I just built a new system with the Maximus II Formula board and am running Vista x64. I have configured the system for 5.1 speakers (Altec Lansing) both in Windows and in the Creative software and yet ...

For less than the cost of dinner and a movie out with the family, you can bring home this eight channel home theater speaker system. While soundbars get more complicated (and more expensive), A/V ...

Looking for a maximum bang-for-the-buck home theater speaker package? Check out these reviews of systems from Definitive Technology, Energy Speakers, and Mirage. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve ...

We’re thinking either of these tower speakers would make an impressive set of budget home theater front left and right speakers, or even for 2-Channel stereo use. If the larger T5 Auditions are built ...

While the SP9YA’s status as a true 5.1.2 soundbar is debatable, its robust, full-bodied sound and lively Dolby Atmos and DTS:X height effects are in little doubt. Can a soundbar get a 5.1.2-channel ...

If you plan on creating an atmosphere around you when you work, play games or kick back and relax on your PC you’re going to need a pair of computer speakers. And if you’re budget conscious, you’ll ...

It's a battle of the British hi-fi Titans today; and this time it's being fought on the home cinema battleground. We are pitting two five-star 5.1 surround sound speaker packages against one another.

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're dealing with audio or connectivity issues with your Vizio 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers, there are many fixes to get your home theater ...

Surround sound isn't just about having multiple speakers. We break down what you need to know and how to optimize your home theater audio setup. I’m PCMag’s home theater and AR/VR expert, and your ...