Top Ten Home Theater Speakers

Top Ten Home Theater Speakers

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Bose VCS-10 Center Channel - Speaker, home theater sound for component systems - Black
Bose VCS-10 Center Channel - Speaker, home theater sound for component systems - Black
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Special effects add excitement to the home theater experience, but the dialogue in a great movie is just as important. While your front and rear speakers process action and effects, the VCS-10 center channel works with your surround sound receiver to produce dialogue with rich, natural tones that seem to come directly from the screen. Each phrase can be lifelike and clear, so you dont miss a word. The VCS-10 center channel speaker is designed to complement your TV or entertainment center. Its patented Compound Loaded® drivers deliver clear, cinema-like dialogue. And Articulated Array® speaker design locks dialogue on screen and provides a large consistent sound field for a cinema-like experience. The VCS-10 center channel speaker features slim, sleek dimensions that complement your television or entertainment center. Picture distortion is prevented by the VCS-10 center channel speakers magnetic shielding. This center channel speaker is an appropriate choice for upgrading your component home theater system one piece at a time.

Whether you're upgrading an existing surround speaker system or adapting your current listening system to accommodate the surround capabilities of DVD and HDTV programming, the VCS-10 center-channel speaker from Bose is your key to attractive, exciting home theater sound. Get more from your component system and let the whole family enjoy lifelike movie dialogue, even when people are seated off-axis from the speaker and screen. The VCS-10 is designed to complement your existing TV or entertainment center. Its patented Compound Loaded drivers are built to deliver clear, cinema-like dialog, and its Articulated Array drivers "lock" dialogue to the screen and provide a large, even sound field. The speaker's magnetic shielding prevents image distortion when the speaker is mounted atop a TV or computer monitor. The speaker comes with 4 pre-attached feet and 4 optional-use additional self-adhesive rubber feet. According to Bose, standard zip cord (2-conductor, 18-gauge wire) works for most applications. If your speaker will be more than 30 feet from your audio/video receiver or amplifier, however, Bose recommends 16-gauge wire (45 feet) or 14-gauge wire (70 feet), for hookup that maintains a maximum frequency-response deviation of +/- 0.5 dB. What's in the Box Center-channel speaker, adhesive rubber feet, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Features

  • Center channel speaker for your home theater system components
  • Articulated Array® speaker design
  • Compound Loaded® drivers
Polk Audio CS10 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black)
Polk Audio CS10 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black)
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Polk Audio has once again raised the standard for great sounding speakers that also offer incomparable value. The new TSi Series takes entry-level component speaker pricing and gives the audio/home theater buff a lot of Polk Audio for the money. The TSi Series was designed to be highly efficient, so they can be driven easily by unpretentious receivers, and they’re voice-matched for lifelike surround sound environments. The new TSi Series’ contemporary look was inspired by our top-of-the-line CS10 Series and designed to work with today’s most stylish televisions and electronic components.

Unlike the electronics, your speakers won't go out of date, so bring out the most in your entertainment experience with Polk TSi Series. A great match to the TSi Series, the Polk Audio CS10 center channel speaker--the most important speaker in surround sound--is smaller than its sibling CS20, but still sounds just as good. And it has an angled top allowing you to invert the speaker and place it below your TV--directing sound towards the listening area. The TSi Series and the CS10 were designed to be highly efficient, so they can be driven easily by unpretentious receivers, and they're voice-matched for lifelike surround sound environments. This speaker in black measures 6-1/2 by 20 x 9-3/4 inches (HxWxD). The Polk Audio CS10 center channel speaker in black (see larger image). Key Features Quality built cabinets. The cabinet is extensively braced from MDF with 3/4-inch thick baffles. Cheaper speakers will use other material such as particle board which is flimsy, robbing you of good sound. With pewter accents, a piano black top accents and removable black grille, the CS10 looks awesome. High efficiency design. Compatible with practically all electronics, these are speakers that produce sound that's open, spacious and clear, even when driven by modestly-powered amplifiers and receivers. No matter if you just bought a new digital surround receiver, or are hooking up this CS10 or TSi Series speakers to vintage electronics, they will still sound great. Narrow baffle geometry. Bringing the best of both worlds- narrow baffle geometry is a design that creates a sleek looking speaker with slick sound. First the high quality cabinet is slender (less than one square foot) and tucks away easily in your room. The smaller-diameter speaker components are lighter in mass, translating to clearer sound.

