$270 - $350 Separate Speakers

The Bottom Line: Capable of producing better bass than its single-speaker competition, the Zvox 325 is a solid choice for faux-surround sound on music and movies.

The Bottom Line: The Klipsch Synergy Sub-12, the company's most affordable 12-inch subwoofer, sounds great on music and movies.

Specs: subwoofer, 15 in x 19.9 in x 18 in, Black, Active, 300 Watt

Specs: Red, Active, 80 Watt, 100 Watt

Specs: bookshelf, 16.4 in x 9.5 in x 10.2 in, 3-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 75 Watt

Specs: subwoofer, floor-standing, 16.3 in x 19.1 in x 16.5 in, Black, Active, 150 Watt

Specs: 8.3 in x 12.8 in x 15 in, High-gloss black, 2-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 82 dB

Specs: 7 in x 14.3 in x 38.9 in, Black, 2-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 91 dB

Specs: floor-standing, 6.8 in x 14.3 in x 37.6 in, Black, 2-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 96 dB, 100 Watt

Specs: subwoofer, 14.4 in x 18.7 in x 18 in, Black/wood, Active, 400 Watt

Specs: 9.8 in x 11.4 in x 15.7 in, 2-way Active, 10 KOhm