All Speakers & Speaker Systems

The Bottom Line: Highly detailed sound is the key strength of Boston Acoustics' CS2310 system, but it lacks the muscle to make home theater come alive.

Specs: home theater speaker system, 5.0 in x 25.9 in x 7.7 in, Black walnut, 2-way Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 89 dB, 100 Watt

The Bottom Line: In addition to delivering solid sonics, the Zvox Z-Base 550 sets itself apart from competing single-speaker units with the unique capability to double as a stand for your TV.

Specs: surround sound speaker, 28 in x 14.5 in x 3.4 in, Black, Active

The Bottom Line: Altec Lansing's Expressionist Classic FX2020 PC speakers may not blow you away with their sound quality, but their distinctive look will win them some fans.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, 5 in x 6.3 in x 5 in, Active, 7.5 Watt

The Bottom Line: The Acoustic Energy AE-29 is a decent--if slightly overpriced--Bluetooth speaker system.

Specs: Active, 10 Watt

The Bottom Line: Capable of producing better bass than its single-speaker competition, the Zvox 325 is a solid choice for faux-surround sound on music and movies.

The Bottom Line: Denon's compact and affordable DHT-FS5 soundbar is a worthwhile improvement over standard TV speakers.

Specs: wall-mountable, home theater speaker system, 29.5 in x 4.6 in x 5.4 in, Black, Active

The Bottom Line: The Marantz ES7001 has a bigger, more full-bodied sound than most virtual surround speakers.

Specs: speaker system, 42.5 in x 5.7 in x 6 in, Active, 26 Watt

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Pure-Fi Express is a smartly designed iPod speaker that will make a worthy addition to your desk or nightstand, but those who like to blast the tunes should look elsewhere.

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, Black, Active

The Bottom Line: The Energy Speakers RC-Micro 5.1 speaker system delivers superb sound quality from incredibly tiny speakers.

Specs: home theater speaker system, High-gloss black, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 240 Watt

The Bottom Line: Logitech's relatively inexpensive Pure-Fi Express Plus is a compact--and portable--iPod/iPhone speaker system with a built-in alarm clock that's fine for casual listening at home or on the road.

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, Active