Samsung Presents Eclipse Audio Format On TV 2025 Thanks To Collaboration With Google

Samsung Neo QLED 8K comes with Eclipsia Audio (photo: x @TheGalox_)

JAKARTA - Samsung has announced that the latest audio format, Eclipsa Audio, will be available on their TV and soundbar starting in 2025. This format is the result of collaboration between Samsung and Google, offering a free alternative to Dolby Atmos, which has long been a popular audio standard in the industry.

The Audio eclipse was first introduced by Google a few years ago as a project that aims to provide an immersive 3D audio experience without licensing fees which is usually an obstacle for creators. With this open-source format, Samsung and Google have the ambition to shift Dolby dominance on devices such as TV, projectors, and speakers.

In its announcement, Samsung said that Eclipsa Audio will provide an immersive audio experience with the ability to regulate sound intensity and location in detail. This technology is designed to improve audio quality in movies, TV shows, to other video content.

As an important step, YouTube will also support Eclipsa Audio, allowing creators to upload videos with audio tracks that use this format. This effort aims to bring spatial audio experiences to various types of content, not only on large productions that cost a lot of money.

Samsung and Google are working with the TTA (Telecommunication Technology Association) to create a certification program. This program will ensure that devices with Eclipsa Audio support meet the set quality standards, similar to Dolby Atmos or Dolby Vision certification.

This new format will come on various Samsung TV models, including Crystal UHD series and premium units such as Neo QLED 8K. This move not only strengthens Samsung's position in the market, but also opens up opportunities for other OEMs to adopt this new audio format as a more economical alternative but still of high quality.

The presence of Eclipsa Audio is expected to bring revolution in the world of audio technology, providing a more immersive experience for consumers at no additional cost expense.