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Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits

General questions on mp3 Surround, mp3 SX, and mp3D

What is mp3 Stereo eXtended (mp3 SX)?

mp3 SX is a utility for automatic conversion of two-channel content to mp3 Surround. It guarantees playback with a stable localization of singers and instruments even off the sweet spot. Additionally, it creates an impressive feeling of envelopment using the ambience sounds already present in the stereo source.