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Best budget speakers for the money

Energy Take Classic 5.1
4.5 stars
The Energy Take Classic 5.1 is the best budget speaker system we've reviewed, earning...
Best budget sound bar

Sony HT-CT260
4.0 stars
The Sony HT-CT260 is our go-to budget sound bar pick, with excellent sound quality,...
Best midrange AV receiver value

Sony STR-DN1030
4.0 stars
The Sony STR-DN1030 is the only midrange AV receiver with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth,...
Best tabletop radio (wireless audio)

Sonos Play:3
4.0 stars
While it doesn't sound quite as good as the larger Play:5, the Sonos Play:3 delivers...

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Sharp HT-SB60

The Sharp HT-SB60 is one of the best-performing sound bars we've tested, although its extra-long size and lack of Bluetooth will give some buyers pause.

3.5 stars
May 17, 2013, 1:03 PM By Matthew Moskovciak
Vizio S4251w-B4

The S4251w-B4 sports rear speakers for unparalleled home theater sonics from a sound bar, although it has some quirks.

4.0 stars
May 14, 2013, 5:00 AM By Matthew Moskovciak
Sony HT-CT260

The Sony HT-CT260 is our go-to budget sound bar pick, with excellent sound quality, built-in Bluetooth, an adaptable design, and no major missteps.

4.0 stars
May 7, 2013, 1:34 PM By Matthew Moskovciak
NAD D 7050

NAD has three new sleek-looking digital-audio components, including the D 3020 integrated amplifier, which is a new take on the old classic.

stars
May 2, 2013, 10:02 AM By Matthew Moskovciak
Sony STR-DN840

Sony has announced two new AV receivers, both with extensive wireless features, and the step-up model sports a new, high-definition user interface.

stars
Apr 25, 2013, 10:00 AM By Matthew Moskovciak
Yamaha RX-V475

Yamaha's RX-V475 edges out competing AV receivers in our listening tests, but trails when it comes to features and design.

3.0 stars
Apr 22, 2013, 3:21 PM By Matthew Moskovciak
Denon AVR-E400

Denon's AVR-E400 makes some progress simplifying the arduous AV receiver setup process, but it lacks convenient wireless features you'd expect at this price.

3.0 stars
Apr 12, 2013, 4:03 PM By Matthew Moskovciak
Marantz NR1504

Marantz has introduced two new slimline AV receivers, while keeping last year's $400 NR1403 in the line.

stars
Apr 2, 2013, 9:54 AM By Matthew Moskovciak
Onkyo HT-S5600

Onkyo's rightfully known as the king of AV receiver value and its new 2013 line looks worthy of that reputation, with tons of HDMI connectivity and built-in wireless functionality.

stars
Mar 14, 2013, 10:11 AM By Matthew Moskovciak
Denon AVR-E200

Denon announced its 2013 line of AV receiver, focusing on improving ease-of-use with new push-in speaker jacks and a guided setup assistant.

stars
Mar 7, 2013, 10:08 AM By Matthew Moskovciak

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