Another all-in-one soundbar, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is a great all-rounder for both movies and music. As a bonus, it can be ...

Wharfedale’s 5.1 speaker package based on its Diamond 12.1 range is an ideal choice for ... music playlists spanning genres for balanced audio, and even sports broadcasts to test the immersive ...

With their fantastic sound quality, classic design, and low cost, the Edifier R1280DB (and their Bluetooth-less cousins, the R1280T) are by far the best value overall 2.0 speaker set you can buy ...

The right sound ... speaker power, frequency response, connectivity options, and price. What's the best sound system right now? Our pick for the best sound system overall is the Vizio 5.1-Channel ...

Atmos is a surround-sound technology that was first developed in 2012, expanding upon the existing 5.1- and 7.1-channel surround sound set-ups that have dominated the cinematic audio experience for ...

They give you the most control over the sound because they let you pick each component and place each speaker exactly where you want it to be. If you already own a 5.1 or 7.1 AV receiver-based ...

Whether you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker, a soundbar or loudspeakers for your home theater, these are the best products for the money. Ty Pendlebury has worked at CNET since 2006.

While we test for the responsiveness and how effective the integration of Alexa is within a speaker, our usual considerations of sound quality, build and other features remain paramount. Various third ...

For more details, read how we test and rate products. We think the JBL Flip 6 (buy now ... Now rated at IP67 with redesigned audio drivers and Bluetooth 5.1 to deliver enhanced 360 sound, maxing out ...

That's because Dolby Atmos is a surround sound audio format that isolates audio to individual objects – someone screaming, a dog barking, a helicopter overhead – that can be mapped in 3D space ...

OK, that's laying it on a bit thick, but having audio that is seemingly coming at you from in front of you, behind, above, below, and every which way, must be experienced, and one of the best ways ...

He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, including headphones and speakers. He's also an e-reader and e-publishing expert as well ...