Buying a home theater sound system can get really expensive really fast, but you don’t necessarily have to spend thousands to get passable, or even great sound.

Despite some ups and downs, Sonos is still probably the number one option for multi-room audio. The company offers a wide variety of speakers at different prices, including…

Choosing between a soundbar and full surround system requires you to evaluate how much you care about convenience, immersion, price and more.

Too much height makes dialogue and fine details sound less direct.

Upgrading your Xbox to use surround sound is an exciting way to make games even better. In most cases, it’s straightforward to do.

The Texas-based audio maker just made its most affordable desktop speaker system even better.

If you’ve just set up your speakers wherever they fit, you’re probably not getting the best sound from your surround system.

I skipped the soundbar and built a flexible TV audio system with a receiver, tower speakers, and a compact subwoofer.

Wired and wireless speakers each offer different trade-offs, advantages and disadvantages. Plus, what audio you put through them has a big effect.