38 in and over Separate Speakers

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: 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, Matte silver, Passive, 8 Ohm, 87 dB

The Bottom Line: This big Aperion Intimus 633-T speaker makes the sort of full-size sound that satellite/subwoofer-based systems can only dream about.

Specs: floor-standing, 10.2 in x 18.3 in x 41.5 in, Medium cherry, 2-way Passive, 6 Ohm, 90 dB

The Bottom Line: If you have the room to indulge your home-theater fantasies on a grand scale, Infinity's Beta towers merit serious consideration.

Specs: floor-standing, 10.4 in x 14.6 in x 41.3 in, Cherry, 3-way, 8 Ohm, 91 dB

The Bottom Line: If you have the room to indulge your home-theater fantasies on a grand scale, Infinity's Beta towers merit serious consideration.

Specs: floor-standing, 10.4 in x 14.6 in x 41.3 in, Black, 3-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 91 dB

The Bottom Line: JBL's big speaker sound offers a truly visceral home-theater or music experience.

Specs: floor-standing, 9.9 in x 14.5 in x 40.2 in, 3-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 91 dB, 110 Watt

The Bottom Line: Infinity's supersize tower offers great sound, but it won't win any beauty contests.

Specs: floor-standing, 8.2 in x 13 in x 39 in, Black, 3-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 93 dB

Specs: floor-standing, 11.4 in x 11.9 in x 41.9 in, 4-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 90 dB

Specs: floor-standing, 8.8 in x 17.9 in x 42.1 in, Black, 3-way Passive

Specs: floor-standing, 8.2 in x 13 in x 39.3 in, Black/wood, 3-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 93 dB