Although the sound may not be at the forefront of our minds when we face the ultimate boss in a video game or watch as the protagonist in a film slowly turns the doorknob before walking into what ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. AAA games have always been about showcasing the current limits of gaming technology to the world, and in almost all instances, it's about ...

Gaming headphones with surround sound have become increasingly popular, promising a competitive edge through better spatial awareness and immersive audio. Many players believe that surround sound ...

Home theater systems can sound terrific. I’ve heard some amazing ones and also a few that sound a little less than terrific. What they all have in common is that they’re able to reproduce sound at ...

How to Add Virtual Surround Sound to Any Headphones for Gaming If you're trying to get the best sound performance from your games, a virtual sound feature like Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos for ...

When shopping for a new headset, looking at gaming-specific options is not even a requirement. Even so, headsets tailored for gamers will offer the fastest, most reliable connection and versatile ...

Commentary: The AirPods Pro are getting simulated surround sound. But it could also be the secret sauce in its rumored full-size noise-canceling headphones, the so-called AirPods Studio. Executive ...

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 ...

Let’s face it, virtual surround sound can be hit or miss. At its best, it makes environments feel big and true to what you’re seeing on the screen. At worst, it can actively make gameplay worse by ...

Hey there, surround sound fan! It is the time to make your gaming experience more immersive than ever. No matter whether you are battling enemies or exploring virtual worlds. A perfect pair of ...

I’ve built and rebuilt more gaming PCs than is probably healthy, but I could never afford to include a decent surround-sound system. I’m not talking only about the price, either—years of living in ...