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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Klipsch's entry-level iGroove SXT iPod speaker system may be short on features, but it delivers a big, muscular sound considering its compact size. Read review

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, 12 in x 4.6 in x 4.8 in, Black, 2-way Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: A few minor flaws notwithstanding, the Grace Wireless Internet Radio is a great Wi-Fi radio at a relatively affordable price. Read review

Specs: Network audio player / clock radio, 4.5 Watt, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, Black, 9.8 in x 5.1 in x 5.3 in, 4.4 lbs

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD High Resolution, Digital graphic - 9 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), 17.1 in x 14.8 in x 6.7 in, 25.4 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: A single-speaker surround system, the Polk Audio SurroundBar works best as a home-theater solution for small rooms. Read review

Specs: five channel speaker, 42.6 in x 5.1 in x 4.4 in, Black, Active, 8 Ohm, 89 dB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 45 reviews

The Bottom Line: The unremarkable sound quality of the Philips HTS6500 is outweighed by its winning combination of slick aesthetics, impressive features, and affordable pricing. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, DVD player, Speaker system, DVD player, CD ( PAL ), DVD ( NTSC ), CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, Kodak Picture CD, Stereo, 500 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 15 reviews

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. Read review

Specs: speaker system, Active

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

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

Specs: home theater speaker system, Passive, 50 Watt, 75 Watt

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Universal remote control

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD-Audio, Black, Surround Sound, 450 Watt, Remote control

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.1 in x 14.9 in x 5.9 in, 21.6 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Numark TTi is an average turntable with a unique iPod recording feature, but it doesn't take the sting out of digitizing your records. Read review

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD changer / AV receiver, DVD changer, DVD, CD-R, SACD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, Video CD, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha YAS-70's included subwoofer and affordable price tag make it a tempting choice for virtual surround fans, but it lacks the impressive sonics of its pricier Digital Sound Projector siblings. Read review

Specs: speaker system, Black, Active, 50 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha RX-V661 is a solid, budget AV receiver with HD switching, but it's a tough sell when competing models with next-generation HDMI 1.3 features are available for just a few dollars more. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 630 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Universal remote control (Infrared), 17.1 in x 15.5 in x 6.7 in, 25.6 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite less than ideal HDMI features, the Onkyo HT-SR800 delivers an amazing combination of performance and features for the price. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Black, Surround Sound, 230 Watt, 130 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 500 Watt, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Remote control (Infrared), 16.9 in x 12.2 in x 6.2 in, 17.6 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Onkyo SKS-HT540 is the best-sounding surround-sound speaker package you can get for less than $300. Read review

Specs: home theater speaker system, Black, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 130 Watt, 230 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With the Bundle 150, Sonos continues to refine its excellent multiroom digital audio system--but the price remains high compared to alternative streaming audio products from Logitech and Apple. Read review

Specs: Digital audio receivers, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Audible, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 350 Watt, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Universal remote control (Infrared), 17.3 in x 15 in x 6.5 in, 27.1 lbs

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 525 Watt, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Universal remote control (Infrared), 17.3 in x 15 in x 6.5 in, 31.5 lbs

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: If you don't need the HDMI connections found on the step-up model, the Yamaha YSP-900 single-speaker surround system delivers exactly the same overall sound quality for less money. Read review

Specs: five channel speaker, 31.5 in x 4.5 in x 6 in, Black, Active, 82 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's short on inputs, Panasonic's affordable SC-PT750 delivers DVD upscaling, wireless surround speakers, an iPod dock, and some surprisingly decent sound quality for a great price. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD changer / AV receiver, DVD changer, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, Video CD, DVD-Audio, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)