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So immersive. So real.

360 Reality Audio

Immerse yourself in sound all around you. As real as if you are there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and so real.

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The 360 Reality Audio ecosystem

Sony provides a complete ecosystem for immersive music experiences. Our 360 Spatial Sound technology lets you build and experience immersive audio, on a range of platforms, content, and devices with 360 Reality Audio.

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Core Technology

360 Reality Audio is a new immersive music experience that uses Sony‘s (object-based) 360 Spatial Sound technology. Individual sounds such as vocals, chorus, piano, guitar, bass and even sounds of the live audience can be placed in a 360 spherical sound field, giving artists and creators a new way to express their creativity.

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Delivering a new music ecosystem

Our aim is to get the creative potential of 360 Reality Audio into the hands of all creators. We’re continuously expanding our creation, distribution and music streaming partnerships to enhance music experiences.

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Creative and professional tools

360 WalkMix Creator™ helps both professional and amateur creators transform their stereo audio mixes into limitless 360 Reality Audio. Sound stems can be placed above or below, at front, to the side or behind, to bring music-loving fans right to the centre of an elevated musical experience.

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Used and prized by professionals

Producers and sound engineers in music studios worldwide are finding new ways to connect with listeners, beyond conventional stereo, with 360 Reality Audio.

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More immersive music, every day

The 360 Reality Audio catalog is growing rapidly – from legendary remasters to immersive live shows, and even Grammy Award® winning new creations like the latest Alicia Keys album, ‘Alicia’. Every day there are new things to stream and enjoy from your favorite artists and those you’re yet to discover.

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Listen on major streaming services

Be immersed wherever you are with 360 Reality Audio video and audio content on the world’s best streaming services. Enjoy listening on headphones or 360 Reality Audio Certified speakers and home theater systems.

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Designed for the music greats

You can experience 360 Reality Audio with your favorite pair of headphones thanks to the immersive sound field. Leading consumer electronics brands offer 360 Reality Audio Certified products, from headphones to home theater systems, for an elevated experience.

Explore 360 Reality Audio

If you’re looking for new directions in music creation, distribution, or simple enjoyment, there’s plenty to discover in 360 Reality Audio.

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Create in 360 Reality Audio

Discover workflows and tools to bring immersive music to life, in renowned professional studios and home studios.

Visit Creator's Site

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Experience 360 Reality Audio

Experience the immersion of 360 Reality Audio for yourself, on your choice of music and devices.

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Join us, in 360 Reality Audio

Interested in getting immersed? Find out more about the licensing programs for content distribution and hardware solutions.

Visit Licensing Site

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Experience 360 Reality Audio

Experience 360 Reality Audio

Compare 360 Reality Audio and conventional stereo sound to understand how it sounds differently when you experience 360 Reality Audio with speakers and headphones.

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How it sounds with Speakers

In Stereo, sounds are sourced from just two speakers. With 360 Reality Audio, sound sources – vocals, instruments and effects – are each placed on a 360 sphere that surrounds the listener and creates an immersive experience.

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How it sounds with Headphones

In Stereo, music plays inside your head. With 360 Reality Audio, music surrounds and immerses you, with different sounds materializing from points all around your head.

Compatible music streaming services

Enjoy a growing library of tracks, contents from major artists, as well as legendary catalog contents, through our music streaming service partners. Visit Music.com for a simulated 360 Reality Audio music experience.

How it works with headphones

Once you subscribe to a compatible music streaming service, you can enjoy 360 Reality Audio with your headphones and smartphones. 9

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Download a music streaming service app to your smartphone

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Subscribe to a premium music streaming service

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Listen with any headphones

Upgrade your experience with personalization

With 360 Reality Audio certified 10 headphones and the Sony | Headphones Connect app, optimize your experience by analyzing your individual ear shape, and enjoy the ultimate immersive music experience.

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How to personalize and enjoy immersive music samples

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Download the Sony│Headphones Connect app and connect it to the Sony headphones

Download Headphones Connect app

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Capture images of your ears to create a personalized analysis

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Select and download the Artist Connection app to enjoy personalized immersive music samples

360 Reality Audio Certified Headphones/Neckband Speakers

Upgrade your music listening experience with 360 Reality Audio from some of the world's leading audio brands and products.

GO TO WEBSITE Sony Headphones/Neckband Speaker Enjoy individually optimized 360 Reality Audio with various Sony headphones and neckband speakers.

360 Reality Audio Certified Smartphone

Get 360 Reality Audio immersion on the go, with a Certified smartphone.

