In-wall and ceiling speakers might be your best home theater option, but there are pros and cons to consider before breaking out the power saw.

The new James by Sonance SA68 is the flagship model in the brand’s Small Aperture series of in-wall and in-ceiling architectural speakers. It features an innovative design that hides the bulk of the ...

The W126Be is an in-wall version of the M126Be bookshelf loudspeaker and shares the same 6.5-inch 2-way design as its in-room counterpart. With a compact footprint, the W126Be works equally as well as ...

Everything in an Atmos system needs to be carefully calibrated. The format simulates a 3D soundscape, which depends on a lot ...

If you squint at the HW-QS700F, you might mistake it for Samsung’s flagship Q990F. It borrows much of that same sleek, ...

If you’re trying to decide between a soundbar vs a speaker system, it’s important to know the difference. Here’s the lowdown on each option to help you choose the right setup to fit your needs.

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar to find out if it's worth it.

The caveat on Bose’s new surround sound feature reminded me of Sonos limiting its latest Ace headphone’s audio swap feature to its high-end $899 Arc soundbar which defeats half the purpose of ...

For real surround sound that feels truly immersive, you'll need to invest in a multi-channel setup. As you add speakers, you'll need to ensure the sound system can work with them. You'll also need ...

With true surround sound headphones, speakers are positioned around each ear and produce sound from different angles. In contrast, virtual surround headphones use software algorithms to simulate ...

So, a 7.1.4 system actually has 13 different sources of sound and at least 13 different speakers (multiple speakers can be used as a single source).