The new surround sound technology will add audio height information to mobile soundtracks.Dolby is developing new audio technology for mobile devices that promises to enhance surround sound tracks through any set of headphones. Similar to the company's Atmos technology used in movie theaters, the mobile tech uses object-based mixing to offer additional height information for movie and game soundtracks when played back on supported smartphones, tablets, and laptops. This adds an extra layer of dimension to the audio, allowing listeners to hear sounds coming from above their heads.

The folks at THX are all about getting audio and video to reach a certain standard of quality, and their newest iOS app helps you to get your home theater closer to that standard. The app includes audio and video tests designed by THX specifically for this purpose.

When Trends Audio isn't releasing individual products, they're releasing combination systems.  It's a nice way to get the gear you need at a price you like, and to make sure everything you get is going to play nice together.  The latest from Trends is the Combo 10.

If you want the absolute best sound possible, you’ll almost certainly need to pick up some acoustic paneling.  Unless you’ve got the perfect audio environment already, chances are your audio quality could benefit from the simple and oft overlooked addition of some nice sound absorbing panels.  The issue of course is that black foam covering the walls just isn’t attractive.

Having a great listening room in your home is a luxury that can’t be beat.  Of course, a great setup for audio can make other listening experiences less enjoyable.  If you’re an audiophile that travels a lot, you could end up listening to your MP3 player a lot of the time, or even through your laptop.