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THX Processing
Posted by David Burgess [IP: 195.146.164.45] on July 20, 1999 at 09:29:26
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In Reply to: THX Processing posted by Damon S on July 20, 1999 at 09:05:32:
As I understand it, THX circuits perform processing on signals before they are output to the speakers. This is what is meant by 'post-processing'. Like the term 'post-production' - altering of a program after it has been recorded.
This can be applicable to any sound system, as long as the amplifier/processor supports it, which I assume yours does.
Whether it's beneficial or not is really a matter of taste. I've heard it said that THX can make the sound more flat, in an attempt to balance it between the various sound sources. For example, in 'Trainspotting', when 'Born Slippy' plays at the end, the bass has less attack; less in-your-face, as it were.
I suppose in the basest of terms, yes, you should treat THX like a DSP mode, but I think it's a bit of an insult to Lucas & co. if you do! THX isn't really the same as the 'Disco' and 'Stadium' or whatever other modes are on your amp. THX genuinely does attempt to improve the listening experience, not to try to make it sound like something it's obviously not, as 'regular' DSP modes do.
Just do what your ears tell you, at the risk of sounding very corny...if THX makes it sounds better to you, then by all means use it!
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