And now, with Apple’s Spatial Audio, surround sound is also a thing.
But this also means you have to tailor the sound setup to suit the car itself.
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With these Mercedes systems, the result is probably amazing.
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But with access to more speakers, the sound can actually physically surround you.
Combined with audio mastered for surround playback, it makes for a potent combination.
But for most of us, there’s a better way.
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It’s the noisy car we’re in.
The idea of audio quality, let alone surround-sound fidelity, in this environment would be a joke.
If your first thought is, “Headphones in a car?
you’ve got the option to also listen to music at a lower volume.
Or even on a bike if you’re a fan of headphones while cycling.
