Shop for stereo & home theater systems

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung's HT-BD1250 home theater system has built-in Blu-ray, streaming media from Netflix and Pandora, and excellent audio and video quality, making it our top budget Blu-ray all-in-one system. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 48 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's HT-CT100 soundbar/subwoofer audio system is a phenomenal value that sounds great with movies and music. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Surround Sound, 250 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Onkyo HT-S91000THX breaks the HTIB mold, offering four HDMI inputs, full-size speakers, and the best sound we've heard to date from an all-in-one system. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, Surround Sound, 290 Watt, 1200 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG LHB953 combines Blu-ray, tons of streaming media content, and solid AV quality into an all-in-one home theater system that scores high on the value quotient. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Panasonic's SC-BT200 is a 7.1 home theater system with built-in Blu-ray and solid sonics for the price, but it doesn't have the Netflix streaming found on some of its similarly priced competitors. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sony HT-SS360 is an inexpensive home theater system with generous HDMI connectivity and satisfying sound on movies, but don't expect it to deliver with music. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While its bulky design isn't for everyone, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more full-featured and better sounding all-in-one 7.1 home theater system for the price than the Onkyo HT-S7200. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, Surround Sound, 290 Watt, 1200 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The VSB210WS, Vizio's very first sound bar system, delivers reasonably full-bodied sound for a very affordable price. Read review

Specs: Remote control (Infrared)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While it lacks some of the features found in more expensive home theater systems, the Onkyo HT-S3200 delivers great sound and solid performance at a bargain price. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, Black, Surround Sound, 660 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: The exceedingly stylish Philips HTS8100 SoundBar packs the home theater experience--including a DVD player--into one slim package plus a sub. Read review

Specs: DVD surround system, DVD player, CD ( PAL ), DVD ( NTSC ), CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, Surround Sound, Remote control (Infrared)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Sony BDV-E500W is an attractive home theater system with built-in Blu-ray and wireless rear speakers, but it's too expensive and lacks streaming media services such as Netflix or Pandora found on cheaper competing systems. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Panasonic's SC-BT300 is a 7.1 home theater system with built-in Blu-ray and its tall-boy speakers help deliver very good sound quality, but it doesn't have the Netflix streaming found on some of its similarly priced competitors. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Surround Sound, 1250 Watt, Universal remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 8 reviews

Manufacturer description: The Samsung HT-BD3252 provides a theater-like sound at home, with an expanded center channel ensuring clear dialog reproduction and the inclusion of front tallboy and wireless rear speakers delivering notable ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Surround Sound, 165 Watt, 170 Watt, 140 Watt, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: If Blu-ray compatibility isn't a consideration, Sony's HAV-HDX589W home theater system offers a good balance of features and quality. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Receiver with speakers, DVD changer / AV receiver, DVD changer, CD, DVD, CD-R, SACD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, Video CD, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Manufacturer description: Home theater just got better - a lot better. An LG Network Blu-ray Home Theater system isn't just about the speakers. It's music on demand, instant movies and ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 60 reviews

The Bottom Line: Bose's Wave Music System improves upon the original in both design and performance. Read review

Specs: Audio system, Stereo, Remote control (Infrared), Platinum white, 14.5 in x 8.6 in x 4.2 in, 8.6 lbs

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: Featuring a Blu-ray Disc and DVD player, 1080p upscaling of DVD media via HDMI cables and BD-Live technology for downloading additional features and network updates, the BDV-E300 is a complete ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 26 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Bose 3-2-1 Series II DVD system does a surprisingly good surround-sound imitation with just two satellites, but it's overpriced. Read review

Specs: DVD surround system, Media center, Speaker system, DVD player, CD ( NTSC ), DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, Graphite, Stereo, Universal remote control (Infrared)

• CNET Editor rating:
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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: Add more dynamic sound to your TV without the clutter of a traditional surround sound system. The HT-CT500 sound bar and subwoofer is a simple surround sound solution for your ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, AV receiver with subwoofer, Surround Sound, 400 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: If you want an idea of where Onkyo's home theater packages are heading, the HT-S5200 is well worth checking out. Like previous Onkyo 7.1-channel receiver/speaker packages, the ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, Black, Surround Sound, 290 Watt, 1200 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The addition of enhanced video connectivity options cements Yamaha's already excellent Digital Sound Projector technology as the go-to choice for single-speaker surround sound. Read review

Specs: Speaker system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Black, Surround Sound, 2 Watt, 20 Watt, 120 Watt, Remote control (Infrared), 40.6 in x 4.6 in x 7.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha YHT-791BL home theater system sounds nearly as good as the Onkyo HT-S9100THX (while costing less), and comes with an iPod dock, making it an excellent all-in-one system for the audiophile on a budget. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, DVD player, CD, DVD, Black, Surround Sound, 730 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 51 reviews

The Bottom Line: While its built-in DVD player is going to disappoint videophiles, the Polk Audio I-Sonic sounds impressive for its size and offers a bevy of cool features not found on competing tabletop audio systems. Read review

Specs: Mini system, Stereo, Remote control (Infrared), Graphite gray, 14.5 in x 9.8 in x 4.8 in

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: While we've heard better virtual surround sound, the Samsung HT-X810T's easy setup and dearth of wires will appeal to those searching for simplicity and a minimalist aesthetic. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, DVD player, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Stereo, Universal remote control (Infrared)