Ty Pendlebury is CNET's senior editor for TV and home audio, and author of the daily Insider newsletter. He has rigorously tested, reviewed and written about AV equipment for the company since 2006.

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 ...

For less than the cost of dinner and a movie out with the family, you can bring home this eight channel home theater speaker system. While soundbars get more complicated (and more expensive), A/V ...

Total price is $730 or supersize it to the larger flagship models for an additional $180 for more output and BIGGER sound. Add a Monoprice budget subwoofer like their 12” 150 watt special for $140 (on ...

Thankfully, with the spread of Hi-Fi, surround sound setups have become much more accessible, not only when it comes to price but also in the actual act of setting them up. So, whether it's a 5.1 ...

In the bad old days of surround sound, it took patience, perspiration, and proficiency with sound systems to install a home theater sound system. Thankfully, those days are long gone as evidenced by ...

Adding Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Sony 360 Reality Audio immersive surround to your TV can be done without a lot of wires and complexity. It’s hard to believe it has only been eleven years since Dolby ...

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.

There was an era in the evolution of home audio where choosing a wireless surround system over traditional wired speakers was an act of compromise. Hiding ugly speaker wire in the nooks and crannies ...

While visuals are vital when installing a home theater, the space isn't complete without a top-tier audio system. It completes the magic of the cinema feeling, fully immersing viewers. Yamaha is a ...