For more of a wow - factor you want to check out surround sound demos included with many movies — here's a list of all 300 + THX - certified movies that include a THX
surround sound test / demo.
Not exact matches
Modern action films have often been the means of
testing out a
surround sound system, and Sherlock Holmes does not disappoint in that regard.
To sum it up, no matter what
surround sound format you use to hear this film (Dolby Atmos, TrueHD, Digital), American Sniper offers up one movie soundtrack that will definitely
test how well your home theater system, from the loudest to the softest
sounds, reproduce a realistic
surround sound experience.
My
test car also boasted the 3LT preferred equipment group ($ 9,745), which adds a long list of luxuries and conveniences — among them, Napa leather seat inserts, heated and ventilated seats, premium
surround -
sound audio, a color head - up display, front curb - view cameras, and Chevy's cool performance data and video recorder with navigation, which allows the driver to capture track laps in fascinating detail, then replay it all on the nav screen later.
Our GX also had a $ 1,145 Mark Levinson
surround -
sound system, which brought the as -
tested price to $ 62,770.
Viewing and
Test Drive Highly Recommended..., Upgrades - BOSE
Surround Sound, Four Zone Electronic Climate Control, Leather - Satin Nappa, Seat Heating for Front Seats, Sports Multifunction Steering Wheel - Gears, Standard Features - Satellite Navigation, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Parking Aid (Front / Rear), 8.5 Jx19in 12 - Spoke Alloy Wheels, Alarm, Alloy Wheels (19in), Computer (Driver Information System), Electric Windows (Front / Rear), In Car Entertainment (Radio / CD Autochanger), Paint Metallic, Seats Electric.
The Specs Type of vehicle All - wheel - drive, mid-sized SUV Engine 230 - hp 2.5 L DOHC supercharged four - cylinder with electric motor Power 250 net hp; 243 lb - ft of torque Transmission Continuously variable Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P235 / 55R20 (optional) Price (base / as
tested) $ 53,950 / $ 62,950 Destination charge $ 1,995 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 7.6 city, 6.9 highway Standard features Auto on / off bi-xenon headlights, leather seats, eight - way power driver's seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, cruise control, dual - zone automatic climate control, rear - zone climate control, 60 / 40 - split folding second - row bench seat, 50 / 50 - split folding third - row seat, power door locks, windows and mirrors, push - button start, speed - sensitive windshield wipers, Bose premium audio system with satellite radio and 13 speakers, steering wheel audio controls, rear - view monitor, hard - drive navigation system, Infiniti Connection telematics system, around - view monitor with moving object detection and front and rear sonar system Options Technology package ($ 3,500), includes backup collision intervention, intelligent brake assist with forward collision warning, blind spot warning and intervention, lane departure warning; Deluxe Touring package ($ 3,200), includes 20 - inch aluminum wheels, Bose
surround -
sound audio system with 15 speakers, panoramic sunroof; Theatre package ($ 2,300), includes dual seven - inch colour monitors and two wireless headphones
But that's just the starting price; our Vegas Yellow
test RS 6 was loaded with options including privacy glass ($ 1100), black suede pack ($ 1700), black styling package ($ 2200, including black wing mirrors, roof rails and high - gloss front spoiler, grille
surround and window frames), «exclusive» seat belts ($ 3400), «exclusive» paint ($ 6250), Valcona honeycomb leather trim ($ 9000) and a 1200 - Watt / 15 - speaker Bang & Olufsen
sound system ($ 12,000).
Type of vehicle All - wheel - drive sport / luxury four - door coupe Engine Twin - turbo 5.5 L DOHC V8 Power 576 hp @ 5,500 rpm; 590 lb - ft of torque @ 2,000 rpm Transmission Seven - speed manumatic Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P255 / 35R19 front, P285 / 30R19 rear Price (base / as
tested) $ 122,250 / $ 127,750 Destination charge $ 2,075 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 13.5 city, 9.1 highway Standard features Automatic climate control, power windows, rear window sunshade, glass sunroof, Weight Sensing System, analogue clock, auto - dimming rear - view and driver's side mirrors, power folding and heated exterior mirrors, power tilt and telescopic steering column, 14 - way power heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, illuminated door sill panels, harman / kardon
surround -
sound audio system, COMAND APS with navigation system and DVD changer, media interface, Distronic, Parktronic active paring assist, active blind - spot assist, active lane - keeping assist, auto stop / start function, hill start assist, power trunk closer, AMG styling package, AMG trunk lid spoiler, entry / exit lighting, UV protection on windows, red brake calipers Options Premium Package ($ 2,300), Advanced Driving Assistance Package ($ 2,700), AMG triple - spoke wheels ($ 500)
My
test SRX AWD Performance Collection rings up at $ 49,085, which is a steal when you consider that includes CUE, a Bose
surround sound system, keyless entry with push button start, twenty - inch wheels, blind spot monitoring, cross traffic alert, and a number other features as standard equipment.
