3D sound

Deezer launches ‘360 Sessions’ to showcase Sony 360 Reality Audio

Home News (Image credit: Deezer) There’s been plenty of excitement about Apple Spatial Audio in recent weeks but now it’s the turn of Deezer to step into the spatial audio limelight. The music streaming service has revealed it will offer HiFi subscribers a series of ‘360 Sessions’ – live performances reformatted in Sony 360 Reality… Read more

Flexound Pulse seat concept delivers a cinema experience without speakers

Home News (Image credit: Flexsound) We’ve had surround sound, 3D sound via Sony 360 Reality Audio and Dolby Atmos, and now comes multisensory audio. It’s a technology that adds a sense of touch to the mix, supposedly letting the viewer feel what they’re hearing. It might sound crazy, but it has its roots in therapy… Read more

Sony X95J flagship LCD TV to hit the shelves in June

Home News (Image credit: Sony) Sony has announced the arrival of its top LCD TV for 2021. The hotly anticipated Sony X95J will be available to buy in June and is even open for pre-order already in some regions in 75in and 85in panel sizes. The 65in model will be released later in the year…. Read more

Best computer speakers 2021: enjoy online videos with proper sound

(Pocket-lint) – Your computer’s internal speakers aren’t really supposed to perform very well. They’re the thing that always gets pushed aside to make way for better processors, more efficient fans, and sleeker designs. So if you’re often watching videos or listening to music on your computer, it’s a great idea to go for some external… Read more

Deezer

Our Verdict Its ambition is to be applauded, but Deezer falls between the two stools of Spotify and Tidal and struggles to justify itself over either For Vast catalogue and device support CD-quality HiFi tier Envelope-pushing 3D audio Against No hi-res streaming Spotify does discovery better Tidal does hi-fi better Deezer appears to be stuck… Read more

Apple Music lossless supported devices: what will (and won’t) play lossless and Spatial Audio, and why

Home Advice (Image credit: Apple Music) Apple Music is being upgraded in a big, big way. From June, the music streaming service will support CD-quality and hi-res lossless audio as well as Dolby Atmos-powered Spatial Audio, offering subscribers much higher quality, immersive playback. Both lossless and Spatial Audio will be available to Apple Music users… Read more

Sony PlayStation Pulse 3D Wireless Headset

Our Verdict Pretty much the only wireless headset you should consider if you’re a PS5 gamer For Punchy and exciting sound Convincing 3D audio Comfortable over long sessions Against Mic picks up background noise Extravagant design One of the best features of the Sony PlayStation 5 is its support for 3D audio. Sony’s so-called Tempest… Read more

Yamaha SR-C20A

Our Verdict For those simply looking to improve on the sound of their TV for just a couple of hundred pounds, the Yamaha SR-C20A is a great option For Focused, clear presentation Rich tone Great size Against Could be more expressive As with any market that becomes congested, manufacturers are trying every trick in the… Read more

Yamaha SR-B20A

Our Verdict The Yamaha SR-B20A isn’t perfect, but it does offer an impressive spread of sound for minimal outlay For Clean and detailed Good spread of effects Decent bass Against Could be more expressive Timing not expert Yamaha describes both of its latest ‘entry-level’ soundbars, of which the SR-B20A is the larger, as upgrades for… Read more

Ruark R3

Our Verdict While we thought its radio sources need a little tonal attention, the highlights here are playback from CD, from streaming music services and Bluetooth. For Compact music system Endless paths to music CD and streaming Against Edgy sound on radio sources Variable results for ‘3D audio’ Sound+Image mag review (Image credit: Future) This… Read more

Review: Sonos Arc soundbar

Sonos has launched a new premium soundbar this summer that should be the successor to the Playbar and the Playbase. The new Sonos Arc comes with HDMI and has extra overhead speakers to display Dolby Atmos. We have examined the newcomer extensively in several living rooms. Trendsetter Sonos You may think of Sonos what you… Read more