Dolby Digital 5.1 Vs Dolby Surround 2.0 on normal TV (1 Viewer)

[Marius]

Hi,
I have a DVD player without a built in DD decoder (Pioneer DV-525). I don't have a home theatre system so I watch DVD movies on my stereo TV.
Some DVDs (for example Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) have 2 English soundtracks (in this case called Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround). Which will give best sound on my TV (ie. without a DD receiver). What is Dolby Digital 2.0 surround usually included for in the DVD)?
Thanks

 

[Michael Reuben]

The DD 2.0 surround track is included for people with your type of hardware setup (i.e., stereo playback only, no 5.1 capability). On discs that have only a 5.1 track, your DVD player downmixes the track to 2.0 "on the fly". A studio-produced 2.0 track will usually sound better, but you're free to try both and let your ears be the judge.
M.