Best 2022 Headphones & Earbuds for Spatial audio

#1

Spatial audio earns strong praise for immersion, directional effects, and expanded game environments.

#2

Spatial audio receives strong praise when supported by PS5 Tempest, Microsoft Spatial Sound, virtual surround, or Sonar.

#3

Spatial audio is praised on PC or when supported, especially for immersion and opponent tracking, but it often depends on software or platform.

#4

Spatial audio is usually a useful immersion bonus, especially on PS5 Tempest or Dolby, but some reviewers avoid it for competitive play.

#5

Spatial audio was useful and sometimes immersive, but compatibility and service limitations kept it from being universal.

#6

Spatial audio was one of the most polarizing features, with some reviewers praising DTS for immersion and positioning while others found it gimmicky or actively worse.

#7

Spatial audio was useful for directionality and immersion in supported setups, though some reviewers found it less precise, app-dependent, or not worth the hassle.

#8

Spatial audio was a weakness in the 2025 video review, which described the feature as weak compared with newer headphone tech.