Dolby 7.1 for streaming launches

Audio specialist Dolby has announced the first discrete 7.1-channel surround sound entertainment experience available to streaming media.
The first film to get the treatment (in the US of course) is Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – which offers up the Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 audio.
The more cynical might suggest that the more distractions provided from the actual movie the better, so sounding good is a distinct improvement.
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"We're thrilled to announce that the first entertainment content for an over-the-top or broadcast environment has been released in 7.1-channel surround sound, the best possible audio experience available for this type of delivery," said John Couling, ... »read more

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