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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Upgrading your home theater speakers for a great movie experience is easy to do, but it can be hard to decide which route to take. Let's look at the choice between a pair of HomePods and a dedicated ...