Shop for home theater systems

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's HT-CT150 sound bar home theater system sounds great and is way ahead of the competition with its three HDMI inputs; however, its IR receiver limits the subwoofer's placement options. Read review

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, Audio bar, Wireless subwoofer, Home theater sound bar system with wireless subwoofer, 1 - External - 4 Ohm - Wired, 1 - 4 Ohm - Wired, Surround Sound, 200 Watt, Dolby Digital, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Auto power off, BRAVIA Sync

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung HT-C6500 packs outstanding sound quality, Blu-ray playback, and tons of features into an excellent home theater system, with only some design quirks holding it back. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Main unit, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 2-way - External - 165 Watt - 140 - 20000 Hz - 3 Ohm - Wired, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External - 165 Watt - 140 - 20000 Hz - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - 2-way - External - 140 - 20000 Hz - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 40 - 160 Hz - 3 Ohm - Wired, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Compressed music enhancer, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony BDV-E770W is one of the best Blu-ray home theater systems we've tested, with excellent sound quality, tons of streaming-media options, 3D compatibility, and wireless rear speakers. The lack of HDMI inputs is the only big omission. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-ray disc player / AV receiver, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External - 3 Ohm - Wireless, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, DTS-ES decoder, DTS Neo:6, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, iPod ready, S-AIR technology, Compressed music enhancer, Auto sound calibration

• 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 speaker system, AV receiver, Sound bar, Subwoofer, 1 - External - 4 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Active subwoofer - External - 134 Watt - 4 Ohm - Wireless, Stereo, 400 Watt, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD LBR, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Midnight Mode, Auto power save, BRAVIA Sync

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Speaker system, AV receiver, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 30 - 150 Hz - 6 Ohm - Wired, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 80 - 20000 Hz - 6 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - 80 - 20000 Hz - 6 Ohm - Wired, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External - 80 - 20000 Hz - 6 Ohm - Wired, Surround Sound, 660 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DSD decoder, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Neo:6, DTS Express, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, A-B speaker switch, iPod ready, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Audyssey Dynamic Volume

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Blu-ray player with speaker system, Blu-ray player, Speaker system, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 167 Watt - 140 - 20000 Hz - 3 Ohm - Wired, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External - 167 Watt - 140 - 20000 Hz - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - 165 Watt - 140 - 20000 Hz - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 167 Watt - 20 - 160 Hz - 3 Ohm - Wired, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Audio Return Channel (ARC)

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Speaker system, AV receiver, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 2-way - External - 130 Watt - 55 - 20000 Hz - 6 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - 2-way - External - 130 Watt - 65 - 20000 Hz - 6 Ohm - Wired, 2 x Right/left side channel speaker - External - 130 Watt - 80 - 20000 Hz - 6 Ohm - Wired, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External - 130 Watt - 80 - 20000 Hz - 6 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 120 Watt - 25 - 150 Hz - Wired, Surround Sound, 1030 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, iPod ready, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Compressed music enhancer, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Speaker system, 4 x Satellite speaker - External - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - Wired, 1 x Active subwoofer - External - Wired, Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS decoder, On-screen navigation, On-screen menu, ADAPTiQ audio calibration system, iPhone/iPod dock

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Onkyo HTX-22HDX is a slick-looking 2.1 home theater system with good features, but its sound quality leaves a lot to be desired. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, Subwoofer, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 70 - 20000 Hz - 6 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Subwoofer - 50 Watt - 35 - 200 Hz - 3 Ohm - Wired, Surround Sound, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Compressed music enhancer

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha YSP-4100 offers better surround effects, superior sound quality and more features than competing sound bars, but it's expensive and most buyers won't need all its functionality. Read review

Specs: Sound bar home theater system, Digital Sound Projector, Sound bar home theater system, 40 - Built-in - 2 Watt, 2 - Built-in - 20 Watt, Surround Sound, 120 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES decoder, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Magnetic shield, Compressed music enhancer, On-screen display, iPod ready, Auto sound calibration, 40.6 in x 3.5 in x 8.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Speaker system, Blu-ray disc player / AV receiver, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - Wired, 1 x Subwoofer - External - Wired, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External - Wireless, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Auto sound calibration

