Do those tall skinny speakers work differently than regular speakers?

Most speakers use an electromagnet to transmit sound, but the tall and skinny models use a different technology. Learn what makes these speakers different, and perhaps better, from traditional models.

How Media Chairs Work

With built-in surround-sound speakers, amps and subwoofers, media chairs just might be the next big thing in home theater systems. What makes a chair a media chair?

How Speakers Work

In any sound system, ultimate quality depends on the speakers. The best recording, encoded on the most advanced storage device and played by a top-of-the-line deck and amplifier, will sound awful if the system is hooked up to poor speakers.

How Surround Sound Works

Surround sound has become an integral part of the movie theater experience, and it's becoming a staple in home theaters, too. There's nothing like feeling a fighter jet fly by while you're sitting on the couch. Find out how surround sound puts you in the middle of the action.

How Virtual Surround Sound Works

The typical home-theater setup, with its surround-sound speakers and subwoofer, doesn't work for every home. That's where virtual surround sound comes in. Explore how human hearing and some cool technology allow two speakers to sound like five.