It’s not a matter of having a better sound output. Beyond this, it turns out that audio technologies such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X have their own advantages that are worth considering.
For audiophiles or those who want an audio system for home theater, there is no need to be confused about choosing between Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, both of which are leaders in this segment.
While on paper they have the same features and technology, they each have a different approach to surround sound that can make a big difference.
Before revealing the advantages among them, here are the specifications of each name that can serve as a reference for perspective in choosing an audio system for home theater:
Dolby Atmos is Superior to DTS:X?
1. Content Availability
Dolby Atmos supports more diverse content. This means that in your everyday content consumption, you are more likely to find Dolby Atmos-powered content than DTS:X.
Dolby Atmos is supported by popular streaming services (Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video), gaming consoles, and even Windows PCs. Meanwhile, DTS:X is mostly limited to Blu-ray discs and some streaming services like Disney+ and HBO Max.
2. Hardware Support and Configuration
The big difference between Dolby Atmos and DTS:X is the number of speakers it supports. As in the table above, Dolby Atos supports twice the number of speakers compared to DTS:X, 64 and 32 speakers respectively.
In addition, Dolby Atmos requires at least 8 speakers to produce surround sound 5.1.2 and 12 speakers for surround 7.1.4. While DTS:X only requires six speakers for surround 5.1.
If counted in terms of the number of speakers, it is logical that DTS:X has superior sound quality. However, Dolby Atmos can make its codec more efficient, where it can deliver the same or better quality audio at a lower bit rate.
3. Ease of Use and Installation
Almost as much as content support, Dolby Atmos is supported as a large number of premium TV and audio devices. Installation is also fairly simple, just plug all the speakers into a decoder that is plugged into the audio source.
It’s just that Dolby Atmos doesn’t provide the flexibility of only working on equipment that supports the technology, although setup is easier. In this case, DTS:X has the upper hand as it can be supported on any device.
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Now, with the points mentioned above, can Gizmofriends decide which audio system to implement at home?
