We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There was a time, not so long ago, when most of us were perfectly content with our 32-inch CRT screens and their tinny, built-in speakers.

The best surround sound systems don’t just turn up the volume on your TV, film or music — they also transform a flat listening experience into a cinematic wonder. Having a decked-out speaker system ...

Razer’s Kraken 7.1 wired gaming headset feels comfortable, sound great and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. San Francisco’s a fine city, but like any major metropolitan area the most common option for ...

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 ...

One requirement for 7.1-channel surround is sufficient space behind your couch and listening area — at least 5 feet or more. If your couch is jammed up against the rear wall or you have a ...

Way back in 2017, HyperX unveiled their original Cloud Alpha. At the time, we were extremely impressed. With its dual-chamber drivers, excellent tuning, lush memory foam cushioning, and affordable $99 ...

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 ...

EDIFIER Hecate G2500 Bar Gaming Speaker is designed to enhance your gaming experience with its cutting-edge features and immersive sound quality. Whether deep into gaming, streaming your favorite ...

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 ...

Lenovo is all set to introduce its new hardware lineup in China on May 19, 2026. The company has already confirmed the ...

Thankfully, with the spread of Hi-Fi, surround sound setups have become much more accessible, not only when it comes to price but also in the actual act of setting them up. So, whether it's a 5.1 ...

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 ...