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Best Home Theater Speakers

DOSS Touch Wireless Bluetooth V4.0 Portable Speaker with HD Sound and Bass (Black)
Compact and Superior. Enjoy your music with 360 degree stereo sound realized through dual high performance drivers (6W x 2) and a uniquely enhanced bass. Capacitive Touch Control: DOSS touch portable speaker makes it easy to control the mood and energy of any party by giving you fingertip control of the tracks you're playing, their volume and more.
Reviews
"From outstanding highs and mids with descent bass to loud and clear sound, this speaker blows the competitors out of the water! And I also bought a Speaker Case DOSS Speaker Case, UtechSmart Premium PU Leather Shockproof Waterproof Carrying EVA Case Cover Storage Pouch Bag for DOSS Bluetooth Speaker to protect it well."
"Even with a 50 HP motor directly behind me I can still hear it over my 4 stroke yamaha engine. I can load up many of my favorite artists on a 16 GB micro sd card and I don't have to drain my phone using bluetooth. I like to stream Pandora but in the boat there are times I lose the cell signal. The micro SD card solves this issue and actually sounds better than bluetooth.Finally, yesterday after a day on the water i mistakenly left the speaker in my boat while I hosed it down."
"Purchasing this was a great choice and I would highly suggest purchasing this product if you are in the market for a great sounding portable speaker."
"Sounds crisp & good, new trend designed, looks attractive at any location, bass is ok but depend type of music listen to."
"Milla, the customer service representative, sent very precise instructions, the update was simple to install and worked beautifully. The company, Wonders Check, is located in China and I don’t know where their customer service center is located, but that’s great turnaround time."
"Great sound quality and long lasting battery time."
"The quality of his speaker I just amazing and it's portable and runs off its own battery once charged."
"Only "con" when you reach max volume the music pauses for like 2-3 seconds, meanwhile the speakers will play a tune, to let you know max volume."
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DOSS SoundBox Bluetooth Speaker, Portable Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Touch Speakers with 12W HD Sound and Bold Bass, Handsfree, 12H playtime for Echo Dot, iPhone, iPad, Samsung, tablet, Gift ideas[White]
Compact and Superior. Enjoy your music with 360 degree stereo sound realized through dual high performance drivers (6W x 2) and a uniquely enhanced bass. Capacitive Touch Control: DOSS touch portable speaker makes it easy to control the mood and energy of any party by giving you fingertip control of the tracks you're playing, their volume and more.
Reviews
"From outstanding highs and mids with descent bass to loud and clear sound, this speaker blows the competitors out of the water! And I also bought a Speaker Case DOSS Speaker Case, UtechSmart Premium PU Leather Shockproof Waterproof Carrying EVA Case Cover Storage Pouch Bag for DOSS Bluetooth Speaker to protect it well."
"Even with a 50 HP motor directly behind me I can still hear it over my 4 stroke yamaha engine. I can load up many of my favorite artists on a 16 GB micro sd card and I don't have to drain my phone using bluetooth. I like to stream Pandora but in the boat there are times I lose the cell signal. The micro SD card solves this issue and actually sounds better than bluetooth.Finally, yesterday after a day on the water i mistakenly left the speaker in my boat while I hosed it down."
"Purchasing this was a great choice and I would highly suggest purchasing this product if you are in the market for a great sounding portable speaker."
"Sounds crisp & good, new trend designed, looks attractive at any location, bass is ok but depend type of music listen to."
"Milla, the customer service representative, sent very precise instructions, the update was simple to install and worked beautifully. The company, Wonders Check, is located in China and I don’t know where their customer service center is located, but that’s great turnaround time."
"Great sound quality and long lasting battery time."
"The quality of his speaker I just amazing and it's portable and runs off its own battery once charged."
"Only "con" when you reach max volume the music pauses for like 2-3 seconds, meanwhile the speakers will play a tune, to let you know max volume."
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DOSS SoundBox Bluetooth Speaker, Portable Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Touch Speakers with 12W HD Sound and Bold Bass, Handsfree, 12H playtime for Echo Dot, iPhone, iPad, Samsung, tablet, Gift ideas[Blue]
Compact and Superior. Enjoy your music with 360 degree stereo sound realized through dual high performance drivers (6W x 2) and a uniquely enhanced bass. Capacitive Touch Control: DOSS touch portable speaker makes it easy to control the mood and energy of any party by giving you fingertip control of the tracks you're playing, their volume and more.
