Razer has launched a piece of software that will calibrate any headset to produce virtual 7.1 surround sound. The custom-built programme runs users through a series of tests to help them optimise ...

Gamers like myself love to obsess over graphics settings, HDR, and frame rates to get the best picture possible. But sound quality is arguably just as important, whether you're looking to be immersed ...

The best surround sound systems don’t just turn up the volume on your TV, film or music — they also transform a flat listening experience into a cinematic wonder. Having a decked-out speaker system ...

Thankfully, with the spread of Hi-Fi, surround sound setups have become much more accessible, not only when it comes to price but also in the actual act of setting them up. So, whether it's a 5.1 ...

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 ...

I have a 7.1 USB sound card from Startech with 3 discrete 2ch outputs. It's a Startech ICUSBAUDIO7D. It uses a C-Media CM6206 chipset. I have kind of a weird intended use case for it and I don't know ...

But while the promise of surround sound is simple, the headphone landscape is anything but. There are virtual and object-based formats, gaming headsets with on-the-fly chat mixing, audiophile cans ...

Today Christina looks at the new asus rog Theta 7.1 headset. It sports 'true' surround sound with four drivers per earcup - but the price is very high at £250. Are these worth buying if you're a ...