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.