Why Surround Sound Doesn't Make Sense for Music

September 15, 2022

Surround sound is a trending topic again, this time with a focus on music. And while I hate to rain on anyone’s parade, music sounds awful with surround sound. And it isn’t necessarily surround sound’s fault.

Check our top story to learn why music doesn’t work in surround sound, and how things could change in the future.

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• … and more!

-Andrew

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