Time and time again, stereo systems come out on top among audiophiles

These days, there are so many ways for you to listen to music and other media at home. You can plug a pair of headphones into your laptop or phone, set up wireless Bluetooth speakers in the home office, install in-wall and in-ceiling speakers throughout your Morris County, NJ, house, or wrap yourself in surround sound in a home theater. Or you can stick with the classic: a 2-channel audio system. 

Even as exciting formats like Dolby Atmos surround sound become more popular, many audiophiles return again and again to the high-fidelity experience that a 2-channel system delivers. Keep reading to learn what makes 2-channel audio special.