Learn to say popular home theater surround sound format names correctly.
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How is Dolby Atmos (object-based surround sound format supporting overhead audio channels) correctly pronounced?
Dolby Atmos is pronounced 'DOHL-bee AT-mohs' — 'Dolby' from the founder's surname, plus 'Atmos' short for atmosphere. In a technical interview: "Dolby Atmos placed a helicopter sound directly overhead, using the ceiling speakers instead of just the front channels."
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How is DTS:X (object-based surround sound format that competes with Dolby Atmos) correctly pronounced?
DTS:X is pronounced 'DEE-TEE-ES-EKS' — the letters 'D', 'T', 'S' spoken individually, plus 'X' as a letter. In a technical interview: "DTS:X let the receiver map the overhead channels to whatever speaker layout the room actually had."
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How is THX (audio and video certification standard for home theater equipment) correctly pronounced?
THX is pronounced 'TEE-AYCH-EKS' — every letter spoken individually, T-H-X. In a technical interview: "THX certification meant the speakers and amplifier had already been tested together to a strict standard."
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How is Dolby Digital (widely used compressed surround sound format for DVD, broadcast, and streaming) correctly pronounced?
Dolby Digital is pronounced 'DOHL-bee DIJ-ih-tul' — 'Dolby' from the founder's surname, plus 'digital' said plainly. In a technical interview: "Dolby Digital compressed six discrete channels down to a bitrate that fit comfortably on a single DVD track."
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How is DTS-HD Master Audio (lossless surround sound format used on Blu-ray discs) correctly pronounced?
DTS-HD Master Audio is pronounced 'DEE-TEE-ES-AYCH-DEE MAS-tur AW-dee-oh' — the letters spoken individually, plus 'master audio' said plainly. In a technical interview: "DTS-HD Master Audio reproduced the studio mix bit-for-bit, with no lossy compression at all."