Surround Sound

Computing

The Marijuana Of Virtual Surround Sound

8:40AM September 7, 2011 | Mario Aguilar

Yamaha has a history of making excellent sound bars — some of which cost as much as a full set of speakers. This new $US300 model is the gateway drug of all-in-one systems: It’s so gonna get your broke-ass hooked. More »


Entertainment

Razer Tiamat: First Legit 7.1 Surround Gaming Headset

9:20AM August 18, 2011 | Mario Aguilar

There are a metric shitton of 7.1 surround sound gaming headsets in existence. They fake it, mostly, with virtual surround sound. Razer’s Tiamat 7.1 headset, though, pushes surround sound into your skull with 10 discrete drivers. More »


Mobile

Jabra Freeway Bluetooth Speakerphone Bumps Surround Sound

5:40AM March 24, 2011 | Casey Chan

The Jabra Freeway Speakerphone is the first of its Bluetooth speakerphone brethren to use a three speaker-system to pump out Virtual Surround Sound via Bluetooth. It’s smart too, the Freeway automatically turns on when a car door is open and pairs itself with the driver’s phone. More »


Entertainment

Netflix PS3 Streaming Gets 1080i, Surround Sound, No Disc Required

1:48AM October 15, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

Streaming Netflix to your PS3 is about to get a whole lot nicer – starting next week you’ll be able to stream Instant Watch content without the Netflix disc – Hallelujah! – as well as watch some content in 1080i with 5.1-channel surround sound. More »


Gaming

MyEars Will Give You Real 3D Surround Sound From Stereo Headphones

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10:51AM August 26, 2010 | Nick Broughall

When it comes to home theatre, the vast majority of people spend a lot of time focussing on the visual side of things and completely neglect the audio. But a recent development from Sydney-based startup MyEars means that it doesn’t really matter anymore – they can provide you with a surround sound effect much more effective than 7.1 by using nothing more than some clever technology and your standard stereo headphones. More »


New Sennheiser Gaming Headsets Help You Know When You’re Shot In The Back

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11:30AM August 2, 2010 | Nick Broughall

Gamers looking for a 7.1 channel surround sound gaming headset might want to pay a bit of attention to Sennheiser’s latest release: The PC 163D and PC 333D headsets are designed to offer a completely immersive aural experience with sound from Dolby. More »


Entertainment

Onkyo Rolls Out First Ever 3D-Ready, THX-Certified Home Theatre In A Box

7:37AM July 23, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

If you want a packaged home theatre that’ll soak your eyeballs in three-dee and fill your ears with THX-certified boom, Onkyo’s HT-S9300THX will oblige. It has seven theatre loudspeakers, a 12-inch sub and works with all the latest 3D gear. More »


Logitech Z506 Surround Sound Speaker System Is Only $US99

8:47AM July 16, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

If you’re in the market for a 5.1 sound system, the Logitech Z506 sounds like it could be a decent deal at only $US99. There aren’t too many details aside from the price though: More »


A Surround Sound Speaker, Not A Dartboard

5:20AM November 4, 2009 | Mark Wilson

The EOps i24R3 Portable isn’t just the product of a design student and a 3D modelling program. It’s a real, wireless, waterproof, single-speaker surround sound system that was just announced by Hong Kong designer Michael Young. How does it work? More »


Entertainment

Yamaha Rethinks The AV Receiver, Creates NeoHD

7:20AM June 30, 2009 | Wilson Rothman

Reading up on this totally fresh neoHD receiver tells me that Yamaha—unlike its competition—is trying hard to keep up with the rapidly changing home theatre situation, particularly where HD video is concerned. More »