Top Surround Sound Speaker Systems
Choosing loudspeakers is the most difficult part of putting together a home theater system. Besides deciding on brand, price, and style, actually determining what loudspeakers sound the best can be very subjective, as we all have different degrees of hearing ability and personal taste as to what sounds good. To top things off, there are hundreds of good quality branded loudspeakers that can do the job. Check out some examples of my current favorites that you might want to consider.
If you are looking for a speaker system that is fairly compact, but delivers high-end sound, check out the Anthony Gallo Classico Speaker System, featuring their compact CL-2 bookshelf speakers, along with their CL-C center channel and CLS-10 10-inch powered subwoofer. The Classico series look like traditional "box-style" speakers, but utilizes some of the same technology that Anthony Gallo utilizes in their popular spherically-shaped speakers. These speakers provide excellent performance across the entire frequency range, providing depth and detail that is perfect for both movie and music listening - Definitely worth consideration.
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If you are looking for a new set of loudspeakers for your home theater setup and what great sound without large speaker boxes infringing on your space and room decor, check out the Anthony Gallo Acoustics A'Diva SE 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System.
This system consists of five compact center/satellite speakers that feature an innovative spherical design combined with a 10-inch powered subwoofer in a cylindrical cabinet.
The center/satellite speakers can be mounted on a table or mounted on the wall via an optional kit. The A'Diva SE system is priced at $2,366.00.
To find out if this system is the right choice for your home theater setup, read my Review and also check out my supplementary Photo Profile.
If you are looking for quality speakers for your home theater setup, consider some of the offerings by Wharfedale. One Wharfedle System option to consider consists of several speakers and subwoofer from their Diamond Series, which I had an opportunity to review.
The Diamond Series speakers I reviewed included the 10.CC center, two 10.2 bookshelf-style front speakers, two 10.DFS dipole surrounds, and the 8-inch 10.SX-SUB.
Additional features of this system include bi-wire/bi-ampable speaker terminals on the 10.2's, and both line-in and speaker terminal connections on the SX-SUB.
Review - Photos.
Wharfedale Diamond 10.CC (Suggested Price: $249.00 Ea) - Buy Direct
Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 (Suggested Price - $449.00 Pr) - Buy Direct (Rosewook Finish) - (Cherry or Black Finish).
Wharfedale Diamond 10.DFS (Suggested Price - $299.00 Pr) - Buy Direct
Wharfedale Diamond 10.SX-SUB (Suggested Price - $399.00 Ea) - Buy Direct (Rosewood Finish).
The PSB Imagine Series mini and mini c loudspeakers are well engineered to deliver great sound from a compact form factor. I was sent four minis and a mini c center channel, along with the PSB SubSeries 200 10-inch subwoofer for review. I found the sound of the speakers to very full and well defined, although there is some slight subtleness on the very high frequencies.
On the other hand, the mini and mini c transitioned very well the SubSeries 200, and the entire system performs very well with movie and music listening tasks. If you are looking for a speaker system that is compact, but delivers big sound, definitely consider the PSB Imagine mini Series speakedrs in combination with the PSB SubSeries 200.
Review - Photos - Manufacturer's Site
The KEF T205 is a home theater speaker system that combines extremely flat and slim main and surround speakers with a slim profile compact subwoofer. With the T series, KEF demonstrates that they can present speakers with great style without sacrificing sound quality. The speakers in the T205 system can be either table or wall mounted, and are a great match for wall mounted LCD and Plasma TVs.
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The EMP Tek Cinema 7 compact home theater speaker system delivers great sound. The system consists of a compact center (E3c) and satellite (E3b) bookshelf speakers paired with a 10-inch powered subwoofer (E10s). I found the that the system provided great sound reproduction for both movies and music, although the center and satellites were somewhat subtle on very high frequency transient effects. If you are looking for a Speaker System that is compact, but delivers big sound for a reasonable price (Less that $800), definitely consider the EMP Tek Cinema 7 compact home theater speaker system.
Review - Photos - Official Product Page
Also available in a 5.1 channel version - Official EMP Tek Cinema 5 Product Page
You want great speakers, but don't have a lot of cash. Here is a suggestion for you, the Pioneer SP-PK22BS home theater speaker system.
