Upgrading the audio setup is a quick way to improve any gaming experience. And yes, the easiest way to do that is to pick up a surround sound gaming headset or a nice pair of headphones, but getting a ...

So I've had my trusty old SB Live and 2.1 speakers for almost 5 years now, and I'm thinking it's time for an upgrade. Brace yourself, cuz' I've got a lot of questions... I'd like to stay around US$100 ...

The Platin Audio Monaco 5.1.2 wireless speaker system offers true immersive surround sound—including Dolby Atmos and Dolby Atmos music—with almost no fuss. It’s a great option for users who stream ...

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.

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 ...

The home theater world seems to be dominated by soundbars these days, but a surround sound system with a subwoofer and rear ...

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X might delivery better graphics and faster load times, but did you ever stop to think about how your next-gen gaming experience sounds? Both consoles support 5.1 and ...

In the bad old days of surround sound, it took patience, perspiration, and proficiency with sound systems to install a home theater sound system. Thankfully, those days are long gone as evidenced by ...

The 5.1 Surround audio in Windows allows the computer to fire the audio from front left, front right, center, rear left, rear right, and a subwoofer simultaneously. Even though this enhances the audio ...

YouTube TV today announced that it’s finally rolled out support for 5.1 surround sound across three major streaming platforms, with a few more still officially waiting for the feature. Roku — the ...

Does YouTube (not YouTube TV, I don't have that) actually support 5.1 audio? It says it does and I can find posts elsewhere that say it works and there are YouTube videos that claim to be 5.1 but I ...

There was an era in the evolution of home audio where choosing a wireless surround system over traditional wired speakers was an act of compromise. Hiding ugly speaker wire in the nooks and crannies ...