Nothing ruins a fun movie night at home faster than muffled dialogue and wimpy bass. Even high-end TVs tend to offer mediocre audio quality with tiny built-in speakers that lack oomph. The good news?

The best Dolby Atmos soundbars can offer a big upgrade over typical TV speakers. Dolby Atmos audio creates a 3D soundstage from all directions — even from above. This means effects like rain falling ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

The last living von Trapp child still helps run the family resort in the mountains of New England – where fans of The Sound of Music can explore a little slice of Austria. In the rolling meadows and ...

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a ...