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Loudspeaker and Subwoofer Reviews

There are thousands of choices when it comes to loudspeakers and subwoofers. For some insight on specific models, check out my Loudspeaker and Subwoofer Product Reviews.

Episode ES-300-SNBAR-40 Sound Bar Speaker Review

Read my review of the Episode ES-300-SNBAR-40 loudspeaker option that combines the left, center, and right channels into one cabinet.

Episode ES-SUB-CUB8-110 Subwoofer Review

Read my view of the Episode ES-SUB-CUB8-110 8-inch compact subwoofer.

Episode ES-SUB-CUB8-110 8-Inch Powered Subwoofer - Photo Profile

Check out a photo look of the compact 8-inch Episode ES-SUB-CUB8-110 powered subwoofer.

Episode ES-300-SNBAR-40 Sound Bar Speaker - Photo Profile

Check out a close-up photo look at the Episode ES-300-SNBAR-40 3-Channel Sound Bar Speaker.

Anthony Gallo Acoustics Home Theater Loudspeakers

There are literally thousands of loudspeakers on the market, but some really stand out from the pack. If you are looking for new set of loudspeakers for your home theater, check out the uniquely designed AV Reference, A'Diva T, TR2 Powered Subwoofer from Anthony Gallo Acoustics. For the full story, read my review.

Anthony Gallo Acoustics Home Theater Loudspeakers - Short Review

If you are looking for new set of loudspeakers for your home theater, and a little money to spare, check out the uniquely designed AV Reference, A'Diva T, TR2 Powered Subwoofer from Anthony Gallo Acoustics. Check out my product description and short review of these interesting speakers.

Aperion Audio Intimus 4T Summit Wireless 5.1 Speaker System

The Aperion Intimus 4T Summit Wireless 5.1 Home Theater System is not like a lot of the cheap wireless systems that have been available up to this point. These are high-end speakers that can really fill your home theater room with great sound. Check out the details in my product overview.

Aperion Audio Zona Wireless Speaker System - Product Profile

I get a lot of inquiries regarding Wireless Speakers. Running those long and unsightly speaker wires running all over the place can be annoying for many. One solution is to install wireless surround speakers, such as the Zona Wireless speaker system from Aperion Audio. The system consists of two self-powered speakers with built-in wireless...

Atlantic Technology FS-4000 Front Stage Flat Screen Speaker System

If you are looking for new set of loudspeakers for your home theater, then check out the stylish, and great-sounding Atlantic Technology FS-4000 Front Stage Loudspeaker. The FS-4000 combines all three front channel speakers (left, center, and right) into one 40-inch long housing that can be either table or wall mounted. The FS4000 complements flat panel LCD and Plasma TVs and can be used alone, o…

Atlantic Technology FS-4000 Front Stage Flat Screen Speaker System - Review

If you are looking for new set of loudspeakers for your home theater, then check out the stylish, and great-sounding Atlantic Technology FS-4000 Front Stage Loudspeaker. The FS-4000 combines all three front channel speakers (left, center, and right) into one 40-inch long housing that can be either table or wall mounted. For more details, check...

Axiom EP400 Epicenter 8-Inch Front Firing Powered Subwoofer

The AXIOM EP400 is a powerful subwoofer despite is small size. The AXIOM EP400 delivers power, clarity, tightness, and undistorted deep bass response that you find on more expensive subs. In addition, the Axiom EP400 offers an array of controls that allow the user to tweak the sub's performance parameters to specific room environments and...

Axiom EP400 Epicenter 8-Inch Front Firing Powered Subwoofer - Review and Rating

The AXIOM EP400 is a powerful subwoofer despite is small size. The AXIOM EP400 delivers power, clarity, tightness, and undistorted deep bass response for both movies and music. In addition, the Axiom EP400 offers an array of controls that allow the user to tweak the sub's performance. Read my review.

Axiom EP400 Epicenter 8-Inch Powered Subwoofer - Short Review

Read my short review of the Axiom EP400 Epicenter Powered Subwoofer that features an 8-inch driver and power low frequency amplifier.

