How (and Why) to Set Up 3D Audio on PS5
The PlayStation 5 isn’t just capable of impressive 4K HDR graphics but immersive audio too. This is thanks to Sony’s 3D Audio technology which allows you to use almost any headphones to get surround sound in select titles.
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Officially named Tempest 3D Audio (or Tempest Engine), PlayStation 5 3D Audio is a proprietary Sony 3D audio technology not unlike Dolby Atmos (as seen on the Xbox Series X). It’s made possible using the AMD GPU Sony put inside the PS5 to enable hardware-driven object-based spatial audio.
The technology is designed to simulate a more realistic soundscape with audio coming from all directions, much like the technology Sony first rolled out in the original PSVR headset. With 3D Audio enabled you can better distinguish the direction of a sound and experience more immersive object-based sound effects like echoes and reverb.
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3D Audio works on many but not all PS5 games. You can expect the biggest “system seller” releases (like God of War Ragnarok and Spider-Man: Miles Morales) to include support for the feature. On top of this many third-party titles (like Resident Evil: Village) also support the feature.
With 3D Audio enabled, the PS5 can also map 5.1 and 7.1 channel surround sound to the current audio output device. While not “true” object-based surround sound, this may provide a more immersive audio experience when compared with simple stereo output.
Some players may prefer to toggle the feature on a per-game basis since there are claims that
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