What makes this system worth your consideration is that for less than $500, you get a 5.1 channel speaker system that has solid build and provides an immersive surround sound field, as well accurate sound placement for both music and movie listening. The center and satellite speakers feature 2-way bass reflex design and are complemented by a down firing 8-inch down firing subwoofer.
Review - Product Photos - Official Product Page.
Also, available, the Pioneer SP-PK52FS Speaker System which provides two Floor Standing Speakers for the front channels. This option is only about $100 more than the SP-PK22BS system that I reviewed. Also, you can purchase all the speakers in the Andrew Jones' speaker line separately.
Finding a home theater speaker system that sounds great, looks great with your home decor, and is priced right, is not always easy. If you are looking for new set of loudspeakers for your home theater, you might want to check out the stylish and great sounding EMP Tek Impression 5.1 Home Theater Package. The system consists of an E5Ci center channel speaker, four E5Bi compact bookshelf speakers for left and right main and surrounds, and an ES10i 100 watt powered subwoofer.
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Paradigm brings their high-end speaker expertise to an affordable system that is perfect for small or medium size rooms. The Cinema 100 CT home theater speaker system consists of five two-way If you are looking for a new set of loudspeakers for your home theater setup, check out the stylish and great sounding compact center/satellite speakers featuring 4-inch midrange/woofers and 1-inch tweeters, and an 8-inch subwoofer. The center/satellite speakers can be mounted on table stands or the wall, using the included hardware. This system is priced at $999.
Read Full Review - Photo Profile.
One loudspeaker option that can be desirable, if you have the cash and don't mind a little carpentry work, is the use of In-Wall loudspeakers. There are a lot to choose from, but one that In-Wall speaker you might consider is the GTL Sound Labs AE963. The AE963 is a sealed 3-way design that can be used as a two channel pair, or expanded out into a five or seven channel speaker setup (additional subwoofer desired). You can position the AE963 for use as a center channel speaker, if preferred. For more details, check out my:
Review - Photo Profile
1. Anthony Gallo Classico Speaker System
If you are looking for a speaker system that is fairly compact, but delivers high-end sound, check out the Anthony Gallo Classico Speaker System, featuring their compact CL-2 bookshelf speakers, along with their CL-C center channel and CLS-10 10-inch powered subwoofer. The Classico series look like traditional "box-style" speakers, but utilizes some of the same technology that Anthony Gallo utilizes in their popular spherically-shaped speakers. These speakers provide excellent performance across the entire frequency range, providing depth and detail that is perfect for both movie and music listening - Definitely worth consideration.
Read Review - Product Photos.
2. Anthony Gallo Acoustics A'Diva SE 5.1 Speaker System
If you are looking for a new set of loudspeakers for your home theater setup and what great sound without large speaker boxes infringing on your space and room decor, check out the Anthony Gallo Acoustics A'Diva SE 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System.
This system consists of five compact center/satellite speakers that feature an innovative spherical design combined with a 10-inch powered subwoofer in a cylindrical cabinet.
The center/satellite speakers can be mounted on a table or mounted on the wall via an optional kit. The A'Diva SE system is priced at $2,366.00.
To find out if this system is the right choice for your home theater setup, read my Review and also check out my supplementary Photo Profile.
3. The Wharfedale Diamond Series Home Theater Speaker System
If you are looking for quality speakers for your home theater setup, consider some of the offerings by Wharfedale. One Wharfedle System option to consider consists of several speakers and subwoofer from their Diamond Series, which I had an opportunity to review.
The Diamond Series speakers I reviewed included the 10.CC center, two 10.2 bookshelf-style front speakers, two 10.DFS dipole surrounds, and the 8-inch 10.SX-SUB.
Additional features of this system include bi-wire/bi-ampable speaker terminals on the 10.2's, and both line-in and speaker terminal connections on the SX-SUB.
Review - Photos.
Wharfedale Diamond 10.CC (Suggested Price: $249.00 Ea) - Buy Direct
Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 (Suggested Price - $449.00 Pr) - Buy Direct (Rosewook Finish) - (Cherry or Black Finish).
Wharfedale Diamond 10.DFS (Suggested Price - $299.00 Pr) - Buy Direct
Wharfedale Diamond 10.SX-SUB (Suggested Price - $399.00 Ea) - Buy Direct (Rosewood Finish).
