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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Controllable via the Bravia Connect app Despite comprising four separate speakers to create a true surround sound plus subwoofer experience, the Theater System 6 is actually positioned some way below the Bar 6.
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John Archer, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The Sphere is a one-of-a-kind venue boasting wall-to-wall views of 160,000 square feet of LED images and brings an incredible surround sound to each event.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 10 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the box could allow users to assemble Sonos speakers like the Era 300 and Era 100 into a surround sound system, bypassing the current requirement for a Sonos soundbar like the Arc Ultra (9/10, WIRED Recommends).
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 8 Feb. 2025
Original Price: $94.99 Sale Price: $54.99 (42% off) Sonos Arc Soundbar
Sleek, compact, and powerful, this soundbar rates high on our rundown of speaker deals because of its 3D sound mapping, bringing the surround sound of your local cinema to the home.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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John Archer, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The Sphere is a one-of-a-kind venue boasting wall-to-wall views of 160,000 square feet of LED images and brings an incredible surround sound to each event.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 10 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the box could allow users to assemble Sonos speakers like the Era 300 and Era 100 into a surround sound system, bypassing the current requirement for a Sonos soundbar like the Arc Ultra (9/10, WIRED Recommends).
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 8 Feb. 2025
Original Price: $94.99 Sale Price: $54.99 (42% off) Sonos Arc Soundbar
Sleek, compact, and powerful, this soundbar rates high on our rundown of speaker deals because of its 3D sound mapping, bringing the surround sound of your local cinema to the home.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Surround sound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surround%20sound. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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