Author: Erfan Askari

Anything that can be connected to internet in order to enhance your living experience is in Erfan's interest! He's been writing about technology and smart home gadgets for more than 6 years and now since the late 2023, he has been a contributor in Smart Home Scope, writing about smart TVs, smart assistants and home-theater devices.

Have you ever wondered whether PCM or Bitstream are a better audio transmission method or which one’s better for your home theater system? Well, in this Bitstream vs. PCM guide, that’s exactly what we’ll get into. I’ll explain how these two affect your AV amplifier, Blu-ray player, soundbar, and the ability to play advanced formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. What is PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)? How PCM Works PCM, or “Pulse Code Modulation,” is the most basic and standard way to digitize analog signals. I always think of PCM as the “native language” of digital audio; it converts natural…

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