Spatial Audio in VR | 2023 Guide

Now, instead of having flat audio of your favorite pornstars moaning and groaning, it will sound like they’re really in the room with you and really bouncing up and down on your rod. Sounds exciting? Let’s break down this new feature. 

How Does Spatial Audio Work?

In technical terms, spatial audio works by adjusting the sound within the scene based on where your head placement is at any given time. There are gyroscopes and other components involved, but that’s not really what matters. 

What matters is that the programming of these scenes will position the sounds coming from the models to reflect where they are in relation to you. So, if you’re pounding a hottie from behind, it will sound like her moans are directly in front of you. Alternatively, if you’re banging two models and one is talking dirty in your ear, it will really sound like she’s right next to you, telling you to go harder and faster. 

Do You Need a VR Headset with Spatial?

Technically, you don’t need a VR headset to enjoy spatial audio, just as you don’t need to marinate your meat before cooking it on the grill. Sure, you can experience the same kind of audio cues with a set of headphones and a computer screen, but why not upgrade to the full experience with a functional headset instead? 

Also, headphones use different technology to trick your ears into hearing something from a specific part of the room. With a VR headset, the entire headset adapts to your movements and tracks where your head is (i.e., if you’re turning in one direction or the other). So, it feels more real and immersive. 

In fact, you’ll probably be turning your head a lot when viewing a scene with multiple people as it will sound like they’re all in your room, banging each other’s brains out. 

What VR Headsets Work with Spatial?

Since spatial audio is still relatively new, not all headsets can sync with it the same way. When this feature was first released, many users reported a significant delay that ruined the immersion. In 2023, most of that is fixed, but some headsets, like the Pico 4, may still have some issues. 

Overall, SLR is working on making spatial audio available for all current and next-gen VR headsets. As the technology progresses, spatial audio may become the default for all new releases. 

For now, you can simply type “spatial audio” into the SLR search bar and see which videos support this feature. Now that most of the bugs are fixed, you can find a wide assortment of different niches, including group sex, one-on-one, threesomes, and much more. 

How to connect VR to spatial? 

When spatial audio was first introduced, you had to manually toggle the feature to experience it. Fortunately, it’s been a couple of years and the engineers at SLR have been able to make it the default. 

Headsets like the Meta Quest 2 will sync to the audio automatically, as well as most next-gen devices. However, not all headsets are created equal, so the results may vary. 

ASMR and Spatial Audio

If you’re a fan of ASMR videos, then you can imagine how spatial audio will enhance your porn-viewing experience. What if a hot model was whispering in your ear as you plowed another gorgeous woman on the bed? What if you could hear close-up sounds of what it’s like as you penetrate your favorite model over and over again? 

ASMR porn is already pushing boundaries and expanding niches, so when combined with spatial audio, the experience will be out of this world.

Getting Started With Spatial Audio Videos

By now, you’re probably salivating at the prospect of having an immersive visual and audio experience. Fortunately, there is a growing library of content that utilizes this technology, so you can find all kinds of smut to fulfill your fantasies, like: 

• Step-Sister Porn - Your step-sis has been checking you out, but are you ready to see and hear her moan? 
• Harem Porn - Why have sex with just one model when you can take your pick from dozens of them? 
• Latex Porn - For a unique audio experience, try listening to the latex squeak from all different angles and positions. 
• Girlfriend Porn - Your girl knows just how to make you hot and heavy, and now she can add whispering dirty talk to the mix. Meow.

Spatial Audio - The Future of VR Porn?

Since the primary purpose of VR porn is to be as immersive and realistic as possible, technology like spatial audio will continue to blur the line between reality and fantasy. This feature, combined with other elements like passthrough technology, interactive scripts, and synced sex toys, can make VR porn truly feel like the real deal. We’re bristling with excitement at the prospect.