TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

Going to a movie at a theater can be an immersive experience, but it can get expensive over time. If you want to create ...

Many fixate on TV screen size and panel type, with audio sometimes an afterthought. They assume the speakers built into a TV will be good enough, especially after spending all that money on the ...

While we all spend plenty of time choosing between the top TVs, picking the best surround sound system to complete your home theater might have slipped your mind. You’re not to be blamed for hoping ...

After three days roaming the hallowed halls of CEDIA Expo 2025, here are our picks for “Best in Show” for home theater systems. Every year, in early September, the top manufacturers of CI (custom ...

Ask any audiophile about the best home theater system, and they’ll rattle off lists of amplifiers and tweeters, mids and subs, and it all gets a bit complicated. But you can skip over all that and get ...

Sony vs. Samsung: My buying advice after testing both home theater systems ...

Having delivered a bold relaunch of its TV range in 2024, complete with a premium high-design range featuring a unique ultra-slim concrete back plate, luxury German AV brand Loewe is now turning its ...

Audio tuning tips: Run your receiver’s auto-calibration, adjust crossover settings, and ensure surround sound modes are enabled for balanced, theater-like audio. Streaming device choice: Pick 4K HDR ...

Whether you want a rugged, take-anywhere speaker for the beach or the centerpiece for a multiroom sound system, these are the ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. If you’ve taken the time to carefully choose the perfect 4K ...