Reviews
"From outstanding highs and mids with descent bass to loud and clear sound, this speaker blows the competitors out of the water! And I also bought a Speaker Case DOSS Speaker Case, UtechSmart Premium PU Leather Shockproof Waterproof Carrying EVA Case Cover Storage Pouch Bag for DOSS Bluetooth Speaker to protect it well."
"Even with a 50 HP motor directly behind me I can still hear it over my 4 stroke yamaha engine. I can load up many of my favorite artists on a 16 GB micro sd card and I don't have to drain my phone using bluetooth. I like to stream Pandora but in the boat there are times I lose the cell signal. The micro SD card solves this issue and actually sounds better than bluetooth.Finally, yesterday after a day on the water i mistakenly left the speaker in my boat while I hosed it down."
"Purchasing this was a great choice and I would highly suggest purchasing this product if you are in the market for a great sounding portable speaker."
"Sounds crisp & good, new trend designed, looks attractive at any location, bass is ok but depend type of music listen to."
"Milla, the customer service representative, sent very precise instructions, the update was simple to install and worked beautifully. The company, Wonders Check, is located in China and I don’t know where their customer service center is located, but that’s great turnaround time."
"Great sound quality and long lasting battery time."
"The quality of his speaker I just amazing and it's portable and runs off its own battery once charged."
"Only "con" when you reach max volume the music pauses for like 2-3 seconds, meanwhile the speakers will play a tune, to let you know max volume."
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Best Ceiling & In-Wall Speakers

Polk Audio RC85i 2-Way In-Wall Speakers (Pair, White)
Constructed of durable, moisture resistant materials, the RC85i is safe for use in bathrooms, kitchens, saunas, or even under outdoor eaves, and features a wide-dispersion design for even sound-coverage throughout even large rooms. The RC85i also features infinite baffle tuning which uses the virtual enclosure of in-wall space for superior bass response, and is timbre-matched to the Polk Audio Monitor Series for seamless, enveloping imaging when used in a home theater system. The RC85i also features infinite baffle tuning which uses the virtual enclosure of in-wall space for superior bass response, and is timbre-matched to the Polk Audio Monitor Series for seamless, enveloping imaging when used in a home theater system. Dimensions - Cut-Out Height 12 3/4 (32.38cm) ",Dimensions - Cut-Out Width 8 5/8 (21.91cm) ",Dimensions - Height 14 1/8 (35.88cm) ",Dimensions - Mounting Depth (includes 1/2 drywall)" 2 15/16 (7.46cm) ",Dimensions - Overall Depth 3 7/16 (8.73cm) ",Dimensions - Width 10 1/16 (25.56cm) ".
Reviews
"Very easy to install, although a bit nerve-racking to cut such a big hole in the wall!"
"I called C________d and asked for a list of the best speakers for a ceiling application and got these."
"Mids and highs are fine."
"Great set of speakers."
"Also installed the 6" round version in my kitchen and master bathroom ceilings as well and they are also 5 star."
"I had to place insulation and the bass output is still strong to the listenning room but less aggresive to the other side of the wall."
"These speakers are great for a number of reasons: first of all they provide a great sound quality for an affordable price."
"The Florida heat took its toll on the rubber seals that the speakers float on - they dried out and cracked."
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Best Center-Channel Speakers

Mpow Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Wireless Waterproof Speaker with Water Resistant IP65, 5W Driver, Richer Bass for Car/ iphone/ Computer/TV/ computer desktop/ Laptop and More
1.Excellent Music Journey with IPX65 splash proof. Mpow Armor Bluetooth speaker has a IPX65 splash proof exterior, ideal for outdoor music listening, the speaker features a water-resistant case that protects its components from splashing water andust. Super applicability:A perfect speaker for pool,car,shower,office and outdoor,Which apply to mobile phones, computers, flat and other Bluetooth devices.
