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.

Your Xbox is surround-sound capable, and it's easy to enjoy 5.1 or even 7.1 immersive sound for your favorite titles.

Choosing between a soundbar and full surround system requires you to evaluate how much you care about convenience, immersion, ...

Thankfully, with the spread of Hi-Fi, surround sound setups have become much more accessible, not only when it comes to price but also in the actual act of setting them up. So, whether it's a 5.1 ...

REVIEW – 6 months ago, I packed up my wonderful Bowers & Wilkins 607 speakers I used for music and TV sound ( along with a subwoofer and two Audioengine speakers for surround) and replaced them with ...

Everyone knows that upgrading to a nicer TV will give you better viewing quality, whether it's the size of the TV, a 4K format, or something like the OLED and QLED technology. Plus, looking for a new ...

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Henry St. Leger Contributing Tech Reporter The best ...

The names make the difference sound simple: Dolby Digital 5.1 is regular surround sound, while Dolby Digital Plus must be the better version. The actual difference isn't quite that simple. Dolby ...

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 service is still working to bring 5.1 audio to Fire TV, Apple TV, and game consoles The service is still working to bring 5.1 audio to Fire TV, Apple TV, and game consoles is a news writer who ...

If you just want the basic "I can hear sounds coming from all around me" then pretty much any 3D game supports it. Even something as old as Half-Life has perfect surround sound on my Audigy 1 + 5.1 ...