Setting up a new audio system can be a chore, but if you look for these settings, they can help you get on the path to better ...

Samsung offers a wide variety of surround sound system options, ranging from systems integrated with Blu-ray disc or DVD players to sleek, self-contained sound bars. Several of Samsung's surround ...

Apple has expanded the use of Spatial Audio in iOS 16. Here's how to personalize the listening experience with Spatial Audio for yourself. Nearly all of Apple's currently wireless headphones support ...

We have other articles which will help you actually connect your home theater system. This article assumes that you are indeed getting sound and video through the components and that you are ready to ...

As video displays become thinner, and more people move towards high-performance home theaters, manufacturers are often de-prioritizing the built in sound in their televisions. In other words, if you ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

Most Google Home households start with just one smart speaker or display, but it certainly doesn't have to end there. Google Home and Google Nest smart devices can do way more when you put them ...

With iOS 16, Apple made available a new feature for AirPods users called Personalized Spatial Audio. This article explains what it is and how to set it up on iPhone. According to Apple, Personalized ...

Stepping up to five speakers (plus a subwoofer) will greatly enhance your movie viewing experience. So why not make the most of it. We've compiled five tips to help you set up your home theater ...

If you want to get the very best sound out of your wireless speakers, you’ll need three things: a tape measure, your favorite music, and your ears. As our testing shows, all wireless speakers are not ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Sonarworks is the company behind precision audio software ...

Figure 1. Nonsymmetrical speaker placement — L/R speaker traces overlaid with phase, 8Hz to 200Hz. Click here to see an enlarged diagram. In the past, not much attention has been paid to audio in ...