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Disney+ has adopted DTS:X audio format for select IMAX Enhanced titles, including 'Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 3,' offering immersive sound.
DTS:X Profile 2 delivers 12-channel lossy sound optimized for streaming, ensuring high-quality audio at reduced bitrates of 448 kbps.
Compatible IMAX Enhanced hardware is necessary, with DTS:X support available in select TVs (Sony, Hisense, TCL) and A/V receivers.
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