If you're looking for a low-cost sound system that packs a punch, the VIZIO SmartCast Sound Bar is a must-have. The SmartCast offers a system with DTS digital surround sound and a wireless subwoofer for a fraction of the price of a large sound system.

SmartCast's best feature is how simple it is to set up. You don't need to do much because this is a soundbar. Simply remove the HDMI cable from the box, connect it to the soundbar's HDMI port on one end and your TV's HDMI port on the other, and you're ready to go. It also includes a built-in Chromecast, allowing you to stream music from your phone to your soundbar.

Price: $249.99 plus shipping and taxes

Standout Feature: Bass as low as 50hz, volume up to 101db

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This Yamaha product is simply the best multi-speaker home stereo system in its price range. It includes 5.1-channel surround sound, an AV receiver with full 4K ultra HD HDMI support, and HDR video support, including Dolby Vision. This home theater system includes a subwoofer, one center channel, two front channels, and two surround speakers. It's simple to set up, thanks to Yamaha's Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO), which analyzes the acoustics of the room and adjusts your audio to provide the best possible sound.

Furthermore, thanks to its built-in Bluetooth functionality, this receiver allows for simple wireless music playback from smartphones and other devices. Yamaha's Compressed Music Enhancer is now optimized for Bluetooth audio transmissions, ensuring that your music has vivid, dynamic sound quality when played wirelessly.

Price: $430.00 plus shipping and taxes

Standout Feature: Full 4K Ultra HD HDMI Support

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The Onkyo HT-S7800 is an excellent choice for those looking to purchase a comprehensive home theater system without breaking the bank. It not only supports 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos, but it also has special drivers in the front left and right speakers that bounce sound off your ceiling.

This system has five speakers (left, center, right, left surround, right surround) and a 10-inch subwoofer. It also has a 7.2-channel A/V receiver, which adds to the overall surround sound. It has a built-in Chromecast, AirPlay, and Wi-Fi capability for those who enjoy listening to music through their sound system. The high-quality speaker system is a snap to set up, with AccuReflex phase-aligning object-based formats for super-clear multidimensional sound.

Price: $1,099 plus shipping and taxes

Standout Feature: Drivers that bounce sound off walls

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The home theater market has a wide range of price points, and the Sonos Arc 5.1 Surround Set sits comfortably at the upper end of the mid-range systems. This completely wireless system allows you to connect via Wi-Fi using your remote control, app, or voice command (with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant). It has Dolby Atmos 3D sound and upward-firing speakers that bounce sound off the ceiling.

Sonos' home systems are outfitted with a variety of proprietary technologies, such as Phased Array, which creates five channels that deliver sound to your ears from all directions at the right time; and TruePlay, tuning technology that optimizes the sound for the unique acoustics of the room where Arc is placed, calibrating the height channels for precise localization.

Price: $1,856 plus shipping and taxes

Standout Feature: Controlled from remote, voice, or app

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If you go with this home theater system, you'll need a big house because it's massive! But if you have the space, Klipsch's Reference Premiere home theater systems will bring you as close to a genuine cinema experience as possible. The sound experience is as lifelike as a sound system can get thanks to Klipsch's proprietary Tractrix horn loading technology.

Klipsch sells all of its components separately or as a complete boxed system. The system consists of four-floor standing speakers, a Dolby Atmos speaker, a center channel speaker, and a 15" bass-reflex subwoofer. Few systems are more expensive than this, but what can you put a price on the best home theater speakers on the market?

Price: $4,531.00 plus shipping and taxes
Standout Feature: Tractrix technology makes sound lifelike

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Logitech is probably best known for its keyboards and mice, but it also has a good selection of low-cost home theater systems. The Logitech Z906 is the best of the bunch. It not only provides an immersive surround-sound experience right out of the box, but it can also fit on your TV stand without blocking your view of the television.

Four satellite speakers, one center channel, and a subwoofer are included in this audio system. It also includes a fantastic six-channel direct cable that allows you to connect to up to six devices at the same time. Simply select the audio input from the control console or wireless remote control and you're ready to go.

Price: $399.99 plus shipping and taxes

Standout Feature: Plugs into up to 6 devices simultaneously

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Bose's signature soundbar is available separately or in combination with other components such as wireless sound speakers and wireless bass modules. We recommend pairing it with the surround speakers for a cinematic experience that won't set you back an arm and a leg – and won't require you to sort through cables like similarly priced audio systems.

The Bose Soundbar 700 is a powerful soundbar that includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Amazon Alexa. This product is built with specially designed drivers that deliver spacious sound even without the surround speakers. Furthermore, Bose's proprietary PhaseGuide and ADAPTiQ technology simulates surround sound by reflecting sound around the room and adjusting the sound to the size and shape of your room.

Price: $1,600 plus shipping and taxes

Standout Feature: Built-in voice control with Amazon Alexa

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During the summer, there's no need to spend more than a few hundred dollars on an outdoor home theater system. Look no further than the Polk Atrium 4 for a dedicated outdoor system – a speaker set specially designed to withstand inclement weather. The Polk's steeply angled baffle design fills open areas with full-range sound.

This system's small size makes it ideal for portability. The best part is that it has a one-click speed-lock mounting bracket that allows you to position the speakers vertically or horizontally for the best possible sound wherever you are.

Price: $229 plus shipping and taxes

Standout Feature: Speed lock mounting that clicks in place

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This JBL small speaker system is ideal for combining TV and gaming. Its 6.5" down-firing bass reflex 60W subwoofer produces deep bass, which is ideal for big explosions in your favorite video games. It also includes voice-matched satellites, ensuring clear, consistent sound from all five speakers.

This JBL Cinema 510 system is simple to set up, with easy connectivity to any audio/video received in minutes. Furthermore, the system is compact and designed in a sleek black coating, allowing it to fit in anywhere – whether in your living room, bedroom, or gaming room. As a result, it is the best home stereo system for gamers.

Price: $229.95 plus shipping and taxes

Standout Feature: Full-range bass for big explosions

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There are a few contenders for the best-looking home theater system, but the Focal Sib Evo comes out on top. The sound system is excellent, as one would expect from a device that supports Dolby Atmos and has upward-firing drivers. It also includes built-in technology that reflects sound waves off the ceiling toward the listener via an additional speaker driver mounted on top of the loudspeaker.

The symmetry, with five nearly identical loudspeakers/satellites plus subwoofers, is the best part. This system blends in perfectly with any room thanks to its sleek black appearance and compact design.

Price: $1,299.95 plus shipping and taxes
Standout Feature: Optional wall mounts and stand

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