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THX vs. DTS

Hi.

I would like to get opinions on experienced ears who have had THX and DTS systems. I am thinking of getting a new receiver, perhaps a Denon and considering upgrading to THX. The problem is of course, it cost a heck lot more.

Does THX really make THAT much of a difference (2-4X the money!). I don't see many DVDs with THX around, is DTS enough for the next 5-7 years? I like DTS already.

Thanks.
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ksales
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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.
ksales
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THX isn't really the issue. The issue is DTS or DD encoding. Anything preceding THX will not use these encoding schemes and if your spending any money on a home theater system you are wasting your time with such a piece of equipment. The sound dynamics on modern DVDs from either of the these encoding schemes is what the medium is all about. Otherwise you might as well concentrate on good two channel equipment and be done with it. Anything with DTS and DD encoding will be THX certified. This was only an issue several years ago with early dolby prologic system that didn't necessarily include THX certification.
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