The Best Home Audio 2024

1. SONOS SUB (GEN3) - Black

Class AB power amplification section; FET buffered relays; nonconductive, low-resonance ABS casing; Bluetooth interface; USB port; trigger input; subwoofer and record output

Add thumping bass to your home audio setup with this Sonos wireless subwoofer. The built-in Wi-Fi offers a simple cable-free setup, while the two force-canceling drivers eliminate vibrations and rattles for high-quality sound output. This Sonos wireless subwoofer features a high-gloss black finish to lend an upscale touch to your space.

2. Bose - Bass Module 700 Wireless Subwoofer - Arctic White

Sleek, stable Euro design; ideal for home theater

You don't want to just hear the bass - you want to feel the thunder. The Bose Bass Module 700 delivers rich, resounding bass in a compact wireless subwoofer so you can feel the full impact in every thrilling moment of your music, movies, and TV. With its premium glass-top finish, the Bose Bass Module 700 offers elegance you won't find in typical subwoofers or home theater equipment. But the real beauty lies beneath the exterior. This wireless subwoofer delivers a dynamic range of resounding low notes from a powerful driver and generously sized port. You can feel the crushing footsteps of a T-rex on the screen, or a heart-pumping, beat-stomping chorus in your favorite song. Don't be afraid to turn up the volume, either; QuietPort technology virtually eliminates distortion without sacrificing clarity. Want to kick up the performance a little bit more? Add the Bose Surround Speakers to your Bose soundbar and bass module for full-on surround sound.

3. Bose - Bass Module 700 Wireless Subwoofer - Black

Sleek, stable Euro design; ideal for home theater

You don't want to just hear the bass - you want to feel the thunder. The Bose Bass Module 700 delivers rich, resounding bass in a compact wireless subwoofer so you can feel the full impact in every thrilling moment of your music, movies, and TV. With its premium glass-top finish, the Bose Bass Module 700 offers elegance you won't find in typical subwoofers or home theater equipment. But the real beauty lies beneath the exterior. This wireless subwoofer delivers a dynamic range of resounding low notes from a powerful driver and generously sized port. You can feel the crushing footsteps of a T-rex on the screen, or a heart-pumping, beat-stomping chorus in your favorite song. Don't be afraid to turn up the volume, either; QuietPort technology virtually eliminates distortion without sacrificing clarity. Want to kick up the performance a little bit more? Add the Bose Surround Speakers to your Bose soundbar and bass module for full-on surround sound.

4. Sonos - One (Gen 2) Smart Speaker with Voice Control built-in - White

Designed for use with Sonos Beam soundbar; compatible with most mounted TVs from 32" to 65"; simple installation

Play music and control the playlist hands-free with this Sonos One smart speaker. Voice and app control capability allows for remote operation, while compatibility with popular streaming services ensures access to large libraries of music and audiobooks. Connect this Sonos One smart speaker to similar models to create a home sound system.

5. Bose - TV Speaker Bluetooth Soundbar - Black

115W maximum power; dual-layer mica woofer diaphragm; motion feedback technology; crossover; push-type phono input terminal

The Bose TV Speaker is a small soundbar that clarifies speech and improves overall TV sound. Inside there are two full-range drivers angled to deliver wide, spatial sound, while the center tweeter specifically focuses on clarifying speech. And built-in Dolby decoding enhances the audio capabilities of your TV Speaker to deliver a more realistic and satisfying listening experience. Designed with simplicity in mind, a single connection to your TV has you up and running in no time. This connection can be either an optical audio cable (included) or an HDMI cable (sold separately). At just over 2″ (5 cm) tall, this TV Speaker is small enough to fit just about anywhere. Place it in front of your TV or mount it to the wall. Plus small LED lights on the front turn on and/or change color when certain features are enabled or when the volume is adjusted. The Bose TV Speaker also has HDMI-CEC, which allows the TV and soundbar to communicate when connected by an HDMI cable. So when you turn the TV on, the soundbar will automatically turn on too, and you can even continue using your current TV remote to control the volume of the soundbar. However, the Bose TV Speaker also has its own remote. On it, you can pair your Bluetooth device to wirelessly stream your favorite music or podcasts, enable Dialogue Mode to further elevate center vocals, or add a bass boost for some extra depth. And the Bose TV Speaker is Roku TV Ready certified. Meaning, it’s designed to work seamlessly with a Roku TV. When connected to a Roku TV via an HDMI cable, you’ll enjoy smooth, automatic setup, easy access to the TV Speaker sound settings in the Roku TV on-screen menu, and compatibility with the Roku TV remote. If you’re looking for even more bass or just want to expand your system, you can add a subwoofer for more theater-quality home theater sound. The Bose TV Speaker requires a wired connection and is compatible with the Bose Bass Module 500 or 700 (Bose Bass Module Connection Cable sold separately).

