With the Winter Olympics and Super Bowl just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your home theater. Whether you’re looking for a surround system to immerse yourself in the action, or just need a reliable solution for spotty Wi-Fi, there are numerous ways to level up your set-up.
We’ve narrowed down a list of products to make your home theater more enjoyable than ever before.
Speakers
Klipsch Reference R-625FA Dolby Atmos Floorstanding Speakers
This pair of sleek, modern Klipsch speakers is an excellent upgrade for your home theater’s sound department. Not only do these deliver high-quality stereo audio, but they also feature up-firing woofers that reflect sound off of the ceiling to envelop listeners in Dolby Atmos surround sound.
Key Specifications:
- Built-in elevation channel for Dolby Atmos
- Dual 1″ aluminum diaphragm compression tweeters
- Main Channel: 6.5″ copper-spun, magnetically shielded IMG woofers
- Height Channel: 5.25″ copper-spun, magnetically shielded IMG woofers
- 90 x 90 square Tractrix horn
- Bass-reflex via rear-firing Tractrix ports
- Strong, flexible, removable magnetic grille
Klipsch Reference R-12SW 12″ 400W All-Digital Powered Subwoofer
Is something missing from your music, movies, TV, and games? One of the best ways to complete the home theater experience is by adding a subwoofer to your system. The Klipsch R-12 uncovers all of that tremendous, chest-pounding bass that’s just as impressive for music as it is for TV and movies.
Key Specifications:
- Powerful 12″ copper-spun front-firing woofer
- All-digital amplifier delivers 400 watts of dynamic power
- Low-pass crossover and phase control
- Line/LFE inputs for compatibility with most receivers
- Brushed black polymer veneer cabinet
ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 5-1/4″ Bookshelf Speakers
ELAC’s Debut 2.0 bookshelf speakers remain one of the best values around. These classic-looking speakers offer stunning audio clarity in a small, affordable package. Plus, their ultra-wide frequency response ensures ample low-end rumble and crystal clear highs for a top-notch listening experience — a fine improvement for any home theater.
Key Specifications:
- Handles up to 120W of maximum input power
- 5-1/4″ woven aramid fiber bass driver and 1″ soft-dome tweeter
- 46 Hz – 35 kHz frequency response
- Easy-to-drive 6-Ohm nominal impedance
- Enclosure with front firing port
Polk Audio Signature Elite ES10 Compact Satellite Surround Loudspeaker
Polk Audio’s wall-mountable loudspeakers integrate into complete surround systems. The ES10 comes with a 1” tweeter for articulate highs and a 4” woofer to handle the midrange and lows. With Polk Audio, you get full-spectrum surround sound in an elegant, compact speaker.
Key Specifications:
- Powerful and immersive hi-res audio for movies, TV, games, and spatial music
- Dynamically balanced acoustic array with precision crossovers for a lifelike soundstage
- 1″ Terylene tweeter for crystalline high frequencies (40kHz+)
- 4″ Mica-fortified polypropylene woofer for articulate mids and bass
- Patented Polk Power Port Technology for effortless bass (<75Hz)
- High-resolution audio certified and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatible
Sound Bars
Polk Audio MagniFi Mini Home Theater Sound Bar System
The MagniFi Mini sound bar is an ideal solution for huge, room-filling sound that doesn’t take up much space. The wireless subwoofer brings your home theater to life with deep, impactful bass, and the six driver soundbar recreates the surround sound experience in a single unit.
Key Specifications:
- Two tweeters and four drivers in the sound bar
- 5” wireless subwoofer
- Total frequency response: 40 Hz – 24 kHz
- Movie, music, sports, and night EQ modes
Bose Soundbar 700
Bose is synonymous with hi-fidelity consumer audio. The Soundbar 700 is the culmination of years of Bose expertise, paired with the company’s ambitious goal of designing the world’s finest soundbar. At just over 2” tall, the Soundbar 700 has streamlined looks and unbelievable sound quality. It’s also part of Bose’s newest family of smart speakers, expandable with subwoofers and surround speakers.
Key Specifications:
- Sophisticated design, exceptional sound
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
- Amazon Alexa built-in
- HDMI ARC connectivity
Sonos Beam Soundbar Gen 2
The latest generation of the Sonos Beam effortlessly enriches any home theater set-up. This compact soundbar delivers uncompromising audio quality and now, it’s Dolby Atmos compatible for a hyper-realistic 3D soundstage. If immersion is your thing, you can’t go wrong adding a Beam soundbar to your home theater set-up.
