What Is Spatial Audio, and How Do You Use It?

May 20, 2023

One of the hot newish terms in audio tech these days is “Spatial Audio.” The term conjures some images to mind, and if you tried to guess what it means just by hearing it, you might get close. But the close is still wrong. In our top story, Andrew clears up what exactly what “spatial audio” means, how the technology works, why you would use it, and if it actually works or is just a marketing gimmick.

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• Brian gives you his thoughts on the Lenovo Yoga 7i 16-Inch Gen 8 laptop.
• … and more!

— Danny

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