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Best surround sound systems 2025: home cinema speakers and soundbars put to the test

By Lewis Empson last updated

best buys Looking for the perfect home theater set-up? From powered speakers to soundbars to 5.1 packages, follow our guide to the best surround sound systems from budget to premium.

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Disney Plus tips and tricks: stream Marvel movies like a pro

The 9 best musical movies to test your surround sound system

By Alastair Stevenson published

These are the top musical movies our reviewers use to test surround sound systems.

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Mixing desk and speakers in a Dolby mixing studio

Dolby Digital vs DTS: what you need to know about the two big surround sound technologies

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

Updated Dolby Digital or DTS? Dolby Atmos or DTS:X? What's the difference between the two surround sound formats, and which is better?

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Sonus Faber Sonetto G2 5.1 surround speaker system in living room

5.1 vs 7.2 surround sound: which is better?

By Joe Svetlik published

Will a 5.1 system suffice? Or would you be better off with a 7.2 surround sound setup?

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BMW 7 Series parked outside on tarmac

Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (BMW 7 Series 2024)

By What Hi-Fi? published

BMW's luxury saloon has two Bowers & Wilkins systems to choose from – we've taken the top-of-the-range set-up for a spin.

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Premium soundbar AV system

You can grab Sony’s 5-star surround system on the cheap this Black Friday – but not on Amazon

By Alastair Stevenson published

Want reliable wireless surround sound but don’t wanna break the bank? Then this Black Friday speaker system deal’s for you

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BMW i5 M40 in Brooklyn Grey

Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System (BMW 5 Series 2023)

By Andy Madden published

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We've been out for a spin with Bowers & Wilkins' in-car system for the new 2023 5 Series. Here are our first impressions.

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In-car surround sound: Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (BMW iX)

Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (BMW iX)

By What Hi-Fi? published

Bowers & Wilkins sprinkles brings its audio expertise to BMW’s flagship electric SUV with sensational results.

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Lyngdorf MP-40 Surround Processor

Lyngdorf Audio announces the MP-40 surround sound processor

By Greg Borrowman published

The MP-40's 12-channel decoding and 16 outputs provide full support for immersive surround formats.

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Burmester High-End Surround Sound System (2020 Porsche 911/992) review

Burmester High-End Surround Sound System (2020 Porsche 911)

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

We take Burmester’s high-end sound system for the new Porsche 911 (992) for a spin around the block.

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