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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Chris Norris October 30, 2024 7:00 AM EDT The Bravia Theater U, a wireless wearable neckband speaker by Sony, envelopes the listener in a cloud of high-quality surround sound technology without isolating the user or disturbing those nearby.
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Chris Norris, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
That money could be better spent on a surround sound solution that lets a room full of people enjoy the experience together.
—PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
This small and slender device connects via Wi-Fi and provides surround sound in your living room.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
When Dolby Atmos content is detected, the soundbar’s digital signal processor and Atmos decoding combine with the soundbar’s five drivers to create a surround sound.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Chris Norris, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
That money could be better spent on a surround sound solution that lets a room full of people enjoy the experience together.
—PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
This small and slender device connects via Wi-Fi and provides surround sound in your living room.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
When Dolby Atmos content is detected, the soundbar’s digital signal processor and Atmos decoding combine with the soundbar’s five drivers to create a surround sound.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Surround sound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surround%20sound. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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