What does AC3 6 Channels mean?

[ajayritik]

I tried searching for the term but did'nt get an exact meaning of the term? If at all I want to play a DVD Rip on my Home Theater which is the best DVD rip that I Should look for? I borrowed some DVD Rips from my friend but I wasnt getting very good quality sound output on my Home Theater? Is it because it was a 700 MB rip? I also came across this terme AC3 6 Channels. So apart from the actual DVD-R that we get what are the other formats that though they are lesser in size we will get good quality especially audio? Please help!

[ajayritik]

Can someone please help me withe some information about the above?

[legolas]

AC3 is an audio filter. When it says, it comes with 6 channels, it means that you would get the best out of audio even if you use a 6 channel speaker, as in a 6.1. But, to my knowledge if you are using a stereo, you would not experience any difference, if not a tint. It certainly would be better than say other lower quality audios and because its AC3, you can use AC3 filter to boost your volume, surround and stuffs and make it better. I hope this helped a little?

[ajayritik]

Dude the information that you gave was definitely useful I wanted to check would it make a difference when I play it on my Home Theater as compared to playing it on a PC. Coz I primarily I'm looking to play it on my home theater. Will it be good or you think its really not worth it. I heard somewhere in the forum that even after compressing you may get almost same quality in sound .

[legolas]

If you have a home theater, at least 5 channels (i presume), yes, AC3 6 channel audio will definitely have a better effect than a dual channel audio which will be the same as how you hear in a stereo. Go ahead. Its worth it

[ajayritik]

Thanks a million dude! You made my Easter! Have a good nite and a great week ahead!