Disney Plus IMAX Enhanced streaming is expanding to include ‘signature sound’

Disney Plus has been streaming movies in a taller-than- usual IMAX Enhanced format for more than a year now, and now it will roll out a new twist for the home theater certification, with IMAX signature sound. The format intends to preserve the full dynamic range of the original mix.

There aren't a lot of specifics about what will be different, but audio and surround sound specialist DTS says its IMAX Enhanced label establishes a set of qualifications to ensure viewers will get the best audio and video experience

IMAX Enhanced Disney Plus titles are compatible with any device you access Disney Plus on, unlike the extra- tall 1.90:1 aspect ratio IMAX Enhanced Disney Plus titles, which were joined by Pixar's Lightyear this past fall. TVs from Sony and Hisense should be included at launch.

IMAX Enhanced hasn't caught on as a presumption of quality in the way Dolby Atmos or Dolby Vision seems to, but adding some exclusive access to properly calibrate A/V experiences is one way to nudging that direction. The question is if the IMAX theater can deliver something noticeably different and better than what viewers are currently getting.