Quick Specs Vehicle: 2014 Range Rover Evoque Base Price: $ 41,100 Options: ($ 15,200) Dynamic Premium Package includes - Pure Plus Package: power leather seats with lumbar and memory, Homelink, fixed panoramic roof with power blind, front fog lights and headlamp power wash, powered tailgate; Climate Control Package: heated front and rear seats, windshield, steering wheel, and washer jet; Plus: adaptive Xenon headlamps with LED signature, auto high - beam assist,
surround camera, blind - spot monitor with closing vehicle sensor, HDD navigation, voice control, passive entry, red Evoque badge, 20 - inch alloy wheels, loadspace storage rails, sport exhaust tips, active dynamics, bright pedals, Oxford leather steering wheel, perforated leather seats and door panel with contrast stitch, textured aluminum finisher, SiriusXM satellite and HD radio, advanced park assist with park exit; Meridian
surround sound: 825 - watt, 17 - speakers with subwoofer; Black: grille, side vents, side mirror caps, and sump guard finisher -($ 1,295) Adaptive cruise control with queue - assist forward alert and intelligent emergency braking -($ 550) Cirrus headliner, contrast black roof Price as
tested (including destination): $ 59,140
I've had issues with the Meridian
surround system's audio staging in previously
tested vehicles, but the setup in the Range Rover
sounds spot on, filling the cabin with
sound and placing the bulk of the soundstage in front of the driver's seat.
Options as
Tested Adaptive cruise control ($ 1,295), Santorini black contrast roof ($ 650), Dynamic Package - 21 - inch wheels, TFT virtual display, red badges, aluminum gas and brake pedals, 155 mph top speed, special interior colors and piping, gloss black mirrors, sport textured aluminum trim ($ 2,500), ebony headliner ($ 350), Luxury Climate Comfort & Visibility Pack — heated and cooled front and rear seats, front cooler box, 16 - way power seats, auto dim exterior mirrors, adaptive headlights, heated windshield and steering wheel, four - zone climate control ($ 3,545), Meridian Premium Audio Pack — 825 watts, 19 - speaker
surround sound, satellite and HD radio ($ 2,000), rear seat entertainment ($ 1,800)
Options As
Tested Adaptive cruise control ($ 1,295), Santorini black contrast roof ($ 650), Dynamic Package — 21 - inch wheels, TFT virtual display, red badges, aluminum gas and brake pedals, 155mph top speed, special interior colors and piping, gloss - black mirrors, sport - textured aluminum trim ($ 2,500), ebony headliner ($ 350), Luxury Climate Comfort & Visibility Pack — heated and cooled front and rear seats, front cooler box, 16 - way power seats, auto - dim exterior mirrors, adaptive headlights, heated windshield and steering wheel, four - zone climate control ($ 3,545), Meridian Premium Audio Pack — 825 watts, 19 speaker
surround sound, satellite and HD radio ($ 2,000), rear - seat entertainment ($ 1,800)
My
test car's excellent -
sounding 16 - speaker Harman Kardon
surround audio system is an $ 800 add - on, while Apple CarPlay capabilities can be had for an additional $ 300.
Disclaimer: Lexus Provided the LC 500, Insurance, and One Tank of Gas Year: 2018 Make: Lexus Model: LC Trim: 500 Engine: 5.0 L DOHC 32 - Valve, Dual VVT - i V8 Driveline: Ten - Speed Automatic, Rear - Wheel Drive Horsepower @ RPM: 471 @ 7,100 Torque @ RPM: 398 @ 4,800 Fuel Economy: City / Highway / Combined - 16/26/19 Curb Weight: 4,280 lbs Location of Manufacture: Motomachi, Yokohama, Japan Base Price: $ 92,000 As
Tested Price: $ 101,715 (Includes $ 995.00 Destination Charge) Options: Performance Package with Carbon - $ 5,960.00 Mark Levinson Reference
Surround Sound System - $ 1,220.00 Color Heads - Up Display - $ 900.00 Torsen Limited - Slip Rear Differential - $ 390.00 All - Weather Trim Package - $ 250.00
Disclaimer: Mercedes - Benz Provided the S63 AMG 4Matic For The MAMA Spring Rally Year: 2014 Make: Mercedes - Benz Model: S - Class Trim: S63 AMG 4Matic Engine: 5.5 L Twin - Turbo V8 Driveline: Seven - Speed Automatic, All - Wheel Drive Horsepower @ RPM: 577 @ 5,500 Torque @ RPM: 664 @ 2,250 - 3,750 Fuel Economy: City / Highway / Combined - 15/23/18 Curb Weight: N / A Location of Manufacture: Sindelfingen, Germany Base Price: $ 139,500 As
Tested Price: $ 164,535 (Includes $ 995.00 Destination Charge) Options: Burmester High - End 3D
Sound System - $ 6,400 Black / Black Exclusive Napa Leather - $ 4,450 Driver Assistance Package - $ 2,800 Warmth and Comfort Package - $ 2,600 Night View Plus - $ 2,260 Twenty - Inch AMG 10 - Spoke Forged Wheels - Black - $ 2,200