Reviews
"I worked at a computer manufacturer's retail store for many years, where we sold all sorts of name-brand Bluetooth speakers. You've got a 2-inch speaker trying to produce full frequency range, which is basically a joke. I think the only reason this is rated water-resistant instead of water-proof is because a cheap, more-plastic-than-rubber material was used for the USB port cover. As a computer tech, I like that this unit can actually be disassembled at least partially and reassembled with a screwdriver (instead of glue that's impossible or snaps that break)."
"What You Should Know Before You Buy: ♦ Small sized speaker with a really nice, rugged waterproof and dustproof design. ♦ While it has very high volume, the sound remains nice and clear and really sounds pretty impressive for a variety of music types. This speaker sounded great while achieving an extremely high volume with little to no distortion. If you are in the market for a rugged little speaker that sounds great and can reach pretty high volumes, this one is worth consideration."
"I was just browsing electronics products and saw that MPOW now released a waterproof bluetooth speaker! I was in search of a reliably, affordable bluetooth speaker for kayaking last summer, but never found one, until this one popped up on my page! I felt so secure with its build that, while playing music, i dropped it from shoulder height onto the (hard) kitchen floor. I started playing my favorite music (wireless), and put these speakers underneath the kitchen faucet, streaming heavy water. Of course, the music got a little faded when I poured half a gallon onto the main driver, but a little shake and it was playing absolutely fine again. I'd go as far as to say this will hold up to full submersion - It will be absolutely fine for rainy & muddy weather, with the added benefit that it's really easy to clean - Just spray it off! EDIT: After 6 months of wear and tear, this unit has been dropped in the river (it does float for a few seconds!! No issues with bluetooth signal dying, no major physical damage, and the audio is as loud and crystal clear as the day I got them! I'm not quite sure how MPOW has managed to pack such a great product into this box, but this is excellence in engineering."
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Best Floorstanding Speakers

AOMAIS Sport II Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speakers 4.0 with Waterproof IPX7,20W Bass Sound,Stereo Pairing,Durable Design for iPhone /iPod/iPad/Phones/Tablet/Echo dot,Good Gift(Orange)
Pair this speaker with virtually any Bluetooth-enabled device with ease.In addition, it’s the best gift idea for your loved ones, due to its wireless Bluetooth connectivity and exclusive design! WHAT YOU GET:AOMAIS SPORT II Bluetooth speaker,Micro USB charing cable,Aux in cable,float speaker accessory,quick start guide,feedback card,our worry-free 12-month warranty and friendly customer service,which make your purchase absolutely risk-free and you can enjoy testing out it's quality and durability!Official AOMAIS Sling Cover available on Amazon,you can search B01HRO56ZK;Tripod search B06Y6539DQ;Waterproof case search B06ZXQY2KV.
Reviews
"And I bought a AOMAIS Speaker Case, AOMAIS Speaker Case, UtechSmart Premium PU Leather Shockproof Waterproof Carrying EVA Case Cover Storage Pouch Bag for AOMAIS Bluetooth Speaker very well."
"Upon arrival of my speaker, I was very impressed with the sound quality, but I was disappointed because the battery life didn't live up to what the description stated."
"So originally I bought one just to see if it would be worth getting another one. Because I liked it so much we ended up getting another one so we can attach the two speakers and it's amazing."
"Last week, we ran it over - several times with Ford & then the All Terrain Vehicle."
"UPDATE: Immediately after my review the company contacted me and replaced the speaker for free. They got it in the mail immediately and even updated me that the shipping would be a few days because I'm in Alaska."
"Go to SETTINGS on your IPhone and turn on ONLY 1 of the 2 AOMAIS SPORT II. Super duper mega awesome separate STEREO SOUND SYSTEM. It also doesn’t matter if you pair two different colors of AOMAIS Sports II such as (1) Green and (1) Orange. My preference is (2) matching colors paired together but either way it sounds great in TRUE STEREO! Example: I can hear Lead Vocals and Drums in BOTH, Lead Guitar in ONE and Rhythm Guitar separated in the opposite Speaker unit on my current selection."
"One this brand one the other name they stick on it (which amazon refunded me for 1 day after the 30 day expiration because the are an awesome company) They work great until you have to charge it."
