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| Product | SpeakerCraft CS3 | Harman/Kardon SB 16 | Sony HT-CT260 | Monoprice 9774 |
| Price | $569.00 | $599.00 to $599.99 | $284.00 to $398.00 | $278.58 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | January 15, 2011 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | The SpeakerCraft CS3 is a handsome, excellent-sounding sound bar that's well worth its lofty price. | The Harman Kardon SB 16 features a premium price tag and some remote control quirks, but its excellent sound quality and exterior design make it worth the extra cash. | The Sony HT-CT260 is our go-to budget sound bar pick, with excellent sound quality, built-in Bluetooth, an adaptable design, and no major missteps. | The Monoprice 9774 speaker system is the best home audio value we've ever seen: gorgeous, incredible-sounding home theater speakers for just under $250. |
| Product Description | SpeakerCraft CS3 - Sound bar | Sound Bar Harman/kardon SB 16 | Sound Bar Sony HT-CT260 | Home theater speaker system Monoprice 5.1 Hi-Fi Home Theater |
| Product Type | Sound bar | Sound Bar 2.1-channel | Sound Bar 2.1-channel | 5.1-channel Home theater speaker system |
| Speaker Type | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| Nominal Output Power (Total) | 80 Watt | 150 Watt | 300 Watt | Info unavailable |
| Audio Amplifier | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired - Bluetooth Wireless | Wired | Wireless - Bluetooth Wired | Wired |
| Speaker System Details | Sound bar | 2 - 25 Watt - 8 Ohm 1 x Subwoofer - 100 Watt | Sound Bar Subwoofer - 170 Watt - 130 Watt | 4 x Satellite speaker - 115 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Center channel speaker - 110 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Subwoofer - 200 Watt - 33 - 150 Hz |
| Color | Matte black | Info unavailable | Black | Black |
| System Components | Info unavailable | 1 x Sound bar 1 x Subwoofer | 1 x Sound bar 1 x Wireless subwoofer | 4 x Satellite speakers 1 x Center speaker 1 x Subwoofer |
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