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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The Bravia 9 also adds a pair of upward-firing beam tweeters to its acoustic multi-audio system for more immersive surround sound.
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Chris Welch, The Verge, 17 Apr. 2024
Plus, the spacious model offers powerful full spectrum and FIR heaters strategically positioned for 3D healing wavelength and comes with mobile-app controls, premium Bluetooth surround sound, medical-grade chromotherapy and exterior LED lighting.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
Pocket sliding doors allow the indoor living area to effortlessly spill outside, and entertaining is a proverbial breeze — the entire property has surround sound technology, security cameras and smart-home technology for peace of mind.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
Plus, when paired with one of Samsung’s new TVs and soundbars, the speaker should also offer surround sound, making for a great audio experience.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 21 Mar. 2024
An external streaming or HDMI device gives campers the capability to play their favorite movies on the two Smart TVs, which sync to the JL Audio Stereo for a surround sound experience.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 4 Jan. 2024
Two other discs contain concert recordings from Dortmund, Germany, and Los Angeles from 1983, and there’s a Blu-ray that contains the album in Atmos, 5.1 surround sound, a new stereo remix, and an instrumental mix of the album in addition to the record’s attendant music videos.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2024
Now available to the public, the training system features a 49-inch curved display, high-quality surround sound, and a brushless motor on the steering wheel with more than 18 ft lbs of torque for realistic feedback.
—Nicolas Stecher, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2024
Additional comfort features include: a Burmester 3D surround sound system, power tilt/sliding panorama roof, power heated front seats with memory and a power liftgate.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2024
Chris Welch, The Verge, 17 Apr. 2024
Plus, the spacious model offers powerful full spectrum and FIR heaters strategically positioned for 3D healing wavelength and comes with mobile-app controls, premium Bluetooth surround sound, medical-grade chromotherapy and exterior LED lighting.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
Pocket sliding doors allow the indoor living area to effortlessly spill outside, and entertaining is a proverbial breeze — the entire property has surround sound technology, security cameras and smart-home technology for peace of mind.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
Plus, when paired with one of Samsung’s new TVs and soundbars, the speaker should also offer surround sound, making for a great audio experience.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 21 Mar. 2024
An external streaming or HDMI device gives campers the capability to play their favorite movies on the two Smart TVs, which sync to the JL Audio Stereo for a surround sound experience.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 4 Jan. 2024
Two other discs contain concert recordings from Dortmund, Germany, and Los Angeles from 1983, and there’s a Blu-ray that contains the album in Atmos, 5.1 surround sound, a new stereo remix, and an instrumental mix of the album in addition to the record’s attendant music videos.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2024
Now available to the public, the training system features a 49-inch curved display, high-quality surround sound, and a brushless motor on the steering wheel with more than 18 ft lbs of torque for realistic feedback.
—Nicolas Stecher, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2024
Additional comfort features include: a Burmester 3D surround sound system, power tilt/sliding panorama roof, power heated front seats with memory and a power liftgate.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2024
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“Surround sound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surround%20sound. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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