These days, most of the media we consume is digital. We still watch movies and TV shows, but they’re all packaged in digital files that cram in many millions of pixels and as many audio channels as we ...

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 ...

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.

Although the sound may not be at the forefront of our minds when we face the ultimate boss in a video game or watch as the protagonist in a film slowly turns the doorknob before walking into what ...

What does surround sound mean when it comes to headphones?

Immerse yourself in three-dimensional sound with these home cinema audio packages.

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