12th Knot, the rooftop bar at London’s Sea Containers hotel, has a new sound to match its chic, scenic views. Working with 1 SOUND’s U.K. distributor CUK Group, London-based integrator Tateside ...

The KEF XIO packs a 5.1.2 punch—five main channels, one subwoofer channel, and two overhead channels—all fired up by a dozen Class D amps crammed into a single sleek soundbar. It’s basically a home ...

Usually, I'd have more to say, even after only 24 hours with the buds — but this time around I simply don't. The Bose ...

The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 is a bit pricey, but it’s got good overall sound quality and great bass for a 3.1.2-channel ...

Bought a new AV receiver? We guide you through the whole set-up process to get your home cinema working at its best.

Pro Tip: There’s no built-in phono preamp, so if you’re thinking of plugging in a turntable, make sure it has one—or use an external unit. Without proper RIAA equalization, your records are going to ...

Wondering if your PC needs a dedicated sound card? Learn when it’s worth it, what benefits you get, and who really needs one.

A conventional 3D sound field reproduction system using wave field synthesis places a lot of loudspeakers around the listener. However, since such a system is very expensive and loudspeakers come into ...