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Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS 5.1 Surround Speaker System - P…

Balancing style, price, and sound quality can be tough when choosing loudspeakers. If you are looking a compact loudspeaker system to complement your HDTV, DVD and/or Blu-ray Disc player, you check out the stlyish, compact, great sounding, and affordable, Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS 5.1 Surround Speaker System. The system consists of 5 compact satellite speakers, and a compact 8-inch powered su…

Boston Acoustics TVee Model 20 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer - Pho…

The Boston Acoustics TVee Model 20 is a self-contained, easy-to-use system that is designed to complement a flat panel TV for an intimate, satisfying, listening experience for those that don't want to spend the money or hassle with the clutter of a multi-speaker home theater system. The TVee Model 20 combines a 2 channel speaker/amplifier with a...

Cambridge Audio Minx S215 5.1 Channel Speaker System - Product Review

The Cambridge Audio S215 5.1 channel speaker system sounds a lot bigger that its compact size would lead you to believe. For all the details, read my review.

Cerwin Vega CVHD 5.1 Channel Home Theater Loudspeaker System

What the Cerwin Vega CVHD 5.1 Channel Home Theater speaker system, lacks in physical style, delivers in good sound for home theater. To find out if this system is right for you, read my review.

Cerwin Vega CVHD 5.1 Channel Home Theater Loudspeaker System - Short Review

The Cerwin Vega CVHD 5.1 Channel Home Theater speaker system, although not most stylish-looking speaker system, does offer great sound for home theater. For more details, check out my product description and short review.

Crowson - TES100 Linear Actuator and A300 Stereo Motion Effects Amplifier

Although subwoofers bring realistic bass sound to the home theater environment, there is still something missing - tactile motion sensation. Now you can add that missing tactile experience to your own home theater with the Crowson TES100 Stereo Motion Effects System and the A300 Integrated Stereo Motion Amplifier. Read my review.

Crowson - TES100 Tactile Transducer and A200 Amplifier - Product Review

Although subwoofers can provide the big boom for your home theater system, there is still something missing. Add tactile sensation to your home theater experience with the TES100 Tactile Transducer and A200 amplifier from Crowson Technology. For ore details, read my review.

Crowson - TES100 Tactile Transducer and A200 Amplifier - Review

Although subwoofers bring realistic bass sound to the home theater environment, there is still something missing - physical vibration. In the real world, when something explodes, you feel it, not just hear it; when you drive a car over a bumpy road, you feel the bumps, not just hear the result. Now you can add tactile experience to your own home...

Crowson - TES100 Tactile Transducer and A300 Amplifier - Product Review

Although subwoofers bring realistic bass sound to the home theater environment, there is still something missing - tactile sensation. In the real world, when something explodes, you feel it, not just hear it; when you drive a car over a bumpy road, you feel the bumps, not just hear the result. Now you can add tactile experience to your own home...

EMP HTP-551 5.1 Home Theater Package

Balancing style, price, and sound quality can be tough, when choosing loudspeakers. If you are looking for new set of loudspeakers for your home theater, you might want to check out the stlyish, compact, and great sounding EMP Tek HTP-551 5.1 Home Theater Package. The system consists of an EP50C center channel speaker, four EP50 compact bookshelf speakers for left and right main and surrounds, an…

EMP Tek Bookshelf Home Theater Loudspeaker System - Product Review

The EMP Tek HTP-551 5.1 Home Theater Package consists of the EMP Tek's EP50C center channel speaker, four EP50 compact bookshelf speakers for left and right main and surrounds, and a compact ES10 powered subwoofer. For all the details on this great speaker package, read my review.

EMP Tek HTP-551 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker Package - Short Review

Check out my product description and short review of the EMP Tek HTP-551 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker Package.

EMP Tek Impression Series 5.1 Channel Bookshelf Home Theater Speaker Package

The EMP Tek Impression Series EMP Tek Impression Series 5.1 Channel Bookshelf Home Theater Speaker Package is a great speaker option for home theater use. For the full story, read my review.

EMP Tek Impression Series 5.1 Channel Bookshelf Speaker System

EMP Tek, which is made by RBH, provides an affordable home theater speaker solution, while still maintaining quality. Check out my short review of the EMP Tek's Impression Series 5.1 Channel bookshelf home theater speaker System.

Guide Picks: Powered Subwoofers

Blu-rays and DVDs contain low frequency information that add a dose of "reality" to those explosions and other special effects, as well as revealing those lower musical tones. To get in on the action, you need a subwoofer. Check out some of my favorites - which are updated periodically.

