I started in the rear seat – plenty of legroom and the place to just sit and listen as a passenger. First up was Pink Floyd’s Money, and while the usual surround tricks were all there (cash registers ...

It’s easy to feel, at times, like everything has gotten a little worse, but there is at least one thing we can say, without a shadow of a doubt, has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years: ...

While a game’s visuals are obviously front and centre for most players, sound design plays an integral role in immersing you in a creator’s world. Whether it’s subtle ambience or sweeping orchestral ...

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 ...

Hearing your favorite song on a premium speaker for the first time is like finally feeling your ears pop on an airplane—after hours of wishy-washy, muted sound, everything sounds so much clearer. If ...

Oscars Best Sound Commentary (Updated Jan. 9, 2026): The Oscars shortlist has been announced for best sound, and the category is a symphony of chaos (in all the best ways). War film (sort of?) “One ...

Imagine you're driving on a lonely country road, the sky erupting in a bright orange sunset on a mild winter day. You're sitting back on the headrest when you hear the familiar intonations of the ...

If you've ever taken a look at the back of your computer, you've no doubt seen the rainbow of holes that make up the different audio ports your motherboard has to offer. You'll also spot many of the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You've spent thousands of dollars on your home theater system, with much of the upfront cost going toward your brand-new 4K TV and Dolby Atmos ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. It isn’t the holidays without sound. The clatter of ...

The Sony WF-1000XM5 hit on just about everything we want from a premium set of Bluetooth earbuds. Their small, rounded design should feel comfortable and secure in most ears. They’re nearly unmatched ...