Amazon's new Echo Studio is one of two speakers that allow you to use Alexa Home Theater to its full potential. (Billy Steele ...

For those looking for an affordable way to build an entry-level hi-fi system (or even a multi-channel home theater), JBL has ...

ZDNET's key takeaways LG announced its Sound Suite home entertainment system, which will be showcased at CES 2026.It's a ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

U.K. speaker maker KEF has given its popular Q Series lineup of speakers its first upgrade in seven years, bringing the company’s audiophile Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) and other ...

Ahead of CES 2026, LG has announced a series of new speakers and soundbars, all of which support the brand's new Sound Suite and Dolby Atmos Flex.

No matter which route you take, it’s also important to have a basic understanding of multi-channel systems. For instance, what’s the difference between a 2.0 and a 2.1 system? A 5.1 and a 5.1.2 system ...

I first got into home theater when I was in high school in the late 90s, when the DVD was brand new, and 5.1-channel audio was mind-blowing. My first system was composed of all Sony gear, purchased at ...

My current front speakers are Paradigm Mini Monitors (v4 I think). I’m debating getting a pair of Klipsch RP-280Fs to replace them. Is it worth getting large front speakers, or would I be better off ...

From reference-grade loudspeakers and AV processors to subwoofers and headphones, 2025 delivered standout audio and home ...

The 2026 Q-Series soundbars from Samsung are clearly aimed at people who want a cinematic experience without turning their ...