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| Product | Energy Take Classic 5.1  | Pioneer SP-PK52FS | Sony HT-CT260 | Monoprice 9774 | Pioneer SP-PK21BS |
| Price | $342.95 to $399.00 | MSRP: $629.99 | $244.29 to $399.97 | $278.58 | Pricing is currently unavailable. |
| CNET editors' rating | 4.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 0 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Release date | September 15, 2008 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | September 15, 2010 |
| Bottom line | 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. | If you've got the space for it, the Pioneer SP-PK52FS is simply the best-sounding, budget-price home theater speaker package you can buy. | The Sony HT-CT260 is our go-to budget sound bar pick, with excellent sound quality, built-in Bluetooth, an adaptable design, and no major missteps. | 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. | If you can handle its big and burly speakers, the Pioneer SP-PK21BS is the absolutely best-sounding speaker package we've heard at anywhere near this price. |
| System Components | 4 x Satellite speakers 1 x Center speaker 1 x Subwoofer | 2 x Floor-standing speakers 2 x Bookshelf speakers 1 x Center channel speaker 1 x Subwoofer | 1 x Sound bar 1 x Wireless subwoofer | 4 x Satellite speakers 1 x Center speaker 1 x Subwoofer | Info unavailable |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | Wireless - Bluetooth Wired | Wired | Info unavailable |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| MSRP: $629.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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