DTS sound question?

Question

Ok I have the following sound card:

Creative Audigy 2 ZS , which supports DTS-ES.

My speakers are ANALOG --> Logitech Z-5300 5.1 setup.

I also have Power DVD version 7 deluxe which supports DTS-ES and DTS 96/24.

My speakers are connected to the soundcard via the analog cables.

Now if I play a DTS DVD and select the DTS soundtrack will I hear DTS sound , or just the Dolby Digital EX sound?

In other words do i also have to have digital speakers.

Reason I'm asking is because I've tested some dvd's using the
DTS-ES & Dolby Digital EX soundtracks and I can't say I hear a better sound when using the DTS soundtrack.

Is it because i have analog speakers or is it something else?

Answer 1

I ran into this as well. I ended up getting the Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro with the Sound Blaster X-Fi I/O Console.
I also have GigaWorks S750 7.1 speaker system. Between the two, the audio quality is exceptional. The sound card supports DTS,EX Advanced HD 5.0, and CMSS 3D. If I select DTS I can adjust for DTS on the console. If I select EX I can adjust the EX setting thru the console.

http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=16&product=14191

I agree that DTS is the better sound quality. You don't have to have the Digital speakers.

The XFi sound card makes the difference. It is the highest quality sound card out there. Also, the best feature of this sound card is the ability to record "what your hear". I have listened to digital audio off of you tube and recorded a couple of hundred songs. The sound quality if unbelievable.

Hope this helps.