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11-20-2013, 10:27 AM #1
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DTS, Inc. announced with a press release that PS4 owners have something extra to look forward to from their new console in terms of audio fidelity, as the PS4 is the very first consumer electronics device in the world to include the new and shiny DTS-HD Master Audio|7.1 decoder.

The new decoder allows the delivery of 7.1 audio data at the enormous bit rate of 512 Kb per seconds, which basically means that streamed audio will be as near as possible to lossless, provided that the user has a high-bandwidth internet connection.

DTS Executive Vice President and COO Brian Towne accompanied the press release with a statement:

Today, there are more than a couple of ways for consumers to access and enjoy entertainment content. Millions of consumers rely on their gaming consoles to serve as their hub for accessing digital content services, holding the expectation that these devices will deliver the same quality video and audio experience that they receive when gaming or watching Blu-ray discs. By featuring DTS’ new DTS-HD Master Audio|7.1 technology, PS4 owners will be able to enjoy the same high-definition 7.1 surround sound experience received on Blu-ray from streaming and VOD services.


Below you can find an official description of the feature:

DTS-HD Master Audio|7.1 is the latest delivery profile under the DTS-HD technology portfolio of advanced audio solutions for next-generation content. Designed to deliver the highest quality surround sound experience possible from both physical and digital media,this new decoder supports streamed and downloaded content featuring DTS-HD-encoded audio tracks, as well as optical disc media with soundtracks produced in all DTS formats including DTS-HD Master Audio.


Shame I've only got 5.1, I don't plan on upping the system for a while yet either! It'll be nice to know for audiophiles!

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11-20-2013, 11:30 AM #2
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I don't no much of this stuff, does this mean if games support 7.1 my astro a40 will deliver 7.1 sound ?
11-20-2013, 11:58 AM #3
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Originally posted by Hickey View Post
I don't no much of this stuff, does this mean if games support 7.1 my astro a40 will deliver 7.1 sound ?


if your headset supports 7.1 then you will get 7.1 sound probably not at full quality, this allows for a near on true 7.1 sound on the ps4
11-20-2013, 12:46 PM #4
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I have a 7.1 headset plus I have a 7.1 Blu ray system :Vince:


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11-20-2013, 01:18 PM #5
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Originally posted by xLew
if your headset supports 7.1 then you will get 7.1 sound probably not at full quality, this allows for a near on true 7.1 sound on the ps4


astro a40 supports 7.1 i hope games start using 7.1 now
11-20-2013, 01:54 PM #6
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Nice :P my astros should sound even better now..Only thing is if xbox one doesn't support 7.1 most games won't bother.
11-20-2013, 02:34 PM #7
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But it will be nice on blue ray's
11-20-2013, 02:52 PM #8
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Originally posted by Dman93 View Post
Nice :P my astros should sound even better now..Only thing is if xbox one doesn't support 7.1 most games won't bother.


They have a surround sound option but it's got in brackets (beta) , I've seen a image of it on the ps official forums

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11-20-2013, 09:34 PM #9
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7.1 and DTS are two different things. I think you can't play DTS-HD Master Audio with your Astro A40's. I'm not an expert on this but my father is a "sound freak" and I have learn some things.

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