Acoustic Audio by Goldwood Acoustic Audio AA5102 Bluetooth Powered 5.1 Speaker System Home Theater Surround
Excellent sound quality and a low price make our top pick for the best buy. It connects easily to your phone, tablet, or computer, has lots of convenient features, and its low weight leaves plenty of room for storage.
Acoustic Audio by Goldwood Bluetooth 5.1 Surround Sound System with LED Light Display, FM Tuner, USB and SD Card Inputs
This Goldwood Bluetooth speaker system will do just the trick for home entertainment on a budget. It doesn't have as many features as pricier options, but the speakers sound great and you'll be able to control them with your TV remote.
Bose S1 Pro Portable Bluetooth Speaker System with Battery
The Bose S1 Pro offers a big, full sound, and seems to hold up well to being knocked around. It pairs easily, is loud enough to play in almost any room, and its compact size makes it easy to take anywhere.
GPX HT050B 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Black)
These on-ear headphones sound, fit, and function like it costs more than $100. There's no option to use these with a cord, but the ultra-long battery life means you won't need to change frequently.
Rockville HTS56 1000w 5.1 Channel Home Theater System/Bluetooth/USB+8" Subwoofer
Rockville's HTS56 is as much as 5.1 channels as the pricier models we tested, but doesn't skimp on features or audio quality. It's louder than most monitors, and it lets you easily switch inputs and channels.
Platin Milan 5.1 with WiSA SoundSend
The Milan's sound is crisp and wide. It doesn't sound compressed, and unlike many wireless speakers, there's no delay between the sound and the on-screen action.
Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
You'll enjoy even more control over everything around your home, thanks to Amazon's smart assistant. The Echo's sound quality is surprising for the money, and its dual speakers mean better bass.
Edifier R1280Ts Powered Bookshelf Speakers
This active bookshelf speaker has a solid sound, but it can't hang with the best active monitors we tested.
SAMSUNG SWA-8500S 2.0 Speaker System Wall Mountable Black Model (SWA-8500S/ZA)
The SimpleAudio Wall Mount lets you place the sound bar anywhere in a living room without cluttering up the space. The SoundBar mounts on the wall via a series of brackets. It's easy to install and remove. The Soundbar's design looks sleek. The SoundBar mode is louder than the Wireless Soundbar mode. The SoundBar mode also has lower bass frequencies. The soundbar is not very loud. The soundbar needs better connectivity.
Polk Audio T50 150 Watt Home Theater Floor Standing Tower Speaker (Single, Black) - Hi-Res Audio with Deep Bass Response
Polk Audio is the gold standard in home audio. This is the most expensive speaker we tested, but it meets or exceeds expectations for sound quality.