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.

Your Xbox is surround-sound capable, and it's easy to enjoy 5.1 or even 7.1 immersive sound for your favorite titles.

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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 ...

Speakers and subwoofer are sleek and easy to hide. Easy to set up and tweak via SoundSend app. Works with any modern TV or projector. Sounds immersive and balanced. Especially good for smaller rooms.

Cheap. Easy to set up. HDMI eARC connection means that it works with every modern TV remote. Compact main bar and subwoofer are discreet. Bold simulated DTS:X and Dolby Atmos sound, even without ...

Sound quality: Onn's 42" 5.1. 2. Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer Fair overall sound quality - this model has sonic shortcomings that leave a lot to be desired when listening to music but ...

The Klipsch Reference Cinema System 5.1.4 offers excellent music and movie sound in a box and is heartily recommended. The relatively compact system offers excellent home cinema sound. It’s also one ...

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 ...

YouTube TV is finally rolling out 5.1 Dolby surround sound audio support — which has been among users’ biggest requests — and is launching a premium “4K Plus” service tier. The 4K Plus add-on package, ...

TCL fills the 5.1 gap in its 2025 soundbar line-up with the Q65H, a Dolby Atmos-ready model that adds immersive sound without breaking the bank. TCL’s 2024 soundbar lineup clearly did well enough to ...