Reverb tails and subtle percussion reveal decay accuracy. A great system will render the track’s intimate, cinematic atmosphere with clarity and depth. I Want You (1995, Inner City Blues: The Music of ...

What is a test track? At its simplest, it's a piece of music you know well, which you can use to reveal how a system sounds. If you're changing something in your system or auditioning a new product, ...

The System: American hi-fi brand Mark Levinson has been making car audio systems exclusively for Lexus for 15 years. Their systems are available across almost the entire product lineup, but the ...

Music and driving, like ranch dressing and fries, are two things that go great together. When a vehicle is equipped with a good audio system, it helps complete a journey that starts when you twist ...

The Best Surround-Sound Systems Under $2,500 Stylish design and great sound make the Polk Signature Elite ES15, ES10, and ES30 combo our pick for the best surround-sound system.

A good sound system won't turn the heavy bass and build-ups into a tinny mess. Mako, Smoke Filled Room: Try adjusting the treble and mids to experience the full range of electronic symphony.

Aptly named Bespoke Audio, a small high-end company out of Hastings, England, supplied the sound system that specs out at 600 watts thumping across 16 speakers.

The “sub crawl” is a little-known way you can optimize the placement of your surround sound system’s subwoofer. I rely on it ...

Audio quality is a major factor in the uber-luxury segment; for many buyers, speaker count, wattage and brand of the car’s sound system are up there with horsepower and acceleration numbers.

To put that into perspective, bass is any sound that falls between 20 and 250 Hz. Instruments in this range are the tuba (32 Hz), bass drum (100 Hz) and viola (196 Hz). Midrange covers the audible ...

One of the first owners of the 2026 Polestar 2 says the new Bowers & Wilkins sound system is "phenomenal." Find out what ...

Entertainment Streaming The movie AV experts use to test sound systems finally gets a 4K Blu-ray release If you want to test your TV, surround setup or soundbar, this is the disc for you ...