6. Sony - STRDH590 - 725W 5.2-Ch. Hi-Res 4K Ultra HD HDR A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black

100W peak power; 10" Dynamic Balance polymer composite cone; Klippel distortion analyzer; laser Interferometry analysis; front-firing, flared port; line- and speaker-level inputs; speaker-level outputs

Experience the bigger, clearer picture when you upgrade your home theater setup with the STR-DH590. The 5.2ch AV receiver brings movies to life with 4K HDR pass-through, Dolby Vision and flexible surround sound. Bring all your devices together with BLUETOOTH connectivity and multiple inputs.

7. VIZIO - 5.1-Channel V-Series Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Audio 5.1/DTS Virtual:X - Black

JVC Gumy Plus Earbud Headphones: Sound isolating; built-in microphone; in-line remote; 3.3' cord; 3.5mm gold-plated stereo plug; includes 3 sizes of silicone earpieces

Hear what you’ve been missing with the newly designed VIZIO V-Series™ 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar. The V-Series 5.1 offers immersive home theater surround sound, a sophisticated new look and HDMI connectivity for the highest-quality audio. Three full-range speakers--including a dedicated center speaker for crystal-clear dialogue--are all perfectly balanced within the slim sound bar. Also included are a pair of low-profile surround speakers to envelop the listener, and a wireless 5” subwoofer that brings booming bass. DTS® Virtual:X™ sound enhancement adds room-filling, floor-to-ceiling virtualized 3D sound to movies and music. Optional surround modes provide the versatility to play stereo music through the sound bar and surround speakers simultaneously, transforming any content into powerful 5.1 audio; or place the surround speakers up front, next to the sound bar, for more expansive virtual surround in smaller spaces. Voice Assistant Input gives you the convenience of a voice assistant you’re already accustomed to (sold separately) and lets you operate it right through the sound bar for an upgraded audio experience. You can also wirelessly connect your compatible phone for high-quality Bluetooth music streaming. Now with an elegant new backlit LCD display remote control, the VIZIO V-Series 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar can help turn your living room into a captivating home theater.

8. Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 With Dolby Atmos and Voice Assistant - White

115W maximum power; dual-layer mica woofer diaphragm; motion feedback technology; crossover; push-type phono input terminal

Imagine having the magic of a movie theater right in your home and feeling totally immersed in every scene. With the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Dolby Atmos, you can. Custom-engineered upfiring dipole speakers work with advanced Bose technologies to make it seem like your room is filled with sound from every direction. Even overhead. It’s like you can almost feel the rain coming down during your favorite movie. For content that isn’t encoded in Dolby Atmos, proprietary TrueSpace spatial processing intelligently analyzes signals other than Dolby Atmos, like stereo or 5.1 surround sound system, and upmixes them to create an immersive 7-channel speaker wireless surround sound experience with an impressive sense of height in the soundscape. The result is enveloping sound with convincing realism no matter what you watch with this TV soundbar. But it’s not just the sound quality that you’ll notice with this Dolby Atmos soundbar. Material quality. Construction. Finishes. Controls. Every detail was obsessed over to produce a Bose premium soundbar that looks as beautiful as it sounds. And with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant built in, you can create a connected home theater system. This Bluetooth soundbar helps you control all your entertainment, manage your day, and get information — using just your voice.

9. Sony - STRDH790- 7.2-Ch. with Dolby Atmos & Dolby Vision 4K Ultra HD HDR A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black

115W maximum power; dual-layer mica woofer diaphragm; motion feedback technology; crossover; push-type phono input terminal

Give your home entertainment system a cinematic upgrade with the STR-DH790 7.2ch AV receiver. Experience the same all-encompassing surround sound you get in movie theaters at home with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. eARC1, 2 lets you enjoy these latest audio formats with one-cable HDMI connection from your compatible TV. Plus, superior picture quality to match with 4K HDR pass-through.

10. Polk Audio - Signa S2 2.1 Ch Ultra-Slim Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Digital - Black

Works with all devices that have a Lightning connector and support iOS 10 or later, including iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone.

The Signa S2 is a 2.1 home theater sound bar system delivers the room-filling audio and virtual surround sound in a low-profile sound bar. Enjoy Polk’s exclusive Voice Adjust technology for increased vocal clarity no matter what you’re watching. Plus, Dolby Digital decoding creates room-filling surround sound all from a sound bar that is 2.1” tall. Compatible with nearly all TVs with the included HDMI and optical cables, setup takes less than five minutes. The compact wireless subwoofer delivers deep bass to your favorite movies, TV, games, sports and music too. And, if volume’s too loud during late night viewing, Night Mode lets you easily watch your favorite programs at night without waking the neighbors or other family members in your home. What’s more, bring the concert into your room with wireless music streaming via Bluetooth. The Polk Signa S2 – great Polk sound you love from a low-profile bar.