Decoded is not the right work. "PCM" does not decode to a surround format. It's more like "translated". It's artificially creating a surround type music experience from 2-channel audio. It's like "PCM" is like a picture of a two trees in front of you. Then you as an artist need to imagine what it looks like in the middle of a forest. That's what these DTS Neural and Dolby Music surround modes try to do.
Netflix can be PCM 2-channel or 5.1 Dolby Digital depending on the show.
HBO Max and Disney are not Dolby Atmos. Most likely, they are all just Dolby Digital.
Anything coming through cable or satellite is usually Dolby Digital.
Netflix can be PCM 2-channel or 5.1 Dolby Digital depending on the show.
HBO Max and Disney are not Dolby Atmos. Most likely, they are all just Dolby Digital.
Anything coming through cable or satellite is usually Dolby Digital.