I just built a new system with the Maximus II Formula board and am running Vista x64. I have configured the system for 5.1 speakers (Altec Lansing) both in Windows and in the Creative software and yet ...

Sure, sound is subjective, but we still put all of the speakers we review through a defined set of tests to determine which sound the best. Check out our audio testing regimen. I’m PCMag’s home ...

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Bass: some speakers have it, and some don’t. It’s like charisma or generational wealth, except probably less important in determining your future. I’ve never personally found bass to be the most ...

Sony's ULT Field 1 speaker packs heavy bass into a low-profile design great for indoor and outdoor use. There’s cause for celebration: Sony just announced a new line of products with names that don’t ...

We don’t always report on premium car-audio systems, and when we do, it’s usually to help shoppers decide if they want to spend the extra money on an option. In the case of our long-term Genesis G70, ...

Have you ever wondered why your loudspeaker features a port or vent? Bass reflex speakers offer a number of advantages over sealed cabinet. We explain how they work. Loudspeakers come in all shapes ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many of us, a speaker system is only worth using if you can't ...

I’ve tested a lot of portable speakers over the years—some punchy, some smart, some built to survive a weekend camping trip. But none have genuinely surprised me the way the Brane X has. When I first ...

From eight-trackplayers to Bluetooth, 10 watts to 1,000 or more, tinny tweeters to Kevlar-wound speakers, and ACDelco to Bowers & Wilkins, automakers' audio offerings have evolved impressively ...