Bipole speakers essentially play audio in two different directions, and can be used for both the “rear” and “side” channels in a surround sound system. Again, you’ll need a receiver and ...

April 2025 Surround-sound receivers have become increasingly less mainstream. Hardcore home theater DIYers tend to prefer separate AV processors and multichannel amplifiers, while the more casual ...

KPN is introducing a ‘next level’ sound experience with audio design by Bang & Olufsen and Dolby Atmos sound. The KPN TV+ Soundbox is a compact TV receiver and (smart) speaker with powerful ...

by Adrienne Maxwell As soundbar performance continues to improve, does anyone need to invest in an AV receiver and speakers to get great sound? We did blind tests to find out. Wirecutter is the ...

A/V receivers support several movie soundtrack formats such as Dolby Digital, Atmos and DTS. They also have built-in audio effects to enhance music and movies. See surround sound. THIS DEFINITION ...

These premium technologies come at a cost, but the Arc Ultra is worth it if you’re a home theater enthusiast who cares deeply about surround sound but don’t want to mess with an AV receiver an ...