Yamaha Surround Speaker Systems

The Bottom Line: If you don't need the HDMI connections found on the step-up model, the Yamaha YSP-900 single-speaker surround system delivers exactly the same overall sound quality for less money.

Specs: five channel speaker, 31.5 in x 4.5 in x 6 in, Black, Active, 82 Watt

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha YAS-70's included subwoofer and affordable price tag make it a tempting choice for virtual surround fans, but it lacks the impressive sonics of its pricier Digital Sound Projector siblings.

Specs: speaker system, Black, Active, 50 Watt

The Bottom Line: Yamaha's YSP-1100, its best-ever Digital Sound Projector single-speaker surround system, is a breeze to set up and it sounds great on DVD.

Specs: five channel speaker, 40.6 in x 4.6 in x 7.6 in, Black, Active, 120 Watt

The Bottom Line: Yamaha's second-generation single-speaker YSP-800 Digital Sound Projector is more affordable and easier to set up, and it sounds better than last year's model.

Specs: five channel speaker, 31.5 in x 4.5 in x 6 in, Silver, Active, 82 Watt

The Bottom Line: Yamaha's second-generation single-speaker YSP-800 Digital Sound Projector is more affordable and easier to set up, and it sounds better than last year's model.

Specs: five channel speaker, 31.5 in x 4.5 in x 6 in, Black, 2-way Active, 82 Watt

The Bottom Line: With the YSP-1 Digital Sound Projector, Yamaha's bleeding-edge speaker technology creates a convincing surround-sound effect, but the quality won't satisfy audiophiles.

Specs: five channel speaker, 40.6 in x 4.6 in x 7.6 in, Silver, Active, 120 Watt

The Bottom Line: This is one great-looking system, but the sat/sub blend isn't so hot, and the sats sound small.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 40 Watt, 50 Watt, 70 Watt

Specs: speaker system, Glossy black, Active, 70 Watt

Specs: speaker system, 9.8 in x 1.3 in x 3.9 in, Black, Active, 6 Ohm, 10 Watt

Specs: home theater speaker system, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 6 Ohm, 83 dB, 100 Watt, 30 Watt