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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At a sizable discount, then, the Theater 9 goes from a yellow light to green, offering slick, single-bar Dolby Atmos and surround sound performance, intuitive control, and a spare HDMI 2.1 input for a game console.
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 3 July 2025
The headset also includes a USB sound card that supports DTS Headphone 2.0 7.1-channel surround sound, adding depth to an already strong and crisp audio performance.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Sound on Steroids: Bonnaroo to debut Infinity Stage, a new 'surround sound on steroids' experience.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 10 May 2025
Inside, the layout remains largely unchanged from the modern G-Class, retaining features like the dual 12.3-inch screens, sunroof, and Burmester 3D surround sound system.
—New Atlas, 14 June 2025
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 3 July 2025
The headset also includes a USB sound card that supports DTS Headphone 2.0 7.1-channel surround sound, adding depth to an already strong and crisp audio performance.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Sound on Steroids: Bonnaroo to debut Infinity Stage, a new 'surround sound on steroids' experience.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 10 May 2025
Inside, the layout remains largely unchanged from the modern G-Class, retaining features like the dual 12.3-inch screens, sunroof, and Burmester 3D surround sound system.
—New Atlas, 14 June 2025
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“Surround sound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surround%20sound. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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