But first, you've got to set it up correctly. For our DIY surround sound installation, I purchased a 5.1-channel surround sound system because it was within my budget and included a receiver.

Immersive surround sound formats like DTS ... mistakes that can trip up even experienced home theater enthusiasts when installing either of these types of systems. Here are 10 things to avoid ...

When you think of surround sound systems, you probably think of ... and you’ll need to buy and install speakers inside the walls. In a perfect world, this would involve speakers placed in ...