Pantech to embed DTS’ digital surround audio decoding technology intoits smartphones

DTS has announced a partnership with Pantech, to integrate DTS digital surround audio decoding technology into select models of Pantech smartphones. The first line of Pantech products to feature DTS technology will launch in Korea in April 2010. This exciting partnership teams one of Korea’s largest mobile phone manufacturers with the leading audio technology provider for HD entertainment. Most importantly, it will further enhance the consumer entertainment experience by matching DTS’ best-in-class audio technology with Pantech’s high quality mobile products.

At launch, Pantech smartphones will include a DTS Legacy decoder (digital surround) with 2-channel analog and 2-channel PCM output through a mini HDMI port. This feature will allow users the ability to stream content from their phones to a number of external sources to experience lush DTS sound.

The integration of DTS technology in Pantech products is the latest milestone in the growth of DTS, a company that is quickly becoming a household name in the HD entertainment space. Recognition of DTS’ expansion is evident by the growing popularity of its DTS-HD Master Audio technology across all media formats (including network connected devices and on-line media) and its emergence into the PC space with DTS Premium Suite, a new and compelling suite of high performance audio technologies designed to further enhance the consumer entertainment experience. This momentum, coupled with its rapidly expanding footprint in a diverse range of entertainment products, further solidifies DTS’ position as a leading provider of high performance audio.