THX vs. DTS

I've got a good pre-amp/processer (Bryston) and can enable/disable THX processing. I hadn't noticed but currently it's disabled. Bryston says that it may enhance playback for content designed for large theatres. Not sure what that means. Anyway check out the manual on the Bryston site http://www.bryston.ca/pdfs/SP17_owners.pdf - the appendix B has lots of information on THX processing and how it relates to DTS and Dolby Pro Logic. Maybe it's just too much information. And I might actually start enabling THX processing to see if it makes a difference.

Depending on the component, THX is not just a set of standards or certification. For speakers and amplifiers that is true, however for a processors/receiver to obtain THX certification, they must provide the THX decorrelation and EQ post processing. It's intent is to make the sound, particularly center channel dialog, similar to a THX certified commercial theater.

Dave

No offense to anyone but this thread doesn't seem to be really on point. No decent surround processor today is without THX. If one is looking for two channel it is irrelevant, but the point of present equipment is to play DVDs as movies or possibly sound. THX cert. has been around too long now to have a debate. The only question is not THX but rather to make sure what level of Dolby Digital or DTS sound to have.

In comparing digital formats- DTS is much better. If your processor will allow you to quickly switch between the two you will find it significantly better. Not much voodoo.

Yes the Casablanca III is a terrible SSP because it does not have THX, LOL. THX is both a standard and a post processing algorithim. I would not spend money for either of them.