Home theater

The Chromecast with Google TV has all the features we look for in a media streamer, and Google’s interface is the best at finding and organizing content.

For powerful, precise bass in stereo and home theater systems, the best subwoofer is the compact, affordable Rogersound Labs Speedwoofer 10S MKII.

A portable mini projector doesn’t perform as well as a good TV or home-theater projector, but the Nebula Mars 3 Air ably blends performance and convenience.

The BenQ HT2060’s good contrast, bright output, and impressive color accuracy make it our pick for the best budget home theater projector.

The Polk MagniFi Mini AX is the all-around best soundbar because of its big, immersive sound, small footprint, affordable cost, and easy operation.

The Denon AVR-X1800H is an easy-to-use AV receiver that sounds great and has the necessary features to meet most people’s movie, music, and video-gaming needs.

Stylish design and great sound make the Polk Signature Elite ES15, ES10, and ES30 combo our pick for the best surround-sound system.

The Hisense U6K is an excellent value, as it successfully incorporates high-end hardware and svelte software from the company’s pricier TVs.

The LG C4 represents one of this year’s best OLED TV values, combining top-notch picture quality with a long list of useful features.

The Epson LS11000 4K laser projector delivers a big, beautiful image, works well in a variety of lighting conditions, and has most of the features you need.

The Sofabaton U2 offers a good design and lots of features for the price. Though it has flaws, it’s the best affordable remote we’ve found in a dying category.

Wireless TV headphones let you watch TV or play games without disturbing others. Insignia’s NS-HAWHP2 and Avantree's Quartet are the best sets we’ve tested.

For those who have no idea where to start in the TV buying process, we explain the tech terms and answer the big questions.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours researching and testing TVs to find the best choices for any budget and room size. See all our top picks here.

The Hisense U8N Series is the best LCD/LED TV because it boasts picture quality rivaling that of much pricier TVs.

Your AV gear doesn’t need to be cleaned that often. But it’s an important task to ensure the best performance.

We reviewed every type of projector to find the best projector to fit your needs, whether it’s for a home theater or a home office.

Modern TVs often don’t perform their best right out of the box. Here are five easy ways to improve your TV in just a few minutes.

We researched and tested to find the best-looking and best-sounding home theater equipment that will take your personal setup from functional to fantastic.

If you want to hang your flat-panel TV on the wall, we recommend the Sanus VMPL50A-B1 or Sanus VLF728-B2, depending on how much motion you need in your mount.

A good projector screen is an essential complement to a home projector. We have recommendations for value-oriented fixed-frame, pull-down, and DIY screens.

Skip the cinema this summer and enjoy a movie night in your backyard.

If you want to get the cleanest, brightest picture for your outdoor movie night, use an outdoor projector screen like Elite Screens’s Yard Master Series.

If you want the best AV presentation of your favorite films, we recommend 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, and the Panasonic DP-UB420 is the best player we’ve tested.

If you want to send HDMI signals wirelessly instead of through cables, the Nyrius Aries Home+ performs reliably and has more features than the competition.

This projector turns even the humblest living room into a movie theater.

Choosing the right projector for your needs can be daunting. Here are some questions to ask before you begin your search.

We’ve found the best cables and adapters for connecting USB-C to HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, and VGA so you can use your computer with the video display you prefer.

Ultra-short-throw projectors can deliver a big, bright image in your living room, but for most people a big-screen TV is a better choice.

Many soundbars offer voice-enhancement modes to improve dialogue clarity, but do they really work? We asked six hard of hearing people to give them a try.

No, you don’t really own the digital movies you buy, or the Spotify tunes you download. Digital media rights can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.

As soundbar performance continues to improve, does anyone need to invest in an AV receiver and speakers to get great sound? We did blind tests to find out.