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LG Embraces Eclipsa Audio, Challenging Dolby Atmos
14 Mar
Summary
- LG will support Eclipsa Audio on 2026 models and select 2025 TVs.
- Eclipsa Audio is a royalty-free spatial audio format from Samsung and Google.
- LG's adoption signals a shift due to YouTube's importance and creator accessibility.
LG will begin supporting Eclipsa Audio on all of its 2026 television models and on select 2025 TVs via an update. This royalty-free spatial audio format, a joint development by Samsung and Google, provides an alternative to Dolby Atmos for streaming content.
Samsung developed Eclipsa Audio to address limitations in Dolby Atmos, particularly its absence in gaming and in-car audio, and to lower costs for smaller content creators. Google has integrated the technology into YouTube, aiming to make immersive sound more accessible.
LG's decision to adopt Eclipsa Audio is significant, as the company has historically been selective about supporting new audio and video formats, often citing a lack of content. Unlike formats requiring licensing fees, Eclipsa Audio is free to implement.
The potential widespread adoption of Eclipsa Audio, particularly through YouTube, a highly popular TV streaming app, appears to be a key driver for LG. Given Samsung's support and Google TV's integration, other manufacturers are also expected to adopt the format, positioning it as a significant rival to Dolby Atmos in various content ecosystems.
