Dolby have announced Dolby Surround 7.1, an 8-channel surround sound audio system that's intended to better support both traditional 2D and newer 3D content. Integral to the new system is the ...

When many of us think of the ultimate home theater setup, the visuals come to mind. We want to make sure we've invested in a top-notch projector or television to ensure the picture is crisp and the ...

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 ...

Object-oriented / Immersive surround sound technologies have been the buzz in both commercial cinema and home theater for a few years now. Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D have been the two dominant players in ...

A recording and playback system that provides a more realistic audio environment for a home or movie theater compared to the classic stereo configuration. Action movies as well as concerts are greatly ...

Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET readers find the best sights and sounds for their home theaters. The sound bar is best seen as a reaction to home-theater-in-a-box (HTIB) ...

Sony’s HT-A9 home theater system creates an impressively immersive experience with just four speakers and a lot of advanced audio-mapping technology. Sony’s $1,800 HT-A9 home theater system finds a ...

Innovative three-piece speaker system uses advanced 360 Surround Sound Mapping technology and can also be expanded with optional extra speakers. And demos suggest it sounds really ...

If you've spent any time researching or shopping for home theater products — whether TVs, soundbars, or full surround-sound systems — chances are you’re familiar with the phrase “Dolby Atmos.” ...

Surround sound has been a part of the home theater experience for over 20 years, but how much do you know about it? The term “surround sound” is part of our everyday lexicon and with all the surround ...