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Virtual Surround vs Boom 3D: catalog facts
Virtual Surround	Boom 3D
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Paid Paid desktop application from Global Delight.
Linux	Windows, macOS
Toggle without changing the default audio device Accepts custom HRIR WAV presets like HeSuVi	Works system-wide instead of being tied to one player 31 bands give fine-grained EQ control
Requires PipeWire Linux only	Paid app with no meaningful free tier for daily use 3D surround effect is subjective and won't suit every listener
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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