Surround Sound System reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 161 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 44 posts to rank the best Surround Sound System brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/hometheater, r/BudgetAudiophile, r/Soundbars, r/XboxSeriesX, r/HomeKit. Top-rated brands include Denon (4.2/5), Logitech (4.2/5), Klipsch (3.7/5).
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Reviews161
Subreddits17
Posts44
Brands50
Products75
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#1
Denon
4.2
(26)
"Just get a s660h, s670h, s760h, etc. Something like that for the best deal you can find."
"I recommend a 5.1 4 setup. AVR - Denon X1700H @ $349"
"Denon X3700: $1200."
"Start with a high quality 2.1 setup, you can easily add the extra channels as future budget allows."
"Denon AVR-S530BT $150 refurbished 5.2 AV receiver with HDCP 2"
"Denon AVR S530bt refurb for $150"
"For the sake of £20 I’d go 1800h for the better room EQ."
"I think your best bet mate is going to be a Denon AVR-X1700h or an 1800h."
"DENON AVR-S750H 7.2-Ch."
"Denon X1800H has 4K@120Hz and you can find it around 400 euros from german online shops."
#2
Logitech
4.2
(17)
"I have used these exact speakers for years and they are incredible."
"I had this setup as my first home theater and it was great."
"I have this exact speaker set but I went with a more robust receiver for more options."
"I am using the Logitech Z906 and a Creative Sound Blaster Z SE."
"Z906. I use Sony Bravia Theatre U."
"I have these speakers I upgraded the center channel and got rid of the subwoofer for a SVS."
"This is a good starter kit if you ask me."
"If you're coming up from nothing then I assure you that you'll be pretty darn happy with this setup."
"This’ll be a hell of a lot better than a soundbar."
"This is almost the exact same setup I started with around 15 years ago."
#3
Klipsch
3.7
(13)
"I have a Klipsch surround sound with 7 speakers and a subwoofer and absolutely love it."
"KLIPSCH KD-51M for your surround left right."
"Starter packs like these are a great way to dip your toe in the pool."
"FYI if you’re ok waiting klipsch often has great Black Friday sales."
"I picked those klipsch speakers up on woot like a year ago for I think it was 129. They sound fine."
"You might want to add a pair of 5 inch Klipsch bookshelfs for the main L and R."
"They are very good for the price and a decent entry into home theater systems."
"I think you’ll be happy with it."
"My first set up was a Klipsch package, and it was great."
"If you don't have many thousands of dollars buy a kit from Kipsch and be done with it."
#4
SVS
4.4
(7)
"You can get an SVS PB1000 Pro that would obliterate it for cheaper."
"I have the similar to this with SVS and it is great."
"SVS PB1000 for $400"
"I like it. I like the sub and the app allows me to tweak things to be considerate to my neighbors."
"I upgraded the center channel and got rid of the subwoofer for a SVS."
"Start with a good 2.1 setup initially."
"SVS PB1000 Open Box for $430"
#5
Yamaha
4.4
(7)
"8k support future proofs you a bit."
"Yamaha refurb 4k network receiver $209"
"I highly recommend going with Yamaha, they make great stuff."
"I started with a Yamaha set"
"Definaly a new model yamaha av reciever."
"Most of the newer Yamaha Musiccast receivers can do wireless surrounds with a pair of their 'Musiccast 20' speakers."
"Most of the newer Yamaha Musiccast receivers can do wireless surrounds with a pair of their 'Musiccast 20' speakers."
#6
Onkyo
3.9
(7)
"Try Onkyo"
"Onkyo has the best price for the features out there."
"I had an Onkyo 5.1 system for about 10 years, served me very well in flats and houses alike."
"I had an Onkyo 5.1 system years ago and enjoyed it."
"Https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/onkbundle4/onkyo-tx-sr494-definitive-technology-procinema-400/1.html"
"I've had good experiences with ONKYO, dont remember what my model is but the speakers are bigger than that picture."
"One thing I will say is the onkyo I had died."
#7
Samsung
5.0
(5)
"It freaking kicks some serious ass in my home theater"
"Best bang for the buck: Samsung Q990D"
"Really think it’s outstanding"
"The Q990D Is the way to go"
"You’ll be happy with the Samsung Q990D."
#8
Vizio
3.4
(7)
"I have had zero issues and the sound is amazing. I would say this was the best bang for the buck."
"Just get a vizio 5.1 wireless, they work pretty good for about $200."
"I have a vizio m51ax-j6 that I got back in 2021 that I've had no issues with."
"From what I hear vizio is a decent company for budget sound systems."
"Vizio is cheap and has decent sound but can be VERY frustrating."
"Vizio audio is decent. The problem with this brand is its questionable reliability."
"I had the older 3651E6 surround sound bar and just like everyone in reddit were saying, it suddenly stopped working."
#9
Sonos
4.6
(5)
"Sonos beam+ sonos sub mini+ 2 Sonos ones."
"The sound quality is 👌🏼👌🏼."
"I like Sonos because of the simplicity and being 'wireless'."
"Top of the line would be sonos immersive arc."
"I’d probably be looking at a Sonos system."
#10
Sony
4.4
(5)
"If budget is no issue - Sony Bravia Quad with SW5"
"Top tier if your not worried about money"
"I did end up replacing the front L/C/R speakers... and got a major improvement in sound quality."
"Sony has great receivers."
"My vote goes to a Sony brand. My 19 years old and counting system is still going strong."
#11
JBL
4.2
(5)
"JBL center (509c) $200"
"JBL'S fully wireless rears and how versatile they are as standalone speakers"
"I once got my hands on a basic JBL soundbar with no sub, and it sounded much better than I expected."
