Smyth Research is a world leader in immersive audio technology, renowned for pushing the boundaries of spatial sound and binaural realism. Based in Northern Ireland, the company has revolutionized headphone monitoring through its acclaimed Realiser series, designed to replicate high-end multi-speaker audio environments with astonishing precision.

The flagship Realiser A16 is a breakthrough in personalized 3D audio. It captures your unique HRTF (Head-Related Transfer Function) and room measurements to deliver hyper-realistic surround and Dolby Atmos playback through standard headphones. Unlike conventional virtualization tools, the A16 recreates the sonic character of world-class studios, home theaters, and cinemas—allowing professional-grade mixing and mastering in any location.

With up to 16 output channels, native support for object-based audio formats, real-time head tracking, and unmatched spatial clarity, the Realiser A16 has become essential for film mixers, game audio professionals, music producers, and audiophiles alike.

Smyth Research is driven by a passion for acoustic truth, technical innovation, and delivering accurate, portable monitoring solutions for the future of immersive media. As audio formats evolve, Smyth continues to set the benchmark for immersive headphone monitoring and 3D audio fidelity.