Best sound system on Reddit
166 reviews from r/garageporn, r/hometheater, r/Soundbars and 23 more subreddits
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#1
Sonos
4.9
(16)
"I like the Sonos better."
"SONOS."
"Get the Sonos 5. Will have that space bumpin."
"I’m a huge fan of Sonos. They are a little pricey but I’ve been using them in my house and garage for over a decade."
"Sonos."
"Sonos works great around my shop."
"Love my Sonos Move. Can take it anywhere in the house/yard and sounds great."
"Sonos for the win. Top of the line."
"How loud, the Sonos move is a great Bluetooth speaker and probably the highest quality one around for $450."
"I’d get two Sonos Era 100’s, set them up as a stereo pair."
#2
Klipsch
4.3
(12)
"I'd recommend Klipsch's The Fives with their R-120SW subwoofer. That'll run you $770 right now."
"Klipsch speaker is what i have on my garage, alsways good and has good bluethoot range."
"Klipsch The Fives should do the trick."
"Klipsch RP-1400SW should get you better than 16Hz in-room response for $700.00 new is a great deal for price/performance."
"I think for a small bedroom the Klipsch RP500 will be OK."
"Speakers like Klipsch R-50PM are an example."
"If you're cool with 2 channel and some subs I would consider the Klipsch Nines when on sale."
"I would go 3.2 in that space, with LCR and a sub in each far corner."
"I'd opt for the rp8000f and call it a day."
"Klipch is a good brand too."
#3
Bose
4.2
(11)
"Awesome. Portable. Good values. Multi input."
"Just get some wireless, rechargeable speakers like Bose. They can be synced to work in unison and they sound great."
"I was very pleased to find the CX-30's Bose system to sound good enough."
"I have the Bose system in my CX-5 and I'm pretty satisfied with it."
"Out of the three the CX-30 has the best Bose speakers and sound quality."
"The Bose system sounds much better than the base system."
"The Bose audio in the newer Mazdas is WAY better than older Bose systems."
"The Bose system on the Cx30 is better than I expected."
"I personally didn't feel the need to install anything in my '21 turbo hatch that came with the BOSE system."
"The Bose system in the higher trim Mazda’s is pretty good."
#4
JBL
4.3
(10)
"Very happy."
"A JBL party box? Will go with the lights."
"The sound quality is really impressive for a $50ish speaker."
"I'll offer an alternative from what has already been mentioned; JBL 1300X."
"The JBL commercial series is nice, and you can get a ton of input channels on the CSMA amp series."
"JBL blue tooth speakers are pretty good and way under your budget."
"Sound bars work great in the gayrage. JBL, bose, and Samsung have always been decent choices for me at least."
"A JBL party box? Will go with the lights."
"4 JBL Control 29 speakers: About $1500 used."
"I would go with a mono distributed audio system in the ceiling 70 volt."
#5
Denon
4.3
(9)
"That'd give you one hell of a system for this space."
"Denon X1700H"
"I’d go for something like this paired with a Denon receiver."
"For a receiver, look for Denon or Marantz."
"Denon D-M41, with your choice of speakers."
"Just make sure the AVR has some form of room correction and it will make things a lot nicer."
"My suggestion...buy a refurbished Denon AVR-S760H from Accessories4less."
"Keep your eye on marketplace for a used 5.1 or 7.1 receiver like Denon, Sony, Onkyo, etc."
"If your budget is $600 and you don’t mind used I would check out Facebook marketplace."
#6
Harman Kardon
3.3
(11)
"Definitely get the Harmon Kardon. Sounds really good."
"HK is pretty damn good."
"I have been satisfied with it."
"I think the HK is damn good. I’ve given it some very good tests."
"I’m no audiophile but the H&K is noticeably better than base."
"But I agree with everyone, the base audio is pretty bad."
"If you want closer to audiophile level performance, HK is not even close."
"Is it a great system? No. Is it much better than the Hi-Fi. Yes."
"Base system wasnt acceptable for a premium car in my opinion."
"HK isnt great but it's the bare minimum you'd need in such an expensive car."
