It was the summer of ’69. We’re not talking about the Bryan Adams song here; we’re actually referring to first time surround sound became available in the home. At the time, it was called Quadraphonic ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There was a time, not so long ago, when most of us were perfectly content with our 32-inch CRT screens and their tinny, built-in speakers.

I love surround sound. I love it so much I want everyone else to share my love for it. But how do you do that? Well, for starters you can help others get surround sound in their home. You know the ...

Surround sound is exactly what it sounds like: a category of products and technologies designed to immerse you in audio from all sides, all angles, and, increasingly, from all heights too. We’re going ...

Are the movies (or games) being shown on your home cinema really getting the audio treatment that your ears deserve? There's now a huge choice of tech offering surround sound experiences, and we're ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Immersive surround sound formats like DTS:X and Dolby Atmos elevate your audio experience beyond the simple stereo systems we know and love.

We believe in genuine research and hands-on testing. If you do too, click here to add Empire as a preferred source on Google. For years, surround sound was the preserve of home cinema obsessives, the ...