Key Specifications:
- Enjoy vibrant bass, crystal clear dialogue, and a panoramic soundstage
- Experience a 3D surround sound effect with Dolby Atmos
- Stream music, radio, podcasts, and audiobooks from all your favorite services when the TV is off
Yamaha SR-C20A Compact Sound Bar with Built-In Subwoofer
Panoramic sound isn’t just for high-end surround systems. The Yamaha SR-C20A is a deceptively powerful little soundbar, with virtual surround technology and a built-in subwoofer. A massive step above TV speakers, this is the perfect solution for affordable, hi-fi audio.
Key Specifications:
- Virtual surround technology
- Built-in subwoofer
- Soundbar remote app
- Compact size for any space
Polk Audio Signa S4 Dolby Atmos 3.1.2 Sound Bar
Polk Audio leveraged 50 years of loudspeaker engineering experience to bring the Signa S4 soundbar and wireless subwoofer to life. Compatible with any TV and connectable through a single cable, the Signa is easy to use and brings dynamic audio to virtually any home theater set-up.
Key Specifications:
- Enjoy movies, TV, and games in stunning Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound
- Seven speaker soundbar with up-firing drivers for fully immersive sound
- Powerful wireless subwoofer for deep, effortless bass
- Low-profile design won’t block your TV or your remote and can also be wall-mounted
Sound Systems
Bose Lifestyle 650 Home Theater System
If you’re looking for the ultimate in high-end 5.1 surround sound, look no further than the Lifestyle 650. A slim speaker fills in the center channel while four OmniJewel speakers offer true 360-degree sound. Finally, the Acoustimass wireless subwoofer adds all the richness and drama you want from deep bass impacts and sound effects.
Key Specifications:
- Premium glass and brushed anodized aluminum finish showcase elegant design
- Small OmniJewel speakers and center channel deliver immersive 360° sound
- Wireless rear surround speakers deliver dynamic performance
- Works with other SoundTouch® speakers for a multi-room listening experience
- Bluetooth with NFC pairing lets you stream music from your phone or tablet
- 6 HDMI inputs and 4K pass-through ensure system compatibility
- Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS deliver the best possible sound for music, movies and TV
Klipsch Reference Theater Pack 5.1-Channel Speaker System
Klipsch brought the premium components and expert design from their high-end Reference Series to a 5.1 surround system that pairs with your favorite A/V receiver. The whole arrangement leaves a minimal footprint, so you’ll get cinematic audio, complete with a ground-shaking subwoofer, that doesn’t take up much space.
Key Specifications:
- Flexible system placement
- Wireless high-fidelity subwoofer
- Cinematic ccoustics
- Spun-copper IMG woofers
- Linear travel suspension horn-loaded tweeters
Klipsch Reference R-610F 5.0 Home Theater Pack
This 5.0 home theater pack comes with two floorstanding speakers, two bookshelf speakers, and an impressive center channel. Iconic spun-copper woofers deliver impeccable Klipsch sound and signature looks. And standing at just 37” tall, the floor speakers reproduce big sound but won’t overpower a room with their size.
Key Specifications:
- 1″ aluminum LTS tweeter
- 90×90 square Tractrix horn
- Single 6.5″ spun-copper IMG woofers
- Bass-reflex via rear-firing Tractrix ports
Polk Audio Monitor Home Theater System
Polk Audio’s home theater system bundles a pair of XT60 floor speakers, a pair of XT15 bookshelf speakers, and an XT30 center channel. The medium-sized XT60s work beautifully as front left and right channels, while the smaller XT15s can be conveniently wall-mounted as back left and right fills. This package is an excellent value for hi-fi home theater audio.
Key Specifications:
- Hi-res surround system for rich, detailed sound
- Dolby Atmos certified
- 5” (floor speakers) and 5.25” (bookshelf) woofers for low distortion and deep bass articulation
- 1” tweeter reproduces crystalline highs beyond the range of human hearing
Klipsch Reference R-26FA 5.1 Home Theater Pack
We’ve featured a lot of Klipsch products here, and there’s a good reason for that: they stand for craftsmanship, sound quality, and value. This 5.1 home theater pack features top-of-the-line audio and stunning Klipsch build quality. It comes with a pair of floor speakers, a pair of bookshelf speakers, a center fill channel, and a Rel subwoofer.
