Shop for home theater systems

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 23 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, 1, 200 Watt, Dolby Digital, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Auto power off, BRAVIA Sync

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Consider the Sony HT-CT550W if you need a sound bar with a lot of connectivity, but it's otherwise not worth its premium price. Read review

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, AV receiver, Sound bar, Subwoofer, 1 - External, 1 x Active subwoofer - External - 134 Watt, 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: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home theater system, 3D Blu-ray player, Speaker system, Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, Satellite speakers, 4 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 1 - External, 1000 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, DTS-HD LBR, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Smartphone remote controlled, USB keyboard support, Digital Amplifier, BRAVIA Sync

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 64 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: Sound bar speaker system, Speaker system, Sound bar, Subwoofer, 250 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, BRAVIA Sync, Magnetic shield, Bass-reflex

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home theater system, Blu-ray player / receiver, Speaker system, Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Front speakers, 2 x Wireless rear speakers - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Passive subwoofer - External, 2 - External, 1000 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, Smartphone remote controlled, On-screen display, Audio Return Channel (ARC), iPod/iPhone ready, Compressed music enhancer, Social networking, 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, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External, 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: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home theater system, DVD player / AV receiver, Speaker system, Front speakers, 2 x Surround Speakers - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 2 x Subwoofer - External, 1 - External, 300 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, BRAVIA Sync

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD player / AV receiver / digital player, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 1000 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby Pro Logic, Compressed music enhancer, CD ripping, On-screen display, USB direct input, iPod ready, Auto sound calibration

• 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: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, 2 - External, 2 - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 1000 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, 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: Home theater system, Blu-ray player / receiver, Speaker system, Ethernet, Built-in Wi-Fi, Front speakers, 2 x Surround Speakers - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Passive subwoofer - External, 2 - External, 1000 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, DTS-HD LBR, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, Smartphone remote controlled, Wireless surround channel, Wi-Fi Direct, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Compressed music enhancer, BRAVIA Sync, Screen saver, 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: Home theater system, Blu-ray player / receiver, Speaker system, Ethernet, Built-in Wi-Fi, Front speakers, 4 x Surround Speakers - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 1000 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, Smartphone remote controlled, Auto power off, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Compressed music enhancer, Screen saver

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 2 - External, 1000 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Digital EX, Compressed music enhancer, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, 2 - External, 2 - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 6 reviews

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, 2 - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 2 - External, 1000 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, S-AIR technology, 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: Home theater system, Blu-ray player / receiver, Speaker system, Ethernet, 2 - External, 2 - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 1000 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Smartphone remote controlled, iPod/iPhone ready, BRAVIA Sync, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 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, Wireless rear channel amplifier, DVD changer / AV receiver, 2 - External, 2 - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 1000 Watt, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, S-AIR technology, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, Sound bar, Subwoofer, Sound bar, 1 - External, 1, 400 Watt, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder

• 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, Speaker system, AV receiver with subwoofer, 5 x Satellite speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 450 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Compressed music enhancer, Digital signal format auto detection / auto switching, Auto sound calibration

• 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, Blu-ray player / receiver, Speaker system, Built-in Wi-Fi, Front speakers, 2 x Wireless rear speakers - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 2 - External, 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: Home theater system, 3D Blu-ray player, Speaker system, Bluetooth, Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, NFC, Front speakers, Wireless rear speakers, Passive subwoofer, Center channel speaker, 1000 Watt, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES, DTS, DTS-HD, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, BRAVIA Sync

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-ray disc player / AV receiver, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), 4 x Satellite speaker - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 1000 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, S-AIR technology, Upgradeable firmware, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Blue-ray player, Speaker system, Subwoofer, iPod/iPhone dock, Built-in Wi-Fi, Satellite speakers, 2 x Subwoofer - External, 1 - External, 1 - External, 2 - External, 1000 Watt, DTS-HD decoder, 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, Digital signal format auto detection / auto switching, iPod ready, 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: Sound bar home theater system, Blu-ray player, Sound bar, Subwoofer, 1 - External, 1 x Active subwoofer - External, 350 Watt, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, iPod ready, Audio Return Channel (ARC), BRAVIA Sync

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD changer / AV receiver, Receiver with speakers, 2 - External, 2 - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 1 - External - 8 Watt, 1000 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Digital signal format auto detection / auto switching, Magnetic shield, S-AIR technology, Multi-room audio output, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, AV receiver with DVD player, 2 - External, 2 - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 450 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby Pro Logic, Bass-reflex, Auto sound calibration