Just like video, sound comes in many flavors. Just like video, sound files can have different resolutions, bit-rates, and codecs. For high-end surround-sound configurations beyond 5.1, audio codec matters significantly. That determines how many speakers can be used and how those speakers are oriented towards the listener. Different codecs, like Dobly Atmos and DTS:X, have different surround-sound capabilities, supporting different types of hardware used in higher-end home theater systems. Related: DTS vs. Dolby Digital: What You Need to Know What Is Dolby Atmos? Dolby Atmos is a surround-sound standard that provides a three-dimensional surround-sound stage. Sounds come not just from the front, back and sides,… Read more