Spatialized audio is sound processed to give the listener the impression of a sound source within a three-dimensional environment. This is a more realistic experience when listening to recorded sound than stereo because stereo only varies across one axis, usually the x (horizontal) axis.

What is the meaning of spatial audio?

Spatial audio is a way of creating sound in 360 degrees around a listener. Sound can come from any place in a sphere. It takes two forms - binaural and object-based. Binaural sound is used in headphones. Object-based sound is for television, radio and loudspeaker listening.

What is Spatialized audio and how does it differ from normal stereo?

One key difference between ambisonics and spatialized audio is how they are affected by player movement. With a spatialized sound, the player can move all around it, or the object itself can move freely. Ambisonics are more like a skybox, and remain at a stable distance around the listener.