Shop for home theater systems

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The Bottom Line: Onkyo's rightfully known as the king of AV receiver value and its new 2013 line looks worthy of that reputation, with tons of HDMI connectivity and built-in wireless functionality. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, Ethernet, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Audyssey 2EQ

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

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

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  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 33 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, Speaker system, DVD player / AV receiver, 2 - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, Videostage 5 decoder, Magnetic shield, Midnight Mode, On-screen display

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Home theater receiver, Speaker system, Front speakers, Surround Speakers, Center channel speaker, Passive subwoofer, 660 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)

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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

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  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: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-ray disc player / AV receiver, 4 x Satellite speaker, 1 x Center channel speaker, 1 x Subwoofer, 1000 Watt, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, USB host function, iPod ready

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  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

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Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-ray disc player / AV receiver, Satellite speaker, 2 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 2 - External, 1 - External, 1100 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) technology, CD ripping, Karaoke

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

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

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• 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

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Specs: Home theater system, Home theater receiver, Speaker system, Front speakers, 1 x Surround Speakers - External - 120 Watt - 25 - 150 Hz, 2 x Center channel speaker - External - 55 - 50000 Hz, 1 x Active subwoofer - External - 65 - 50000 Hz, 4 - External - 80 - 20000 Hz, 1030 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), iPod/iPhone ready, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey 2EQ

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  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

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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

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Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, 1 - External, 1 - External, Satellite speaker, 2 x Subwoofer - External, 2 x Center channel speaker - External, 600 Watt, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS 96/24, DSD decoder, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS Express, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic II, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) technology

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  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 19 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, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 165 Watt - 140 - 20000 Hz, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External - 165 Watt - 140 - 20000 Hz, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - 140 - 20000 Hz, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 40 - 160 Hz, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Compressed music enhancer, Auto sound calibration

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD player / radio tuner, 2 - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, Videostage 5 decoder, Bose link compatible

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Specs: Sound bar home theater system, AV Control console, Speaker system, iPod docking station, Sound bar, 1 x Active subwoofer - External, 1 - External, ADAPTiQ audio calibration system, Auto power off, Upgradeable firmware, Screen saver, Bose link compatible

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

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

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Specs: Home theater system, 3D Blu-ray player, Speaker system, Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Front speakers, 2 x Wireless rear speakers - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 2 x Passive subwoofer - External, 1 - External, 1000 Watt, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Neo:Fusion, DTS 96/24, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Compressed Music Enhancer, CD ripping, USB 2.0 compatibility, Auto Sound Calibration, DTS neoFusion, Smart Volume technology

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  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 - External - 70 - 20000 Hz, 1 x Subwoofer - 50 Watt - 35 - 200 Hz, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Compressed music enhancer

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, Satellite speaker, 2 x Center channel speaker - External - 30 Watt, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 30 Watt, 2 - External - 30 Watt, 1 - External - 50 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Audio Return Channel (ARC), iPod/iPhone ready, Compressed music enhancer, Auto power save, Source direct, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO)

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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

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• 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

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Control console, Speaker system, Front speakers, 2 x Active subwoofer - External, 1 - External, ADAPTiQ audio calibration system, JPEG photo playback, Bose link compatible

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Blu-ray player / receiver, Speaker system, Built-in Wi-Fi, Center channel speaker, 2 x Wireless rear speakers - External - 140 - 20000 Hz, 2 x Front speakers - External - 140 - 20000 Hz, 1 x Passive subwoofer - External - 140 - 20000 Hz, 1 - External - 40 - 160 Hz, 2 - External - 140 - 20000 Hz, 1330 Watt, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, Audio Return Channel (ARC), 3D Sound Plus, Crystal Amp Plus, Smart Volume, Vacuum tube technology