There’s
really no way to tell what
the
best home theater speakers are without knowing
the individual
situation of the home theater in question. However, there are a few
basics to keep in mind.
In most situations, you’ll get the
best results if all of your speakers are of the same brand. They are
meant to work together and will use the same technology, so they will
provide the best sound in this situation. Here’s a rundown of
the main brands of home theater speakers available.
Aperion’s speakers are beautiful
examples of decorative speakers that provide excellent sound quality.
They have furniture-grade finishes for a very attractive look. They
receive great reviews as well.
Aperion has several packages available.
The Intimus 533-PT Cinema HD retails for around $1,900 and delivers
fabulous sound without the need for a separate subwoofer. Each speaker
plugs into its own outlet, and some users may find the large towers to
be too much for their aesthetics. The Intimus 633 Concert system
retails for about $2,400. It’s a six-piece setup that will be
best in a large room, but it delivers amazing sound.
KEF is another brand of great quality
speakers. KEF’s best home theater speakers may be the
KHT-3005, which has egg-shaped speakers that are not only excellent in
sound quality, but interesting to look at.
A favorite of audiophiles,
and a cnet editor’s choice, this sleek black system delivers
astounding sound. It is tricky to set up, but worth it if you want that
quality sound. It retails for about $1,500.
The KEF KHT 5005.2 retails
for about $2,000 and has slimmer speakers than its cousin. You can
mount them on the wall, stands or table. It’s smaller in size
and in capabilities than many similar-priced systems.
For a lower-priced option in surround sound
speaker systems, consider Onkyo. Onkyo’s systems are, as a
rule, price pretty reasonably. The Onkyo SKS-HT240 retails for
$300-$500.
This gets you six speakers and a subwoofer
in a sleek
aluminum finish. Of course, at this low price, you can’t
expect the sound quality you receive from a $1,500 system, you
won’t be disappointed in the quality if you’re on a
strict budget.