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 cinematic production, co-directed by Rob Ashford and Lucy Skilbeck, condenses the story down to two hours and uses Dolby Atmos surround sound to heighten the immersive feel.
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Gordon Cox, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Samsung 65-Inch Class 4K Smart TV Upgrade your TV to Samsung’s 65-inch smart TV that has a 4K picture, improved motion clarity, and features 3D surround sound that follows the movement on the screen.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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.
Buy Apostrophe (’): 50th Anniversary Edition here.
—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
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Gordon Cox, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Samsung 65-Inch Class 4K Smart TV Upgrade your TV to Samsung’s 65-inch smart TV that has a 4K picture, improved motion clarity, and features 3D surround sound that follows the movement on the screen.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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.
Buy Apostrophe (’): 50th Anniversary Edition here.
—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
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“Surround sound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surround%20sound. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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