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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: M-Audio's Studiophile AV 40 is a PC speaker for music lovers who care more about sound quality than compact size or rock bottom pricing. Read review

Specs: 6 in x 7.2 in x 8.7 in, 2-way Active, 20 Watt

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Polk's baby subwoofer belts out tight home-theater bass and sounds sweet with music, too. Read review

Specs: subwoofer, 14 in x 16.1 in x 14.4 in, Active, 50 Watt

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The able Polk Audio PSW111 subwoofer delivers seamless bass despite its compact size. Read review

Specs: subwoofer, 11 in x 13 in x 12.1 in, Black, Active, 150 Watt

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  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: Altec's Apple-esque desktop iPod speaker system sounds sweet. Read review

Specs: 8 in x 5.4 in x 1.2 in, Active, 2 Watt

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: In addition to delivering solid sonics, the Zvox Z-Base 550 sets itself apart from competing single-speaker units with the unique capability to double as a stand for your TV. Read review

Specs: surround sound speaker, 28 in x 14.5 in x 3.4 in, Black, Active

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: M10 Loudspeakers are perfect for building starter systems, or for small room or multi-room applications. With the addition of a PSW Series powered subwoofer, you can assemble an impressive home ... Read more

Specs: bookshelf, 6.5 in x 7.2 in x 10.6 in, Black, 2-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 89 dB

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Klipsch's Synergy Sub-10 is powerful and musical, and that's not something you always find in midpriced subwoofers. Read review

Specs: subwoofer, 14 in x 18.9 in x 17 in, Black, Active, 115 dB, 200 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: M-Audio's Studiophile AV 20 is smaller and cheaper than its larger siblings, but the better form factor comes with sound quality compromises. Read review

Specs: 3.9 in x 6.1 in x 7.8 in, 2-way Active, 10 KOhm, 10 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Soundmatters' fully featured virtual surround speaker system delivers home-theater thrills in a supercompact design. Read review

Specs: 16.7 in x 9.1 in x 2.6 in, Charcoal gray, Active, 104 dB, 80 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Klipsch Synergy Sub-12, the company's most affordable 12-inch subwoofer, sounds great on music and movies. Read review

Specs: subwoofer, 15 in x 19.9 in x 18 in, Black, Active, 300 Watt

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Manufacturer description: Sony's worldwide reputation for creating unique, attractive, high-quality, advanced technology products rests on a long line of innovations embraced by people from all walks of life. With a diverse ... Read more

Specs: subwoofer, Active

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Flexible configuration, a full list of features, and solid bass performance gives the Polk Audio DSW Pro 400 a leg up on similar-size subwoofers. Read review

Specs: subwoofer, 13.7 in x 13.7 in x 14.6 in, Black, Active, 180 Watt

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Manufacturer description: The PSW110 Powered Subwoofer delivers powerful, accurate and musical bass at shockingly low prices. Built for power and value, the PSW110 represents a continuing refinement of the highly regarded PSW ... Read more

Specs: floor-standing, subwoofer, 14.3 in x 17 in x 14.5 in, Black, Active, 100 Watt

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  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: If you don't mind its uninspired aesthetics, the Definitive Technology ProSub 800 is a mighty little subwoofer and a fine match for its SSA soundbars and ProCinema satellite speakers. Read review

Specs: subwoofer, 10.3 in x 15.7 in x 12.9 in, Matte black, Active, 300 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: KEF's HTB2 subwoofer combines sleek style and high performance. Read review

Specs: subwoofer, 17.3 in x 7.7 in x 15.4 in, High-gloss silver, Active, 110 dB

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Canton's unique three-channel CD 90 SB sound bar combines good looks with above-average sound quality for music and movies. Read review

Specs: three channel speaker, 39.8 in x 3.9 in x 3.5 in, Black, 2-way Passive, 85 dB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LFM-1 is simply the biggest, baddest, and best-performing midpriced subwoofer we've ever heard. Read review

Specs: subwoofer, 15 in x 22 in x 21.7 in, Active, 325 Watt

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: Designed to deliver substantial bass output for home theater applications at a very affordable price, the Velodyne VX-10 subwoofer has a 10 driver powered by a discrete-component 150-watt dynamic power ... Read more

Specs: subwoofer, 15 in x 17 in x 12 in, Active, 100 Watt

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: Building incredible-sounding speakers at reasonable prices has made Polk Audio a powerhouse in the audio industry. The M20 model continue the Polk tradition of using high quality materials and excellent ... Read more

Specs: floor-standing, 7.8 in x 9 in x 33.7 in, Black, 2-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 89 dB

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: When it comes to creating high-quality Hi-Fi sound in your home, selecting the proper speakers is even more important. Sony makes it easy with an extremely wide range of different ... Read more

Specs: bookshelf, 9.4 in x 10.4 in x 20.9 in, 3-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 88 dB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Polk's revamped Monitor Series speakers still sound swell after all these years. Read review

Specs: 7 in x 8.4 in x 11 in, Black, 2-way, 8 Ohm, 89 dB

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: The SL2 wireless surround link solves the most common challenge of home theater setup: How to cleanly connect the rear surround speakers - without drilling through walls or floors or ... Read more

Specs: Black

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: The YST SW216 sets the standard for subwoofers in this class with high dynamic power and low-noise performance thanks to Advanced YST II, a Linear Port, front-firing design, plus many ... Read more

Specs: subwoofer, 13.4 in x 15.2 in x 13.4 in, Black, Active, 50 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Capable of producing better bass than its single-speaker competition, the Zvox 325 is a solid choice for faux-surround sound on music and movies. Read review