"I wouldn't underspend on the subwoofer."
"I guess you can go for the JBL setup:"
#12
Fluance
4.3
(4)
"Their packaged theater deals are an amazing value and sonically well measured."
"5.1.2 Atmos then - Fluance , Paradigm n PSB are Popular CAN brands"
"This is a hell of a bang for the buck. I haven't used them but the reviews are 4.5 on Amazon."
"Ultra budget would be like my set up, the Fluance SXHTB theater system."
#13
Bose
5.0
(3)
"Anything by Bose."
"I just got a Bose Cinemate 15 for Christmas, and it is surprisingly awesome."
"I just got a Bose Cinemate 15 for Christmas, and it is surprisingly awesome."
#14
Dayton
4.3
(3)
"Get the Dayton SUB15."
"I would pick either the Dayton T652 or B652 set depending on whether you want towers or not because it comes with a subwoofer where others do not."
"You can get by with the Dayton sub instead."
#15
Jamo
4.0
(3)
"I started with a Jamo s805 hcs, it was £300 for the lot."
"Jamo and Elac make some great starter speakers."
"Jamo 5.0 on Amazon has been running for $199."
#16
RSL
5.0
(2)
"The Sony's certainly are well regarded as a budget option."
"I’d go for something like this paired with a Denon receiver."
#17
KEF
5.0
(2)
"[KEF R3] - $1600."
"KEF."
#18
Marantz
5.0
(2)
"A used AVR or integrated amp on craigslist will be your best friend."
"Cannot go wrong with Marantz AVR; model depending on budget."
#19
Kef
4.5
(2)
"For the front L,R - KEF Q150 @ $349 pair"
"Something like the Kef Q150/Q250 and a smaller sub or two, with a Denon receiver would likely fit the"
#20
Focal
4.5
(2)
"Adorama last year around BF/Christmas sold a focal aria 926 7.0 system for $4k."
"That kind of coin - Focal, Revel, Canton Chrono."
#21
HTD
4.0
(2)
"HTD Level 2 Center $140"
"HTD Level 2 bookshelves $220"
#22
Polk
4.0
(2)
"I have a Nakamichi....but you should check out Polk MagnifiMax."
"Polk OMW-3 Surrounds $99"
#23
Pioneer
4.0
(2)
"Look up pioneer or onkyo."
"$500 for a receiver and 2 good Speakers is a reasonable start."
#24
Genelec
5.0
(1)
"I'd put Genelec 1238A for main L/R, 1238AC for center, 1237A for sides/rears, and 7382A sub."
#25
ELAC
5.0
(1)
"I think it's hard to beat ELAC for their current price as far as speakers go."
#26
Enclave
5.0
(1)
"Enclave wireless 5.1 system. It uses WiSA like the L9 and is pretty popular and an easy pairing"
#27
Chane
5.0
(1)
"Chane 700 series will be out soon."
#28
Dayton Audio
2.5
(2)
"Dayton Audio/Parts Express speaker options"
"Dont get the Klipsch rubbish... "
#29
HSU
4.0
(1)
"HSU HB1-MK2 + HC1-MK2 = $616 shipp"
#30
Polk Audio
4.0
(1)
"A pair of outdoor speakers and a cheapo class D mini amplifier."
#31
Quintets
4.0
(1)
"I started with the quintets 13 years ago and just slow upgraded until I fully replaced them."
#32
BIC
4.0
(1)
"BIC F12 is the standard recommendation in your budget."
#33
Micca
4.0
(1)
"What I did for my parents was a pair of Micca Covo-S speakers and a cheap mini amplifier."
#34
Martin Logan
4.0
(1)
"I saw that BestBuy has the Martin Loan 10” sub for $399."
#35
Definitive Technology
4.0
(1)
"I would look in to some of the options Definitive technology offers."
#36
Q Acoustics
4.0
(1)
"Keep the yamaha receiver for now and have a look at q acoustics 3020i 3090ci and 3010i."
#37
PSA
4.0
(1)
"Check out PSA speakers."
#38
Emotiva
4.0
(1)
"Id take a look at an emotiva based speaker system with a dayton sub."
#39
Edifier
4.0
(1)
"The ones that Smackdaddies recommended are good."
#40
Monitor Audio
4.0
(1)
"I would look at a 5.1 monitor audio mass system."
#41
M Series
4.0
(1)
"Honestly, it has been excellent. I just hooked up the ARC HDMI, plugged in the speakers and it all worked."
#42
Infinity
4.0
(1)
"Infinity/Harman routinely has sales that are incredibly hard to beat for the price."
#43
Elac
4.0
(1)
"Elac debut 2.0s are what I use"
#44
B652
4.0
(1)
"My advice is get the B652 5.1 speaker set and buy any locally available used 5.1 receiver."
#45
Arendal
4.0
(1)
"[Arendal] are also worth looking into."
#46
Anthem
4.0
(1)
"Couple of slightly older options but very good!"
#47
Ascend Acoustics
4.0
(1)
"My vote is 3 Ascend Acoustics CBM 170 ses as your front Left Center Right."
#48
3020i
4.0
(1)
"The 3020i and 3010i are sold in pairs so you'll just need to get 1 pair."
#49
WiSA
4.0
(1)
"Check out [WiSA](https://www.wisaassociation.org/) for a bunch of options."
#50
Polk/ELAC
3.0
(1)
"Buy an entry level modern 5.1 receiver. Add 3 bookshelves either from polk or elac."
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