Disney Plus IMAX Enhanced Marvel Films are gaining a new DTS audio option to enhance the home theater experience, the giant streaming service announced.
The new signature sound is coming to select IMAX Enhanced films on Disney+ sometime this 2023.
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So you might want to wait for this before rewatching your favorite Marvel movies in a taller aspect ratio, replicating what IMAX viewers saw.
Disney Plus IMAX Enhanced Marvel Films to Gain New DTS Audio
As per the latest report by The Verge, Disney has been offering various movies in IMAX Enhanced format. It is taller than the usual aspect ratio. So, it slightly differs from the usual viewing experience.
Essentially, it is like bringing the IMAX experience to the confines of your home. Do note that it is currently only limited to the aspect ratio.
But soon enough, the streaming service says that the IMAX Signature sound by DTS is coming. Its arrival should help further replicate the IMAX experience.
The Verge notes that the new audio option seeks to preserve "the full dynamic range of the original mix."
Meanwhile, according to a news story by Engadget, the DTS audio supports a higher bitrate than the usual Dolby Atmos.
It is hard to tell what actually sets the new audio option apart. Disney kept mum about the specifics of what it offers. But given that it is about to roll out this year, it might not take long before we see it ourselves.
New IMAX Signature Audio Requires Compatible Devices
However, it is important to note that the new audio option coming to Disney Plus is only available to select devices.
Although the IMAX Enhanced format works on all Disney+ supported devices, the new audio option needs compatible TVs and speakers.
Engadget says that it works with TVs from Hisense and Sony as long as they are "IMAX Enhanced-certified."
Given that, if you have TVs at home that are not IMAX Enhanced-certified you might be out of luck unless you have AV receivers that support it.
The streaming giant says that some receivers from JBL, Denon, and Marantz support the upcoming DTS option.
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IMAX Enhanced Marvel Films
For now, you may check out some Marvel films that sport an "IMAX Enhanced" option. Variety reports that these movies come with 26% more screen pictures thanks to the expanded 1.90:1 aspect ratio.
The titles under this format are "Iron Man," "Captain America: Civil War," "Doctor Strange," "Thor: Ragnarok," "Black Panther," "Ant-Man and the Wasp," "Captain Marvel," "Black Widow," and "Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings."
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"Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" are also available in the expanded aspect ratio.
The hit blockbusters "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame" also join the list of films.
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