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Which probably has you wondering: what exactly is spatial audio?
Yes, those bullets can fly past your shoulder.
Press material for the Dolby Atmos sound system
Spatial audio: what is it?
And thanks to the nature of closed-back headphones, spatial audio can be further manipulated here.
This uses your source unit as a focal point (ie.
Press material for the Dolby Atmos sound system
Spatial audio: why should you want it?
And we think that’s quite a big perk.
So what about movies and TV shows?
A promotional image for Sony’s 360 Reality Audio
Spatial audio: how can you get it?
And consider the newerSonos Aceheadphones.
These deliver spatial audioSonosecosystem magic if you have a Sonos soundbar.
Apple’s AirPods are one of the products which supports Apple’s head-tracked Spatial Audio
SeeDolby’s list of Dolby Atmos compatible devices here.
Next up, content.
Most streamers have a tag for spatial audio movies and shows, but not all do.
A promotional image for DTS:X
Afairly well-hidden Netflix tag lists all of its compatible offerings, though.
Its a nice workaround for those who dont want to pay out the ears for a premium streaming service.
Spatial audio: do you need it?
With more and more new movies hitting streaming services instead of theaters, it’s a valuable investment.
