Spatial audio question

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Spatial audio question

Hi, i have an iPhone 13 Pro Max which has been updated to the latest iOS ( iOS 16 ) . I have heard good things about Apple’s Spatial Audio and wanted to try it out. I know that in order to get the most out of Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos, you should have and use a pair of Apple vended earbuds and headphones. However, i’ve heard that it also works with third-party bluetooth earbuds, which I do have ( Skullcandy Dime/Black) ..I know these are not the best or premium earbuds, or even fancy/pricey, but i can’t find the spatial audio feature/dolby atmos feature/setting on my iphone 13. I can find EQ and Sound Check, but that’s it, no dolby atmos/spatial audio setting at all….

thanks for any help

john b

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Sep 26, 2022 12:51 PM

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Johnb-one Author

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Sep 26, 2022 4:05 PM in response to Mrokircredsz

Yup, you’re right… plus the music, etc has to be encoded in spatial audio to begin with… if i wanted full dolby atmos and/or spatial audio, i’d have to get a paid subscription to Apple Music and the special earbuds/headphones as well… so… no free lunch.

thanks

john b

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Oct 17, 2022 12:27 PM in response to Johnb-one

just a tip: AirPods Pro have a feature called spatial stereo that sounds pretty good. I think it’s a programmed (not mixed by an artist) spatial experience for everything. Just pull down the control center when listening on them, hold the volume for a sec, and select “spatial stereo” …. If you bought a pro max iPhone I figure you could afford some AirPods

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Sep 26, 2022 12:53 PM in response to Johnb-one

They do not work with other 3rd party headphones or earphones

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Oct 17, 2022 12:44 PM in response to Johnb-one

To be more specific, what I’ve experienced is that the lower tones come from below and the higher tones come from above and it works with the embedded stereo to create a programmed spatial experience

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Oct 17, 2022 2:02 PM in response to Mrokircredsz

Also third party headphones do work with Dolby Atmos and spatial audio if you have an Apple Music subscription.

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Johnb-one Author

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Oct 17, 2022 3:08 PM in response to Dave778778

Yes, thanks for reply, everyone, i understand now

john b

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