4. PSB Imagine Series Home Theater Speaker System
The PSB Imagine Series mini and mini c loudspeakers are well engineered to deliver great sound from a compact form factor. I was sent four minis and a mini c center channel, along with the PSB SubSeries 200 10-inch subwoofer for review. I found the sound of the speakers to very full and well defined, although there is some slight subtleness on the very high frequencies.
On the other hand, the mini and mini c transitioned very well the SubSeries 200, and the entire system performs very well with movie and music listening tasks. If you are looking for a speaker system that is compact, but delivers big sound, definitely consider the PSB Imagine mini Series speakedrs in combination with the PSB SubSeries 200.
Review - Photos - Manufacturer's Site
5. KEF T205 Home Theater Speaker System
The KEF T205 is a home theater speaker system that combines extremely flat and slim main and surround speakers with a slim profile compact subwoofer. With the T series, KEF demonstrates that they can present speakers with great style without sacrificing sound quality. The speakers in the T205 system can be either table or wall mounted, and are a great match for wall mounted LCD and Plasma TVs.
Read Full Review - Photo Profile - .
6. EMP Tek Cinema 7 Home Theater Speaker System
The EMP Tek Cinema 7 compact home theater speaker system delivers great sound. The system consists of a compact center (E3c) and satellite (E3b) bookshelf speakers paired with a 10-inch powered subwoofer (E10s). I found the that the system provided great sound reproduction for both movies and music, although the center and satellites were somewhat subtle on very high frequency transient effects. If you are looking for a Speaker System that is compact, but delivers big sound for a reasonable price (Less that $800), definitely consider the EMP Tek Cinema 7 compact home theater speaker system.
Review - Photos - Official Product Page
Also available in a 5.1 channel version - Official EMP Tek Cinema 5 Product Page
7. Pioneer SP-PK22BS Home Theater Speaker System
You want great speakers, but don't have a lot of cash. Here is a suggestion for you, the Pioneer SP-PK22BS home theater speaker system.
What makes this system worth your consideration is that for less than $500, you get a 5.1 channel speaker system that has solid build and provides an immersive surround sound field, as well accurate sound placement for both music and movie listening. The center and satellite speakers feature 2-way bass reflex design and are complemented by a down firing 8-inch down firing subwoofer.
Review - Product Photos - Official Product Page.
Also, available, the Pioneer SP-PK52FS Speaker System which provides two Floor Standing Speakers for the front channels. This option is only about $100 more than the SP-PK22BS system that I reviewed. Also, you can purchase all the speakers in the Andrew Jones' speaker line separately.
8. EMP Tek Impression Series 5.1 Channel Bookshelf Home Theater Speaker Package
Finding a home theater speaker system that sounds great, looks great with your home decor, and is priced right, is not always easy. If you are looking for new set of loudspeakers for your home theater, you might want to check out the stylish and great sounding EMP Tek Impression 5.1 Home Theater Package. The system consists of an E5Ci center channel speaker, four E5Bi compact bookshelf speakers for left and right main and surrounds, and an ES10i 100 watt powered subwoofer.
Read Short Review - Read Full Review - Photo Gallery.
9. Paradigm Cinema 100 CT Home Theater Speaker System
Paradigm brings their high-end speaker expertise to an affordable system that is perfect for small or medium size rooms. The Cinema 100 CT home theater speaker system consists of five two-way If you are looking for a new set of loudspeakers for your home theater setup, check out the stylish and great sounding compact center/satellite speakers featuring 4-inch midrange/woofers and 1-inch tweeters, and an 8-inch subwoofer. The center/satellite speakers can be mounted on table stands or the wall, using the included hardware. This system is priced at $999.
Read Full Review - Photo Profile.
10. GTL Sound Labs AE963 In-Wall Loudspeakers
One loudspeaker option that can be desirable, if you have the cash and don't mind a little carpentry work, is the use of In-Wall loudspeakers. There are a lot to choose from, but one that In-Wall speaker you might consider is the GTL Sound Labs AE963. The AE963 is a sealed 3-way design that can be used as a two channel pair, or expanded out into a five or seven channel speaker setup (additional subwoofer desired). You can position the AE963 for use as a center channel speaker, if preferred. For more details, check out my:
Review - Photo Profile