Features

  • Center channel speaker in black; recommended amplification of 20-125 watts/channel
  • Angled top allows you to invert the speaker and place it below your TV
  • Equipped with two 5.25-inch diameter bi-laminate organic fiber cone woofers; 1-inch silk/polymer composite Dynamic Balance dome tweeter
  • Magnetically shielded for safe placement near other entertainment equipment
  • Measures 6-1/2 by 20 x 9-3/4 inches (HxWxD)
Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Monitor Series Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)
Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Monitor Series Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)
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The name "Monitor" is special to Polk Audio. The original Polk Audio Monitor Series, produced in the mid-1970s, ushered in the modern loudspeaker era by setting the standard for performance and value. The original Monitor Series is the line that made Polk Audio famous with its simple, sturdy construction, clear, accurate sound, powerful bass and superior imaging, all at a price that made great sound available to everyone. The newly reborn Monitor Series by Polk Audio is classic Polk: a quality-built, affordable line of high performance loudspeakers for music and home theater. The new PSW10 complements the clean, stylish look of the whole line with powerful, efficient, accurate and musical bass in compact enclosures. Built for speed, power and value, the Monitor Series is a great introduction to high performance sound. Non-resonant MDF construction with 3/4" baffle and internal bracing for deep bass impact with superior detail, accuracy and musicality. 10" Dynamic Balance Composite Woofer Drivers for "tight" musical bass. State-of-the-art laser-based Klippel measurementtechnology perfectly centers the subwoofer's voice coil in its magnetic field for improved linearity and deep, precise bass. Built-in High Current Amplifier supplies all the good, clean power you need for big bass. LINE and SPEAKER level inputs ensure easy hook-up compatibility with virtually any system. Amplifier features Adjustable Low-Pass Crossover, Phase Switch and Subwoofer Volume Control to more easily control your bass output and the sub¡¦s blending characteristics with your front stage speakers. Signal-sensing "smart amp" Auto ON/OFF Circuitry knows when to turn itself on and off.

Give your movies and music the rich, powerful audio they deserve with the Polk Audio PSW10 powered subwoofer. Hailing from Polk's reborn Monitor series--which ushered in the modern loudspeaker era in the mid-1970s--the sub combines quality construction with high-end performance, all for a price that won't break the bank. The PSW10 is equipped with a 10-inch polymer-composite cone driver that creates tight, musical bass, along with state-of-the-art laser-based Klippel measurement technology to perfectly center the voice coil within the magnetic field. The Klippel technology improves the linearity of the frequencies to ensure a deep, precise sound for everything from action-movie explosions to cello musical passages. Adding to the quality is the non-resonant medium-density fiberboard (MDF) enclosure, the 0.75-inch baffles, and the internal bracing, all of which contribute to the sub's superior detail, accuracy, and musicality. Meanwhile, the PSW10's built-in high-current amplifier (50 watts RMS, 100 watts dynamic) supplies all the power you need for big bass, while the adjustable low-pass crossover, phase switch, and volume control make it easy to blend your sub's output with your front and rear speakers. The sub even includes automatic signal-sensing circuitry, meaning it knows when to turn itself on and off. Though the PSW10 will work with any speakers, the sub specifically designed to complement the clean, stylish look and robust sounds of Polk's entire Monitor speaker line. The black oak finish is particularly compelling, with a style that fits seamlessly with most modern furnishings. Connectivity stems from the line- and speaker-level inputs, along with the unfiltered LFE input. The combined options make it easy to connect the PSW10 with any receiver or amplifier. And movie fans will delight in the magnetic shielding, which protects nearby TVs and video monitors from video distortion. Measuring 14 by 14.38 by 16.12 inches (W x H x D) and backed by a five-year warranty on the speaker and a three-year warranty on the internal amp, the PSW10 makes a great introduction to powerful home theater sound. What's in the Box PSW10 subwoofer, removable grille, registration card, user's manual.

