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SONY 360 REALITY AUDIO: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Stereo and surround sound are all fine and dandy, but what’s the next big thing in consumer audio? Sony would like you to believe its 360 Reality Audio format is top of the list.

Sony is working with a number of major record labels (including Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group), streaming services and other music organisations to create a next-gen audio format that places the listener in the middle of a 360-degree music listening experience.

But what exactly is Sony 360 Reality Audio, how does it work and which products support it?

So, what is Sony 360 Reality

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