Amp Up Your At-Home Viewing With Top-Rated Surround Sound

While many people miss the in-theater experience or live game environment, if you’ve come to love staying in and catching a good movie or sporting event from the comfort of home, odds are you’ll want the full surround sound experience. No matter where you’re watching, adding (or simply updating) a surround sound system to round out your home entertainment setup is a no brainer if you really want that immersive experience.

What to Consider

Consider where your home theater is set up and whether or not you want a wired or wireless system. If you live in a small space, you probably don’t need a system with several speakers—a sound bar and subwoofer might be enough. If you have a lot of room in your home theater, consider a six-speaker system for maximizing the use of that space. You should also think about what your budgetary restrictions are and whether features like smart device connectivity and Bluetooth are necessities or not.

How We Selected

We scoured several sites to find which surround sound systems were bestsellers and consistently well-rated by users. We also made sure we included a range of options from budget-friendly to luxe systems and looked for variety in models to meet individual needs. Finally, we considered design and style to bring you the best-performing and best-looking surround sound systems.