#7
Sony
4.1
(8)
"Sony Quad Theater is on sale for $1,999 for black friday. Jump on it. Best you can buy."
"I remember the sony muteki 5.2, that was the best, you can probably find one of those used"
"Get the basic sony or pioneer with bluetooth."
"Sony quads or Bar 9 soundbar or the An1000 receiver for speakers."
"I have a Sony GTK XB7. You can daisy chain them."
"I used an inexpensive Sony bluetooth equipped stereo amp and some old Cerwin Vega 15” house party speakers."
"Maybe you could find something second hand in your country."
"They sell brand new bluetooth 2 channel Sony receivers on amazon for $200."
#8
Samsung
4.4
(7)
"Having a the Samsung system is crazy good. I like it way more than my Sonos system."
"Sold all of my Sonos System several weeks ago for $1700 and replaced it with $900 Samsung 990D. Best decision I ever made."
"Samsung Q990C/D is a FANTASTIC system for the money."
"Samsung q990c open box. Got the soundbar, two rears. And subwoofer for around $552"
"I was able to get a killer deal on the Samsung Q990C."
"I have a Samsung soundbar in my garage. I just Bluetooth connect to it."
"The Samsung at that price range is very “meh” and not impactful."
#9
Polk
4.7
(6)
"Polk XT12 Subwoofer"
"Polk Signature Elite ES60 Towers"
"Polk Signature Elite ES35 Centre"
"Polk Signature Elite ES10 Surrounds"
"The Polk es20 has a substantial amount of bass for a bookshelf speaker."
"Buy an entry level modern 5.1 receiver. Add 3 bookshelves either from polk or elac."
#10
Soundbar
4.0
(6)
"Get any sound bar with wireless rear speakers."
"But a good 3 channel soundbar and subwoofer combo."
"A TV with a soundbar and wireless sub sounds great."
"Soundbar with sub and done"
"I have one in each of my 3 bedrooms."
"Get a soundbar, mount it above it below the projector screen."
#11
Apple
4.6
(5)
"Pair 2 Apple HomePod 2s amazing small great speaker trust me."
"Buying new? HomePod/Sonos."
"2 Apple HomePods or 2 Echo Studios. (Not the minis - get the regular full sized units)."
"Two HomePods. Don’t have to run wires."
"If you're already in the Apple ecosystem, consider Home Pod."
#12
Onkyo
4.4
(5)
"That'd give you one hell of a system for this space."
"I had an Onkyo 5.1 system for about 10 years, served me very well in flats and houses alike."
"About $2199 total."
"I had an Onkyo 5.1 system for about 10 years, served me very well."
"I had an Onkyo 5.1 system for about 10 years, served me very well in flats and houses alike."
#13
Yamaha
3.8
(4)
"I would look for a two channel wi-fi enabled stereo for around $300 used."
"I have a Yamaha receiver that had an hdmi port go bad that I moved to the garage."
"Honestly, as a starter system you could do a lot worse."
"Find an old yamaha amp and some cheap tower speakers."
#14
Mazda
3.5
(4)
"Overall I'm not at all disappointed by the CX30 audio. It's simply clear and balanced."
"It sounds slightly better in the CX-30."
"I personally went with the Bose system even though the eq settings are arguably worse."
"With Mazda the Bose Upgrade is a must for an Audiophile."
#15
Vizio
3.0
(4)
"I have a relatively cheap Vizio soundbar connected to my TV."
"I have two Vizio soundbars, never any major issues."
"Vizio audio is decent. The problem with this brand is its questionable reliability."
"Vizio is cheap and has decent sound but can be VERY frustrating."
#16
Soundboks
5.0
(2)
"Soudboks or Makie Thrasher. Professional speakers that are bluetooth and battery powered."
"I have one it’s like a portable concert."
#17
Alpine
4.5
(2)
"Alpine upgrade sounds good to me."
"I also looked at Alpine."
#18
unknown
4.0
(2)
"Eventually I'll run 6 10's and that's my daily."
"What I use mine the most for is cutting my low end."
#19
KEF
4.0
(2)
"Following u/polypeptide’s advice you can build a very decent system."
"The KEF Q150 is on sale for a pair."
