Appearing recently out of nowhere, 8D audio is suddenly all over YouTube. But what is this mysterious audio format and why do you need headphones to hear it?

8D audio is essentially an effect applied to a stereo track where songs have been edited with spacial reverb and mixing to make it seem like the audio moving in a circle around your head.

Find out what the 8D audio hype is all about and how you can experience it.

A supposedly new way of listening to music is spreading widely across WhatsApp and elsewhere, with a message promising that the sound will "blow your mind". The audio – identified as "8D ...

We’re making the lawn fun again — this time with a binaural mic to capture 3D sound (aka 8D audio)! For the full experience, throw on some headphones and enjoy the immersive audio. Let us know ...

This means that 8D audio can potentially unlock the same benefits claimed of binaural beats – namely, a state of relaxation and induction of the mental state associated with meditation.

8D audio music is trending right now on YouTube and TikTok, and you're going to want to hear this. The #8daudio hashtag has, at time of writing, garnered 649.3m viewers on TikTok, predominantly ...

“8D audio is a form of sound engineering that results in a more immersive listening experience, where sound can be made to feel as though it’s coming from all around you,” Seuruk said.