Infinity Total Solutions Speaker System w/ TSS 3-in-1,TSS-SAT750, and…

Balancing style, price, and sound quality can be a tough choice, when choosing loudspeakers. If you are looking for new set of loudspeakers that would be great complement for an LCD or Plasma TV, then check out the stlyish, compact, and great sounding TSS Loudspeakers from Infinity.

Infinity Total Solutions Speaker System w/ TSS 3-in-1,TSS-SAT750, and TSS-SUB750

The TSS Loudspeaker system from Infinity I reviewed consisted of a TSS 3-in-1 that housed all three front channels, two compact TSS-SAT750 satellite speakers for surrounds, and a compact TSS-SUB750 subwoofer. Check out how it all came together.

JBL Cinema 500 Home Theater Speaker System - Product Review

If you are looking a for a good-sounding and modestly priced loudspeaker system that, check out the JBL Cinema 500 Speaker System. The system consists of a compact center channel speaker, four compact satellite speakers, and a uniquely-shaped 8-inch powered subwoofer. To find out if the Cinema 500 Speaker System is right for you, read my review.

JBL Cinema 500 Home Theater Speaker System - Photo Profile

There a lot of budget-priced home theater speaker systems to choose from. However, most of the time, what you save in money comes back to bite you in terms of poor sound quality. If you are looking a modestly priced loudspeaker system that sounds good, check out the stylish, compact, and affordable JBL Cinema 500 Speaker System. The system...

KEF HTF8003 Home Theatre Sound Bar - Photo Gallery

If you are looking for loudspeakers for your home theater, but don't want all the speaker and wire clutter, then check out the KEF HTF8003 Home Theatre Sound Bar system. The HTF8003 combines three front channel speakers (left, center, and right) into one 38-inch long housing that is designed for table or wall mounting. The KEF HTF8003 Home Theatre Sound Bar complements flat panel LCD/Plasma TVs a…

KEF HTF8003 Home Theatre Sound Bar - Short Review

If you are looking for loudspeakers for your home theater, but don't want all the speaker and wire clutter, then check out the KEF HTF8003 Home Theatre Sound Bar system as a possible alternative. For an overview and perspective, read my short review.

KEF T205 Home Theater Speaker System - Photo Profile

Just as LCD and Plasma TV technology resulted in flatter, thinner, TVs that could be mounted on the wall. Speaker manufacturers have been inspired to do the same. One uniquely designed flat system is made by KEF, the T205 system. Check out my photo profile for a closer look.

KEF T205 Home Theater Speaker System - Product Review

KEF is a European-based company that has a reputation for making good high end loudspeakers. However, with their new T series, KEF shows that they can combine great styling and sound quality in a more affordable package. To find out if the KEF T205 is right for you, read my review.

Klipsch B-3 Synergy Series Bookshelf Loudspeaker - Short Review

If you have never heard horn-loaded loudspeaker, you might want to check out the Klipsch B-3. To find out more, check out my product description and short review.

Klipsch Synergy Sub10 - Photo Profile

Klipsch Synergy Sub10 - Photo Profile - A Closer Photo Look at the Klipsch Synergy Sub10 Powered Subwoofer

Klipsch Synergy Sub10 Powered Subwoofer - Product Review

The Klipsch Synergy Sub10 Powered Subwoofer delivers power, clarity, tightness, and undistorted deep bass response that you find on more expensive subs. For more details, check out my review.

Maxx Home MiniWoofer - Product Review

Check out my review of the extremely compact Maxx Home MiniWoofer.

Mordaunt-Short Alumni Home Theater Speaker System

Check out my review of Mordaunt-Short's compact Alumni Loudspeakers. The system I reviewed consisted of their Alumni 3 LCR speaker, two Alumni 2 satellite speakers for surrounds, and their Alumni 9 8-inch subwoofer. Find out how they stack up.

Mordaunt-Short Alumni Speaker System Photo Gallery

There are many loudspeakers to choose from and finding the right home theater speaker package can an extra-tough choice. If you are looking for new set of loudspeakers for your home theater, but don't want to crowd out your room with large floor standing speakers and a large box subwoofer, then consider the compact Alumni Loudspeakers from...

