When audioXpress was able to attend the demonstration of Audioscenic's position-adaptive, beamforming 3D sound technology at CES 2023, listening to its first commercially available product (the Razer Leviathan V2 Pro gaming soundbar), we had no reservations to name it Best in Show at CES that year. We had listened to earlier Audioscenic demonstrations of its patented 3D audio loudspeaker technology, and the potential to transform consumer audio experiences was already clear. A detailed account of that development journey and Audioscenic's journey, from vision to product, is available here.
With its technology now already firmly established as an available option for applications as diverse as soundbars, computer monitors, or laptops from major OEM/ODMs, Audioscenic is heading for CES 2025 with Amphi Hi-D (High-dimensional Sound), an expanded solution for speaker arrays that effectively translates multichannel content for multiple listeners in the room. This meets growing consumer expectations to enjoy multiple forms of content and audio formats through a wider range of options and without headphones.
Amphi Hi-D represents a new standard in spatial audio by expanding the possibilities of position-adaptive loudspeaker technology, powered by ML-driven listener-position sensing, which delivers consistent 3D audio regardless of listener movement. The multichannel advantage of Hi-D provides superior control over 3D sound reproduction through advanced crosstalk cancellation across multiple speakers.
As Audioscenic detailed for audioXpress, Amphi Hi-D is a versatile solution that allows for scalable loudspeaker configurations, ranging from 3-speaker ultra-thin notebooks to 6-channel gaming displays. The technology offers an enhanced user experience with more uniform frequency response, wider cancellation spectrum, increased loudness, and reduced reflections.
Amphi Hi-D enables product makers to design devices that deliver premium spatial audio without compromising user mobility or requiring complex room setups. Its adaptability allows integration into various form factors, including soundbars, laptops, and monitors. Audioscenic has previously partnered with Razr, Acer, MSI, Cirrus Logic, and Zylux, and aims to expand its network of product makers and ecosystem collaborators.
"As consumer expectations for immersive experiences grow, Amphi Hi-D offers a distinctive user experience that will set products apart in the crowded consumer electronics market," says Marcos Simon, CTO and Co-Founder of Audioscenic. "People love the enveloping experience of immersive sound, and Hi-D multichannel deepens and heightens that experience to the next level."
Amphi Hi-D is also positioned to play a crucial role in creating more immersive and realistic audio environments across various industries and applications. While gaming is an obvious application for Amphi Hi-D, its versatility opens doors to diverse product categories. In home entertainment, Hi-D enables soundbars to deliver cinematic experiences without complex speaker arrangements, transforming living rooms into immersive audio environments. For personal computing, Hi-D upgrades conference calling with distinct voice positioning and enhanced voice clarity, creating a more natural and engaging virtual meeting space.
Audioscenic will showcase Amphi Hi-D demos in various form factors at CES 2025, Venetian Tower, 27th floor, Suite 29-124.
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