When many of us think of the ultimate home theater setup, the visuals come to mind. We want to make sure we've invested in a top-notch projector or television to ensure the picture is crisp and the ...

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We spend months creating the perfect living room, from obsessing over the exact shade of limewash for the walls, to finding the ultimate low-slung sofa that looks great while still being suitable for ...

Today's thin TVs leave little room for powerful speakers. Here's why dialogue gets lost, how a Dolby Atmos soundbar like the ...

Sonos' clever new feature makes surround sound more flexible than ever.

When it comes to selecting a speaker system for your PC audio setup, you’ll often come across the options of 2.0 and 2.1 speaker configurations. Here I discuss the differences and help you decide ...

Optimizing your PlayStation 5's audio settings can make for an even more immersive gaming experience. Fortunately, Sony's console offers a litany of audio features, adjustable settings, and formats to ...

Clear sound is the goal of any serious audio setup, but there’s more than one to get it. Your music files, your amplifier and your headphones are the three crucial ...

Speaker placement is crucial for achieving optimal sound quality. By positioning your speakers the right way, you can improve the audio experience in every room. First, aim for ear level. Your ...

Apple is reportedly preparing a new way to use four HomePod mini speakers together, according to code spotted in the iOS 27 developer beta. The post Apple’s HomePod surround sound setup is getting a ...

The addition of Sound Recognition to iOS 14 now allows iPhone users to be alerted to noises they may not be able to hear. Here's how to get the extra notifications for situations you may otherwise ...