Features

  • Single 10-inch subwoofer in black with built-in high-current amplifier for big bass
  • Equipped with one 10-inch polymer-composite dynamic-balance cone driver
  • Laser-based Klippel measurement technology for improved linearity and deep, precise sound
  • Non-resonant all-MDF enclosure construction with 0.75-inch-thick baffles and internal bracing
  • Measures 14 by 14.38 by 16.12 inches (WxHxD)
Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Pair, Silver)
Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Pair, Silver)
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6-1/2" 2-way car speakers (pair) supplied adapter rings allow for fit into 6-3/4" locations Dynamic Balance polymer/mica composite woofer with butyl rubber surround 3/4" liquid-cooled silk/polymer composite dome tweeter Neodymium tweeter magnet Kapton voice coil ABS wheel-design grilles Stainless steel mounting hardware Certified for marine use Power range: 6-60 watts RMS (180 watts peak power) Frequency response: 35-22,000 Hz Sensitivity: 92 dB Top-mount depth: 1-11/16" Warranty: 1 year

Turn up your vehicle's audio performance with the db651, a 6-1/2-inch coax speaker designed to drop into a variety of applications in no time at all. Advanced materials reduce component weight while offering rock solid reliability, advanced looks and ultra high performance. Borrowing technology from Polk Audio's flagship SR Series, the db Series offers exceptional value for the price. Turn up your vehicle's audio performance with the db651. Click to enlarge. Durable Butyl Rubber Surround won't fall apart under the stress of extreme temperatures, sunlight or time, for years of great Polk sound. Swivel Mount Tweeter allows precise aiming of sound. db651 Features The db651 come with 6-3/4 inch adaptor rings for easy fit in VWs, Audis, BWMs and other European cars. Dynamic Balance Driver Technology for pure, distortion free sound. Polymer/Mica Composite Cones are stiff yet lightweight for big sound and little distortion. Klippel Optimized Components for consistent, distortion-free sound. Marine Certified means the db651 is built tough to withstand the harshest environments on the water. Low-mass 2-Layer Kapton Voice Coil Kapton has a high melting temperature, ensuring reliability and high power handling. Swivel Mount Tweeter allows precise aiming of sound. Wheel-inspired style combines with rugged durability in the db grille. Polk Audio's db Series Polk Audio's entire db line of coaxial and component speakers has been redesigned and re-engineered with superior looks and even better sound. Polk has added three new sizes to cover a broader range of vehicle applications. And they've done all that at prices that make high performance affordable to everyone! The db Series works well in OEM factory systems, as well as with high-powered aftermarket head units and component power amps. The db Series delivers classic Polk Audio performance and durability like never before. This is how you turn up the style. The look is about more than performance. It's about making every detail count, from the wiring harness under the hood to the fit and finish of your loudspeaker installs. Even before you fire them up, the db Series delivers. ABS wheel-inspired grilles make a muscular statement about your entire audio system and say you're ready to unleash some real sound. Hidden wire channels give your system a clean, professional look. Now if you'd prefer to be more subtle about your audio system (although why would you?), db makes a comfortable stealth installation and will mount easily behind factory grilles. The db Series fits. Yes, it's just that simple. The last thing Polk wants is to sell you a great speaker that doesn't fit. Our new multi-hole mounting pattern and shallow-depth magnet design have created our highest vehicle application ratio for easy drop-in installations in just about any car on the road (and probably some that should have been taken off the road years ago). Tweeters in the component models can be flush & surface-swivel mounted using the supplied hardware. With db, we've made sure you have maximum install flexibility. High Efficiency Design It means less amplifier power is needed for more audio output. Meaning better sound and more volume using less power. The bottom line is db Loudspeakers will definitely blow you and your friends away, whether they're driven by aftermarket head units or factory installed electronics. Marine Certified Marine Certified means your db loudspeakers will perform reliably on the water as well as they do on land. So Polk attacked every db speaker with a series of punishing real world and accelerated weathering lab tests to see if they could take what some pretty nasty marine and automotive environments could dish out. Polk exposed dbs to hundreds of hours of salt fog, intense ultraviolet light and extreme temperatures from -40 degrees to 185 degrees F (-40 degrees to 85 degrees C). They performed as well after the tests as before (they didn't look so good). No wonder Correct Craft builds Polk Audio speakers into their award-winning Nautiques ski and wakeboarding boats, and Bullet uses Polk db speakers in their marine "tower" speaker enclosures. What's in the Box db651 Speakers (pair), Grilles, Installation Hardware, Owner's Manual

