All Surround Speaker Systems

The Bottom Line: Yamaha's YSP-1100, its best-ever Digital Sound Projector single-speaker surround system, is a breeze to set up and it sounds great on DVD.

Specs: five channel speaker, 40.6 in x 4.6 in x 7.6 in, Black, Active, 120 Watt

The Bottom Line: Paradigm's seriously svelte Cinema 110 CT 5.1 speaker system will rock your world like a much larger system.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Right x Right x Right, Center) x Center) x Center), Silver, 2-way Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 90 dB, 150 Watt

The Bottom Line: The vacuum tube-equipped GINI iTube speaker system may not not be beautiful nor is it a household name, but its sounds great.

Specs: speaker system, Active, 18 Watt, 16 Watt

The Bottom Line: The Onkyo SKS-HT540 is the best-sounding surround-sound speaker package you can get for less than $300.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Black, Active subwoofer, passive satellites

The Bottom Line: PSB's entry-level Alpha Studio Theater System is a winning compromise between relatively small size and exceptional sound quality at an affordable price.

Specs: 90 dB

The Bottom Line: Despite their tiny size, the speakers of the Mirage Nanosat 5.1 System offered positively huge sound on CDs and DVDs, with only a few minor shortcomings.

Specs: home theater speaker system, 87 dB, 10 Watt, 75 Watt

The Bottom Line: KEF's stunningly styled egg-shaped speaker package, the KHT-3005, boasts audiophile-quality sound for music and impressive home-theater performance.

Specs: home theater speaker system, High-gloss black, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 100 Watt, 250 Watt

The Bottom Line: KEF's stunningly styled egg-shaped speaker package, the KHT-3005, boasts audiophile-quality sound for music and impressive home-theater performance.

Specs: home theater speaker system, 4.9 in x 5.9 in x 9.6 in, High-gloss silver, 2-way Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 88 dB, 250 Watt

The Bottom Line: Anchored by a gutsy subwoofer, the JBL SCS145.5S is a worthwhile budget choice for small home theaters.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 8 Ohm, 86 dB, 100 Watt

The Bottom Line: The Klipsch Quintet III speaker system belts out a hugely impressive sound despite the speakers' small size.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Dark gray, Passive, 8 Ohm, 50 Watt, 75 Watt