Months ago, I was under the mistaken impression that I needed Dolby Digital Live to get 5.1 sound out of PC games when running the PC through a receiver, and that was the sole reason I got a Xonar ...

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Bluetooth has been around for some time now, and has created tons of possibilities for us — now, with Bluetooth technology, you can connect your phone to all sorts of gadgets — speakers, your computer ...

Spotify’s new Connect service was launched this week and audio device makers used the IFA electronics show to launch the first wave of products that tie into it. I tried it out with the Yamaha RX-A830 ...

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A USB receiver or connector (also known as a USB dongle) helps establish a wireless connection between your PC/laptop and the wireless keyboard to use within the supported range or distance. However, ...

Apple’s HomePods have evolved in function since their introduction as Apple has pushed out firmware updates and related operating system changes that enabled originally promised features. But there ...

In today’s world, the dedicated stereo receiver is a rare breed. The future of home audio is wireless, and manufacturers that still dabble in hardwired audio gear have started making multi-channel AV ...

The Sonos Port can be hooked up to your receiver and will turn your stereo into full-fledged wireless Sonos streaming system. Like the Connect, the Port is a wireless streamer with a built-in DAC. It ...

Don’t you hate dealing with unsightly audio cables every time you want to brighten your day with your favorite song or album? You’re not alone. Many people have turned to wireless headphones as a ...

Nvidia’s audio-over-HDMI options are more limited than AMD’s. Most videocards based on new Nvidia GPUs (e.g., the GeForce 8000- and GT 200-series) support HDMI via an adapter and many have a S/PDIF ...