Apple and Mercedes-Benz today announced that native support for Apple Music spatial audio with Dolby Atmos is rolling out to select Mercedes-Benz vehicles worldwide, including the latest Mercedes-Maybach, EQS, EQS SUV, EQE and S models -Class.


As noted by The edgespatial audio requires a Mercedes-Benz vehicle with a Burmester 3D or 4D sound system, which can cost thousands of dollars extra.

Apple Music has been available directly via the MBUX infotainment system in newer Mercedes-Benz vehicles since last year. Spatial audio provides an immersive surround sound listening experience that sounds like the music is all around you. Spatial audio was introduced last year on Apple devices like the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, and now for the first time the feature is available natively in a car.

“Spatial Audio is revolutionizing the way artists create music and the way fans listen to music, and it’s an experience beyond words; you have to hear it to appreciate it,” said Oliver Schusser, vice president of Apple Music and Apple Beats in a press release. “Together with Mercedes-Benz, we now have even more opportunities to offer fully immersive music to our subscribers around the world.”

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