The best surround sound systems don’t just turn up the volume on your TV, film or music — they also transform a flat listening experience into a cinematic wonder. Having a decked-out speaker system ...

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.

Way back in 2017, HyperX unveiled their original Cloud Alpha. At the time, we were extremely impressed. With its dual-chamber drivers, excellent tuning, lush memory foam cushioning, and affordable $99 ...

One requirement for 7.1-channel surround is sufficient space behind your couch and listening area — at least 5 feet or more. If your couch is jammed up against the rear wall or you have a ...

Matti Robinson is a veteran of the industry originally from Finland, with nearly 20 years of writing and editing experience. His love for gaming started with the Commodore 64 and grew with each ...

I’ve built and rebuilt more gaming PCs than is probably healthy, but I could never afford to include a decent surround-sound system. I’m not talking only about the price, either—years of living in ...

The battle between soundbars and surround sound is about to get interesting.

The Corsair HS65 Surround punches so far above its weight in sound quality that I can hardly believe it sits at a sub-$100 price tag. This mid-range pair of cans pulls that off by sticking with mostly ...

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 ...

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 ...

Looking for advice on how to assign a couple of speakers that have been in my living room for years but never hooked up. Installing a new 7.1 amp (previous was 5.1), so now they can be used, but ...

Surround sound has been a part of the home theater experience for over 20 years, but how much do you know about it? The term “surround sound” is part of our everyday lexicon and with all the surround ...