Whether it's in your headphones, or a feature promised in a soundbar, you've probably run into something called "virtual surround" or something like it before. The name seems to suggest that you can ...

Although the sound may not be at the forefront of our minds when we face the ultimate boss in a video game or watch as the protagonist in a film slowly turns the doorknob before walking into what ...

All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Learn more.

Signature HyperX Comfort with Studio-Grade Sound Stage and Custom-Tuned Virtual 7.1 Audio is Now Available in Revolver Headset Family FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HyperX, the gaming ...

The retail giant's first Fire TV soundbar has DTS Virtual:X visual surround sound and lets you stream from Prime Video, Netflix, Max, Hulu, Disney+ and more. By Rudie Obias If you purchase an ...

So I'm on the look out for a budget headset for my desktop. Ye olde Steelseries has finally bit the dust (headband snapped, and no amount of repairs has kept it together). After reading some reviews ...

As part of a new update on the development of Halo Infinite, developer 343 Industries specifically highlighted the contributions of the game’s Audio Team. The whole thing is worth a read if you are at ...

Sony just took the wraps off a new mid-range soundbar with 2.1-channel audio and Sony’s virtual surround technology. But while the HT-S400 supports standard Dolby Audio, it doesn’t work with immersive ...

For most folks, using a set of wireless headphones or earbuds with a soundbar offers two main benefits: You can listen privately without disturbing others in your home (or even in your bed), and you ...

Razer is using CES 2023 to expand its soundbar lineup with a top-tier model with its own subwoofer. Specs include a frequency response of 40–20,000 Hz and a max sound pressure level of 98 dB. But for ...