Home Theater

Whether you’re upgrading to a bigger TV, adding surround sound to your living room, or finally cutting the cord with a new streaming device, building a home theater can be intimidating. But our tech experts are here to help. We’ve been covering home entertainment products for over a decade, and use that experience to recommend the best of the best gear. 

We test new products year-round, from big-screen TVs and immersive surround sound systems to accessories like HDMI cables and digital antennas. Our reviews and buying guides focus on how these products perform in real homes and living rooms. We spend extensive time with every device we test, streaming movies and shows, watching live sports, gaming, and using them as part of our everyday entertainment routines. That hands-on testing helps us evaluate the details that matter most, like how well a soundbar fills a space, whether a streaming interface feels fast and intuitive, or if a TV is bright enough to watch in a well-lit room.  

Every recommendation is made independently and based on overall performance and value, so you can feel confident you’re getting the most for your money. See more about how the tech team tests TVs, speakers, streaming devices, and gadgets.