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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 53 reviews

The Bottom Line: This five-piece home-theater speaker package offers shockingly good sound for a mere $199. Read review

Specs: Home theater speaker system, 5.0-channel, Wired, Passive, Black ash

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 146 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Klipsch ProMedia 2.1s' output quality is excellent on the whole, but a few minor problems prevent them from surpassing the competition. Read review

Specs: PC multimedia speaker system, Wired, Black, Active, 35 Watt, 130 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Sound bar, Subwoofer, Wired - 2.4 GHz radio frequency, Wireless, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The SuperTooth Disco is an inexpensive, cordless Bluetooth speaker that earns our recommendation for its modern design, long-distance range, and impressive sound quality that rivals many midrange computer speakers. Read review

Specs: Subwoofer, Wireless - Bluetooth, Active, 8 Watt, 12 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though you can't expect too much from these iHome iHM79 mini speakers, they do offer relatively decent sound for their small size, and they travel well. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Portable speaker, Wired, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Subwoofer, Wired, Active, 8 Ohm, 90 dB, 150 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Boston Acoustic TVee Model 25 is a competent, but unexceptional, sound bar with some design flaws that make it not quite worth its premium price tag. Read review

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, 2.1-channel, Wireless, Wired, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Klipsch HD Theater 500 is a stylish and compact 5.1 speaker system, but better-sounding systems are available at this price. Read review

Specs: Home theater speaker system, 5.1-channel, Wired, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 100 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Speaker, Wireless - 900 MHz radio frequency, 2-way - Active, 10 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home theater speaker system, 5.1-channel, Wired, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 50 Watt, High-gloss black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Onkyo SKS-HT540 is the best-sounding surround-sound speaker package you can get for less than $300. Read review

Specs: Speaker system, 7.1-channel, Wired, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 230 Watt, 130 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Bose SoundDock Portable is a really good iPod speaker, but it should cost less than $400. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Active, Gloss black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: We understand buying the JBL On Stage for its unique look, but there are better-sounding options available. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Portable speakers with digital player dock, Wired, Active, 5 KOhm, 10 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's on the expensive side, JBL's OnBeat Xtreme is one of the best-sounding iPhone/iPad docks we've heard--and it has built-in Bluetooth and speakerphone capabilities. Read review

Specs: Wireless - Bluetooth, Wired, Active, 15 KOhm, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Klipsch Synergy Sub-12, the company's most affordable 12-inch subwoofer, sounds great on music and movies. Read review

Specs: Subwoofer, Wired, Active, 300 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: We go hands-on with an early review sample of Bowers & Wilkins' swanky new compact AirPlay speaker. Read review

Specs: AirPlay speaker with Lightning dock, Wireless - AirPlay, Ethernet - Wi-Fi, Active, 40 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The powerful Definitive Technology ProCinema 800 satellite/subwoofer package redefined our expectations of what a small surround speaker system can do. Read review

Specs: Home theater speaker system, Wired, 2-way - Passive, 8 Ohm, 89 dB, Gloss black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Boston Acoustics TVee sound bars offer a sonic upgrade to flat-panel televisions and can be wall mounted. Read review

Specs: Sound bar, Wired, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iMainGo 2 portable speaker offers an innovative design, solid sound quality, compatibility with a ton of MP3 players, and an extremely competitive price. It's a great choice for anyone who wants to rock out loud on the go. Read review

Specs: Speakers, Wired, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Boston Acoustics TVee sound bars offer a sonic upgrade to flat-panel televisions and can be wall mounted. Read review

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, Wired - 2.4 GHz radio frequency, Wireless, Active, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Bluetooth 3.0, Wireless, Wired, Active, 5 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Subwoofer, Wired, Active, 100 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Powered subwoofer, Wired, Active, 100 Watt, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Innovative engineering solutions propel Mirage's MX 5.1 Home Theater System to the top spot in the small system/big sound sweepstakes. Read review

Specs: Speaker system, 5.1-channel, Wired, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 200 Watt, High-gloss black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Pioneer's new line of Wi-Fi speakers, which includes a portable model, is due to ship in August. Read review

Specs: AirPlay speaker, Wireless - Wi-Fi, AirPlay via Wi-Fi, 2-way - Active, 20 Watt, Black