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Experience Stunning Audio Quality

You've already heard the Dolby® Digital difference—rich, enveloping surround sound that adds impact and realism both at the movies and in your home theater. That's because Dolby Digital is the reigning standard in surround sound technology, found in thousands of cinemas and millions of homes worldwide.

Dolby Digital lets you experience compelling 5.1-channel surround sound. And you can trust that you'll get the same great Dolby Digital audio quality no matter what you're watching—a DVD or Blu-ray Disc™, TV programming, or downloaded content. You'll even find Dolby Digital technology in PCs and video game consoles. Best of all, you can be confident that you'll hear the audio exactly as it was intended, because Dolby Digital is also used to create the soundtracks for movies and games. Dolby Digital delivers premium surround sound experiences in the cinema and your home.

Dolby Digital Benefits

Delivers a worldwide standard in surround sound

Enables up to 5.1-channel surround sound for an enveloping audio experience

Ensures excellent audio quality for any Dolby Digital soundtrack

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