Yes, the CES on the Outlaw is the same as the one on the Fosgate. However, inclusion doesn't mean endorsement; the FAP-T1 also "uses" DTS Neo:6, which I seriously doubt Jim Fosgate "endorses"; especially since he was the inventor of PL II (Neo's much superior rival). Since CES is already built into the Cirrus chip that does all the other surround decoding (Dolby & DTS modes), it would pointless not to activate the feature; thus most manufacturers do.

BTW, you seem to be anxious to get a thumbs-up on CES processing as an excuse to get the 950. Personally, I think the 950 more than justifies its $899 purchase price; with or without CES. I agree with TANGO, buy it and try it; you've got a 30-day no-questions-asked return guarantee.

Good Luck,
Sanjay