Modern surround sound systems pack a big punch in a series of small speakers, but to get the most out of your home theater system, you must set it up correctly for your space. I was lucky enough ...

You can set up your room to perfection and still fall down at the most important hurdle ... HDMI cables can carry more data than optical ones, opening up the possibility for higher-quality sound ...

Action movies as well as concerts are greatly enhanced with surround sound techniques. See Immersive Sound. Today, the most common surround system is the 5.1 layout, which uses six channels in a ...

True surround sound is a bit more expensive, and requires a bit more setup since it involves setting up additional satellite speakers around the circumference of the room. I've been tinkering with ...