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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This high-performance headset features surround sound, noise-canceling, and a comfortable design for extended gaming sessions.
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Kristi Arnold, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024
Our tester came with over $69K worth of options including touring specifications, Naim for Bentley (their surround sound system), the rotating center console infotainment display, contract stitching as mentioned earlier, and styling specifications just to name a few.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2024
The SteelSeries Arena 9 surround sound desktop computer speakers are selling for $439.99 ($110 off) at Amazon.
—Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 25 June 2024
The room features wood flooring and a surround sound system that has additional speakers to carry music to the kitchen, living, and dining rooms, as well as the primary suite.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2024
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Kristi Arnold, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024
Our tester came with over $69K worth of options including touring specifications, Naim for Bentley (their surround sound system), the rotating center console infotainment display, contract stitching as mentioned earlier, and styling specifications just to name a few.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2024
The SteelSeries Arena 9 surround sound desktop computer speakers are selling for $439.99 ($110 off) at Amazon.
—Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 25 June 2024
The room features wood flooring and a surround sound system that has additional speakers to carry music to the kitchen, living, and dining rooms, as well as the primary suite.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2024
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“Surround sound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surround%20sound. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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