Best Overall
Sony STR-DH790 Av Receiver
Buyers who want the most market-validated AV receiver in this price tier
View on AmazonThe Best Av Receivers & Amplifiers, Soundbars, Home Theater Speakers, Subwoofers, Surround Sound Systems & Blu-ray Players
Our award-winning pick in every category, with the runners-up that beat the rest. Tap any list for the full ranking and the numbers behind it.
- 2 Best Current Seller Donner MAMP5 Av Receiver $126
- 3 Best High-Volume Value Pyle PT272AUBT Av Receiver $140
- 4 Best Budget Pick Pyle PWA15BT Av Receiver $40
- 5 Best Mid-Range Surround Receiver Onkyo TXNR6100M2BMMP Av Receiver $649
Best Overall
Pyle P3301BAT Amplifier
Home, small commercial, or multi-use installs where high real-world demand signals reliability
View on Amazon- 2 Best for Connectivity Pyle PD3000BAH Amplifier $240
- 3 Best Mid-Range Workhorse Pyle PMSA126BU Amplifier $80
- 4 Best Value Pick Pyle PDA29BU.5 Amplifier $35
- 5 Best Budget Rack Amp Pyle PDA7BU Amplifier $81
Best Overall
Bose 732522-5110 Soundbar
Smaller rooms, bedroom TVs, and anyone upgrading from built-in TV speakers who wants a reliable, proven product with minimal setup.
View on Amazon- 2 Best Value Ultimea U2520 Soundbar $170
- 3 Best Mid-Range Sony HT-S400 Soundbar $298
- 4 Best 5.1 Under $400 JBL JBL Bar 500 Soundbar $387
- 5 Best Compact with Sub Yamaha SR-C20ABL Soundbar $194
Best Overall Center Channel
Klipsch R-52C Speaker
Most buyers upgrading from TV audio to a real center channel for the first time
View on Amazon- 2 Best High-Sensitivity Center Channel Klipsch KL1060677 Speaker $150
- 3 Best Mid-Range Center Channel Klipsch 1065810 Speaker $369
- 4 Best Value Wall-Mount Speaker Cerwin Vega Mobile CV SL5M Speaker $160
- 5 Best Center Channel Under $300 Elac JBLSENSELITEBLKAM Speaker $299
Best Overall
Klipsch R-12SW Subwoofer
Most home theater setups in medium to large rooms wanting proven, high-output bass at a fair price
View on Amazon- 2 Best Step-Up Pick Klipsch R-120SW Subwoofer $329
- 3 Best Wireless Subwoofer Sonos SUBG3US1BLK Subwoofer $649
- 4 Best Budget Pick Edifier T5 Subwoofer $181
- 5 Best for Music Listeners Audioengine S8 Subwoofer $349
Best Overall
Rockville HTS56 Home Theater System
Anyone who wants real 5.1 surround sound on a strict budget
View on Amazon- 2 Best Budget Pick Saiyin Sound bar DS6345S Home Theater System $60
- 3 Best Tower-Style System Rockville TM150D Home Theater System $370
- 4 Best Compact Budget System Rockville RHB70 Home Theater System $50
- 5 Best Mid-Range Tower Rockville TM80D Home Theater System $270
Best Overall
Klipsch 1066507 Surround Sound System
Buyers adding a center or primary speaker to an existing surround setup who want Klipsch quality without the full-bundle price
View on Amazon- 2 Most Proven All-in-One Logitech 980-000467 Surround Sound System $403
- 3 Best Premium Passive System Klipsch Dolby Atmos Speaker Surround Sound System $1199
- 4 Best Value Passive Surround Klipsch R-41SA Surround Sound System $160
- 5 Best Budget Pick Micca COVO-S Surround Sound System $60
Best Overall Blu-ray Player
LG BP175 Disc Player
Anyone who wants a reliable 1080p Blu-ray and DVD player at a fair price
View on Amazon- 2 Best Budget DVD Player Tojock DVP-506 Disc Player $32
- 3 Best Value Under $35 Ceihoit ogrecxc-003 Disc Player $33
- 4 Best Blu-ray Player with Wireless Connectivity LG BP350 Disc Player $200
- 5 Most Reviewed Player on the Market Brand DVPSR210P Disc Player $43