Orb Audio People's Choice Home Theater Speaker System - Photo Profile

As a companion piece to my review of the Orb Audio People's Choice Home Theater Speaker System, check out my photo profile.

Paradigm Cinema 100 CT Home Theater Speaker System - Photo Profile

As a companion to my review of the Paradigm Cinema 100 CT home theater speaker system, check out my photo profile.

Paradigm DSP-3400 14-inch Powered Subwoofer - Photo Gallery

The Paradigm DSP-3400 Powered Subwoofer delivers powerful, clear, tight, and undistorted deep bass response from the combination of its large front facing 14-inch driver, dual front ports, and 300 watts of continuous power from its built-in amplifier. In addition, the DSP-3400 offers an array of controls that allow the user to tweak the performance parameters to specific room environments and lis…

Paradigm DSP-3400 14-inch Powered Subwoofer - Short Review

The Paradigm DSP-3400 Powered Subwoofer tht features a large 14-inch driver combined with a 300 watt amplifier. For an overview and perspective, read my short review.

Paradigm Millenia 20 Trio LCR Flat Screen Speaker System

The Paradigm Millenia 20 Trio is a speaker system that combines all three front channel speakers (left, center, and right) into one 41-inch long housing that can be either table or wall mounted. To find out more, read my review.

Pioneer 5.1 Channel Bookshelf Home Theater Speaker System - Photo Gallery

Shopping for loudspeakers can be tough. If you are looking a speaker system to complement your HDTV, DVD and/or Blu-ray Disc player, check out the great sounding compact and affordable, Pioneer 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System designed by noted speaker designer, Andrew Jones. The system consists of the SP-C21 center channel speaker, four...

Pioneer Bookshelf Home Theater Speaker System - Designed by Andrew Jones -...

Check out my review of an extremely affordable speaker system from Pioneer designed by Andrew Jones.

Product Review: Yamaha YST-SW205 Powered Subwoofer

Looking get a little more bass from your home theater system? If so, check out the Yamaha YST-SW205 compact subwoofer. For all the details, read my review.

SVS PB13-Ultra Powered Subwoofer - User Submitted Review

SVS PB13-Ultra Powered Subwoofer - User Submitted Home Theater Product Review

SVS SB12-Plus 12-Inch Front Firing Powered Subwoofer

The SVS SB12-Plus Powered Subwoofer is a powerful subwoofer, but the story does end there. This subwoofer delivers power, clarity, tightness, and undistorted deep bass response that you find on more expensive subs.Also, SB12-Plus offers several controls that allow the user to tweak performance parameters to specific room environments and...

SVS SB12-Plus 12-Inch Front Firing Powered Subwoofer - Short Review

The SVS SB12-Plus is a powerful subwoofer that also delivers clarity, tightness, and undistorted deep bass response. To find out if it is the right subwoofer for you, read my product description and short review.

SVS SBS-01 Bookshelf Loudspeakers - Product Review

If you are looking for new set of bookshelf loudspeakers for your stereo or home theater, check out the SVS SBS-01 Bookhelf Loudspeakers as a possible choice. For more details, read my review.

SVS SBS-01 Bookshelf Loudspeakers With Comparison Speakers

SVS SBS-01 Bookshelf Loudspeakers - Photo Gallery

The KEF HTB2SE-W Wireless Subwoofer - Photo Gallery

The KEF HTB2SE-W Wireless Subwoofer is not a typical powered subwoofer. Instead of a rectangular box, the HTB2SE-W looks like a large donut with radiating surfaces instead of the donut holes. The HTB2SE-W can be placed upright, with radiating surfaces facing outward, or horizontally with radiating surfaces facing down and up. In addition, the HTB2SE-W can be set for wired or wireless operation. F…

Velodyne WiConnect WIC-10 Wireless Subwoofer - Photo Profile

Check out my photo look at the Velodyne WiConnect WIC-10 subwoofer, which features both wired and wireless connection options.

Yamaha YSP-2200 Digital Sound Projector System - Photo Profile

The Yamaha YSP-2200 is more than a typical sound bar. Using digital sound projection technology, this system provides the user with a surround sound listening experience for a thin row of speakers, in combination with a passive subwoofer. For a closer look, check out my photo profile.

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