Upgrade Your Sound Without Cluttering Your Space
Here’s a barely noticeable setup that will cost you less than $2,000. Start with five Polk Blackstone TL3 satellite speakers [$150 each] that are small enough to fit in your hand. All the deep bass rumble will come from a subwoofer like the Polk PSWi225 [$400]. As for your receiver, try the Onkyo TX-NR609 [$600], left. Want a more minimal setup? Try a soundbar. The long, narrow speakers sit beneath your TV and improve clarity without the wires that come with a traditional system. We’re impressed by the ZVOX Audio 430HSD [$450], but if you have a few more bucks to spend, the Yamaha YSP-2200 Digital Sound Projector [$1,000] creates a convincing faux-surround effect.