#20
Pioneer
4.0
(2)
"Pioneer bluetooth audio came with the Honda Brio."
"Bet that setup is LOUD!"
#21
Polk Audio
4.0
(2)
"I use one with my LG and it sounds pretty good and I am a hi"
"Following u/polypeptide’s advice you can build a very decent system."
#22
WiiM
4.0
(2)
"WiiM mini $71"
"I'd get a WiiM Amp & some Dayton Audio speakers."
#23
RSL
5.0
(1)
"That'd give you one hell of a system for this space."
#24
SavageGeese
5.0
(1)
"I recommend checking out SavageGeese on YouTube. They’re one of the few reviewers that I see where they test, measure, and report their take on the audio sound systems."
#25
Quantum
5.0
(1)
"A Quantum 2626 would be perfect."
#26
70V Audio System
5.0
(1)
"Would highly recommend a 70v audio system."
#27
JVC
5.0
(1)
"I upgraded to a JVC head unit last month (‘23 Frontier), wireless CarPlay is so nice!"
#28
NEUMI
5.0
(1)
"Small 2.0 with ARC then. NEUMI BS5P"
#29
ELAC
5.0
(1)
"Small 2.0 with ARC then. ELAC DCB41 Debut ConneX"
#30
Independence Audio
5.0
(1)
"Independence Audio hands down."
#31
JL Audio
5.0
(1)
"JL AUDIO FOR THE WIN‼️💪🏾💯"
#32
Taramp
5.0
(1)
"Taramp 3000w 90% of people I see around me with huge setups have like four of them."
#33
Subaru
5.0
(1)
"The Subaru Ascent Premier had a better sound system than anything else we drove."
#34
Honda
5.0
(1)
"Honda does a fantastic job with their stock sound systems."
#35
Dayton
5.0
(1)
"Get a 2 channel amp with digital analogue converter (DAC) then add something to stream to using wifi as it’s better quality than Bluetooth."
#36
Morel
5.0
(1)
"For speakers get something from Morel,Focal,JBL, Infinity,DLS,Blam at least."
#37
Vanatoo
5.0
(1)
"Vanatoo T0, get 4 of them and rock out."
#38
Edifier
5.0
(1)
"I’ve got a set of edifier mr4 self powered speakers and they rock in the garage."
#39
Fishman
5.0
(1)
"I use this pickup stuck to the inside of my soundboard."
#40
Dayton Audio
5.0
(1)
"Get a Dayton audio sub."
#41
Fosi
4.0
(1)
"Fosi V3 amp from Amazon, any decent bookshelf speakers from the HiFi store."
#42
IK Multimedia
4.0
(1)
"ILoud micros - wait for a sale."
#43
Grom Audio
4.0
(1)
"Check Grom Audio. See if they have a VL2 for your year. I have it in my 2006 and I’m quite happy."
#44
Elac
4.0
(1)
"I'd go for the Elac Debut ConneX DCB41's on sale at RS for 339 rn."
#45
Ambeo
4.0
(1)
"Ambeo Max with wired sub."
#46
Kicker
4.0
(1)
"My Kicker set of 4 speakers and an amp ran $600 new."
#47
Adam
4.0
(1)
"I've got adam t7v for my studio and they’re pretty good for entry level speakers."
#48
Void
4.0
(1)
"Void venu series for plug and play and high clarity."
#49
Martin Logan
4.0
(1)
"About $2199 total."
#50
SVS
4.0
(1)
"I upgraded the center channel and got rid of the subwoofer for a SVS. Bought a Marantz Cinema 40, they can get pretty loud."
#51
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"I would get a couple wifi enabled speakers. Amazon echo or the like."
#52
Dewalt
4.0
(1)
"Dewalt Dcr025."
#53
Creative
4.0
(1)
"A TV with a good set of 2.1 speakers ( I like creative)."
#54
Insignia
4.0
(1)
"$250 I guess."
#55
Echo Dot
4.0
(1)
"Echo Dot with aux output to a little amp off Amazon."
#56
Toyota
2.0
(1)
"The sound system is absolute trash compared to other systems these days."
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