What is Spatial Sound on Netflix?

26 Jun 07:14

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The main advantages of spatial sound on Netflix How to Turn on Spatial Sound on Netflix How spatial sound works Is spatial sound really necessary?

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Spatial sound (Spatial Audio) on Netflix, is a technology that creates 3 D audio by emitting a surround sound effect. This technology allows you to feel the sound as if it comes from different directions and distances, which adds more depth and realism to watching movies and series.

The main advantages of spatial sound on Netflix

Creates the feeling of being inside the stage and the sounds moving around you.
Improves sound quality.
Supported on various devices such as TVs, computers, mobile devices and headphones. Netflix uses its own spatial audio technology, which works on most modern devices without the need for special equipment. This means that users may not buy additional audio systems or headphones to feel imersivity.

How to Turn on Spatial Sound on Netflix

Make sure your device supports spatial sound.
Select a film or series that supports spatial sound (usually marked with the appropriate icon or description).
In the Netflix sound settings, select spatial sound if necessary.
Your plan should include this technology (Premium for 9.99 EUR/month).

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Spatial sound on Netflix works by using sound processing algorithms that create a three-dimensional audio effect. This is achieved by manipulating audio channels, allowing the sound to appear to be heard from different directions and distances.

How spatial sound works

Netflix uses its own sound processing algorithms that distribute audio in three-dimensional space. The technology uses multi-channel audio tracks to create a more realistic sound environment. Spatial sound adapts to the device on which you view content to ensure optimal sound regardless of whether you use a TV, computer, smartphone or headphones.

Is spatial sound really necessary?

Spatial sound improves viewing quality, making it more immersive and realistic. This is especially noticeable in films and series with a lot of sound effects and action scenes. However, its presence is not mandatory for viewing content, but significantly increases the impression of viewing.

But there are always nuances. In the screenshot with the plans, you can see that my current plan is "Standard". This is due to the fact that my TV played Spatial Audio in such a way that the dialogues were not heard, and all the effects were very loud. Constantly watched series with a remote control in his hand, adjusting the sound level. I will write a separate post about this experience.