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Sony HT-CT260 Reviewed on May 7, 2013 Check prices
Product overview
Sony HT-CT260
  • CNET Editor rating:
    4.0 stars Excellent
      Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony HT-CT260 is our go-to budget sound bar pick, with excellent sound quality, built-in Bluetooth, an adaptable design, and no major missteps. Read review

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, Sound Bar, Wireless - Bluetooth, Wired, Active, 170 Watt, 130 Watt, Black

Energy Take Classic 5.1 Reviewed on July 18, 2011 Check prices
Product overview
Energy Take Classic 5.1
  • CNET Editor rating:
    Editors' choice 4.5 stars Spectacular
      Overall score: 9.3 (4.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Energy Take Classic 5.1 is the best budget speaker system we've reviewed, earning our Editors' Choice Award with its outstanding sound quality and exquisite looks. Read review

Specs: Speaker system, Home theater speaker system, Wired, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 89 dB, 100 Watt, 200 Watt, High-gloss black

Monoprice 9774 Reviewed on February 16, 2013 Check prices
Product overview
Monoprice 9774

The Bottom Line: The Monoprice 9774 speaker system is the best home audio value we've ever seen: gorgeous, incredible-sounding home theater speakers for just under $250. Read review

Specs: Speaker system, Home theater speaker system, Wired, Active, 8 Ohm, 89 dB, 200 Watt, Black

Sonos Playbar Reviewed on March 4, 2013 Check prices
Product overview
Sonos Playbar
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sonos Playbar is cleverly designed and does great fake surround, but it's better suited to current Sonos customers than newcomers. Read review

Specs: Sound bar, Nine class-D digital amplifiers, Ethernet - Wi-Fi, Wireless

Vizio S4251w-B4 Reviewed on January 8, 2013 Check prices
Product overview
Vizio S4251w-B4

The Bottom Line: The Vizio S4251W sound bar adds wireless rear speakers for true surround sound, plus features a slick remote with a built-in display. Read review

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, Wireless

Harman/Kardon SB 16 Reviewed on March 23, 2011 Check prices
Product overview
Harman/Kardon SB 16
  • CNET Editor rating:
    4.0 stars Excellent
      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
  • Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Harman Kardon SB 16 features a premium price tag and some remote control quirks, but its excellent sound quality and exterior design make it worth the extra cash. Read review

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, Sound Bar, Wired, Active, 25 Watt, 100 Watt

Vizio SB4021M-A1 Reviewed on February 6, 2013 Check prices
Product overview
Vizio SB4021M-A1
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Vizio SB4021M-A1 hits a nice blend of features, design, and performance for its price, but better sound bars are coming in a few months. Read review

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, Wireless, Active

Monoprice 8247 Reviewed on October 21, 2011 Check prices
Product overview
Monoprice 8247

The Bottom Line: The Monoprice 8247 does the impossible by offering a competent 5.1 speaker system for less than $100, setting a new standard for ultrabudget speakers. Read review

Specs: Speaker system, Home theater speaker system, Wired, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 85 dB, 60 Watt, Black

Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS 5.1 (black) Reviewed on June 28, 2011 Check prices
Product overview
Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS 5.1 (black)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    4.0 stars Excellent
      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Boston SoundWare XS 5.1 is an exceptionally compact system and sounds great for its size--although larger systems sound even better. Read review

Specs: Speaker system, Home theater speaker system, Wired, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 100 Watt, Black

Bose CineMate Series II (black)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    0.0 stars
      Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 19 reviews

Specs: Speaker system, Speaker system, Wired, Active, Black

Bose Acoustimass 6 Series III (black) Reviewed on July 28, 2011 Check prices
Product overview
Bose Acoustimass 6 Series III (black)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Bose Acoustimass 6 Series III speaker system delivers a big sound from exceptionally small speakers, but its high price keeps it from being a good value pick. Read review

Specs: Speaker system, Home theater speaker system, Wired, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 4/8 Ohm, Black

Samsung HW-C450 Reviewed on June 14, 2010 Check prices
Product overview
Samsung HW-C450
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung HW-C450 is an exceedingly thin sound bar home theater system that sounds surprisingly good with movies, but lacks HDMI connectivity. Read review

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, Speaker system, Wired, Wireless, Active

Vizio VHT215 Reviewed on May 16, 2012 Check prices
Product overview
Vizio VHT215

The Bottom Line: The Vizio VHT215 looks sleek, sounds good, and is packed with inputs, making it one of the top budget sound bar choices. Read review

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, Sound Bar, Wireless, Active, Black

Vizio VHT510 Reviewed on June 15, 2011 Check prices
Product overview
Vizio VHT510
  • CNET Editor rating:
    4.0 stars Excellent
      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
  • Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: While we'd prefer more input options, the Vizio VHT510 adds rear speakers to the traditional sound bar design, resulting in outstanding sound quality at a very affordable price. Read review

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, Sound Bar, Wired - 2.4 GHz radio frequency, Wireless, Active, 75 Watt, 25 Watt, 60 Watt, Black

JBL SB 300 Reviewed on February 29, 2012 Check prices
Product overview
JBL SB 300
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The JBL SB 300 is a plus-size sound bar with excellent sound quality, but its unconventional style won't please everyone. Read review

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, Sound Bar, Wired, Wireless, Active, 100 Watt

Fluance AV-HTB 5 Reviewed on March 31, 2003 Check prices
Product overview
Fluance AV-HTB 5
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 52 reviews

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

Specs: Speaker system, Home theater speaker system, Wired, Passive, Black ash

Bose Acoustimass 10 Series IV (black)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    0.0 stars
      Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 28 reviews

Specs: Speaker system, Home theater speaker system, Wired, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, Black

Bose CineMate 1 SR
  • CNET Editor rating:
    0.0 stars
      Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Sound bar home theater system, Home theater speaker system, Wired, Wireless, Active

Bose CineMate GS Series II (black)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    0.0 stars
      Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

Specs: Speaker system, Wired, Active, Black

Boston Acoustics TVee Model 25 Reviewed on February 22, 2012 Check prices
Product overview
Boston Acoustics TVee Model 25
  • 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, Sound Bar, Wireless, Wired, Active, Black

Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 (black) Reviewed on April 10, 2008 Check prices
Product overview
Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 (black)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 surround speakers pack a mighty wallop for their small size, but the system needs some extra care during setup to sound its best. Read review

Specs: Speaker system, Home theater speaker system, Wired, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 250 Watt

Energy Power Bar Reviewed on May 14, 2012 Check prices
Product overview
Energy Power Bar

The Bottom Line: The Energy Power Bar sounds better than most sound bars when playing music, but there are better overall sound bars available for less money. Read review

Specs: Sound bar speaker system, Sound Bar, Wireless, Satin black

Polk Audio RM6750
  • CNET Editor rating:
    0.0 stars
      Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Speaker system, Home theater speaker system, Wired, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 89 dB, 50 Watt, Black

Vizio VSB210WS Reviewed on March 26, 2009 Check prices
Product overview
Vizio VSB210WS
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: The VSB210WS, Vizio's very first sound bar system, delivers reasonably full-bodied sound for a very affordable price. Read review

Specs: Sound bar home theater system, Speaker system, Wireless - 2.4 GHz radio frequency, Wired, Active, 15 Watt

Boston Acoustics TVee 26 Reviewed on November 17, 2012 Check prices
Product overview
Boston Acoustics TVee 26

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, Sound Bar, Wired - 2.4 GHz radio frequency, Wireless, Active, Black

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