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Samsung has shared new details about Eclipsa Audio, the immersive audio technology it co-developed with Google as an open alternative to Dolby Atmos. The company explained how the technology recreates live performances at home, the challenges of bringing it to Samsung TV Plus, and its plans to expand support to more types of content.
Eclipsa Audio adapts to your TV and soundbar
Built on the open Immersive Audio Model and Formats (IAMF) standard, Eclipsa Audio uses spatial audio metadata to recreate sound in three-dimensional space. Instead of limiting audio to traditional left and right channels, it positions sounds around the listener, including in front, behind, to the sides, and above, for a more immersive experience.
Samsung says the technology automatically adapts to the playback setup. Whether you’re listening through a TV alone or a TV paired with a compatible soundbar, you get the best possible sound. Eclipsa Audio also falls back to standard stereo playback on unsupported devices, ensuring content can still be played without compatibility issues.
Samsung tested it in a live concert venue
Samsung also revealed how it validated the technology before launching it on Samsung TV Plus. Its engineers conducted tests inside a 280-seat concert venue, working with a professional sound engineering company. They captured live spatial audio during a performance, encoded it into the Eclipsa Audio format, streamed it through Samsung TV Plus, and then played it back on Samsung TVs to verify that vocals, music, audience reactions, and venue acoustics were accurately reproduced.
Another major challenge was ensuring smooth transitions between immersive Eclipsa Audio content and stereo advertisements on Samsung TV Plus. Samsung says the two teams developed playback policies that prevent audio stuttering and synchronization issues when switching between different audio formats.
But that’s not it. The Korean giant has many things planned for Eclipsa Audio. Following its debut with musicals and live performances, the company is preparing to expand support to K-pop concerts, classical performances, movies, and live sports.
Samsung also wants to make the listening experience more personal. Future versions could allow viewers to adjust individual sound elements, such as boosting vocals or instruments in music, or choosing between commentary and stadium sound during sports broadcasts. Samsung’s long-term vision is “Spatial Audio for Everyone,” with Eclipsa Audio becoming a key part of Samsung TV Plus and future home entertainment experiences.
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Sumit AdhikariSumit is a lifelong Samsung enthusiast and technology journalist who has been covering the consumer technology industry since 2017. A mathematics graduate by education, he specializes in smartphones, software, and emerging technologies, with a keen interest in artificial intelligence and the future of connected experiences. Sumit believes AI will play a transformative role in building a more open, intelligent, and seamlessly connected world.
