All Surround Speaker Systems

The Bottom Line: With the YSP-1 Digital Sound Projector, Yamaha's bleeding-edge speaker technology creates a convincing surround-sound effect, but the quality won't satisfy audiophiles.

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

The Bottom Line: Atlantic's most affordable speaker package sounds like a high-priced system.

The Bottom Line: This five-in-one superspeaker does a respectable job simulating surround--and it can play loud.

Specs: five channel speaker, 18.5 in x 5.5 in x 5 in, Black

The Bottom Line: You can't beat Fluance's rock-bottom pricing, solid construction, and sound quality, which rivals that of more expensive speakers.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Beech, Passive, 8 Ohm

The Bottom Line: The KHT 2005.2 speaker system is a remarkable combination of exceptional design and audiophile quality.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 100 Watt, 250 Watt

The Bottom Line: It may come from only one small speaker and a sub, but in a bedroom or a den, the Niro 400's sound looms large.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Indigo blue, 24 Watt, 40 Watt

The Bottom Line: It may come from only one small speaker and a sub, but in a bedroom or a den, the Niro 400's sound looms large.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Orange, 24 Watt, 40 Watt

The Bottom Line: It may come from only one small speaker and a sub, but in a bedroom or a den, the Niro 400's sound looms large.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Gray, 24 Watt, 40 Watt

The Bottom Line: It may come from only one small speaker and a sub, but in a bedroom or a den, the Niro 400's sound looms large.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Silver, 24 Watt, 40 Watt

The Bottom Line: If you don't mind the high price and lack of an auxiliary input, the Bose SoundDock will turn your iPod into a nice bedroom or office stereo system.

Specs: speaker system, 11.9 in x 6.5 in x 6.7 in, Active