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: 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  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

• 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: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, Sound bar, Subwoofer, Sound bar speaker system, 2 - Built-in - 80 Watt, 1 - External - 120 Watt, 280 Watt, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, 3D Sound Plus, Audio Return Channel, Smart Volume technology, Compressed Music Enhancer, USB host function, Upgradeable firmware, Bluetooth audio streaming, USB 2.0 compatibility

• 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, 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

• 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, 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

• 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:
  0.0 stars

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

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

• 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:
  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, 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

• 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, 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• 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

• 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, 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• 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

• 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, 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

• 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 - 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

• 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, 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)

• 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: 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• 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

• 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:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, Digital Sound Projector, Subwoofer, Sound bar home theater system, 16 - Built-in - 2 Watt, 1 - External - 100 Watt, 132 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 Neo:6, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Audio Return Channel (ARC), On-screen display, iPod ready, Auto sound calibration