Apple Announces Spatial Audio Support for Five Mercedes-Benz Vehicles

Apple and Mercedes-Benz announced that native Dolby Atmos support for Apple Music’s spatial audio feature is now available in certain Mercedes-Benz automobiles globally, including the newest Mercedes-Maybach, EQS, EQS SUV, EQE, and S-Class models.

The Verge reports that spatial audio needs a Mercedes-Benz automobile equipped with a Burmester 3D or 4D sound system, which may cost thousands of dollars more.

Since last year, Apple Music has been available directly through the MBUX infotainment system in newer Mercedes-Benz automobiles. Spatial audio creates a realistic surround-sound listening experience that makes the music appear to be all around you. Spatial audio originally appeared on Apple products such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV last year, and it is now available natively in a car for the first time.

“Spatial Audio is redefining the way artists produce and listeners listen to music,” stated Oliver Schusser, Apple Music and Beats vice president, in a news statement. “We now have even more options to provide fully immersive music to our members all across the world thanks to our partnership with Mercedes-Benz.”