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Headphones & Speakers Experience

360 Reality Audio can be enjoyed with both headphones or the built-in speakers, with automatic switching for spatial processing.12,13

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360 Reality Audio Upmix

With Sony’s 360 Reality Audio Upmix (360 Upmix) you can enjoy a spatial, immersive listening experience from regular stereo music and movie audio sources.14

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Easy Setting

The Personal Optimizer is available in the smartphone’s settings menu. With automatic support for all compatible music services and headphones, there’s no need to configure settings for each app.15

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360 Reality Audio Certified Smartphones

Upgrade your music listening experience with 360 Reality Audio from some of the world's leading audio brands and products.

GO TO WEBSITE Xperia Enjoy optimized 360 Reality Audio with Certified smartphones.

How it works with speakers

Subscribe to a 360 Reality Audio music streaming service and enjoy this new music experience with 360 Reality Audio certified 16 speakers or Home Theater System.

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Connect your smartphone and 360 Reality Audio device to the same Wi-Fi network.

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Download compatible music streaming subscription apps (Amazon Music Unlimited 17, nugs.net 18, TIDAL) to your smartphones.

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Tap the 'Cast' icon in your music streaming app to stream 360 Reality Audio device to your speaker or AV receiver with playback control from your smartphone.19

Experience upgraded immersive sound with speaker systems

Upgrade your experience with 360 Reality Audio Certified speakers and home theater systems. Music surrounds you, with authentic spaciousness just like listening to your favorite artist right in the recording studio or concert hall.

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360 Reality Audio Certified Speakers and Home Theater

Upgrade your music listening experience with 360 Reality Audio and some of the world’s leading audio brands and products.

*Available music services vary by manufacturer and device. For details, please check the website of the collaborative partners.

Experience the Future of 360 Reality Audio

Bring new life to live music with 360 Reality Audio. Download the Artist Connection app to have a trial experience of mind-blowing live performances with 360 Reality Audio.

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Download the Artist Connection app 22 with your mobile device

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Certified Headphones and Wireless Neckband Speaker

Enjoy optimized sound with 360 Reality Audio Certified Headphones 6

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WH-1000XM5

Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling Headphones

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LinkBuds

Linkbuds Truly Wireless Earbuds

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SRS-NS7

Wireless Neckband Speaker

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WF-1000XM4

Industry Leading Noise Canceling Truly Wireless Earbuds

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WH-1000XM4

Wireless Over-ear Industry Leading Noise Canceling Headphones with Microphone

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WH-XB910N

Wireless Over-ear Noise Canceling EXTRA BASS™ Headphones with Microphone

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Sony Support for 360 Reality Audio Certified Headphones

Sony Support provides practical information about how to experience 360 Reality Audio technology with your Sony certified headphones. Visit the website and find everything you need to know about this new technology.

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Certified Smartphones

360 Reality Audio Certified Smartphones for enhanced listening on the go.

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Xperia 1 IV

4K HDR 120fps video recording with a 4K HDR OLED Display.

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Sony Support for 360 Reality Audio Certified Headphones

Sony Support provides practical information about how to experience 360 Reality Audio technology with your Sony certified headphones. Visit the website and find everything you need to know about this new technology.

Certified Speakers and Soundbars

Experience fully immersive sound at home with 360 Reality Audio Certified speakers and soundbars.

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SRS-RA5000

Premium Wi-Fi Enabled 360 Reality Audio Wireless Speaker with Ambient Room-Filling Sound

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SRS-RA3000

Wi-Fi Enabled 360 Reality Audio Wireless Speaker with Ambient Room-Filling Sound

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HT-A7000

7.1.2ch Dolby Atmos® Soundbar

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HT-A9

High Performance Home Theater System

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HT-A5000

5.1.2ch Dolby Atmos® Soundbar

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Sony Support for 360 Reality Audio Certified Speakers

Sony Support provides practical information about how to experience 360 Reality Audio technology with your Sony certified speakers. Visit the website and find everything you need to know about this new technology.

To Support page

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Create your immersive music experience

Discover the workflow and tools needed to create music in 360 Reality Audio.

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Join the ecosystem for content distribution and playback

Licensing for Service Providers and Hardware Manufacturers to become a part of 360 Reality Audio ecosystem.

