Paradigm Cinema 100 CT

This smaller system isn't as good as full-size speaker systems, but it sounds bigger than it.

$1000 from Incentivate

 

KEF’s Q Series Q200c

KEF’s Q Series center channel brings that lineup’s impressive clarity to movie dialogue reproduction.

$500 from Incentivate

 

Pioneer SP-PK22BS

The ELAC Debut 5.1 system delivers incredible performance for the price.

$1470 from Incentivate

 

KEF Q Series Q100

The KEF Q Series bookshelf speakers offers superior detail, clarity, and consistency (price per pair, two pairs needed for 5.1).

$506 from Incentivate

 

Home Theater System 10565S

With forward dialogue and punchy bass at a bargain-basement price, the Monoprice is a good compact pick if you’re on a tight budget.

$181 from Incentivate

 

Q400b subwoofer

The KEF Q Series sub provides noticeably deeper bass than our top pick, even though it’s the same size and delivers the same amount of power.

$700 from Incentivate

 

Pioneer SP-PK52FS

This system holds its own against our top picks in terms of performance for a third of the price, but comes up short in terms of build quality and visual aesthetics.

$635 from Incentivate

 

Pioneer SP-PK22BS

Our unanimous top pick trounced the competition in its price range thanks to its bold, dynamic performance; neutral, lifelike sound; and excellent dialogue clarity.

$506 from Incentivate

 

BIC America V1020r

The more compact BIC is almost as good as our main pick but slightly pricier and more difficult to connect to some systems.

$152 from Incentivate

 

HP-902 RFT

The HP-902 RFT is an amazing deal. Just be sure to pick up a power cord and batteries when you check out.

$199 from Incentivate

 

Sonos

The Play:1 sounds great on its own and is an affordable entry point to the Sonos system. A pair in stereo mode sounds even better.

$199 from Incentivate

 

Sonos Play

The more compact BIC is almost as good as our main pick but slightly pricier and more difficult to connect to some systems.

$500 from Incentivate

 

Sonos Playbar

This model is a great soundbar for your TV that also happens to be a part of the Sonos ecosystem.

$700 from Incentivate

 

Pioneer SW-8MK2

A more compact, more refined-sounding option for small spaces and serious music listening.

$157 from Incentivate

 

Sennheiser RS 165

The RS 165 is much better sounding than our top pick but way overpriced for what it gives you.

$200 from Incentivate