If these were the early 2000s. We would have said that having a sound card is a flex. With good reason, too. You'd slap one into your PC, crank up a media player, and pretend you were mastering audio.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You can't have a proper gaming setup without a set of quality audio speakers. Whether you prefer to play games on your PC or on your TV via a ...

Microsoft's new Bluetooth standard will improve audio quality. The new standard is designed for online games and virtual meeting apps. You can chat via a Bluetooth headset with no drop in sound ...

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Soundbars are becoming more popular as a middle-ground between relatively low-powered PC speakers and full-blown surround sound systems. While most of their popularity is among TV viewers, gamers have ...

To listen to Hi-Res audio on Windows, you’ll need compatible audio files (like FLAC or DSD), a Hi-Res-capable output device (preferably wired), updated audio drivers, and a player like AIMP or ...

Lacks any real bass No Bluetooth or other extra connections Combined USB and audio cable can be awkward to connect The Trust GXT 1619 is a really simple audio upgrade option for your gaming desktop PC ...

However, while most quality gaming headsets feature a great sound, some don't cut it when it comes to the microphone quality. A headset with a good mic can make a big difference in a gaming session as ...

Bluetooth audio is about to get a big upgrade in Windows 11, and gamers in particular are going to be happy campers. Microsoft will be moving from using Bluetooth Classic Audio profiles, which are now ...

Knowing how to record computer audio will always be greatly helpful, especially when you want to record podcasts, interviews, streaming music, audio calls, and more. This post will discuss some ...

The ROG Delta II is a great headset with excellent sound quality and it features the ability to play two sources simultaneously, though the ear pads are cumbersome to adjust in comparison to similar ...