Key Specifications:
- Two RF-26FA floorspeakers with up-firing “elevation channel” for immersive Dolby Atmos audio
- Two R-41M bookshelf speakers make ideal back left and right channels
- One R-52C center speaker; proprietary design directs sound at listeners with minimal reverb or interference
- One Rel Acoustics HT/1205 12” subwoofer for compact, impactful bass
Focal Sib Evo Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 Home Cinema System
As Dolby Atmos becomes more prevalent in music, movies, TV, and games, many home theater enthusiasts will be upgrading their systems to take advantage of immersive audio. The Focal Sib Evo 5.1.2 surround kit is Atmos-ready; it has three Sib Evo speakers, a Cub Evo subwoofer, and two Sib Evo Atmos speakers containing additional 4” up-firing drivers for dedicated Atmos effects.
Key Specifications:
- Three Sib Evo speakers with 5” woofer and 3/4” tweeter
- Two Sib Evo Atmos speakers with 5” woofer and 4” full-range, up-firing speaker
- Cub Evo subwoofer; 35 Hz – 150 Hz frequency response
- Total frequency response: 35 Hz – 25 kHz
Accessories
Mount-It! MI-392 Dual Arm TV Wall Mount
Let’s face it: improving your home theater means adding more gear, and more gear takes up space. This TV wall mount conveniently declutters your set-up with a full-motion mount that can tilt, swivel, and extend for the ideal viewing angle. It supports TVs up to 90”.
Key Specifications:
- Fits TVs with VESA pattern from 100x100mm to 800x400mm, screens up to 90″, and holds up to 176 lbs (79.8kg)
- Long extension up to 36″ (91.4cm)
- Large wall plate to mount it on 16″ (40.6cm) or 24″ (60.9cm) spaced studs
- Cable Management
Monster Cable UltraHD Black Platinum 4K High Speed 9′ HDMI Cable
Monster makes one of the fastest, most advanced HDMI cables out there. Its data transfer speed is rated at 27Gbps, which means it’s good to go for present and future technologies. You can send Standard, High Definition, and 4K UltraHD resolution to your display.
Key Specifications:
- Ultra fast 27Gbps data transfer rating
- Performance LEDs indicate resolution, eliminating guesswork
- Certified by the Imaging Science Foundation
- Lifetime warranty
- 8-16 Bit Color, 60/120Hz frame rate for saturated, fluid image
BenQ V7050i 4K UHD Ultra Short Throw Laser DLP Home Theater Projector
Arguably one of the greatest ways to improve your home theater, the BenQ 4K projector is something to behold. Its uncompromising image quality and stunningly vivid display, at sizes of 100” or larger, is just a marvel to see. This is perhaps the ultimate experience in laser TV entertainment.
Key Specifications:
- Accurate CinematicColor with 98% DCI-P3 Super Wide Color Gamut
- Laser Light-Source 4K UHD resolution with HDR-PRO technology supported by HDR10/HLG
- Projector Lumens: 2500 to 2999 Lumens
- Projector Native Resolution: UHD (3840×2160)
Google Chromecast with Google TV
The Chromecast with Google TV turns any regular HDMI television into a smart TV simply by plugging it into a free HDMI port. Google TV consolidates movies and shows from all of your favorite streaming services into a single screen for easy navigation. Forget about switching apps — with Chromecast and Google TV, all your entertainment is at your fingertips.
Key Specifications:
- The entertainment you love — all in one place
- Find your next favorite based on your current favorites
- Do more on your TV with the voice remote
Netgear Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System
The Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi system is a router and pair of satellites to promote a strong signal through a home of up to 4500 square feet. That means no more buffering, no more dead zones, and enough speed to keep up with multiple streaming, gaming, and surfing devices.
Key Specifications:
- Award-winning Orbi technology delivers high-performance, whole-home Wi-Fi
- Super-fast Wi-Fi up to 1.2Gbps keeps up with your family’s streaming, gaming, and surfing needs
- Compatible with all internet service providers (ISP) and recommended for homes with over 50Mbps Internet plans. Just connect to your modem to create high-speed Wi-Fi for your whole home
- NETGEAR Armor: best-in-class anti-virus and data theft protection for ALL of the smartphones and computers on your network
Are you considering all the redesign possibilities for your home theater yet? Introducing new sound is one of the top ways to enhance your set-up, and even subtle upgrades like mounting your TV can take your home entertainment system over the top. Of course, if you’re feeling ambitious, you can invest in a 4K UHD projector for an unmatched viewing experience!
