HD audio vs. DTS

[MKJ]

Media players have their problems with HD audio. I mostly convert HD audio to DTS. Actually the software extracts the DTS core, it's not really a conversion. Is this a good or a bad idea? I mostly use headphones. So, HD audio is not that important for me. For those of you, who have decent audio equipment: Have you found HD audio (TRUE-HD, DTS-HD) to be significantly better than DTS? I don't care about bitrates that are, on paper, much better for HD audio. But does is make a difference on an average level home cinema surround system?

[aasoror]

Media players have their problems with HD audio. I mostly convert HD audio to DTS. Actually the software extracts the DTS core, it's not really a conversion. Is this a good or a bad idea? I mostly use headphones. So, HD audio is not that important for me. For those of you, who have decent audio equipment: Have you found HD audio (TRUE-HD, DTS-HD) to be significantly better than DTS? I don't care about bitrates that are, on paper, much better for HD audio. But does is make a difference on an average level home cinema surround system?

not only you have to be an audiophile but you HAVE to have HIGH end speakers to notice any difference between HD Audio and DD/DTS (with same number of audio channels), Entry level or even mid-range it should be really really hard to notice (its that or I really need to get my ears examined).

On a side note, if you are mainly using headphones, I would highly recommend checking this (http://www.patriotmem.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3029).

[MKJ]

not only you have to be an audiophile but you HAVE to have HIGH end speakers to notice any difference between HD Audio and DD/DTS (with same number of audio channels), Entry level or even mid-range it should be really really hard to notice (its that or I really need to get my ears examined).

That's exactly what I thought. Thanks for the link. I own a Philips decoder: http://www.electron.bg/images/SBCHD1500.JPG and AKG 141 headphones.

The most important feature for me was it's ability to decode DTS. Storing your Blu Rays on hard disc is quite time-consuming. Converting DTS to AC3 can easily take additional 1-2 hours. The SBC HD1502 decodes DTS and produces decent surround effects.

[aasoror]

I own a Philips decoder: http://www.electron.bg/images/SBCHD1500.JPG and AKG 141 headphones.

nice setup and wireless too (the green with envy emoticon should go here) :)



The most important feature for me was it's ability to decode DTS. Storing your Blu Rays on hard disc is quite time-consuming. Converting DTS to AC3 can easily take additional 1-2 hours. The SBC HD1502 decodes DTS and produces decent surround effects.

off topic: thats why you have to love your HTPC (where I am mainly using the headphones), ac3 decoder (freeware) can effortlessly do on the fly DTS to AC3 (while you are watching the movie with 0 lag). Also AudioConverter takes around 10 minutes to add an extra 5.1 AC3 track to you DTS MKV (which you can later watch on your PBO). My A/V receiver is collecting dust, as currently my only chance to watch movies is past 10 pm :mad: