More than $620 Separate Speakers

The Bottom Line: Canton's unique three-channel CD 90 SB sound bar combines good looks with above-average sound quality for music and movies.

Specs: three channel speaker, 39.8 in x 3.9 in x 3.5 in, Silver, 2-way Passive, 85 dB

The Bottom Line: While their surround effects fall a bit short of the best we've heard, KEF's beautifully crafted FiveTwo Series Model 11 speakers produce five channels of sound with exceptional audiophile-grade clarity.

Specs: surround sound speaker, 8.3 in x 9.1 in x 40.2 in, High-gloss black, Passive, 8 Ohm, 87 dB

The Bottom Line: KEF's HTB2 subwoofer combines sleek style and high performance.

Specs: subwoofer, 17.3 in x 7.7 in x 15.4 in, High-gloss silver, Active, 110 dB

The Bottom Line: KEF's FiveTwo Series Model 7 system produces audiophile-grade surround sound from two speakers--that's a rare compliment for a virtual-surround system.

Specs: surround sound speaker, 4.1 in x 9.1 in x 15.7 in, Matte silver, Passive, 8 Ohm, 87 dB

The Bottom Line: KEF's FiveTwo Series Model 7 system produces audiophile-grade surround sound from two speakers--that's a rare compliment for a virtual-surround system.

Specs: surround sound speaker, 4.1 in x 9.1 in x 15.7 in, High-gloss black, Passive, 8 Ohm, 87 dB

Specs: 7.8 in x 15.5 in x 41.5 in, Medium cherry, 2-way Passive, 6 Ohm, 91 dB

Specs: floor-standing, 8.8 in x 21.4 in x 48.8 in, Black, 3-way Passive

Specs: floor-standing, 8 in x 15 in x 39 in, Black, 2-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 95.5 dB, 100 Watt

Specs: subwoofer, 10.2 in x 13 in x 10.6 in, Active, 1000 Watt

Specs: subwoofer, 14.6 in x 21 in x 19 in, Black ash, Active, 340 Watt