Footnotes

  1. Personalisation is not supported at this moment.
  2. Amazon Alexa setup is required to listen to Amazon Music Unlimited.
  3. Available countries and Regions: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom, United States.
  4. Activation of Chromecast built-in is required to listen on nugs.net.
  5. To get your music on PeerTracks go to www.MusicXR.com for all your 360 Reality Audio production and distribution.
  6. 360 Reality Audio contents on PeerTracks service can only be experienced by the headphones. (Personalization available.)
  7. Available countries and Regions: Canada, United States.
  8. Available countries and Regions: https://support.tidal.com/hc/en-us/articles/202453191-TIDAL-Where-We-re-Available
  9. Headphones Connect app needs to be downloaded from App Store for iOS devices, or from Google Play for Android TM devices. 360 Reality Audio requires a subscription to a compatible online music service, and third party terms, conditions, account, and fees may apply.
  10. Certification Requirements: 1) Support for personal optimization: Able to use image capture, and analysis of the wearer’s ear shape within a smartphone app, to optimize the sound field for individual headphone users. 2) Support for device optimization: Able to optimize the audio output to suit the unique acoustic characteristics of the headphones. 3) Pass the sound quality test.
  11. It’s human nature to want to dance to music with deep bass, but getting that bass from in-ear headphones requires a secure fit that doesn't allow the sound to escape. The wireless ATH-CKS50TW combines advanced acoustics and a comfortable, reliable fit for audio with stunning bass for up to 20 hours on a full charge. All you have to do is let the music wash over you.
  12. Xperia10 IV does not support 360 Reality Audio playback on the smartphone’s speaker.
  13. The automatic switching for spatial processing cannot be applied to smartphone speaker when the 360 Reality Audio contents are streamed from Amazon Music Unlimited and Deezer at this time.
  14. When playing 360 Reality Audio contents on Amazon Music Unlimited, turn off Upmix function in audio setting on your smartphone menu.
  15. The personal optimized function on smartphone setting for headphones is not available when the 360 Reality Audio contents are streamed from Amazon Music Unlimited and Deezer at this time.
  16. Certification Requirements: 1) Incorporates a 360 Reality Audio compatible decoder. 2) Compatible with 360 Reality Audio music streaming services via:Wireless casting of 360 Reality Audio content from a smartphone or device and/or HDMI input from 360 Reality Audio compatible devices. 3) Pass the sound quality test.
  17. Amazon Alexa setup or Activation of Chromecast built-in is required to listen to Amazon Music Unlimited.
  18. Activation of Chromecast built-in is required to listen on nugs.
  19. For optimized playback of 360 Reality Audio, Bluetooth® streaming to speakers is not recommended
  20. To experience 360 Reality Audio, it requires Amazon Fire TV (Fire TV Cube Gen 3) connection.
  21. To experience 360 Reality Audio with Neckband Speaker, connect with smartphone to stream contents from Music Streaming Service apps.
  22. WH-1000XM5, WH-1000XM4, WH-1000XM3, WH-1000XM2, WH-H910N, WH-H900N, WH-H810, WH-H800, WH-XB900N, WH-XB700, WH-XB910N, WF-1000XM4, WF-1000XM3, WF-1000X, WF-C500, WF-H800, WF-L900, WF-LS900N, WF-SP800N, WI-1000XM2, WI-1000X, WI-H700, MDR-XB950N1, MDR-XB950B1, MDR-Z1R, MDR-Z7M2, MDR-Z7, MDR-1AM2, MDR-1A, MDR-7506, MDR-CD900ST, MDR-H600A, MDR-M1ST, IER-Z1R, IER-M9, IER-M7, IER-H500A, XBA-Z5, XBA-N3, XBA-N1, SBH90C, SRS-NS7, STH50C

    Model availability may vary between regions

  23. The software of Xperia 1 III/ Xperia 5 III/ Xperia PRO-I need to be updated to Android 13. The update timing varies by region.
  24. Model availability may vary by regions.
  25. For Wireless Neckband Speaker (SRS-NS7), please refer to Certified Headphone's information.
  26. Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

FAQs

Does 360 Reality Audio make a difference? ›

Bottom line. I'm extremely impressed by Sony's 360 Reality Audio system for headphones. It allows artists to effectively expand the soundstage into 3D space around the listener, resulting in a much more comfortable and compelling musical experience.

How does Sony 360 Reality Audio work? ›

How it sounds with Speakers. In Stereo, sounds are sourced from just two speakers. With 360 Reality Audio, sound sources – vocals, instruments and effects – are each placed on a 360 sphere that surrounds the listener and creates an immersive experience.

