Home Theatre Systems ($100 - $500)

[Kamikaze Revy]

Best budget home theater speakers of 2015

Home theater sound requires matching speakers for the best experience, but finding complementary individual speakers can be a pain--especially in the wallet. Complete home theater speaker packages take out the guesswork since they include a full set of matching surround speakers. Pair any of these speaker sets with a good AV receiver and Blu-ray player, and you'll have a home theater system that's a step above all-in-one HTIBs. If you're looking for something else, you can also check out our list of the best speakers overall.


Pioneer SP-PK52FS
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.
Price: $549.95 Check prices
4.5 stars Outstanding

Energy Take Classic 5.1
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.
Price: $269.79 - $400.00 Check prices
5 stars Spectacular

SoundWare XS 5.1
The Boston SoundWare XS 5.1 is an exceptionally compact system and sounds great for its size--although larger systems sound even better.
Price: $499.00 Check prices
4 stars Excellent

Vizio S4251w-B4
Vizio's S4251w-B4 sports rear speakers for unparalleled home theater sonics from a sound bar, although it has some quirks.
Price: $299.98 Check prices
4 stars Excellent

Monoprice 8247
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.
Price: $109.18 Check prices
3.5 stars Very good

Fluance SX-HTB
You can't beat Fluance's rock-bottom pricing, solid construction, and sound quality, which rivals that of more expensive speakers.
Price: $399.99 Check prices
3.5 stars Very good

Fluance AV-HTB 5
This five-piece home-theater speaker package offers shockingly good sound for a mere $199.
Price: $249.99 Check prices
3.5 stars Very good

 

[Kamikaze Revy]

Not sure if this is already a thread (If so I apologize and would ask the mods to merge it).
I've been doing a bit of research into Home Theatre systems with a rough budget of about $500. I have a 55" Samsung HDTV and I need the audio to compliment the visual experience.
Before anyone goes suggesting sound bars and VSS solutions, what I'm looking into is a full 5.1 surround sound set up. So far the Pioneer SP-PK52FS in the op are the ones that have interested me the most.
In the long run I plan on building some more sound proof panels that I use in my studio and putting several of them in the living room.

 

[winb83]

Not sure if this is already a thread (If so I apologize and would ask the mods to merge it).
I've been doing a bit of research into Home Theatre systems with a rough budget of about $500. I have a 55" Samsung HDTV and I need the audio to compliment the visual experience.
Before anyone goes suggesting sound bars and VSS solutions, what I'm looking into is a full 5.1 surround sound set up. So far the Pioneer SP-PK52FS in the op are the ones that have interested me the most.
In the long run I plan on building some more sound proof panels that I use in my studio and putting several of them in the living room.

What I did was buy this.

Got it at Best Buy open box for about $500 and I plugged up a couple bookshelf speakers to it. Later I added the fronts and moved the bookshelfs to the rear and after that I added a sub. I hardy ever use the system because I live in an apartment right now so only during prime hours on a movie or game but I do have a complete 5.1 system when I move out which I plan to within a year,

I normally use this

It's way easier on my neighbors.

 

[Kamikaze Revy]

What I did was buy this.

Got it at Best Buy open box for about $500 and I plugged up a couple bookshelf speakers to it. Later I added the fronts and moved the bookshelfs to the rear and after that I added a sub. I hardy ever use the system because I live in an apartment right now so only during prime hours on a movie or game but I do have a complete 5.1 system when I move out which I plan to within a year,

I normally use this

It's way easier on my neighbors.

That's a bit more than I would like to spend for a receiver alone.

My parents have this receiver and it works very well with their set up so I'm a fan.

Pioneer VSX-1024 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver (Black)

 

[GoldenGlove]

http://www.thecoli.com/threads/the-official-post-your-entertainment-setup-thread.5047/

 

[Kamikaze Revy]

http://www.thecoli.com/threads/the-official-post-your-entertainment-setup-thread.5047/

That's a bit broader than my op but feel free to have it merged. I'm looking for a set up specifically at about $700 all inclusive.

 

[Audemar]

Based on your current list, I'd recommend the Pioneer first and the $399 Fluance second, though it lacks a powered subwoofer. If you already have an AV receiver, you'd be all set for a solid setup. I'd also recommend at least 16 gauge speaker wires and, if you don't already have a receiver with automatic calibration, a SPL meter.

 

[winb83]

That's a bit more than I would like to spend for a receiver alone.

My parents have this receiver and it works very well with their set up so I'm a fan.

Pioneer VSX-1024 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver (Black)

My bad I got mine for the multi HDMI out so I could have two TVs plugged up at once.

 

[Maddmike]

I went the same route a couple of years back as in buying a reciever, then upgrading the speakers as the years went on. Only thing I've been having a problem with is the hdmi cards in my reciever keep taking a shyt on me almost every 2 years on the dot.

I started with a onkyo set which was a great starter set for someone looking into getting into home theater.




This was my last purchase as far as revicers
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/denon-1...lack/3800054.p?id=1219093905339&skuId=3800054

I think I'm about to go ahead and drop some money on some quality speakers this time around christmas. I've haven't really been blown away by my last few purchases

@Kamikaze Revy. What size room do you have?

 

[Rice N Beans]

I stand by the Monoprice and Logitech audio products. Surround sound @ $100 on both with great quality. Otherwise excellent stereo solutions to be had on both sides.

Logitech page.

 

[Kamikaze Revy]

I went the same route a couple of years back as in buying a reciever, then upgrading the speakers as the years went on. Only thing I've been having a problem with is the hdmi cards in my reciever keep taking a shyt on me almost every 2 years on the dot.

I started with a onkyo set which was a great starter set for someone looking into getting into home theater.




This was my last purchase as far as revicers
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/denon-1...lack/3800054.p?id=1219093905339&skuId=3800054

I think I'm about to go ahead and drop some money on some quality speakers this time around christmas. I've haven't really been blown away by my last few purchases

@Kamikaze Revy. What size room do you have?

My living room is very open. There's a loft right above it. Size is about...17x10 roughly.

 

[Maddmike]

My living room is very open. There's a loft right above it. Size is about...17x10 roughly.

Yea ,you definitely need a good system.

If I was you I wouldn't go cheap on the receiver. Just spend the money now because as soon as your ears get adjusted you going want to upgrade. Its addicting...I learned that the expensive way

 

[Kamikaze Revy]

Yea ,you definitely need a good system.

If I was you I wouldn't go cheap on the receiver. Just spend the money now because as soon as your ears get adjusted you going want to upgrade. Its addicting...I learned that the expensive way

Yeah. I have a recording studio with all the right acoustic treatment. Im used to working with high quality audio. Going from the sound in my studio to the sound in my living room is always