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Best Satellite Speakers

APIE Portable Wireless Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker IPX6 Waterproof Dual 10W Driversf , Enhanced Bass, Built in Mic,water Resistant,Beach, Shower & Home
Wireless portable bluetooth speaker: Enjoy a High Definition stereo sound with a impressive volume whether you're lounging around the house,or partying,walking out,camping,hiking,biking.
Reviews
"I got Wireless Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker and i appreciate it for its high capacily rechargeable battery and will recommend it to all of you."
"The buttons on top are easy to operate, and they respond easily. You would think the sound is coming from an actual stereo system, not this speaker!"
"After reading the reviews and watching the VIDEOS for this "APIE Portable Wireless Outdoor Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker" I was already SOLD! While coming to shore, even the people on the beach were amazed with the sound quality from this small wireless Bluetooth Speaker. As I did at the lake, I highly recommend this product and plan to give a couple away as Birthday Presents!APIE Portable Wireless Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker IPX6 Waterproof Dual 10W Drivers, Enhanced Bass, Built in Mic,water Resistant,Beach, Shower & Home."
"Bought this for my dad for Christmas and man I was beyond impressed with the sound quality and volume of this speaker."
"Once I understood how to increase the volume on my tablet, I was very favorably impressed with the volume this speaker puts out."
"Works great, no batteries it charges via usb and gets loud enough so you can hear the dialogue over the tub jets."
"Found a better one on sale for the same price."
"Once on it was loud enough but when I try to turn down the volume with the buttons on the stereo it wouldn't work."
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Best Home Audio Subwoofers

Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)
This configuration brings you maximum bass impact while keeping the front of the cabinet as low profile as possible. They pass the industry’s most exhaustive quality tests, including drop testing, extreme signal response and UV & salt exposure testing. Polk Audio loudspeakers and subwoofers are capable of playing at extremely high volume levels.
Reviews
"This is a great, quality product from an industry leader, at an affordable price. It's actually a bit OVER powered for what I am using it for, however I just use the volume/power knob and turn it down until the bass matches the need (music vs. movie vs. gaming, etc). As another reviewer noted, DO NOT let the 50 watts RMS spec deter you or fool you into thinking this thing is underpowered... it is NOT. See the pic I included for the full set of back panel features available to the end user."
"Your best bet, since this has a built in amp, is to pair it with non-powered speakers and adjust using software."
"It adds a very nice element to casually listening to music while also being able to hit hard during parties."
"This is what my system was missing."
"I use this in our bonus room and I replaced an older Yamaha subwoofer that I had since 2002 (which ended up dying on me)."
"I had a passive subwoofer that came with the Samsung theater system I had bought. In searching for powered subwoofers on Amazon.com, I found this at a great price and bought it."
"surprisingly decent sounding for such low price."
"The sound and response that comes from this subwoofer is Suprising."
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Best Surround Sound Systems

DOSS Touch Wireless Bluetooth V4.0 Portable Speaker with HD Sound and Bass (Black)
Compact and Superior. Enjoy your music with 360 degree stereo sound realized through dual high performance drivers (6W x 2) and a uniquely enhanced bass. Capacitive Touch Control: DOSS touch portable speaker makes it easy to control the mood and energy of any party by giving you fingertip control of the tracks you're playing, their volume and more.
Reviews
"From outstanding highs and mids with descent bass to loud and clear sound, this speaker blows the competitors out of the water! And I also bought a Speaker Case DOSS Speaker Case, UtechSmart Premium PU Leather Shockproof Waterproof Carrying EVA Case Cover Storage Pouch Bag for DOSS Bluetooth Speaker to protect it well."
"Even with a 50 HP motor directly behind me I can still hear it over my 4 stroke yamaha engine. I can load up many of my favorite artists on a 16 GB micro sd card and I don't have to drain my phone using bluetooth. I like to stream Pandora but in the boat there are times I lose the cell signal. The micro SD card solves this issue and actually sounds better than bluetooth.Finally, yesterday after a day on the water i mistakenly left the speaker in my boat while I hosed it down."
"Purchasing this was a great choice and I would highly suggest purchasing this product if you are in the market for a great sounding portable speaker."
"Sounds crisp & good, new trend designed, looks attractive at any location, bass is ok but depend type of music listen to."