What is Sony immersive sound? ›

360 Reality Audio is a new immersive music experience using Sony's 360 Spatial Sound technology. Dynamically place and control individual sounds in a 360 spherical sound field and immerse listeners in sound from all around.

What apps are compatible with 360 Reality Audio? ›

Listen with Speakers

With Amazon Music Unlimited , deezer, nugs.net, and Tidal smartphone apps and compatible subscription, enjoy 360 Reality Audio with compatible speakers. *Activation of Chromecast built-in is required to listen on Deezer and nugs.net.

Is Dolby Atmos better than 360 audio? ›

Compared to 360 Reality Audio, Dolby Atmos Music has the advantage that attention is paid to loudness normalisation and thus no strong loudness jumps occur. A different HRTF (head-related transfer function) is also used for binauralisation.

Can you really hear high res audio? ›

And yes it can sound marginally better than CD-quality. BUT 1) the difference is minor AND 2) you still need a decent hifi system to hear it AND 3) you need to find that 24bit/48kHz content — around 4-5% of all available music.

How much does Sony 360 audio cost? ›

Designed using what Sony calls “object-based spatial audio technology,” Sony's new 360 Reality Audio speakers (on sale right now for $178 at Amazon) create a concert-like environment in your own home by “floating” the music around you, rather than pointing it directly at you.

Which music service is best for 360 Reality Audio? ›

Apple Music

Another strong contender for audiophiles, Apple Music boasts a catalog of more than 90 million songs with support for Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio on almost all plan types. Plus, you can download some of those higher-tier audiophile formats.

Does Amazon music use 360 reality? ›

Amazon Music Unlimited has a growing catalog of Spatial Audio songs mastered in Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio from some of the world's biggest artists.

Why is immersive sound so important? ›

Immersive sound provides a natural, lifelike three-dimensional sound experience unlike anything heard before in traditional 2D surround solutions. The additional sensation of height in immersive audio together with the surrounds all around the audience, transports you into a more thrilling and deeper audio experience.

Is 360 spatial audio worth it? ›

Spatial audio doesn't make much sense if the only time you listen to music is at the gym. It may also not be the best option for those who only stream videos during their commutes. We recommend listening to spatial audio content from a quiet, controlled environment, so you don't find it distracting.

How do I turn off immersive audio? ›

iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings , then tap the name of your AirPods near the top of the screen. Tap Personalized Spatial Audio, then tap Stop Using Personalized Spatial Audio.

Does Netflix have 360 Reality Audio? ›

The Netflix Premium plan includes access to Netflix spatial audio to give you an immersive cinematic sound experience. Netflix spatial audio enhances stereo audio without the requirement for surround sound speakers or home theater equipment and is compatible with all devices.

Does Netflix have 360 audio? ›

Netflix initially announced support for theater-like spatial audio — using existing stereo speakers — last summer. Spatial audio, in theory, provides a 360-degree audio experience, including reproducing sounds that are designed to come from behind the viewer.

Does 360 audio work with Bluetooth? ›

See if the smartphone and the speaker are connected to the same wireless router (Access Point). Remember, you cannot play 360 Reality Audio music via a Bluetooth connection.

Which sound is better than Dolby Atmos? ›

The higher the bit rate, the better. You'd think that Dolby Atmos, being the more widely known brand name, would be the one with the higher bit rate. However, it's DTS:X has the higher bit rate.

Is it worth paying for Dolby Atmos? ›

Yes! Movie streaming platforms with Dolby Atmos (From: Dolby). The quality Dolby Atmos lends to movies is unreal, even without a massive home theater setup. So it'll be worth the investment if you're a movie buff and really into immersive audio.

What will replace Dolby Atmos? ›

Project Caviar is Google's plan to replace Dolby Vision and Atmos.

Is hi-res audio pointless? ›

Hi-Res audio is still very much alive even though it's an essentially useless thing. It's a fake set of standards that don't do anything to improve audio playback. It solely exists to separate listeners who yearn for better quality from more and more cash.

What is the highest quality audio source? ›

What is the best audio format for sound quality? A lossless audio file format is the best format for sound quality. These include FLAC, WAV, or AIFF. These types of files are considered “hi-res” because they are better or equal to CD-quality.

Can you hear difference between CD and hi-res? ›

When comparing bitrate, or the amount of data transferred per second, High-Resolution Audio's bitrate (9,216 kbps) is nearly seven times higher than that of CDs (1,411 kbps) and almost 29 times higher than that of MP3s (320 kbps). And the higher the bitrate, the more accurately the signal is measured.

