surround sound
noun
: sound reproduction that often uses three or more transmission channels to enhance the illusion of a live hearing
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The Blu-ray, meanwhile, houses the Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround sound mixes of the original LP, plus Zappa’s original 4-channel Quadraphonic mix, available to the public for the first time since ‘74.
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Ron Hart, SPIN, 29 Nov. 2024
This 50-inch TV has 3D surround sound, crystal clear resolution, and WiFi connection capability.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024
When paired with the soundbar, the Ultra Open Earbuds act as rear surround sound speakers, working in concert with the soundbar.
—PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
Hyundai The Ioniq 9 also gets a 14-speaker Bose audio system, with support for 5.1-channel surround sound.
—New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2024
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Ron Hart, SPIN, 29 Nov. 2024
This 50-inch TV has 3D surround sound, crystal clear resolution, and WiFi connection capability.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024
When paired with the soundbar, the Ultra Open Earbuds act as rear surround sound speakers, working in concert with the soundbar.
—PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
Hyundai The Ioniq 9 also gets a 14-speaker Bose audio system, with support for 5.1-channel surround sound.
—New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Surround sound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surround%20sound. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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