Like many owners of stereo satellite receivers or NICAM stereo equipment, I have connected the audio output to my hi-fi system. This gives a vast improvement in realism, particularly with films.

No one could argue that when it comes to decoding surround sound Denon has an excellent track record. Its AV receivers are built like battleships and sound amazing. The latest effort from the company, ...

However, by comparison to the cinema, there is still something missing! Apart from the from the large screen and the kids throwing popcorn around, the main thing missing at home is the Dolby Stereo ...

Some audio/video receivers (AVRs) equipped with Neural Surround technology have applied Neural decoding only to their XM Satellite Radio inputs, but that is changing with the technology’s transition ...

Matrix surround decoding, the process of deriving several output channels from a two-channel delivery medium, is nothing new. When Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoding was introduced back in 1987, it ...

HD Digital Radio boasts many new features over its analog predecessor including digital audio that is free from multipath and enhanced text displays that scroll song title and artist information.

Surround sound home theater systems have become an essential part of the home entertainment experience. Over 16 million homes have installed a theater system in the last few years. All indicators show ...

All receivers should have inputs for the full range of video connectors — composite, S-video, component video, and HDMI. With the popularity and standardization of HDMI, the clunkier DVI inputs have ...

Are wireless surround sound speakers the next big thing? Hong Kong leads the market in the release of wireless 5.1 speaker systems. Wireless and active surround sound speakers with built-in decoders ...

The recent news that Dolby Laboratories is in the process of buying high-tech compression developer Coding Technologies emphasizes the crucial role 5.1 surround sound will play in future broadcasting ...