"Milla, the customer service representative, sent very precise instructions, the update was simple to install and worked beautifully. The company, Wonders Check, is located in China and I don’t know where their customer service center is located, but that’s great turnaround time."
"Great sound quality and long lasting battery time."
"The quality of his speaker I just amazing and it's portable and runs off its own battery once charged."
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Best Home Theater Systems

Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black)
This proprietary technology provides a dynamic frequency range and an expansive soundstage, resulting in smooth, realistic sound that emanates from each satellite speaker as well as the center channel. Made up of four Take satellite speakers, a Take center channel speaker and one 200-watt Take powered subwoofer, each high-gloss black speaker component in this system is masterfully integrated with each other creating a killer sound that is much bigger than it looks and that seamlessly meshes with any flat panel HDTV system. View larger . View larger . View larger . View larger . Integrating the best technologies Energy has to offer, the Take Classic can fill your room with hair-rising effects and theater-like sound: hyperbolic aluminum dome tweeters for screaming highs, Convergent Source Modules for clear, crisp dialogue and music and a Ribbed Elliptical Surround on the subwoofer that makes every explosion a room shaking affair. Our patented Convergent Source Module (CSM) 3-inch poly-titanium woofer and .75-inch hyperbolic aluminum-dome tweeter -the heart of Energy speakers Patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround woofers create high efficiency, low distortion An aluminum dome tweeter for sonic accuracy Front and rear venting for more powerful bass response. The CSM gives soundtracks a dynamic frequency range and a huge soundstage, for smooth, realistic sound from each satellite speaker and the center channel. Ribbed Elliptical Surround Technology Energy's patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround technology (U.S. patent #6,725,967, Canadian patent #2,407,123) increases excursion, eliminates distortion and raises efficiency on woofers and subwoofers. What's in the Box A 6-piece, high gloss black set of Energy Take Classic 5.1 speakers: 4-Take satellite speakers, 1-perfectly matched Take center channel speaker, 1-perfectly matched Take powered subwoofer; 1-owners manual. Frequency Response - Sat: 115Hz-20KHz; Center: 110Hz-20KHz; Subwoofer: 33Hz-150Hz +/- 3dB Crossover Point - 2.9 kHz Sensitivity - 89dB Power Handling - Sat & Center: 100 Watts; Subwoofer: 200 Watts Recommended Amplifier Power - 20 - 100 Watts RMS (continuous) Impedance - 8-ohm compatible Subwoofer Variable Low Pass Filter - 40Hz-150Hz @ 18dB/octave Tweeter - ¾-inch (19 mm) Hyperbolic™ aluminum-dome Woofer - Sat & Center: 3-inch poly-titanium; Sub: 8" IM Cone with Patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround Dimensions (inches) - Sat: 6 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 4 1/8; Center: 4 1/8 x 10 1/4 x 4 1/8; Subwoofer: 12 5/8 x 12 5/8 x 12 5/8 (add 2 1/6" for feet) Weight - Sat: 2.9 lbs; Center: 3.2 lbs; Subwoofer: 19.7 lbs. The three most common subwoofer locations include corners (which can result in boomy or exaggerated low frequency response), placement along a wall, away from the corner (producing moderate bass performance with increased fidelity over corner placement), or beside a front speaker (creating a better blend with the front speaker, but sacrificing overall volume). 4 gloss black 2-way Energy satellite speakers.
Reviews
"This is my first "real" 5.1 speaker system (having upgraded from a HTIB), so I don't have a lot to compare them to, but to me they sound great.."
"Solid,Heavy construction, great sound, wicked bass.....except for that danged bright blue light .... guys you gotta install an on/off switch for that thing ...."
"They are pretty good speakers, not great but offers a good home theater sound. The only speaker that I really feel doesn't give off enough sound, is probably the center speaker."
"As such, dialog is often difficult to understand even if the volume is loud enough.The center channel produces such clear voice that I understand even the whispers. I've wanted a Bose Acoustimass for a number of years and had the money to buy them, but decided to listen to all of the major reviews online.I bought the Energy Take Classics on a gamble. I also bought a Sony DH540 receiver and a Sony S5100 BluRay player."