Features

  • 6.5-inch high-performance marine-certified coaxial speakers, perfect for boats of all types
  • 180 Watts power handling with 4-ohm impedance
  • 0.75-inch liquid-cooled silk-polymer composite dome tweeter
  • Polymer/Mica composite cone with butyl rubber surround for big sound and durability
  • Swivel-mount tweeter allows precise aiming of sound
Definitive Technology ProMonitor 800 Bookshelf Speaker (Single, Black)
Definitive Technology ProMonitor 800 Bookshelf Speaker (Single, Black)
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ProMonitor Loudspeakers satisfy your need for small, easy-to-place systems with speakers that deliver the true state-of-the-art, no-compromise performance you want. ProMonitors are full-range speakers. Use them by themselves in a host of applications (including as stand-alone bookshelf, stand- or wall-mounted speakers). Pair them with matching powered subwoofers and center channels to build music and movie systems of astonishing performance capability: ultra-smooth high-definition clarity and musical linearity combine with superb transient response, tremendous dynamic range, rich warmth and precise room-filling three dimensional imaging.

Features

  • Single ProMonitor bookshelf speaker
  • Equipped with one 4.5-inch cast basket bass/midrange drivers coupled to one 4.5-inch pressure-driven planar low-frequency radiators
  • Frequency response: 57Hz - 30kHz
  • Equipped with one 1-inch pure aluminum dome tweeter
  • The high quality finish is available in gloss black or gloss white
Pioneer DEH-2200UB CD Receiver with iPod Direct Control and USB Input
Pioneer DEH-2200UB CD Receiver with iPod Direct Control and USB Input
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CD receiver with built-in MOSFET amplifier (14 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels) * plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, including discs loaded with MP3, and WMA files * Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) for improved sound quality from compressed music files * Easy EQ 3-band equalizer with six preset tone settings * built in iPod control -- no adapter necessary, but adding Pioneer's optional connecting cable lets you leave your iPod cable at home * inputs: front panel auxiliary and USB inputs *

Pioneer's DEH-2200UB is an affordable replacement for your bare-bones OEM system, giving you playback of WMA/MP3 files from disc or USB devices, optional direct iPod control, selectable green/red key illumination, and then some. Pioneer Car Audio SystemsPioneer's Mobile Business Group is known for offering the kind of in-car products that make driving more enjoyable by offering high quality audio and video, seamless connectivity and ease-of-use. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including audio video, navigation and satellite radio, while maintaining its strong heritage in products for car audio enthusiasts and sound competitors. Front USB and auxiliary inputs. Remote control included. DEH-2200UB Features Detachable Faceplate When you're away from your car, remove the face from the receiver for protection against theft. The faceplate features a one-line, 10-character LCD display, along with a large rotary volume control. Dual Color Illumination Choose the button illumination color from Red or Green to suit your vehicle--or mood. CD-R/RW Playback Play back your favorite CDs and burnt CD-R/RW discs in the slot-loading CD player. MP3 and WMA Playback Don't let your favorite music downloads languish on your computer hard drive. Burn them to a CD-R or CD-RW and play them right on the car stereo. Each disc you burn has the capacity to hold up to ten complete albums of MP3 music and twenty for WMA discs. Trust us, that's a lot of music. iPod Made Easy It's easy! Simply plug your iPod directly into the unit using the optional CD-IU50 iPod cable, and you are ready to rock and roll. Listening to an artist that you just can't get enough of? Now you can hold the "List" button down and it will pop up folders containing that specific artist, album, or genre. You can also have your passenger control your music directly from the iPod. Bring Your Music to Life with Advanced Sound Retriever This year you can hear the detail, warmth, and clarity the way the artist intended it, from all of the highly compressed MP3, WMA and AAC files playing on your CD player. By restoring data that tends to get lost in the digital compression process, we can make your music sound close to CD quality. Supertuner IIID AM/FM Tuner Pioneer's legendary Supertuner IIID combines the best of digital and analog tuner technologies to reduce distortion to bring you exceptional FM and AM performance. If you live in an area where reception is weak, you'll hear a big improvement in signal strength. And when you're near tall buildings, Supertuner IIID reduces the effect of multi-path noise, which occurs when the signal is reflecting off of the buildings. MOSFET 50W x4 Amplifier for the Power Hungry Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, delivering power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. And that doesn't just mean a boost in volume: it means that your music will be cleaner at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. Clean, efficient power that will rock your vehicle. Inevitably, there will be those who still need more. The DEH-2200UB is therefore equipped with a pair of 2.2V rear preamp outputs for system expansion with external amps/speakers. Get Plugged In Use the built-in AUX input for connecting any digital portable player and other external auxiliary devices. For extra-convenient access, the input is on the front panel. Dial In Your Sound Tweak the sound to your liking with the on-board three-band EQ. A Loudness feature ensures ample low-end even during quiet listening, and standard balance/fader controls let you adjust the stereo image to suit your vehicle and preferences. DEH-2200UB Basic Specs iPod Control: Built-In (Cable Required) iTunes Tagging: -- USB Input: Yes Sound Retriever: Yes RCA Pre-Outs: 1 set (2.2V) Display: Segment LCD (10 x 1) Bluetooth: -- CD Formats: CD/CD-RW, MP3, WMA HD Radio: -- SAT Radio Ready: -- Auxiliary Input: Built-In (Front) Key Illumination: Selectable Red/Green Power: MOSFET 50W x 4 What's in the Box Pioneer DEH-2200UB In-Dash CD Receiver, Wiring Harness, Installation Hardware, Owner's Manual

