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Queen's Greatest Video Hits 1' Delivers Master Quality 96/24 Sound

Developed by Queen Productions, Ltd. and EMI, "Queen's Greatest Video Hits 1" features 16 of the band's most celebrated videos including "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Somebody to Love" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." The title is scheduled for release in the United Kingdom on October 7th and in the United States on October 14th.

The availability of DTS 96/24 on DVD-Video discs brings the highest quality sound to a wide consumer base: owners of DVD-Video players. There are currently 60 million DVD-Video players worldwide that can play a DTS 5.1-channel soundtrack. The newest generation of DVD players and A/V receivers can decode a high resolution 96/24 soundtrack in addition to the core 5.1 channels. Previously, this level of audio resolution was typically offered only through DVD-Audio discs.

In comparison to standard stereo CDs which deliver sound at a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and 16-bits, DTS 96/24 provides 96 kHz audio at up to 24 bits. Greater bit depth provides extended dynamic range, while higher sampling rates allow wider frequency response. The precision of DTS 96/24 is achieved by combining any DVD-Video player with a DTS 96/24-equipped receiver. Additionally, DTS 96/24-encoded software is always backwards compatible with older DTS-capable receivers by playing the material in standard 48/24 resolution.

"The availability of DTS 96/24 on 'Queen's Greatest Video Hits 1' raises the bar in what consumers can expect in audio quality on DVD-Video titles," said Jeff Briller, Director of Business Development, Content (U.S.) at DTS. "A DTS 96/24 soundtrack offers sound clarity that is amazing -- the smallest details are present. Once people experience the difference that 96/24 has to offer, demand for high-resolution DTS options on DVD-V titles will certainly grow."

Widely anticipated by home theater enthusiasts, the release of "Queen's Greatest Video Hits 1" follows the successful April 2002 release of the DVD-Audio version of Queen's 1975 classic "A Night At The Opera" (DTS Entertainment). Already the best-selling DVD-Audio title to date, "A Night At The Opera" has also received several industry awards, including the 2002 Best DVD-Audio Disc.

About DTS Consumer / Pro-Audio Division

DTS is an innovator in the development of multi-channel digital sound solutions for the consumer electronics and professional audio markets, including home A/V, video games and consoles, personal computers and mobile and portable audio systems. Today, every major consumer electronics manufacturer supports DTS technology. Addressing the demand for DTS-encoded content worldwide, DTS also offers hardware and software encoders to the professional audio communities, allowing them to produce DTS audio content directly.

About DTS

DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.) is a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. A pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS is featured on more than 21,000 motion picture screens worldwide; in home theater, car audio, PC and game console products, as well as 5.1 Music, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and DVD-ROM software. DTS decoders are in every major brand of 5.1-channel surround processors, and in more than 16 million consumer electronics products. Founded in 1993, the company is headquartered in Agoura Hills, California and has offices in the United Kingdom and Japan. For further information, please visit www.dtsonline.com .

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Source: DTS