Surround View Camera - $ 900 Red Brake Calipers - $ 700 AMG Performance Steering Wheel with Dinamica Side Grips - $ 500 Air Balance Package - $ 350 View full article
Disclaimer: Mercedes - Benz Provided the S63 AMG 4Matic For The MAMA Spring Rally Year: 2014 Make: Mercedes - Benz Model: S - Class Trim: S63 AMG 4Matic Engine: 5.5 L Twin - Turbo V8 Driveline: Seven - Speed Automatic, All - Wheel Drive Horsepower @ RPM: 577 @ 5,500 Torque @ RPM: 664 @ 2,250 - 3,750 Fuel Economy: City / Highway / Combined - 15/23/18 Curb Weight: N / A Location of Manufacture: Sindelfingen, Germany Base Price: $ 139,500 As
Tested Price: $ 164,535 (Includes $ 995.00 Destination Charge) Options: Burmester High - End 3D
Sound System - $ 6,400 Black / Black Exclusive Napa Leather - $ 4,450 Driver Assistance Package - $ 2,800 Warmth and Comfort Package - $ 2,600 Night View Plus - $ 2,260 Twenty - Inch AMG 10 - Spoke Forged Wheels - Black - $ 2,200
Surround View Camera - $ 900 Red Brake Calipers - $ 700 AMG Performance Steering Wheel with Dinamica Side Grips - $ 500 Air Balance Package - $ 350
Our
tested car ups the ante with the $ 3,400 Bowers & Wilkins Diamond
Surround Sound System, adding Diamond Dome tweeters, 1,400 watts of power, 10 fully active amplification channels and QuantumLogic
Surround / Dynamic
Sound Equalizing with three analog crossover networks.
Getting back to the value aspect, the Technology Package baked into the $ 40,605 price of our
test car adds navigation with voice recognition, rearview camera, real - time traffic and weather, an ELS
surround sound system, Song By Voice, GPS - linked, solar - sensing climate control, power tailgate and xenon headlights to our RDX AWD.
Options on
test car: Driver Assistance Plus ($ 1,900), Driver Assistance Plus II ($ 1,700), Executive Package ($ 2,700), Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather ($ 3,900), M Sport Package ($ 3,000), 20 ″ M Light alloy Double - Spoke Bi-Color wheels with performance run - flat tires ($ 1,300), Anthracite Alcantara Headliner ($ 1,050), Ambient Air Package ($ 350), Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof ($ 900), Bowers & Wilkins Diamond
Surround Sound System ($ 3,400), Rear - seat entertainment w / 7 ″ Touch Command Tablet ($ 2,700)
Price Guide (recommended price before statutory & delivery charges): $ 139,900 Options fitted to
test car (not included in above price): Pearl effect paint $ 1377; BOSE
surround sound $ 1300; extended leather package $ 960; LED interior lighting package $ 300 Crash rating: N / A Fuel: 95 RON PULP Claimed fuel economy (L / 100 km): 8.5 CO2 emissions (g / km): 197 Also consider: BMW M3 (from $ 125,000); BMW Z4 sDrive35is ($ 120,000); Mercedes - Benz C 63 AMG ($ 154,900); Mercedes - Benz SLK 55 AMG ($ 155,050); Porsche Cayman S ($ 150,400)
The software also lets you swap between Dolby
surround sound and DTS Headphone X
surround sound, with separate volume adjustments for every channel and a demo button so you can
test it out.
As with all Turtle Beach cans we've
tested over the # 100 mark, the positional audio produced by its six - channel
surround sound is best - in - class calibre.
We also
tested the HyperX Cloud II, Kingston's updated version of our top pick, which features a USB
sound card,
surround -
sound processing, a slightly superior microphone, and better padding on the headband.
To
test the Fidelio's
surround sound chops we called upon an old favorite: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
When
testing Dolby Atmos, be sure to enable 5.1 or 7.1
surround sound in whatever game or application you use.
During
testing, we found the USB version had a more than capable
surround sound and a wonderful audio range.
We started our evaluation of the Gold Wireless headset with the spooky PS4 pseudo-Zombie title, Outlast, which proved a perfect
testing ground for the 7.1 virtual
surround sound feature.
Along with generating virtual
surround sound, the speakers being
tested are louder and reproduce
sound more crisply than rival offerings, the people said.
As with all Turtle Beach cans we've
tested over the # 100 mark, the positional audio produced by its six - channel
surround sound is best - in - class calibre.
We
tested the Razer Tiamat with a variety of PC titles including Diablo III, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and Battlefield 3 and while the 7.1 - channel audio couldn't really compare to a
surround sound speaker setup, it was the best 7.1 - channel experience we've experienced with a headset.
We put 13
surround sound systems to the
test in order to help you make a decision and introduce you to a wide range of digital audio products.