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PS3 firmware update brings improved sound

chautemoc | April 10, 2008 | News | Playstation 3 
Some further details on next week's PS3 firmware update: besides the addition of the Playstation store, owners will also be able to reap the benefits of DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio for Blu-ray movies.
Sony America has announced today that the next firmware update will also add high-definition audio features for Blu-ray movies. DTS stands for Digital Theater System and is a multichannel, digital surround-sound format. DTS-HD Master Audio is a lossless codec that delivers sound to movie fans at 24.5 megabits per second, a rate that Sony asserts is "significantly higher than standard DVDs."

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an optional surround-sound format for Blu-ray, and when loaded will stream explosions, speech, and everything else at a constant bit rate of 6.0 Mbps. It is capable of up to 7.1 audio channels at 96k sampling frequency/24-bit depth resolution.

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    Trend | April 10, 2008
    Now I'll probably use my PS3 more for watching movies. I have a sound system that works better with my DVD Player, but now I'm betting it will be amazing with the PS3. I can't waint to get this updated.
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    tallteen86 | April 10, 2008
    My sound system is pretty 'no frills' 5.1....It is DTS and Dolby Digital, as well as Pro Logic, but the speakers and receiver (which is also a DVD player) aren't special.

    I can't really reap the benefits of this improved sound fidelity.

    Nice to see they're improving stuff though.
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    jmac353 | April 10, 2008
    The PlayStation 3 ages like a fine wine. It just keeps getting better and better.
    • 1 thumbs!
      Final Blade | April 11, 2008
      Its funny i said that same line Months ago.

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