Home Audio, generally speaking, refers to any equipment used to reproduce sound in the home which goes above and beyond the most standard things, such as built-in TV speakers. Home audio is becoming more and more popular as formats become cheaper and more available. Home audio generally refers to the things that are used to better the experience of watching television, although it technically pertains to music playback equipment used in the home, such as stereo systems for radio.

Surround sound

Main article: surround sound

Surround sound is the most popular home audio product. Surround sound receivers gained great popularity as a way of expanding the "movie experience" during the late 1990's and early 2000's as they became more sophistcated and more affordable.