"One last thing, 14 gauge speaker is about the max size speaker wire these will take and I'd also suggest using open spade lug crimp connectors as threading bare speaker through the binding post holes is a massive PITA."
"I decided to purchase this system because I just can't buy into the overpriced hype any more. When I heard these speakers I just laughed to my self because they sounded better then speakers thousand of dollars more. Amazon also did a great job at getting me the package without any issues."
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Best Home Audio Phono Preamps

Led Strip lights,Vansky 80 inch RGB Bias Lighting for 40-60 inch HDTV USB Powered LED Light Strip with Remote,TV Backlight Kit for Flat Screen TV,PC - Reduce Eye Fatigue and Increase Image Clarity
For the USB port Electric current, If a small part TV may not supply reach to 1A, When insert it to the TV USB port and don't turn on or flashes sometimes, You can simply use the 5V 1A Universal USB Wall Charger to power the led strip lights instead. 5.The LED Light Strip can be turn on/off the same time with the TV' power on/off, but get few exceptions as different TV version. 1 x Vansky 80 Inch LED RGB Bias Lighting TV Backlight with 16 Inch USB Cable. 1 x. Wireless Remote Control. 1 x 3M Adhesive Tap (Spare). 1 x Use Manual. What you get- Vansky LED strip light bias lighting for TV with Wireless Remote Control, spare 3m adhesive tap, together with 45 days money back, One year guarantee and friendly, Easy-to-reach support.
Reviews
"They came pretty fast and set up was easy ..just peel and stick and love the colors."
"considering there are tons of led light strips out there by like Phillips, which cost an arm and a leg, this one is cheap yet works!"
"The issue I had was the first one I got had no working blue lights, so all colors requires blue input were just dim green or red. I received it yesterday, the red doesn't work on this set."
"The light creates the sense of being in a small movie theater."
"This is THE kit that you should buy when your'e looking to purchase multi-colored LED strips with a remote control."
"Even though my TV had 3 USB ports, I had to add a USB 2.0 Hub to use this; never enough ports."
"These are Led Strip Lights for blocking out the glare when watching tv or playing games on his TV."
"The backlight was exactly what I was looking for."
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Best Home Audio Sound Bars

Sonos PLAYBAR TV Soundbar/ Wireless Streaming TV and Music Speaker. Works with Alexa.
It is also a stand–alone all–in–one Sonos player that allows you to wirelessly stream all the music on earth—your iTunes library, your favorite music services, and thousands of Internet radio stations, shows and podcasts.PLAYBAR connects to your TV using a single optical cable and power cord and plays everything that is connected to your TV, from cable boxes to gaming consoles. Syncs wirelessly with other Sonos speakers so you can listen to TV or music in perfect sync, throughout your home. Control from your existing TV remote, or wirelessly connect on the Sonos app from your smart device.
Reviews
"I have Playbar hooked up through an optical cable to my Sharp Aquos and the remote control for Xfinity TV. The remote for the cable box easily adjusts the volume for Sonos so if you are worried about that, you don't have to be."
"It's a nice product and looks great while being easy to operate (although more reliant on the Sonos application than I'd prefer). When testing the Playbar with a direct connection to a device (e.g. Apple TV) and running it compared to my 5 speaker system through my receiver I was impressed with the quality. Great idea - but the problem is that most TV's won't pass Dolby Digital (DD) 5.1 surround from HDMI to the digital/optical audio. Alternatively you can use an optical audio switch, which is fine most of the time but may not work with a blu-ray player since Playbar lacks DTS support and are also limited on inputs, but this doesn't solve what to do for certain devices that don't have an optical audio port (e.g. most computers, Wii U, etc). Pros: ++Easy set up. ++Sonos. +Decent sound from stereo source. Cons: ---Single optical input only. --No DTS support. --Entire package is expensive for 5.1 (or even 3.1). The only scenario I can see this being a good thing is if you have a room where you want to add a Sonos component and a soundbar to and you want to do it in a single package without caring about other components, like for a Den or a bedroom. But the reliance on a single optical input being provided from the TV, one which will down convert any HDMI source's audio to stereo sound, in the name of simplicity just seems like a bad idea. Sonos says they elected to omit this on the Playbase (the related product to this) because so few things used it and they wanted to focus on streaming but the issue is this limits user choice. They have their very specific viewpoint of how people should use this product and with what (5.1 over optical in DD, steaming services) and that options aren't needed. I'm not saying there's no market for this or it's terrible - if you have a TV that passes 5.1 and you don't care about DTS and Dolby Atmos it's a fine product and exactly the scenario that Sonos has in mind."
