Having 7.1 surround sound is overkill for most people.

Upgrading the audio setup is a quick way to improve any gaming experience. And yes, the easiest way to do that is to pick up a surround sound gaming headset or a nice pair of headphones, but getting a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Is one subwoofer really enough?

Almost everyone loves surround sound, (except for an eccentric actor whom I know who actually prefers mono!) and what’s not to love? Our ears are on each side of our head, canted forward, but we hear ...

The Yamaha RX-Z7 offers benchmark performance in virtually every category with all of the latest audio and video processing features, along with a host of multi room and networking capabilities. 140 ...

Creative's Sound BlasterX G5 external USB 7.1 sound card is great for perking up lower grade headsets, but it's hard to justify buying this product when you can just spend more on a headset. This ...

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