Imagine a world where a car is speeding up directly behind you but your hearing only extends to either side of you. It’s a frightening thought, isn’t it? Yet it’s not too far off what we’ve had to ...

Immersive audio isn’t a gimmick. I installed an immersive audio setup almost two years ago. Now that I’ve lived with it, written about some of my immersive audio listening impressions, and tested ...

When Sony’s Lead System Architect Mark Cerny first revealed what the PlayStation 5 can do in a presentation released back in March, he dedicated a surprising amount of time to a feature he called “3D ...

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The PS5's 3D audio transforms gaming by creating an immersive sound environment, making players feel like audio comes from all around them. Powered by the Tempest engine, this feature enhances spatial ...

Though they have their differences, surround sound and 3D sound are used in very similar ways. Surround sound involves placing multiple speakers around a room to put you in the center of the action.