Samsung debuts Eclipsa Audio on 2025 TV and soundbars

Samsung says that Eclipsa Audio, a groundbreaking 3D audio technology developed in partnership with Google, will launch on its 2025 TV and soundbars, from Crystal UHD to Neo QLED 8K.

In a move that sidesteps Dolby Atmos, the technology will allow creators large and small to craft dynamic, immersive audio content, for YouTube initially, with seamless playback on Samsung TVs.

“We are proud to lead the industry with the integration of Eclipsa Audio into our 2025 TV and soundbar lineup,” said Taeyong Son, Executive Vice President and Head of the R&D Team, Visual Display Business, Samsung Electronics. “This innovation opens new possibilities for immersive audio experiences and reinforces our commitment to shaping the future of home entertainment.”

Eclipsa Audio allows creators to adjust audio data such as the location and intensity of sounds, along with spatial reflections, to create an immersive three-dimensional sound experience.

Inside CI has experienced an early demo of the technology at Samsung’s HQ in Seoul, South Korea, and was impressed with the spatial depth and immersion that it offered.

As the first in the industry to adopt Eclipsa Audio, Samsung will integrate the technology across its 2025 TV lineup, from low cost Crystal UHD models, to the premium flagship Neo QLED 8K models.

Creators will be able to upload videos with Eclipsa Audio tracks to YouTube. Viewers with 2025 Samsung devices will be able to watch YouTube videos with premium spatial audio when available.

Samsung and Google are working with the Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) to create a certification program for devices using Eclipsa Audio, ensuring that consumers experience the highest standards of sound fidelity.

“We believe that Eclipsa Audio has the potential to change the way we experience sound,” said Jim Bankoski, Vice President of Engineering, Google Chrome. “We are excited to see how the creator community uses it to create new and innovative audio experiences.”