Is Sony 360 audio free? ›

In all cases, you'll need a paid-for subscription to hear the right tracks. Amazon Music HD also has Sony 360 Reality Audio tracks, though at first, these will only be for playback through its speakers, not other hardware – of which more later.

How many 360 Reality Audio tracks are there? ›

Check Applicable Products and Categories for details. More than 1,000 tracks from various artists and categories are currently available in the 360 Reality Audio format, and many more are on the way. The 360 Reality Audio content requires a subscription to a compatible online music service.

Is Sony Car Audio any good? ›

Sony and Pioneer are two of the most well-regarded car audio manufacturers on the market. Both brands consistently provide customers with high-quality car stereo systems, and if your new speaker, amplifier, or subwoofer is made by either Sony or Pioneer, you know that you are in good hands.

Does Amazon unlimited support 360 audio? ›

Amazon Music Unlimited has a growing catalog of Spatial Audio songs mastered in Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio from some of the world's biggest artists. Amazon Music Unlimited customers can listen to Spatial Audio through the iOS, Mac, or Android Amazon Music app with any headphones.

Does Sony 360 audio work with Iphone? ›

Download and use a music streaming service (charged) app that supports 360 Reality Audio on your smartphone or tablet equipped with iOS or Android. By optimizing the sound field and the acoustic feature of headset with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, you can enjoy a more realistic sense of reality.

How do I listen to 360 audio on Amazon Music? ›

To play Spatial Audio, on select smart speakers:
  1. Find a song with the Atmos/360 badge. ...
  2. Select to play a song with the Atmos/360 badge.
  3. Tap on the Cast icon.
  4. Select your smart speaker.
  5. In the "Now Playing" screen, the Atmos/360 badge displays to confirm that the device is playing in Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio.

Does tidal have 360 Reality Audio? ›

All you need is a smartphone, TIDAL HiFi Plus membership, and a pair of headphones to access 360 Reality Audio content through the TIDAL application.

What are examples of immersive audio? ›

Some examples of 3D Audio features include Apple's Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, Sony's 360 Reality Audio and PS5 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos Music, Yamaha's 3D Sound Field, Sennheiser's AMBEO and Creative's Super X-Fi holography technology.

How does immersive audio work? ›

Immersive "Sound" is concerned with height and the audible experience whereas Immersive "Audio" deals with the technology (see Immersive Audio). Compared to the 2D horizontal plane of speakers at ear height, Immersive Sound adds speakers on the wall or in the ceiling to create a true 3D effect.

What is the difference between immersive audio and spatial audio? ›

Immersive environments use 360-degree spaces where users can enjoy 3D content from all directions. Spatial audio enhances interactions in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) spaces with incredible realism. This audio format is a massive improvement from mono and stereo sound.

Is spatial audio better than Dolby Atmos? ›

Spatial Audio is a layer on top of Dolby Atmos that enables an even more immersive listening experience. Not only do you get a multitude of audio channels via Dolby Atmos, but you also get to move around inside this audio space.

Does spatial audio sound better than stereo? ›

When it comes down to the directional quality and benefits, spatial audio definitely beats stereo audio for AR. Adding spatial sound to an AR experience not only makes it feel more real, it also improves the narrative dramatically.

Is spatial audio like noise Cancelling? ›

Noise Cancellation and Transparency block noise, but Noise Cancellation blocks all while Transparency lets outside conversation pass to your ear. Spatial Audio creates the surround sound effects. Please continue reading for more details, how these features work and how to use them.

How do I enable immersive audio? ›

Here's how to turn it on:
  1. Select Start > Settings > System > Sound > Related settings > Sound Control Panel, select a playback device, then select Properties.
  2. In the new window that opens, select Spatial sound.
  3. In Spatial sound format, select Windows Sonic for Headphones, then select Apply.

How do I turn on spatial audio in settings? ›

Turn on spatial audio on your iPhone or iPad

Open Control Center on your iPhone or on your iPad. Touch and hold the volume control to turn on spatial audio while you're playing multichannel content or Spatialize Stereo while you're playing two-channel stereo content. This also shows you the status icons.

What is immersive audio enhancement? ›

You can feel immersed by the sound from not only the horizontal direction, but also from the upward direction by working sound modes effectively. This function also works for the 2.0 channel signal such as TV programs.

Does Amazon Prime support spatial audio? ›

On the software side of things, as long as an app supports 5.1, 7.1 and/or Atmos, it will work with spatial audio. That already includes apps such as Vudu, HBO Go, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video.

