The best surround sound systems provide an immersive upgrade for any home theater. My picks range from simple soundbars to full speaker setups.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There was a time, not so long ago, when most of us were perfectly content with our 32-inch CRT screens and their tinny, built-in speakers.

Sonos offers three main soundbar models designed for different needs. Here's how the Arc Ultra, Beam, and Ray compare.

Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more. Surround ...