We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There was a time, not so long ago, when most of us were perfectly content with our 32-inch CRT screens and their tinny, built-in speakers.

It doesn’t matter how lifelike the picture is on your fancy new OLED TV or 4K projector, your viewing experience will fall flat if you rely on the paper thin speakers built into today’s televisions.

So, you bought a home theater system? Great! Watching a movie on a properly set up surround sound system, or listening to your music through a new set of speakers can be an amazing experience. But, ...

This guide covers information on how to output 5.1, 7.1, and Dolby Atmos surround sound on the Xbox Series X and Series S. Surround sound can provide a more immersive experience in both movies and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Immersive surround sound formats like DTS:X and Dolby Atmos elevate your audio experience beyond the simple stereo systems we know and love.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Credit: Credit: Zain bin Awais/Lifehacker Composite; MarkSwallow/Prasert Krainukul/Artur Kozlov/via Getty Images Here's your guide to making the most ...

Edifier is something of an undiscovered high-quality audio manufacturer with a diverse catalog ranging from portable Bluetooth speakers to full home theater systems. We recently got our hands on a set ...

Book excerpt from Audiophile’s Guide: The Stereo, explains how to think about budgeting for a high-end audio system. The cost of building a high-performance, audiophile-grade two-channel stereo system ...

A quick look at our TV ratings will show that while many TVs these days offer great picture quality, a good number fall short when it comes to sound quality. You’ll notice the shortcomings the most if ...

5.1 and 7.1 audio can help you identify where certain enemies are in relation to your character, and provide environmental sounds for a more immersive experience. You can also output 5.1, 7.1, and ...

Dolby Atmos is a 3D surround sound format designed to enhance movies, TV shows, music, and video games. The technology uses spatial audio mixing to spread sound effects in all directions, including ...