HDMI has been the predominant way to connect streaming devices and soundbars to TVs for decades. With HDMI ARC's introduction in the late 2000s, the standard further simplified the TV-soundbar connection,

If your audio fidelity experience has only been in the form of CDs, MP3s, or lower-quality streaming services (such as Spotify and YouTube Music), you may be missing out on some audio bliss. There’s a whole world of better sound out there, in the form of ...

Spatial audio is getting a big push at the minute. Apple promises the tech can make songs sound more immersive, making the joy of listening all the more joyful and improving your experience with even the very best true wireless earphones and headphones.

Full-size soundbars measure around 50 inches in width, making them perfectly suitable for a big-screen TV with a 65-inch or larger panel, including 75- and 85-inch options. Smaller ones would suffice if your TV has a 55-inch or smaller screen, or you don’t want to overspend on an upgrade.

Unlike video tech, which seems to change every 10 years or so, audio has stayed largely the same for decades. If you bought a decent microphone and interface a decade ago or more, there’s a good chance that, if it hasn’t broken, it’s still great today.

For music lovers, there has never been a better era in which to buy a new car. Automakers realize your in-car entertainment needs have evolved over the past decade or so, and consequently they’re working more closely than ever with speaker companies like ...

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Here’s a riddle: If higher-quality audio sounds better, and better-sounding music is more enjoyable, then shouldn’t you stream music in the highest possible audio quality? The answer is yes. Listen to music in the highest possible quality. You’ll ...

Optical audio cables, also known as TOSLINK cables, are essential for transmitting audio signals between devices in your home cinema setup. They are particularly useful for connecting older sound systems or linking devices like high-quality soundbars to ...

Hear the calling: Amplify your future with a degree in audio production and technology. You enter the room. Sounds leap around you. Sensors track your movements, and the sound changes depending on where you stand and what you're doing. You can't see ...

If you prefer glasses to contact lenses or you regularly rock your favorite sunnies while out and about, you may also struggle to keep your headphones on for extended periods. The glasses and headphones combo can be hard on the ears and may cause some ...

Audionaut's latest agent-editing tools allow MCP-compatible AI agents to alter an open multitrack audio project, with each edit arriving as a single undo step and newer human edits take priority. The free open-source editor can also separate audio locally into drums,