Features

  • AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA CD, USB receiver
  • 4 x 50 Watts maximum power with rear 2.2V RCA preamp output
  • Detachable faceplate with one-line, ten-character LCD display, selectable green/red key illumination
  • Includes front panel auxiliary input, front panel USB; add optional adapter for iPod control
  • One-year warranty
Paradigm LS-10 Tabletop/Shelf Speaker Stands (Pair, Silver)
Paradigm LS-10 Tabletop/Shelf Speaker Stands (Pair, Silver)
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Paradigm LS-10 Tabletop/Shelf Speaker Stands. High-performance speaker stands are essential in any high-quality audio/home theater/gaming system. The LS-10 tabletop/shelf stands are ideal for use with Cinema 110 L/R speakers. Designed to position speakers at ear level in a solidly constructed and elegant design, they ensure the best performance possible. 16˝ tall.

Features

  • Design: Steel tube posts, Heavy die-cast zinc base for increased stability and resonance control. Holes at top of center post and base allow for hidden wiring, Self-adhesive rubber feet, Available in Black, Silver, 16˝ tall.
MartinLogan Helos20 In-Ceiling Speaker with Paintable Frame and Grill
MartinLogan Helos20 In-Ceiling Speaker with Paintable Frame and Grill
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A direct descendant from the Helos100, the Helos20 continues with the MartinLogan tradition of exceptional sound. The Helos20 has the ability compliment any décor with it's paintable grill and frame. Sonically, the Helos20 boasts a dual voice coil system with two 0.75 inch soft dome tweeters with a pivoting stem and a single 6.5 inch woofer, creating crisp accurate sound. Frequency response ranges from 47-20,000 Hz.

Features

  • Stereo capable, MartinLogan in ceiling for great sound in smaller single speaker environments
  • Solid hardware for clean and reliable installation
  • Twin 3/4" tweeter, aluminum woofer and top crossover for great stereo sound from a single unit
  • Easy to power with nearly any electronics
  • Included shield for easy painting allows Helos20 to match any décor
MartinLogan Motion 10 Floorstanding Speaker (Black Ash, each)
MartinLogan Motion 10 Floorstanding Speaker (Black Ash, each)
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Inspired by MartinLogan's ultra-high-end electrostatic loudspeakers, the Motion Series was created to provide stunning sound for your ultimate-performance home theater or stereo. MartinLogan's dedicated in-house engineers carefully crafted the Motion Series to create an extremely affordable and compact product line that seamlessly blends our exquisite Folded Motion transducers with powerful, compact bass technology. The result is a smooth, refined sound with stunning dynamic range and jaw-dropping clarity. The Folded Motion Tweeter works by moving air (which creates sound) perpendicular to the folded ridges of the diaphragm, similar to how an accordion works. This extremely low mass diaphragm "squeezes" air and requires almost 90% less excursion than the typical 1" dome tweeter, which drastically minimizes distortion while providing a lighting fast response time. The increased surface area also provides a wide, yet controlled sound dispersion to create a realistic and carefully etched sound stage. Convenient push-style speaker terminals and curved inserts help guide speaker wire effortlessly into place. The rubber end caps on the terminal are also removable for the use of banana plugs instead of bare wire. So simple, you'll actually enjoy hooking up these speakers.

Features

  • Folded Motion Tweeter "squeezes" air and requires almost 90% less excursion
  • The innovative Folded Motion Tweeter is engineered with a large surface area
  • Convenient push-style speaker terminals and curved inserts help guide speaker wire effortlessly into place
  • ETC spikes, which can be used in place of the standard feet to enhance stability on thick carpets
  • Compact size, huge performance
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