What sound quality is Netflix? ›

You can watch Netflix in high-quality audio on most titles available with 5.1 surround sound or Dolby Atmos.

What is the best spatial audio for Netflix? ›

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  • Barbie Dolphin Magic.
  • Raising Dion.
  • Sonic Prime.
  • Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical.
  • The Sea Beast.
  • Turbo.
  • Sing.
  • We Can Be Heroes.

Is 360 audio surround sound? ›

With 360 Reality Audio, music surrounds and immerses you, with different sounds materializing from points all around your head. In Stereo, sounds are sourced from just two speakers.

Is Stranger things in surround sound? ›

Currently, the content that supports spatial audio includes the fourth season of “Stranger Things,” “The Adam Project,” “Red Notice,” “The Witcher,” “Locke & Key,” among others. For those who don't know, spatial audio is designed to provide theater-like sound from a movie or TV show.

Is Sony 360 Reality worth it? ›

In any event, Sony's 360 Reality Audio adds a new dimension to streaming audio on headphones; in fact, it's worth getting a subscription to Tidal, Deezer, or Nugs just to hear it. I strongly recommend giving it a long listen.

Which phones support 360 audio? ›

  • New. Galaxy S23 Ultra.
  • New. Galaxy S23 | S23+
  • New. Galaxy Book3 Ultra.
  • Galaxy Z Fold4.
  • Galaxy Z Flip4.
  • Galaxy Watch5 Pro.
  • Galaxy Buds2 Pro.
  • Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

What apps use 360 Reality Audio? ›

With Amazon Music Unlimited , deezer, nugs.net, and Tidal smartphone apps and compatible subscription, enjoy 360 Reality Audio with compatible speakers. *Activation of Chromecast built-in is required to listen on Deezer and nugs.net.

Does 3D audio sound better? ›

As of April 2022, 3D audio for speakers is not as good as the headset 3d audio. Speaker 3d audio sounds a thinner and not as accurate compared to the headset experience. Most people trying out speaker 3d audio seem to report similar issues, with most of them turning it off in favour of regular audio.

Are 360 degree speakers good? ›

It all depends on the design and the quality of the components. But what is beyond question is that most 360-degree speakers have been built for convenience first and quality second. That's not to say that many of them are not extremely good – but they can never be a match for speakers many times their size.

How important is audio in VR? ›

Just like ordinary reality, VR is not an exclusively visual experience – it is multi-sensory including the auditory sense, the sense of touch, and in rare cases even the olfactory and gustatory senses (for smelling and tasting). Sound is a very important part of this multi-sensory unity.

What is the highest quality form of audio? ›

What is the best audio format for sound quality? A lossless audio file format is the best format for sound quality. These include FLAC, WAV, or AIFF. These types of files are considered “hi-res” because they are better or equal to CD-quality.

How do I get the best sound quality? ›

10 tips to improve audio quality
  1. Record in a quiet location. ...
  2. Avoid echo. ...
  3. Invest in a decent microphone (if you can) ...
  4. Get a microphone stand. ...
  5. Use a pop filter. ...
  6. Stay close to your microphone. ...
  7. Use a mixer to split up audio channels. ...
  8. Make a test recording.
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What has the best audio quality? ›

What is the best audio format for sound quality? The best audio formats for sound quality are uncompressed or lossless compression files—think WAV, FLAC, and M4A. That's because these formats retain the original sound quality, though you'll have to put up with the fact these files will be large.

What is the best speaker system in the world? ›

What Are the Best Speakers In The World?
  • Definitive Technology BP9080X (Our Pick)
  • Salk Silk Monitors (Best Bookshelf Speakers)
  • KEF Q950 Floorstanding Speaker (Best Floorstanding Speakers)
  • JBL M2 Master Reference Monitor.
  • Klipsch R-28PF Surround Sound Floor Standing Speaker.
  • Gershman Acoustics Grand Avant-Garde.

Can people hear your VR? ›

The Oculus Quest 2 has its own built-in rear-firing speakers, but these suffer from a bit of sound bleed, meaning people around you will hear what you're playing.

Is it healthy to play with a VR? ›

A review published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health in 2020 analyzed studies that had evaluated the effectiveness of VR exercise and concluded that VR workouts helped improve physical fitness, muscle strength, and balance.

Is it OK to play VR everyday? ›

Wilmot's experiment demonstrates that using VR headsets for hours at a time and for days on end probably won't have any long-lasting impacts.

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