Sony’s 360 reality audio will give you an immersive audio experience that feels like the sound is coming from a different direction. Also similar to surround sound, but it uses different technology.
With proper headphones and a sound source, you can feel you’re in a live-action or concert. But this whole process is not free to experience.
Now the question is how much does 360 reality audio cost and is it worth it to experience for the first time?
Cost of using 360 reality audio
There are a few things required to play 360 reality audio and those are not free. Either you have to borrow or build your own setup. Here we will give you an average cost of using a 360 reality audio. Sometimes it may go up to $2499 and sometimes it will be under $299.
Keep in your mind that headphones or speakers will be your one-time investment. After that, you need to have a streaming platform that supports 360-reality audio. Most of the 360 reality apps will cost you $10.99 to $14.99
Cost of using 360 reality audio with headphone
As a listener, I prefer headphones. When it comes to 360 reality audio, Sony made certified headphone models to consume this type of high-quality audio format. Do you know the cost of listening to 360-reality audio with headphones?
Let’s figure out the cost you may need to spend:
- Headphone cost:Â Â Sony WH-1000XM5 will cost you $399.99
- Streaming App cost: Amazon Music Unlimited costs you $9.99
- Sony App cost: free to use
With Sony’s compatible headphones, you need to spend around $409.99 to enjoy 360 reality audio.
Cost of using 360 reality audio with speakers
After headphones, most of the listers prefer high-end speakers that may cost you thousands of dollars. Here we will consider only certified speakers from Sony.
- Speakers cost: SRS-RA5000 will cost you $799
- Streaming App cost: Amazon Music Unlimited costs you $9.99
- Sony App cost: free to use
This is a certified speaker from Sony that supports 360-reality audio. With Sony’s compatible speaker, you need to spend around $808.99 to enjoy 360-reality audio.
There is a streaming option called Nugs.net that will cost you $14.99, meaning you need to spend $813.99
Cost of using 360 reality audio with Soundbar
With tv, most users prefer the latest soundbar. But all soundbars have not come with this feature or support this technology. So, here we used a certified soundbar from Sony.
- Soundbar cost: BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 will cost you $1099.99
- Streaming App cost: Amazon Music Unlimited costs you $9.99
- Sony App cost: free to use
With Sony’s compatible soundbar, you need to spend around $1109.98 to enjoy 360-reality audio. There few options from Sony is available, so you can go with them also.
Cost of using 360 reality audio with home theater
This will be the most expensive option to play 360 reality audio. There are thousands of models available but we choose only Sony’s home theater or speakers. 360 reality audio technology is developed by Sony, so we prefer to use the certified sound system from Sony.
- Sound system cost: Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad(HT-A9M2) costs you $2,499.99
- Streaming App cost: Amazon Music Unlimited costs you $9.99
- Sony App cost: free to use
With Sony’s compatible home theater sound system, you need to spend around $2509.98 to enjoy 360-reality audio. After fully setup up those speakers, you will experience the best-ever sound quality.
Is 360 reality audio worth it?
360 reality audio with Sony’s certified headsets will be worth it. I have a Sony WH-1000XM5 and it works extremely well with my Amazon Music Unlimited plan.
A proper audio source and supported headphones can create an immersive experience. The problem is not many audio streaming apps or platforms available to support 360 reality audio. For example, Spotify still does not support 360-reality audio.
This one-time investment in headphones and a $9.99 streaming app cost is totally worth it. For me, this sound is similar to Surround sound and Dolby Atmos. I would never like to invest more than $400 for it.
If you’re from the resign where 360 reality audio apps are not available to provide services, this may waste your money. Before diving into this, make sure you have actual 360-reality audio-supported apps.
Final Word:
All the costs will depend on your personal preferences. Playing 360 reality sound with Sony’s certified headset will cost you around $400, and it will go up with home theater sound systems. The only thing to require is a streaming app that supports 360-reality audio.
The most popular and affordable 360 reality audio-supported apps are Amazon Music Unlimited and Nugs.net. If you have a high-end headset and Amazon Music Unlimited, you can also enjoy it. We prefer Sony’s headphones & speakers because of their efficiency.
I’m sourav, a music lover and sound enthusiast. After experiencing multiple sound qualities, I thought many people searching regarding this topic, but there is not enough detailed information on it. That’s the main reason why I created this blog.
