Fed up of weak TV speaker sound and wishy-washy music playback in your living room? Sounds like you need to invest in a ‘proper’ home audio setup, but with the sheer number of options available can be ...

When many of us think of the ultimate home theater setup, the visuals come to mind. We want to make sure we've invested in a top-notch projector or television to ensure the picture is crisp and the ...

Besides investing in a full surround sound speaker setup, the top audio choices for gaming are a soundbar or a headset, but which option is better?

George Lucas famously said “sound is 50 percent of the movie-going experience,” and he ought to know. But what if you want to bring the full excitement of the movies home? How can you ensure you’re ...

Mike McEnaney is a veteran technology journalist with over 20 years’ experience covering consumer electronics, imaging tech and the retail world. Optimize speaker placement by avoiding obstructions ...

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 ...

If you are a serious audiophile, you probably have a solid setup: an amp, a DAC, and high-quality speakers delivering rich, detailed sound. That means you are done, right? Not quite. Many little ...

Speaker placement is crucial for achieving optimal sound quality. By positioning your speakers the right way, you can improve the audio experience in every room. First, aim for ear level. Your ...

This shot from Universal Audio shows the Apollo Twin Duo audio interface in action. Photo: Universal Audio If you want great sound out of your computer setup, you need excellent speakers, of course.