enjoy music mostly,with some TV programming and are just entering the WI/ Fi domain with tablets and smart phones. Hopefully with your help and guidance to navigate through the maze if option,will get to our goal. Thank you in advance. dale& Carolyn
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David Brown from Crutchfield
Posted on 2/23/2016 8:58:13 AMHi Dale, Sounds like you've got a plan! I've forwarded your question to our team of advisors. They're experts at helping folks find the right system for their needs. Someone will contact you via email to help you out. Good luck!
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