$100 - $200 Surround Speaker Systems

The Bottom Line: If you're not looking for the virtual surround effects found on more elaborate (and expensive) single-speaker audio systems, the affordable Boston Acoustics TVee Model Two sounds swell, looks good, and includes a cool wireless subwoofer.

Specs: speaker system, Midnight, Active

The Bottom Line: The Klipsch Quintet III speaker system belts out a hugely impressive sound despite the speakers' small size.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Dark gray, Passive, 8 Ohm, 50 Watt, 75 Watt

The Bottom Line: The transportable Zvox Mini one-box speaker system delivers room-filling sound from any source--for just $200.

Specs: 13 in x 10 in x 3.3 in, White, Active

The Bottom Line: This five-piece home-theater speaker package offers shockingly good sound for a mere $199.

Specs: home theater speaker system, Black ash, Passive

Specs: home theater speaker system, Black, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 89 dB, 50 Watt

Specs: speaker system, 12.5 in x 7.5 in x 14.0 in, Black, 2-way Passive, 4/8 Ohm

Specs: home theater speaker system, Anodized aluminum, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 50 Watt, 100 Watt

Specs: speaker system, White, Passive, 4/8 Ohm

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

Specs: home theater speaker system, Pewter, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 175 Watt, 150 Watt