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3D audio can be used to create realistic and immersive [[virtual reality]] experiences.

3D audio can be used to create realistic and immersive [[virtual reality]] experiences.

At CES 2015, [[Oculus VR]] licensed a 3D Audio engine called [[RealSpace 3D]] and demonstrated its practical use. The 3D audio solution relies on a pair of adjustable on-ear headphones that are connected to the rest of the [[HMD]]. Those who were lucky to try it out said that it helped significantly increase the overall immersion. Chief Scientist at Oculus, [[Michael Abrash]], said that 3D sound is not an addition to VR but a multiplier. Unlike regular video games, virtual reality is able to use 3D audio cues to help players orient themselves in the environment and experience a complete immersion. 2D displays have a limited [[field of view]] and lack the necessary information about distance, which means that while we may know from which direction is a certain sound coming, we would probably not be able to precisely estimate how far from us is its source.

At CES 2015, [[Oculus VR]] licensed a 3D Audio engine called [[RealSpace 3D]]. The 3D audio solution relies on a pair of adjustable on-ear headphones that are connected to the rest of the [[HMD]]. Those who were lucky to try it out said that it helped significantly increase the overall immersion. Chief Scientist at Oculus, [[Michael Abrash]], said that 3D sound is not an addition to VR but a multiplier. Unlike regular video games, virtual reality is able to use 3D audio cues to help players orient themselves in the environment and experience a complete immersion. 2D displays have a limited [[field of view]] and lack the necessary information about distance, which means that while we may know from which direction is a certain sound coming, we would probably not be able to precisely estimate how far from us is its source.

==3D audio engines==

==3D audio engines==