Dts X

Dts x is a next generation surround sound format designed to compete against dolby atmos.
Dts x. The technology has its roots in the 3d surround sound format developed by santa ana california based sound engineering company srs labs which was subsequently acquired by dts in 2012. Like dolby atmos dts x is an object based surround sound technology that expands on conventional surround sound systems. You may think that sounds a lot like dolby atmos and you d be right. But where dts x differs lies in the required speaker configuration.
Dts x is an object based audio codec which aims to create a multi dimensional sound that moves around you like it would in real life. Dts x places sound where it would occur naturally in space creating the most lifelike multi dimensional audio experience ever. For each speaker dts x allows the location direction from the listener of objects audio tracks to be specified as polar coordinates. Currently the format is far behind dolby atmos which seems to be making headway as the preferred format.
The audio processor is then responsible for dynamically rendering sound output depending on the number and position of speakers available. Unlike dolby atmos dts x has no requirements for additional height channels or requirements for a specific number of speakers in any configuration. Here s everything you need to know. The immersive audio standard explained.