Yamaha NS-SP1800
Yamaha NS-SP1800

Budget home-theater speakers

$120
Estimated Price

For those on the tightest of budgets, reports say the 5.1-channel Yamaha NS-SP1800 delivers decent surround-sound quality at a great price. Best for movies rather than music, the speakers can fill modestly large rooms with sound. The small-powered subwoofer delivers satisfying bass for smaller rooms (and at moderate volume). Audiophiles aren't impressed with this speaker system, but less demanding users say that sound quality easily outperforms what even the best built-in TV speakers can provide.

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Energy Take Classic 5.1
Energy Take Classic 5.1

Best value home-theater speakers

$400
Estimated Price

The Energy Take Classic 5.1 is a value-priced speaker system that shines whether you're watching movies or listening to music. Despite the small satellite speakers, the system has all the power needed to fill moderately sized listening rooms with sound. While bass is deep and pleasing, those looking for a system capable of loosening fillings will be disappointed. Reports say everyone else will enjoy the way these surround-sound speakers faithfully reproduce dialogue, music, special effects and more, without adding coloration of their own.

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Definitive Technology ProCinema 600
Definitive Technology ProCinema 600

Best home-theater speakers

$800
Estimated Price

For great music and terrific movie sound without spending more than you did on your TV, experts say you can't beat the Definitive Technology ProCinema 600. Performance is stellar with all types of content, and reviewers are also impressed with these speakers' stylish design. Imaging is exceptionally accurate; sound effects in surround-sound movies and instruments on a two-channel (stereo) sound stage are placed with precision. The main drawback of the ProCinema 600 is that it might require an unusual hookup scheme to achieve the best sound quality.

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Cambridge Audio Minx S215
Cambridge Audio Minx S215

Compact home-theater speakers

$800
Estimated Price

The Cambridge Audio Minx S215 uses a 200-watt mini-subwoofer and five tiny satellites to fill small rooms with a surprisingly big sound. Of course, there are some trade-offs to get this kind of performance out of such small speakers, but those who prefer speakers that can be heard but not seen are unlikely to find a better-sounding system. Movies and music both sound good. Although the small subwoofer can struggle a bit with the lowest low frequencies, highs are crisp, dialogue is distinct and surround effects are placed with accuracy.

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Definitive Technology ProCinema 800
Definitive Technology ProCinema 800

High-end home theater speakers

$1200
Estimated Price

The Definitive Technology ProCinema 800 speaker system isn't the least expensive home theater speaker system around, but experts say it easily outperforms its price tag. The excellent subwoofer is aided by satellites that deliver much better bass than their small size would suggest. Movie lovers will especially appreciate how the ProCinema 800 handles everything from booming special effects to low-volume dialogue; music performance is even better. Sound is especially good in small rooms and more than satisfactory in somewhat larger ones.

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