• 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 system, AV receiver, Satellite speakers, Subwoofer

• 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: The LG LHB535 offers an outstanding feature set for its price, but its sound quality is only passable. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-ray disc player / AV receiver, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - Wired, 1 x Subwoofer - External - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - Wired, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External - Wired, Surround Sound, 1100 Watt, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, iPod ready

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha YSP-5100 sound bar has an outstanding assortment of features and best-in-class virtual surround, but it's very expensive and doesn't sound much better than the step-down YSP-4100. Read review

Specs: Sound bar home theater system, Digital Sound Projector, Sound bar home theater system, 40 - Built-in - 2 Watt, 2 - Built-in - 20 Watt, Surround Sound, 120 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Compressed music enhancer, On-screen display, iPod ready, Auto sound calibration, 472.4 in x 3.5 in x 8.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Blue-ray player, Speaker system, Subwoofer, iPod/iPhone dock, Satellite speakers, 2 x Subwoofer - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 2 - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, Auto power off, Digital Amplifier, iPod ready, Upgradeable firmware, Screen saver

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung HT-BD8200 packs a Blu-ray player into a sound bar for unparalleled simplicity, but disappointing sound quality and operational glitches limit its appeal. Read review

Specs: Home theater sound bar system with blu-ray player, Sound bar, Blu-ray player, Amplifier, Wireless subwoofer, Home theater sound bar system with blu-ray player, 2 x Wireless subwoofer - Built-in - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 - External - 3 Ohm - Wireless, Stereo, 300 Watt, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, iPod ready, ID3 tags support, USB host function, Bluetooth audio streaming, 39.4 in x 1.9 in x 7.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player with speaker system, Blu-ray player, Speaker system, iPod/iPhone dock, Wireless rear speakers, 2 x Satellite speakers - External - Wired, 2 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External - Wired, 1 - External - Wired, 2 - Wireless, Surround Sound, 1330 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

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: AV receiver, Speaker system, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 1.5 Ohm - Wired, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 51 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: Speaker system, Blu-ray disc player / AV receiver, 4 x Satellite speaker - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Subwoofer - 3 Ohm - Wired, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, USB host function, iPod ready

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AV receiver, Speaker system, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, DTS Neo:6, Dolby TrueHD, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Compressed music enhancer, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Blu-ray player with speaker system, Blu-ray player, Speaker system, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 165 Watt - 140 - 20000 Hz - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - 170 Watt - 140 - 20000 Hz - 3 Ohm - Wired, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External - 165 Watt - 140 - 20000 Hz - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 170 Watt - 40 - 160 Hz - 3 Ohm - Wired, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, AllShare, iPod/iPhone ready, CD ripping, USB host function

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Home theater system, Blu-ray disc player / AV receiver, Speaker system, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 140 - 20000 Hz - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - 140 - 20000 Hz - Wired, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External - 140 - 20000 Hz - Wireless, 2 - External - 140 - 20000 Hz, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 40 - 160 Hz - Wired, Surround Sound, 1330 Watt, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS 96/24, Vacuum tube technology, USB host function, Auto sound calibration, AllShare, Audio Return Channel (ARC)

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Receiver, Speaker system, 4 x Satellite speaker - External - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - Wired, 1 x Active subwoofer - External - Wired, Surround Sound, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS decoder, Bose Unify technology, ADAPTiQ audio calibration system, Direct/Reflecting speaker technology, On-screen menu, On-screen navigation

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, iPod/iPhone dock, Wireless rear speakers, 2 x Subwoofer - 2-way - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 2 - External - 3 Ohm - Wireless, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, DTS-HD LBR, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DSD decoder, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, Midnight Mode, ID3 tags support, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Compressed music enhancer, Upgradeable firmware, BRAVIA Sync, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Blu-ray player with speaker system, Blu-ray player, Speaker system