DTS demonstrates Master HD Audio - bit-tech.net Forums

Da Dego · 12th Jun 2007, 15:03

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/06...ter_hd_audio/1

We sat down (on a towel) and DTS showed us a demonstration of Master HD: the new lossless codec used on HD media.

DougEdey · 12th Jun 2007, 15:06

I want that Amp, bindi: grab it for me plzkthx

Bindibadgi · 12th Jun 2007, 15:42

k I'll blag two.

DougEdey · 12th Jun 2007, 15:44

Sweet

BioSniper · 12th Jun 2007, 15:47

Make that 3

Buzzons · 12th Jun 2007, 16:51

Just to say, I have to agree about the 7.1 thing on desktops. I have the S750s (gigaworks 7.1s) and i only have 3 of the speakers plugged in (left middle right) as i just do not have room for the other 4 (nor stands for them) -- still great sound from the ones that are plugged in ^_^

wafflesomd · 12th Jun 2007, 17:28

Can't say I was ever really a fan of surround sound, never really felt like anything was behind me.

I'll stick with my stereo setup and my monoblock tube amps :P

airchie · 12th Jun 2007, 18:12

I never got into surround sound either when I had a 5.1 surround soundcard + speakers.
Was just a PITA getting the speakers located correctly and not falling over the wires.

Also, there's a typo in the front page link (and the quote in the 1st post).

Quote:

We sat down (on a towel) and DTS showed showed us a...

Bindibadgi · 12th Jun 2007, 18:31

Urh! God it's so obvious but it's one of those tricks you don't see because your eyes just assume you're reading it once.

Aankhen · 12th Jun 2007, 19:49

Mmm, sounds neat. I have to agree that surround sound is rather impractical in most computer setups, but it sure would be nice to have if it were easier.

Ramble · 12th Jun 2007, 19:51

So..this is a DRM infested lossless format..?
What's wrong with FLAC? That's the pinnacle of lossless audio for me (probably supported on more platforms too).

Joeymac · 12th Jun 2007, 21:17

Well lossless audio..... is lossless audio. The only thing to consider is the space and CPU time it uses.

I have a that "Perfume" movie to watch on HD DVD. That has 'DTS Master HD' track... if it's lossless and so is DD TrueHD... does it matter which one you have? TrueHD is decoded by default on all HDDVD players so........ what's the point of them adding a DTS track. Blu-Ray is another matter I suppose.
I know this is about it's use on PC's..... I'm just saying...
DD and DTS are going to have a problem differentiating themselves if they are both lossless.

Skill3d · 12th Jun 2007, 22:41

what type of receiver is it in the pictures? I know it's a Marantz, wondering if we are going to order it at the store where I work

never mind its the Marantz 2600 mentioned in the article

guess I'll have to destro..... test it at my work

Jipa · 12th Jun 2007, 23:01

"HD" is climbing on my list of "these words just set me off". Before there have been megapixels, gaming, and some leetspeak-terms. I just don't see the point using words that don't mean a sh1t

"but my dad has HD-soundcard in his laptop!"

Flibblebot · 13th Jun 2007, 07:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougEdey

I want that Amp, bindi: grab it for me plzkthx

I'm going to an AV trade show in a couple of weeks, I can get some more info if people are interested?

DougEdey · 13th Jun 2007, 07:42

Oooh please Fibble! I need a new AV setup.

Bindibadgi · 13th Jun 2007, 07:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeymac

Well lossless audio..... is lossless audio. The only thing to consider is the space and CPU time it uses.

I have a that "Perfume" movie to watch on HD DVD. That has 'DTS Master HD' track... if it's lossless and so is DD TrueHD... does it matter which one you have? TrueHD is decoded by default on all HDDVD players so........ what's the point of them adding a DTS track. Blu-Ray is another matter I suppose.
I know this is about it's use on PC's..... I'm just saying...
DD and DTS are going to have a problem differentiating themselves if they are both lossless.

