The best surround sound systems don’t just turn up the volume on your TV, film or music — they also transform a flat listening experience into a cinematic wonder. Having a decked-out speaker system ...

If, like us, you regularly find yourself dreaming about that luxury home theater system whenever your TV speakers fail to make an impact (or you can't hear the dialogue of your favorite show), then ...

Whether it's in your headphones, or a feature promised in a soundbar, you've probably run into something called "virtual surround" or something like it before. The name seems to suggest that you can ...

Get a multi-speaker system or soundbar that will elevate the experience of your audio, your video, and just your home theater in general. By Markkus Rovito Published Dec 12, 2023 1:00 PM EST We may ...

Surround sound isn't just about having multiple speakers. We break down what you need to know and how to optimize your home theater audio setup. I’m PCMag’s home theater and AR/VR expert, and your ...

Revised textbook of Tomlinson Holman, a developer of Lucas' THX Sound, provides an in-depth overview of surround sound for recording professionals and home theater enthusiasts alike. Ex-movie theater ...

The surround sound systems I included in this guide consist of a soundbar as their centerpiece, a subwoofer, and a pair of satellite speakers. Custom surround sound systems typically include high-end ...

Get the most out of your games by hooking up your PlayStation 2, Xbox or GameCube to a surround sound system. With so many games now supporting full 5.1 channel surround sound, having your console of ...