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The video compares Sony's 360 Reality Audio on the XM4 headphones to Apple Spatial Audio on the AirPods Max. Dave from DT Unboxing shares his first impressions, noting that Sony's 360 Reality Audio relies on specific streaming services like Tidal and Deezer and requires the Sony headphones app to optimize performance using ear photos. Sony's technology provides crisp, immersive audio but may be unnecessary for average listeners. In contrast, Apple Spatial Audio features dynamic head-tracking, offering a cinema-like experience that enhances content immersion, exemplified by shows like The Mandalorian. While Apple AirPods Max excel in build and sound quality, Sony's XM4 headphones are praised for their value, noise cancellation, and portability, though the AirPods Max’s case is seen as less protective for travel. Overall, the AirPods Max offer a more immersive experience, but the XM4s are noted for their practical advantages.
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In this part of the video, Dave from DT Unboxing shares his first impressions of Sony’s 360 Reality Audio on the XM4s compared to Apple Spatial Audio on the Apple AirPods Max, following up on a previous unboxing. He notes that Sony’s 360 Reality Audio relies on audio mixing available primarily through services like Tidal and Deezer, and requires the Sony headphones app to optimize for ear shape using photos taken of the listener’s ears. Dave found the experience immersive and the audio crisp, highlighting the clear definition of individual instruments. However, he mentions that for average listeners, regular stereo may suffice. In contrast, Apple Spatial Audio provides a different experience, maintaining audio positioning relative to head movements, which enhances immersion, particularly noticeable when watching content like The Mandalorian. This head-tracking feature offers a cinema-like experience, making the AirPods Max superior in this regard.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their experience with the spatial audio and 360 reality audio features on various devices. They mention the limited impact of the iPhone’s accessibility settings on spatial audio and share their impression that the feature might still be undergoing software improvements. They compare Sony’s 360 Reality Audio, which is available on limited streaming services, to Apple AirPods Max’s spatial audio, noting that the latter provides a more immersive experience. They conclude that while AirPods Max offer superior build and sound quality, Sony’s XM4s win on value, noise cancellation, and portability. They also find the AirPods Max’s case less travel-friendly, which makes them more prone to damage.