Best Home Theater Systems Updated May 2025

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Best Home Theater Systems
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.8

1

9.8

Sony HT-S40R 5.1ch Home Theater Soundbar System,black
Functionality
Ease of setup
Picked by 173 people this week!
Picked by 173 people this week!

9.8

1
Sony HT-S40R 5.1ch Home Theater Soundbar System,black
Functionality
Ease of setup

9.6

2

9.6

Samsung HW-B550/ZA 2.1ch Soundbar with Dolby Audio, DTS Virtual:X, Subwoofer Included, Adaptive Sound Lite, Bluetooth Multi-Dev...
Sound quality
Ease of setup
Value for money
Quality
Size

9.6

2
Samsung HW-B550/ZA 2.1ch Soundbar with Dolby Audio, DTS Virtual:X, Subwoofer Included, Adaptive Sound Lite, Bluetooth Multi-Dev...
Sound quality
Ease of setup
Value for money
Quality
Size

9.5

3

9.5

Sony STR-DH790 7.2-ch Surround Sound Home Theater AV Receiver: 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos & Bluetooth Black
Sound quality
Performance
Ease of setup
Value for money
Receiver quality

9.5

3
Sony STR-DH790 7.2-ch Surround Sound Home Theater AV Receiver: 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos & Bluetooth Black
Sound quality
Performance
Ease of setup
Value for money
Receiver quality

9.3

4

9.3

Yamaha Audio YHT-4950U 4K Ultra HD 5.1-Channel Home Theater System with Bluetooth, black
Sound quality
Ease of setup
Value for money
Quality
Size

9.3

4
Yamaha Audio YHT-4950U 4K Ultra HD 5.1-Channel Home Theater System with Bluetooth, black
Sound quality
Ease of setup
Value for money
Quality
Size

9.2

5

9.2

Sony STRDH590 5.2 Channel Surround Sound Home Theater Receiver: 4K HDR AV Receiver with Bluetooth,Black
Sound quality
Functionality
Ease of setup
Value for money
Bluetooth connectivity

9.2

5
Sony STRDH590 5.2 Channel Surround Sound Home Theater Receiver: 4K HDR AV Receiver with Bluetooth,Black
Sound quality
Functionality
Ease of setup
Value for money
Bluetooth connectivity

9.1

6

9.1

JBL Bar 700: 5.1-Channel soundbar with Detachable Surround Speakers and Dolby Atmos®, Black
Sound quality
Ease of setup
Quality
Detachable speakers
Wireless connectivity
Battery power

9.1

6
JBL Bar 700: 5.1-Channel soundbar with Detachable Surround Speakers and Dolby Atmos®, Black
Sound quality
Ease of setup
Quality
Detachable speakers
Wireless connectivity
Battery power

8.8

7

8.8

Polk Audio Signa S2 Sound Bar & Wireless Subwoofer – Exclusive VoiceAdjust Technology, Ultra-Slim Design, Works with 4K & HD TV...
Sound quality
Value for money
Ease of setup
Functionality
Quality
Voice clarity

8.8

7
Polk Audio Signa S2 Sound Bar & Wireless Subwoofer – Exclusive VoiceAdjust Technology, Ultra-Slim Design, Works with 4K & HD TV...
Sound quality
Value for money
Ease of setup
Functionality
Quality
Voice clarity

8.6

8

8.6

JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) - 2.1 Channel soundbar with Wireless subwoofer (6.5’’), 300W Max Output, Bluetooth Enable (Black)
Sound quality
Quality
Value for money
Ease of setup
Touch
Clarity

8.6

8
JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) - 2.1 Channel soundbar with Wireless subwoofer (6.5’’), 300W Max Output, Bluetooth Enable (Black)
Sound quality
Quality
Value for money
Ease of setup
Touch
Clarity

8.5

9

8.5

SAMSUNG HW-C450 2.1ch Soundbar w/DTS Virtual X, Subwoofer Included, Bass Boost, Adaptive Sound Lite, Game Mode, Bluetooth, Wire...
Sound quality
Ease of installation
Value for money
Performance
Size

8.5

9
SAMSUNG HW-C450 2.1ch Soundbar w/DTS Virtual X, Subwoofer Included, Bass Boost, Adaptive Sound Lite, Game Mode, Bluetooth, Wire...
Sound quality
Ease of installation
Value for money
Performance
Size

8.3

10

8.3

Pyle 6.5 Inch Wall Mount Waterproof Speaker System for Indoor or Outdoor Wireless Bluetooth Surround Sound System, White (2 Pac...
Sound quality
Ease of installation
Value for money
Quality
Look

8.3

10
Pyle 6.5 Inch Wall Mount Waterproof Speaker System for Indoor or Outdoor Wireless Bluetooth Surround Sound System, White (2 Pac...
Sound quality
Ease of installation
Value for money
Quality
Look

Our Top Choice

9.8

1

9.8

Sony HT-S40R 5.1ch Home Theater Soundbar System,black
Functionality
Ease of setup
Picked by 173 people this week!
Picked by 173 people this week!

9.8

1
Sony HT-S40R 5.1ch Home Theater Soundbar System,black
Functionality
Ease of setup