$350 - $410 Separate Speakers

The Bottom Line: In addition to delivering solid sonics, the Zvox Z-Base 550 sets itself apart from competing single-speaker units with the unique capability to double as a stand for your TV.

Specs: surround sound speaker, 28 in x 14.5 in x 3.4 in, Black, Active

The Bottom Line: Flexible configuration, a full list of features, and solid bass performance gives the Polk Audio DSW Pro 400 a leg up on similar-size subwoofers.

Specs: subwoofer, 13.7 in x 13.7 in x 14.6 in, Black, Active, 180 Watt

The Bottom Line: If you don't mind its uninspired aesthetics, the Definitive Technology ProSub 800 is a mighty little subwoofer and a fine match for its SSA soundbars and ProCinema satellite speakers.

Specs: subwoofer, 10.3 in x 15.7 in x 12.9 in, Active, 300 Watt

The Bottom Line: Klipsch's Synergy Sub-10 is powerful and musical, and that's not something you always find in midpriced subwoofers.

Specs: subwoofer, 14 in x 18.9 in x 17 in, Black, Active, 115 dB, 200 Watt

The Bottom Line: The LFM-1 is simply the biggest, baddest, and best-performing midpriced subwoofer we've ever heard.

Specs: subwoofer, 15 in x 22 in x 21.7 in, Active, 325 Watt

Specs: floor-standing, 7 in x 7.9 in x 48.7 in, Black, 2-way Active, 110 Watt

Specs: 8.3 in x 17.8 in x 44.4 in, Black, 2-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 91 dB

Specs: floor-standing, 7.8 in x 14.8 in x 42 in, Cherry, 3-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 90 dB

Specs: floor-standing, 7.8 in x 21 in x 50.1 in, Black, 3-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 90 dB

Specs: subwoofer, floor-standing, 11.5 in x 17.8 in x 15.7 in, Black ash, Active, 200 Watt