"You can’t see what the current volume level is unless you look at the slow/generally bad Sonos app, and you don’t realize how important that isn’t until it’s missing. If you’re spending >$1k for a home theater surround system, you shouldn’t have to deal with lip sync issues. Of course, there’s also the Sonos ecosystem problems, but if you’re looking at this speaker you’re probably already familiar with those limitations (e.g. no Bluetooth, no line-in, no audible support, slow app updates, etc."
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Best Home Audio Receivers & Amplifiers

Mpow Bluetooth Receiver, Streambot Bluetooth Adapter & Hands-Free Car Kits, Mini Wireless Music Adapter for Home/Car Stereo Audio System,Black
How to Use: 1.Power on/off Power on: Press the multifunction button about 3 seconds until the blue and red indicator lights start flashing alternately. 3.Pairing: (1)Before using the receiver first time, please be sure to have it fully charged. (2)Connect Mpow with your car stereo. (3)Press the multifunction button about 3 seconds until the blue and red indicator lights start flashing alternately. (4)Turn on the Bluetooth function of your phone. (5)Search for the Bluetooth devices and select “MPOW”. (6)If there is needs a code, please enter “0000”. (7)If pairing is successful, the blue indicator light would flash slowly. DUAL-LINK CONNECTION & WIDE COMPATIBILITY : Mpow could connect two Bluetooth devices at once and the Bluetooth range up to 30 feet in open space without obstacles.And it also could compatible with most Bluetooth enabled devices like smartphone, MP3, tablet, etc, ideal for home or vehicle audio systems.
Reviews
"Your music will be a little quieter and not as bassy as it is when you use an auxiliary cable to connect directly to your device. Even so, this device is an ideal solution for the target demographic - folks that just want to eliminate that auxiliary cord and stream audio to their radio via bluetooth without breaking the bank. Update 12/29/2014: I had previously rated this as a 4-star device - because of the loss of audio volume/fidelity...but after an 8 hour road trip and the device lasting the ENTIRE trip and then some...I'm bumping my rating up to 5-stars."
"You'll need to power it off or disconnect bluetooth when you leave vehicle or you'll miss calls or continue streaming media. I might add this, for I found audibility as an issue in a different review; The sound is LOUDER than using an auxiliary cord or just listening to the radio! Just make sure you long press (hold the + button) the volume all the way up until it beeps, then turn your device all the way up and adjust as needed with your radio controls."
"I am ALWAYS listening to music in my car (I have a 2008 chevy) and have always used an auxiliary cord to connect my phone (iPhone 6plus) to my stereo. Turned on the Bluetooth option on my iPhone 6plus held the multifunction button down for 3 seconds and selected MPOW under my Bluetooth settings in my phone and plugged the little guy in!"
"My audiophile friends told me it was a stupid idea to buy this to make my Audio-Technica m50x headphones wireless."
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Best Audio Component Equalizers

Fosmon A1602 RCA Splitter with 3-Way Audio, Video RCA Switch Box + RCA Cable for Connecting 3 RCA Output Devices to Your TV
Enable your TV set to be connected with 3 peripheral devices, such as Xbox, DVD player, PS3 etc.
Reviews
"I had 2 systems on the first adapter then chained together the second adapter on the 3rd input."
"I have a monitor that doesn't have an AV port only HDMI, took a gamble to see if an AV/HDMI adapter will work with Fosmon."
"This device allowed me to have all three hooked up to the sound bar."
"This product works exactly as it is supposed to."
"I bought this so I could switch from receiver output to headphones and it worked great."
"The cord is too short, but I just switched cords with my DVD player to get it to the length I need it without it hanging awkwardly in the middle."
"It felt like cheap plastic when i got it, so I wasn't expecting it to actually work, but it does, it's exactly what I needed to try and maintain a tangled mess of wires on a gaming set!"
"This is a waste of money."
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