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.

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 ...

YouTube TV is expanding the availability of 5.1 surround sound across Google TV, Android TV and Roku devices this week. Prior to the expansion, 5.1 surround sound was ...

Excellent surround sound and Dolby Atmos immersion for the money. Compact and stylish design. Good tonal balance across frequencies. Seamless fluidity between all four components. DTS:X support.

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 ...

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 ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. The Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed to support 5.1 surround sound with headphones while in handheld mode, which wasn't available on the Switch 1. Nintendo ...

Sound quality: Onn's 42" 5.1. 2. Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer Fair overall sound quality - this model has sonic shortcomings that leave a lot to be desired when listening to music but ...

TCL fills the 5.1 gap in its 2025 soundbar line-up with the Q65H, a Dolby Atmos-ready model that adds immersive sound without breaking the bank. TCL’s 2024 soundbar lineup clearly did well enough to ...

Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more. The ...

5.1 and 7.1 audio can help you identify where certain enemies are in relation to your character, and provide environmental sounds for a more immersive experience. You can also output 5.1, 7.1, and ...