But as we reach the end of 2025, I'd like to recognise subwoofers as this year's MVP (most valuable player) for all they have ...

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.

For a truly immersive sonic experience, with high-end stereo music playback, you’re best served by a home-cinema amplifier, ...

The Platin Audio Monaco 5.1.2 wireless speaker system offers true immersive surround sound—including Dolby Atmos and Dolby Atmos music—with almost no fuss. It’s a great option for users who stream ...

Get some DVD with a THX optimizer on it like most Pixar movies seem to have included. Run that and it should give you very well defined sounds to test the output.

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Finding the best surround sound system for your home theater can feel overwhelming. Between speaker size, ...

When it comes to our yearly Awards testing, the best surround sound speaker package category is easily one of our favourites to judge. While it involves a lot of physical labour – constantly swapping ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Paramount Pictures We're all massive music and movie fans at What Hi-Fi? – and if you're ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Universal Pictures, Disney, Warner Bros. It's Home Cinema Week, ...

I'm looking for a device to add 5.1 surround to my PC. The AMD APU doesn't support 5.1 over HDMI for whatever reason, only stereo, or I'd use my normal HDMI optical audio extractor as usual. I have a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You've almost got the perfect home theater setup, whether it's the TV, gaming system, streaming device, or the 4K Blu-ray player. However, ...

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 ...