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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Buttons on the top of the transmitter unit can be used to manually switch the inputs and sound modes, including virtual surround sound and enhanced speech clarity when using TV or HDMI ARC sources.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The space transforms into a theater thanks to a 120-inch floating screen, laser projector, and surround sound.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
Dolby, the American tech company best known for its immersive surround sound, aims to fix both problems, and Peacock will be first in flight.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
It’s equipped with Dolby Atmos for three-dimensional surround sound that picks up even the faintest sounds in movies.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The space transforms into a theater thanks to a 120-inch floating screen, laser projector, and surround sound.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
Dolby, the American tech company best known for its immersive surround sound, aims to fix both problems, and Peacock will be first in flight.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
It’s equipped with Dolby Atmos for three-dimensional surround sound that picks up even the faintest sounds in movies.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Surround sound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surround%20sound. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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