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 ...

When shopping for a new headset, looking at gaming-specific options is not even a requirement. Even so, headsets tailored for gamers will offer the fastest, most reliable connection and versatile ...

Since acquiring THX in 2016, Razer has been busy bolstering its audio offerings beyond its gaming brand (see: the company’s recently-announced Opus headphones). Now the company is leveraging THX‘s ...

Whether you have a huge speaker system or just a pair of headphones, the right audio processing technology can provide surround sound that makes your games more immersive and gives you a leg up on the ...

The goal of any home theater surround sound system is to create a sense of space. When watching movies or TV shows — especially those with 5.1 or 7.1 soundtracks — a good sound system places you in ...

Wireless gaming headsets have evolved into serious competitive tools, with the wireless gaming headset category now matching wired models for speed and reliability. Advances in 2.4GHz dongles deliver ...

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Virtual surround sound has come a long way in gaming headsets. No headphones are technically considered true surround sound since the audio can only come from two directions, but gaming headset ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...