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.

I recently moved from a desktop to a laptop (Retina MacBook Pro), and I'm at a loss as to the best way to get surround sound from my new laptop to my old, trusty 5.1 computer speakers. My speakers ...

When it comes to something as complex as surround sound, investing in a quality setup is key to getting the best results in a home theater. There are plenty of options out there, to the point where it ...

Whether it's in your headphones, or a feature promised in a soundbar, you've probably run into something called "virtual surround" or something like it before. The name seems to suggest that you can ...

The best surround sound systems provide an immersive upgrade for any home theater. My picks range from simple soundbars to full speaker setups.

I’ve been needing a new computer chair for a long time now, along with new computer speakers. I finally decided to go out and get them, and as I was shopping I couldn’t help but think about the ...

Before I describe the problem, I've done the following: Test and re-test my receiver to make sure the input jack I'm using works and that other devices (DVD, etc.) can output AC-3/DD 5.1 through the ...