A gentle trickle of droplets falls onto a polished stone surface, each punctate tap generating a clear, ringing ping that reverberates softly through the room. The resulting sonic patchwork is rich ...

Steeped in gravitas, this footprint rolls through a vast, dimly lit arena, projecting a thick, metallic pulse that rises and falls with a deliberate rhythm. The initial contact is crisp—a striking hit ...

Ty Pendlebury is CNET's senior editor for TV and home audio, and author of the daily Insider newsletter. He has rigorously tested, reviewed and written about AV equipment for the company since 2006.