You will encounter three main container formats. Here is which to choose.
Ultimately, a downloaded 5.1 movie transforms your living room into a cinema. When the helicopter in The Matrix spins around your head, or the T-Rex footsteps in Jurassic Park rumble through your subwoofer, you will understand why audiophiles refuse to go back to stereo.
For those seeking a high-quality audio experience without the risks associated with illegal downloads, several legitimate alternatives exist:
| Format | Video Quality | 5.1 Audio Support | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (Matroska) | Best (H.265/HEVC) | Flawless (any codec) | Archiving & home theaters. | | MP4 | Good (H.264) | Limited (mostly AAC/AC3) | Playback on TVs & phones. | | AVI | Poor (obsolete) | Unreliable | Avoid completely. |