Ramble, yea, I wish DRM free FLAC could be used but then everyone would be ripping off soundtracks from disks and no one would use either DTS or Dolby.

Lossless is lossless, although the multichannel coding and frequency information held within it are slightly different and handled differently by the supporting decoder.

TrueHD is just like MasterHD, and both need to be supported by a decoder and can also be scaled down. What I find incredible is that it's SO HARD to make sure you're actually listening to the full 7.1 HD version.

Da_Rude_Baboon · 13th Jun 2007, 10:17

They used some really quality audio leads to connect up the amp.

Bindibadgi · 13th Jun 2007, 10:42

Yea

That's why I included the pic. They're like the free jobbies thrown in with walkmans.

completemadness · 13th Jun 2007, 17:03

Jeez, its no wonder there is a divide in audiophiles and PC users if they use cables like that (tbh 7.1 in an amp that size, audiophiles use a box that size to do 2.0)

Anywho, back on topic, Seriously, its no wonder consumers get pissed off/confused, yet another standard, need yet newer equipment to run
I have to wonder how many people have actually bought into any kind of HD setup ATM

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12th Jun 2007, 16:51	#6
Buzzons Mod Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,086	Just to say, I have to agree about the 7.1 thing on desktops. I have the S750s (gigaworks 7.1s) and i only have 3 of the speakers plugged in (left middle right) as i just do not have room for the other 4 (nor stands for them) -- still great sound from the ones that are plugged in ^_^

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12th Jun 2007, 18:31	#9
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,269	Urh! God it's so obvious but it's one of those tricks you don't see because your eyes just assume you're reading it once. __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!

12th Jun 2007, 19:49	#10
Aankhen Supermodder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: India Posts: 406	Mmm, sounds neat. I have to agree that surround sound is rather impractical in most computer setups, but it sure would be nice to have if it were easier. __________________ It sure took me a long time to realize I hadn't changed my forum settings since returning from Canadia-land.

12th Jun 2007, 19:51	#11
Ramble Ginger Nut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Exeter, Devon/Wantage, Oxfordshire Posts: 5,235	So..this is a DRM infested lossless format..? What's wrong with FLAC? That's the pinnacle of lossless audio for me (probably supported on more platforms too). __________________ Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and Ensign Ricky are beaming down to the planet. Guess who's not coming back.

12th Jun 2007, 21:17	#12
Joeymac Multimodder Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 221	Well lossless audio..... is lossless audio. The only thing to consider is the space and CPU time it uses. I have a that "Perfume" movie to watch on HD DVD. That has 'DTS Master HD' track... if it's lossless and so is DD TrueHD... does it matter which one you have? TrueHD is decoded by default on all HDDVD players so........ what's the point of them adding a DTS track. Blu-Ray is another matter I suppose. I know this is about it's use on PC's..... I'm just saying... DD and DTS are going to have a problem differentiating themselves if they are both lossless.

12th Jun 2007, 22:41	#13
Skill3d Multimodder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 149	what type of receiver is it in the pictures? I know it's a Marantz, wondering if we are going to order it at the store where I work never mind its the Marantz 2600 mentioned in the article guess I'll have to destro..... test it at my work

12th Jun 2007, 23:01	#14
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13th Jun 2007, 07:42	#16
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	Oooh please Fibble! I need a new AV setup. __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

13th Jun 2007, 10:17	#18
Da_Rude_Baboon Ultramodder Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 1,386	They used some really quality audio leads to connect up the amp.

13th Jun 2007, 10:42	#19
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,269	Yea That's why I included the pic. They're like the free jobbies thrown in with walkmans. __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!

13th Jun 2007, 17:03	#20
completemadness Hypermodder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 887	Jeez, its no wonder there is a divide in audiophiles and PC users if they use cables like that (tbh 7.1 in an amp that size, audiophiles use a box that size to do 2.0) Anywho, back on topic, Seriously, its no wonder consumers get pissed off/confused, yet another standard, need yet newer equipment to run I have to wonder how many people have actually bought into any kind of HD setup ATM