We received numerous emails from fellow Audioholics who recently upgraded their home theater systems to find that the sonic improvements were less than expected. This is a topic that comes up more ...

A recording and playback system that provides a more realistic audio environment for a home or movie theater compared to the classic stereo configuration. Action movies as well as concerts are greatly ...

Dolby have announced Dolby Surround 7.1, an 8-channel surround sound audio system that's intended to better support both traditional 2D and newer 3D content. Integral to the new system is the ...

Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET readers find the best sights and sounds for their home theaters. The sound bar is best seen as a reaction to home-theater-in-a-box (HTIB) ...

Object-oriented / Immersive surround sound technologies have been the buzz in both commercial cinema and home theater for a few years now. Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D have been the two dominant players in ...

At $3,499, Yamaha’s new flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar features sound beam technology with AI, but does performance justify its price? Other features include Yamaha’s MusicCast multi-room platform, ...

If you’re one of the many people who have turned away from going to the cinema to enjoy a fun-filled movie night, it’s now possible to achieve a similar experience with a large 4K or 8K resolution ...

The S4251w-B4 sports rear speakers for unparalleled home theater sonics from a sound bar, although it has some quirks. Matthew Moskovciak Senior Associate Editor / Reviews - Home theater Covering home ...

Sony’s HT-A9 home theater system creates an impressively immersive experience with just four speakers and a lot of advanced audio-mapping technology. Sony’s $1,800 HT-A9 home theater system finds a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There was once a time when getting great home audio for your living room meant paying a thousand or more dollars. These days, that's no longer ...

Even with a nice surround sound system in your living room and a modest audio package in your car, the car might sound better ...