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| Product | Aperion Intimus 5B Harmony SD (black) | Aperion Intimus 4T Hybrid SD (medium cherry) | Monoprice 9774  | Energy Take Classic 5.1 |
| Price | $1,709.00 | $1,674.00 | $278.58 | $366.97 to $399.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 4 stars | 0 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | June 13, 2008 | July 21, 2008 | Info unavailable | September 15, 2008 |
| Bottom line | Aperion's awesome 5.1 speaker system is pricey, but the Intimus 5B Harmony SD's great sound and superb build quality are definitely worth it. | Anchored by its minitower speakers, the Aperion Intimus 4T Hybrid SD is an exceptional surround speaker system that ably combines good looks and superior sound. | The Monoprice 9774 speaker system is the best home audio value we've ever seen: gorgeous, incredible-sounding home theater speakers for just under $250. | The Energy Take Classic 5.1 is the best budget speaker system we've reviewed, earning our Editors' Choice Award with its outstanding sound quality and exquisite looks. |
| Product Description | Aperion INTIMUS 5B Harmony SD - Home theater speaker system | Aperion INTIMUS 4T Hybrid SD - Home theater speaker system | Home theater speaker system Monoprice 5.1 Hi-Fi Home Theater | Energy Take Classic 5.1 Home Theater System - Home theater speaker system |
| Product Type | 5.1-channel Home theater speaker system | 5.1-channel Home theater speaker system | 5.1-channel Home theater speaker system | 5.1-channel Home theater speaker system |
| System Components | 1 x Center channel speaker 1 x Subwoofer 4 x Satellite speakers | 2 x Bookshelf speakers 2 x Floor-standing speakers 1 x Center channel speaker 1 x Subwoofer | 4 x Satellite speakers 1 x Center speaker 1 x Subwoofer | 4 x Satellite speakers 1 x Center speaker 1 x Subwoofer |
| Speaker Type | Active subwoofer, passive satellites | Active subwoofer, passive satellites | Active | Active subwoofer, passive satellites |
| Audio Amplifier | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Info unavailable |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Speaker System Details | Home theater speaker system 4 - 75 - 20000 Hz - 6 Ohm 1 - 55 - 20000 Hz - 6 Ohm 1 - 150 Watt - 35 - 180 Hz | Home theater speaker system 2 - 55 - 20000 Hz - 6 Ohm 2 - 120 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 - 80 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 - 150 Watt - 35 - 180 Hz | 4 x Satellite speaker - 115 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Center channel speaker - 110 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Subwoofer - 200 Watt - 33 - 150 Hz | 4 x Satellite speaker - 100 Watt - 115 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Center channel speaker - 100 Watt - 110 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Active subwoofer - 200 Watt - 33 - 150 Hz |
| Color | High-gloss black | Medium cherry | Black | High-gloss black |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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