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FEBRUARY 2022 T3 41Spatial audio & Atmos headphones
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SONY WH-1000XM4
Sony’s flagship headphones are at their spellbinding, immersive best
when playing music mixed for the brand’s 360 Reality Audio format.
However, while they might not be configured specifically for Dolby
Atmos and surround sound movie and TV soundtracks, the work
that’s gone into making them so engrossing with 360 Reality Audio
also seems to help them deliver a gorgeously large, detailed and
three-dimensional soundstage with the home cinema side of things.
£249, sony.co.uk
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BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY PORTAL
Having been designed in collaboration with Xbox, it’s no surprise
that the ultra-comfortable, beautifully designed Beoplay Portals are
optimised for gaming. However, their essentially instant response
time and ability to deliver an outstandingly immersive, powerful and
ultra-detailed 360-degree sound stage from surround sound mixes –
including Dolby Atmos – makes them an outstanding partner to films
and TV shows, too.
£449, bang-olufsen.com