surround sound

[ suh-round sound ]

noun

1. an array of movie theater speakers, or the collective components of a home entertainment system, as speakers and an audio receiver, delivering audio from different channels of a soundtrack to convey directional sound, typically used to enhance the immersive experience of watching entertainment on a screen:

   Having surround sound really makes the whole television experience better, not just for movies, but sports too!

adjective

1. of or relating to such a collection of three or more speakers delivering multichannel audio to create an immersive experience at home or in a theater:

   With five or seven surround sound speakers, you can hear video game enemies approaching from a specific direction—a real advantage over the TV audio output.

surround sound

noun

1. a system of sound recording and reproduction that uses three or more independent recording channels and loudspeakers in order to give the impression that the listener is surrounded by the sound sources Compare quadraphonics See also ambisonics

Word History and Origins

Origin of surround sound¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Virtual surround sound has been the most popular upgrade among gaming headsets in the last few years.

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Between the incredible sound quality and advanced surround sound features, though, the Mobius has the tech to back up that price.

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Upgrading to Pro Tools Ultimate lets you mix in multichannel surround sound and immersive audio formats.

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But, this Alexa-enabled speaker allows you to build an entire setup piece-by-piece if you find yourself bitten by the surround sound bug.

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You have the surround sound, the giant screen, the plush, deep-cushioned recliner.

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