CES 2025: DeepStereo Revolutionizes Immersive Audio
Audio innovation pioneer Music Unit and its spin-off company LESON have unveiled DeepStereo, a groundbreaking technology poised to transform the world of immersive sound. This revolutionary innovation fulfills a 50-year-old ambition of the music industry: enabling listeners to immerse themselves in a rich soundscape, regardless of their audio equipment.
DeepStereo introduces a unique audio format and a cutting-edge tool capable of converting any mono or stereo file into a high-quality 3D immersive audio experience. Fully compatible with headphones, speakers, and soundbars, this patented system performs real-time transformations without requiring complex installations or proprietary ecosystems.
As demand for 3D audio grows, DeepStereo emerges as a universal standard, signifying a transition as significant as the leap from mono to stereo half a century ago. Unlike previous technologies that simulate natural soundscapes, DeepStereo opens new possibilities for creating, consuming, and experiencing music in 3D environments. The promise of “feeling” sound come alive has now become a reality.
3D Audio for Everyone: From Fantasy to Reality
Immersive audio continues to gain immense popularity, with over 80% of Gen Z consumers expressing a willingness to invest in 3D audio solutions if they meet expectations. However, current technologies often fall short due to their complexity, high installation costs, reliance on closed ecosystems, and limited content availability.
Additionally, sound quality frequently fails to deliver a fully immersive experience. LESON addresses these challenges with DeepStereo, an innovative solution supported by over a decade of research and development.
DeepStereo: A Unique, Hi-Fi, and Universal Solution
DeepStereo redefines industry norms by offering more than just stereo-to-3D conversion. Music Unit has developed exclusive algorithms that ensure 3D transformations retain the original sound’s richness and dynamics, eliminating the artifacts commonly found in other formats. This makes DeepStereo the perfect choice for audiophiles and content creators who prioritize uncompromised sound quality.
The technology is completely agnostic, requiring no costly conversions or specialized equipment. Standard headphones, speakers, and soundbars can now deliver an unmatched immersive audio experience. This universal accessibility positions DeepStereo as a democratizing force for immersive audio, paving the way for widespread adoption across industries such as entertainment, transportation, and artistic creation.
Julien Chirol, co-founder of Music Unit and LESON, explains: “We are proud to unveil DeepStereo at CES 2025. This technology offers artists and producers an unprecedented way to create 3D soundscapes. Artists can precisely position instruments and effects within a three-dimensional space, adding depth and detail to their compositions.
Listeners will feel uniquely connected to the music, as though enveloped by sound. Most importantly, DeepStereo truly democratizes immersive audio, transforming any device into a 3D experience accessible anywhere and for everyone.”
Transforming the User Experience
DeepStereo goes beyond the limitations of traditional stereo audio, enabling users to rediscover their music libraries, movies, and video games with unparalleled auditory depth. It requires no new devices or complex configurations, making it instantly accessible.
Unlike the flat, limited sound of stereo, DeepStereo immerses listeners in an acoustic bubble akin to a live performance. This natural and fluid soundscape enhances engagement and emotional impact, turning every listening session into a complete sensory experience.
In gaming, DeepStereo creates a level of sound immersion that transforms gameplay. By accurately localizing sounds in three-dimensional space, it offers players a competitive edge and a more captivating experience.
Revolutionizing the Industry
DeepStereo’s impact extends beyond personal audio experiences, breaking new ground across multiple industries, including electronics, entertainment, transportation, and music production.
For electronic device manufacturers: DeepStereo offers a seamlessly integrable software or hardware solution for products such as smartphones, headphones, and connected speakers—all without significant cost increases.
For streaming platforms: The technology enhances the music and movie listening experience, increasing user satisfaction and retention with existing content, requiring no new formats or remastering.
For studios and content creators: DeepStereo simplifies immersive audio production, which has traditionally been expensive and complex. Artists can transform standard stereo files into 3D immersive experiences, opening doors to limitless creative possibilities.
For live sound engineering: DeepStereo allows sound engineers to incorporate spatial audio into concerts, creating 3D environments that amplify audience experiences.
How It Works
DeepStereo leverages Music Unit’s patented My Bee Knows binaural technology, a breakthrough in preserving original signal quality while ensuring compatibility with any playback device, whether headphones or speakers.
Binaural synthesis mimics natural hearing by reproducing the subtle temporal and tonal differences perceived by each ear. This process creates a realistic spatialization of sound, even for files originally lacking such depth.
My Bee Knows revolutionizes binaural synthesis by retaining the full quality of original recordings. Combined with a proprietary crosstalk cancellation process, DeepStereo delivers breathtaking sound immersion on regular speakers. The technology works seamlessly with any audio format—mono, stereo, 5.1, or multichannel—to ensure consistent and exceptional immersive experiences.
A French Innovation Backed by Leading Institutions
DeepStereo is the result of 12 years of collaboration between LESON and prestigious French institutions, including CNRS, École Polytechnique, and the Paris Conservatory. This combined expertise has led to patented technology that positions France at the forefront of audio innovation.
Already adopted by leading institutions, DeepStereo is used by the Cité de la Musique for audiovisual content production and distribution. It is also integrated into NOUS Digital’s Sonic HR 6DoF headphones used in museums and is currently under trial at Radio France.
Conclusion
DeepStereo represents a new era in audio technology, providing universal access to immersive 3D sound without the need for specialized equipment. By blending cutting-edge innovation with artistic creativity, LESON and Music Unit have set a new standard for audio experiences, transforming how we create, consume, and engage with sound.
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