All Surround Speaker Systems

The Bottom Line: If you like the swappable speaker grilles--and can find the system at a discount--the Boston Acoustics MCS 130 is a worthy surround speaker package.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 200 Watt

The Bottom Line: If you like the swappable speaker grilles--and can find the system at a discount--the Boston Acoustics MCS 130 is a worthy surround speaker package.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Mist, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 200 Watt

The Bottom Line: The powerful Definitive Technology ProCinema 800 satellite/subwoofer package redefined our expectations of what a small surround speaker system can do.

Specs: home theater speaker system, 4.8 in x 5 in x 9.4 in, Gloss black, 2-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 89 dB

The Bottom Line: The powerful Definitive Technology ProCinema 800 satellite/subwoofer package redefined our expectations of what a small surround speaker system can do.

Specs: home theater speaker system, 4.8 in x 5 in x 9.4 in, White gloss, 2-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 89 dB

The Bottom Line: The Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 raises the bar for soundbar speakers' design and sound quality.

Specs: 46.3 in x 4.1 in x 5.4 in, Brushed aluminum, Passive, 8 Ohm, 90 dB

The Bottom Line: The Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 raises the bar for soundbar speakers' design and sound quality.

Specs: 46.3 in x 4.1 in x 5.4 in, Passive, 8 Ohm, 90 dB

The Bottom Line: The Polk SurroundBar 50 sounds great with music and movies, making it a worthwhile improvement over the company's earlier single-speaker surround offering.

Specs: five channel speaker, 51.2 in x 5.1 in x 4.5 in, Titanium silver, 2-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 90 dB

The Bottom Line: If you don't need the HDMI connections found on the step-up model, the Yamaha YSP-900 single-speaker surround system delivers exactly the same overall sound quality for less money.

Specs: five channel speaker, 31.5 in x 4.5 in x 6 in, Black, Active, 82 Watt

The Bottom Line: Aperion's awesome 5.1 speaker system is pricey, but the Intimus 5B Harmony SD's great sound and superb build quality are definitely worth it.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Medium cherry, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 200 Watt

The Bottom Line: Aperion's awesome 5.1 speaker system is pricey, but the Intimus 5B Harmony SD's great sound and superb build quality are definitely worth it.

Specs: home theater speaker system, High-gloss black, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 200 Watt