> It’s still post processing to create a sound stage to a stereo signal Your ears are a 'stereo signal' and they work fine for recognizing the sound stage comi

> It’s still post processing to create a sound stage to a stereo signal Your ears are a 'stereo signal' and they work fine for recognizing the sound stage coming out of a 7.1 system. The Airpods are just presenting the same audio information directly to your ears. Besides, there is a massive difference between Dolby for headphones and spatial audio - standard surround headphones will not give you a fixed sound stage as you move your head. I think you're underestimating the effect, if you haven't tried them.