If there was one consistent trend among the soundbars I saw CES 2020, it was that manufacturers are embracing virtualized 3D audio in a big way. Samsung’s budget-priced T-series soundbars, for example ...

The HT-G700’s $500 price tag might sound enticing given its array of 3D audio functionality, but it’s missing a huge feature: Wi-Fi connectivity. Sony doubles down on virtualized 3D audio with the ...

Sony has announced in a blog post detailing the PS5’s Tempest 3D Audio that the company is working on implementing Virtual Surround Sound through TV speakers, although this feature won’t be available ...

There was an era in the evolution of home audio where choosing a wireless surround system over traditional wired speakers was an act of compromise. Hiding ugly speaker wire in the nooks and crannies ...

Toshiba's sleek new sound bars eliminate the need to identify listening “sweet spots,” as users are able to hear accurate, balanced and powerful sound wherever they are within the room. The sound bars ...

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Apple's AR headset or "Apple Glass" smart glasses may offer realistic sound effects to go with its digital imagery laid over a real-world view, by accurately reproducing a sound in such a way that it ...

How to Add Virtual Surround Sound to Any Headphones for Gaming If you're trying to get the best sound performance from your games, a virtual sound feature like Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos for ...

Ambisonic rendering is a way to simulate the precise locations of sounds in 3D, and an ambisonics algorithm has allowed researchers to create rich virtual 'soundscapes.'Researchers decided to test the ...