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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Two of the auditoriums will have Dolby Atmos, which is a popular surround sound technology.
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Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 9 May 2024
The Bravia 9 also adds a pair of upward-firing beam tweeters to its acoustic multi-audio system for more immersive surround sound.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 17 Apr. 2024
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Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 9 May 2024
The Bravia 9 also adds a pair of upward-firing beam tweeters to its acoustic multi-audio system for more immersive surround sound.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 17 Apr. 2024
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 May. 2024.
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