Surround sound is nice in whatever way you can get it. Both 5.1 and 7.1 are very good, and I have no doubt you'd be happy with either of them. If you can do a full 7.1 system with Dolby Atmos on top ...

Matti Robinson is a veteran of the industry originally from Finland, with nearly 20 years of writing and editing experience. His love for gaming started with the Commodore 64 and grew with each ...

Looking for a gaming headset under $100? Corsair's HS80 RGB USB is on sale for $79.99, with Dolby 7.1 and a broadcast-quality flip-up mic.

Gamers like myself love to obsess over graphics settings, HDR, and frame rates to get the best picture possible. But sound quality is arguably just as important, whether you're looking to be immersed ...

Is one better than the other? Will your equipment support both? Here's what you need to know and how it might affect your setup.

After a rough couple of years and some shakeups in strategy, Sonos is back with some new products. Today, the company ...

Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more. The ...

If you're looking for an affordable gaming headset that will provide reliable sound quality and a useful set of features for a bargain price, this Razer gaming headset deal is worthy of your attention ...

The goal of any home theater surround sound system is to create a sense of space. When watching movies or TV shows — especially those with 5.1 or 7.1 soundtracks — a good sound system places you in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Virtual surround sound has come a long way in gaming headsets. No headphones are technically considered true surround sound since the audio ...

The Cloud Revolver + 7.1 is, functionally, a minor refresh of HyperX’s studio-grade headset, the Cloud Revolver S. The headphones look nearly identical, with only a few small technical distinctions ...

As soundbars and surround systems age, they can develop problems related to wear-and-tear or simply go obsolete in the face ...