DTS Neo:X

Definition: In what appears to be a response to Dolby's ProLogic IIz and Audyssey's DSX surround sound formats, DTS unveiled a new 11.1 channel surround sound format at CES 2011 that they have labeled DTS Neo:X. According information so far, this format does not require studios to mix soundtracks specifically for the 11.1 channel soundfield. DTS Neo:X takes cues already present in either 5.1 or 7.1 channel soundtracks and creates height and wide channels that are distributed to added height and wide speakers, enabling a more enveloping "3D" sound listening environment.

In order to experience the maximum benefit of DTX Neo:X processing, it is best to have 11 speakers, with 11 channels of amplification, and a subwoofer.

It is expected that DTS Neo:X will be adopted for incorporation into home theater receivers that have 11 channels of amplification, or provide preamp output for connection of external amplifiers that will add the needed extra channels. As more details on the implementation of DTS Neo:X become available it will be reported here. For the details known so far, check out the report from Twice.

Additional Note: Although DTS Neo:X is designed as an 11.1 channel processing system, it can be modified to work with a 9.1 or 9.2 channel configuration - refer to the specifications of home theater receivers that incorporate the DTS Neo:X processing system.