Dolby Atmos is nearly a decade old, and AV manufacturers are still finding new ways to integrate it into the best soundbars, smart TVs, great streaming devices, and other home theater components. If ...

We round up the best powered speakers after testing dozens, starting at active speakers under $500 for turntables, streaming, and TVs.

The inner workings of Dolby Atmos and how best to set up your home theater with the right number of speakers for a successful Atmos experience, common mistakes and misconceptions are all revealed.

Sound gear is getting smarter and more accessible, as we spotted advanced language translation earbuds, a 7.1-channel audio system for under $600 and more at CES. By Rudie Obias, Danielle ...

Dolby Atmos in your living room isn’t as easy as it sounds. Whether you’re dealing with a component A/V system or a soundbar, your speakers must be carefully positioned and calibrated to create that ...

How to make a house a home theater: Audio choices make all the difference, but can be difficult to navigate. Here's the low-down on what's up. By Nicholas Ware Updated Jul 3, 2023 1:33 PM EDT We may ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The Vizio Elevate SE is the everyman pick for Dolby Atmos sound. It utilizes a subwoofer and two ...

The best Dolby Atmos soundbars deliver an immersive 3D audio experience, surrounding you with rich, multidirectional sound from every angle — even above your head. Whether it's rain falling from the ...

The introduction of these devices marked a major shift in home audio setups; it was just as impactful as the debut of talkies. Soundbars, basically, are elongated units comprised of a handful of ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

Recent evidence from the TV world suggests that manufacturers are no longer only interested in picture quality and design; sound quality, too, finally appears to be returning to the TV performance ...