Breaking the barriers of immersive sound with Octavio Harmony

Cracking the spatial audio puzzle

Spatial audio has been hailed as the future of immersive sound, yet its mainstream adoption remains stalled. The promise is clear: richer, multidimensional audio that enhances music, films, and gaming. But for most consumers, reality falls short.

The barriers? A fragmented ecosystem and an over-reliance on proprietary technologies. For years, spatial audio solutions have been locked behind licensing walls, requiring:

• Proprietary audio formats
• Dedicated storage infrastructure
• A select range of compatible hardware

This complexity has slowed innovation and left many audiophiles and home entertainment enthusiasts waiting for an open, seamless solution. The market demand is undeniable: among those familiar with spatial audio, 83% have already experienced it, and 40% consider it essential for future audio purchases. (Futuresource research study, 2024). Yet, until now, a truly accessible and universal approach was missing.

Octavio: Breaking down the barriers to immersive audio

Enter Octavio, a French innovator in connected audio. Founded by passionate music enthusiasts, the company has one mission: to make high-fidelity, immersive sound available to everyone, no matter their setup. Their latest breakthrough, Harmony, is set to redefine home spatial audio.

Harmony is a wireless, plug-and-play device that transforms any standard stereo setup into a fully immersive experience. Unlike proprietary systems, it works seamlessly with any speaker brand, turning everyday content (movies, music, video games) into a rich, enveloping soundscape. Powered by Stereo to Spatial by IRCAM Amplify®, it brings high-end immersive audio to living rooms without the usual constraints.

This is spatial audio without the ecosystem lock-in, no need for new hardware, special audio formats, or costly licensing fees. Just pure, adaptive audio intelligence enhancing every listening experience.

Octavio Harmony Universal spatial sound devices

Key features:

• Universal Audio Compatibility: With IRCAM Amplify’s “Stereo to Spatial” technology, embedded in just 1 week, Harmony transforms any audio source (vinyl, TV, streaming) into immersive spatial sound in real-time.
• Works with Any Speaker: Harmony seamlessly integrates with all speaker types (passive, active, soundbars, subwoofers), making it compatible with your current setup.
• Effortless Wireless Setup: Powered by WiSA technology, Harmony ensures latency-free wireless streaming and a smooth audio experience. Quick to install, it offers personalized configurations for intuitive setup.

Tested and approved on the CES show floor

At CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics showcase, Octavio Harmony made waves. Audio professionals, tech reviewers, and casual listeners alike were blown away by its seamless integration and sound transformation:

• I was curious to see what spatialization could do on a vinyl turntable, and honestly, it’s mind-blowing. The sound really opens up, and you feel like you're surrounded by the music.
• What I loved was the simplicity of the system. No need for a complicated setup, yet the result is incredible.
• It’s not just a widened stereo effect; you can really feel a soundstage coming to life. Each instrument finds its place in space, and that changes everything.
• I’m a huge vinyl enthusiast, especially for classical music. If you can guarantee that I’ll get the same immersive experience with all my records, I’m your first customer.

Universal spatial sound at CES 2025

The demand for spatial audio is undeniable, with 70% of consumers stating they would pay extra for enhanced immersive sound (Statista, 2023). Octavio’s Harmony proves that simplicity and accessibility can redefine how we experience audio at home.

They got noticed

The buzz didn’t stop at CES. Industry-leading publications took notice:

📢 TechRadar: “Smarter spatial audio among the 6 coolest audio innovations I saw at CES 2025.”
📢 Le Blog Son-Video: “Wireless home theater for all speakers.”
📢 Les Numériques: “A French solution that brings spatial audio to your sound system.”

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More about Octavio Harmony: https://octavio.fr/en/pages/harmony