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The Altec Lansing InAir 5000 produces well-balanced sound in an attractive package that will blow the roof off your room...if you can afford it.

The Sony HT-CT550W is worth considering if you need a sound bar with a lot of connectivity, but otherwise it's not worth its premium price.

The Dayton Audio B652 speakers are the best-sounding stereo speakers you can buy for under $50.

The Sony SS-B1000 speakers may not quite win the budget bookshelf-speaker battle, but they deliver excellent sound for the money.

Although it's fairly pricey, the House of Marley Bag of Rhythm is a quality portable boom box that throws out a lot of sound for its size.

The Vizio VHT215 looks sleek, sounds good, and is packed with inputs, making it one of the top budget sound bar choices.