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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Moreover, the Arc Ultra can seamlessly integrate with your home's existing Sonos system for multi-room audio and surround sound.
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PC Magazine, 18 Nov. 2025
The recut, remixed, and 4K remastered The Show of a Lost World film includes a new surround sound mix by the Cure’s Robert Smith.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
There's also a Bluetooth surround sound stereo system installed.
—New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2025
Some include a set of rear speakers to offer a middle ground between soundbars and traditional surround sound.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 18 Nov. 2025
The recut, remixed, and 4K remastered The Show of a Lost World film includes a new surround sound mix by the Cure’s Robert Smith.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
There's also a Bluetooth surround sound stereo system installed.
—New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2025
Some include a set of rear speakers to offer a middle ground between soundbars and traditional surround sound.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for surround sound
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“Surround sound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surround%20sound. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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