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Mar 26, 2024 · Looking for the perfect home theater set-up? From powered speakers to soundbars to 5.1 packages, follow our guide to the best surround sound systems from budget to premium.
- Kef Q750
- Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary editions
- SVS Prime Tower Surround System
- Kef LS50 Wireless II
- Klipsch The Sevens
- Q Acoustics M20 HD Powered Wireless Music System
- Kanto Ora
- Marshall Middleton
- Sonos Era 100
- Logitech Z906
The best tower speakers for the price
When it comes to a perfect set of speakers for the modern age of listening, KEF is a powerful name that comes up again and again. Earning laurels left and right, the idea behind a set of KEF cabinets and drivers is ultra-stylized, high-performance equipment that kicks down the doors of every music and film genre they're tasked with tackling. This leads us to the KEF Q750: the tower speakers built for all of your listening needs. Available in black, white, and walnut finishes (with magnetized...
Best passive bookshelf speakers
From analog-loving vinyl nerds to even the most discerning of digital defenders, audiophiles across the spectrum can agree Bowers & Wilkins make one helluva great-sounding speaker. The B&W 606 S2 anniversary range of speakers represents the celebration of 25 years of the series (released in 2020), with these stand-mount bookshelf speakers topping many best-of lists for their big, punchy sound in such a modestly-sized package. While they're not cheap, at around a thousand dollars a pair, if yo...
Best surround sound speakers
If you’re after the perfect blend of price, performance, and gorgeously detailed sound for your home theater space, there is no better option than the SVS Prime Tower Surround kit. A beautiful set of five speakers that easily ranks among our favorites in their class (and above), the Prime series will take your home audio experience to the next level. Anchored by a set of audiophile-grade towers — which sound fantastic in stereo when not serving as part of the larger system — the Prime kit off...
For the audiophile music streamer
Known for their gorgeous detail and flat response, the wired iteration of KEF’s LS50 Meta bookshelf speakershave long ranked among the most beloved compact speakers in the audiophile world. But since then, the company introduced an internally amplified wireless iteration in 2017 that now has a successor all its own. KEF didn't have to go back to any drawing board because this iteration carries over the power, precision, and beauty that made the LS50 Wireless a joy to look at and listen to. At...
Svelte and classic-looking powered speakers
Klipsch's excellent Heritage Wireless Room Speaker range not only sport a beautiful and classic wood finish that adds retro cool to your setup (they're also available in black, just in case), but the Sevens — the middle child in the range that includes The Fives and the big old The Nines($1,500) — offer up a beefy 200 watts (400 peak) of volume and beautiful bass response so you don't need to add a sub. They're not overly small, and you might have a tough time setting them up on either side o...
Most versatile Bluetooth speaker system
The way we listen to music and other audio is changing and will continue to change, as consumers explore formats like vinyl records and lossless audio streaming servies, and even integrate their TV and movie watching experiences with their sound systems and setups. Component audio systems are great, but they can be expensive and complicated. More desktop solutions, like the Q Acoustics M20 Bluetooth speakers, are going well beyond basic Bluetooth speakers to offer a more complete "music syste...
Best desktop computer speakers
There's no rule that says that your office desk or PC gaming setup shouldn't have absolutely killer sound, even if you don't have a lot of space for big speakers. The Kanto Ora Reference Desktop Speakers are perfect for listening to music when you work, especially if that work involves mixing music or editing sound in videos. As reference speakers, the Kanto Oras offer up precise, accurate sound with a flat frequency response that adds no color to the sound, meaning the music sounds just as i...
Best overall Bluetooth speaker
It might be $300, but the Marshall Middleton is one of the best-sounding Bluetooth speakers we've ever heard. At 4.29 inches by 9.06 inches by 3.74 inches, and with the ruggedness of the the gigging rock-and-roll amplifiers it's based on, the Marshall Middleton is way louder and smooth-sounding than it looks while being compact enough to put in a backpack or beach bag (thanks to its IP67 water and dust proof rating). With two 3-inch side-firing woofers and two sets of 0.6-inch tweeters and a...
The best wi-fi speakers you can buy
Sonos has been around for a minute, and when it comes to Wi-Fi-powered listening, it's one of the best brands in the world. For years, the Sonos Play:1 and One speakers were a Digital Trends favorite, and the only reason the previous generation is being nixed from this roundup (and discontinued from Sonos' lineup, actually) is because Sonos has an all-new lineup of Wi-Fi speakers. And for our money, the Sonos Era 100 is the best networkable speaker for most folks. It all starts with the engin...
Go-to surround sound for gamers
Headphones will always be a popular choice for gamers, thanks to the built-in mics that let you talk to your teammates in online multiplayer titles. But there are times when you want to put down the headset and let the sound surround you. Enter the Logitech Z906, a 5.1 speaker system that is all business when it comes to delivering an invigorating surround sound experience. Have a ton of components? Not to fear. The Z906's media module allows you to line up to six of your favorite devices, en...
A surround-sound speaker system gives movie lovers a home audio experience that’s more like what they hear in the theater. We picked the Polk Signature Elite Series as our favorite because...
Feb 7, 2024 · Finding the best home theater system to match your TV can be difficult, with different speaker sets vying for your attention and space. UPDATE: 02/06/2024. We've reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best home theater systems you can buy.
- Kris Wouk
- Reviews / Buying Guides Writer
Mar 19, 2024 · Whether you want to invest in the best surround-sound system you can get, a 5.1 soundbar or a bookshelf speaker system we've got you covered. At CNET, we test all kinds of home theater...
Mar 29, 2024 · We researched and tested to find the best-looking and best-sounding home theater equipment that will take your personal setup from functional to fantastic.
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