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| Product | Monoprice 9774 | Energy Take Classic 5.1 | Pioneer SP-PK52FS | Sony HT-CT260 | Monoprice 8247 |
| Price | $278.58 | $323.98 to $399.00 | MSRP: $629.99 | $244.29 to $299.99 | $93.95 to $129.10 |
| CNET editors' rating | 5 stars | 4.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | September 15, 2008 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | September 15, 2011 |
| Bottom line | 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. | 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 8247 does the impossible by offering a competent 5.1 speaker system for less than $100, setting a new standard for ultrabudget speakers. |
| Product Description | Monoprice 5.1 Hi-Fi Home Theater - Home theater speaker system | Energy Take Classic 5.1 Home Theater System - Home theater speaker system | Info unavailable | Sound Bar Sony HT-CT260 | Monoprice 5.1 Channel Home Theater - Home theater speaker system |
| Product Type | 5.1-channel Home theater speaker system | 5.1-channel Home theater speaker system | Info unavailable | Sound Bar 2.1-channel | 5.1-channel Home theater speaker system |
| System Components | 4 x Satellite speakers 1 x Center speaker 1 x Subwoofer | 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 |
| Speaker Type | Active | Active subwoofer, passive satellites | Info unavailable | Active | Active subwoofer, passive satellites |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wireless - Bluetooth Wired | Wired |
| Speaker System Details | 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 | Info unavailable | Sound Bar Subwoofer - 170 Watt - 130 Watt | 4 x Satellite speaker - 150 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Center channel speaker - 150 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm 1 x Subwoofer - 60 Watt - 50 - 250 Hz |
| Color | Black | High-gloss black | Info unavailable | Black | Black |
| 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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