Compact speaker packages

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updated May 15, 2006

Home-theater sound requires matching speakers for the best experience, but finding complementary individual speakers can be a pain--especially in the wallet. Complete home-theater speaker packages take out the guesswork since they include a full set of matching surround speakers. This list comprises the more compact speaker systems that will blend nicely into a decor without overwhelming your space. Most of them include subwoofers, but for those that don't, check out our top subwoofers list.
-- David Katzmaier, senior editor

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Home audio	Editors' rating	Price	Summary
Onkyo SKS-HT240 Released: 04/15/2004	8.3 Excellent	Email me when product is available	Onkyo's affordable, flat speaker ensemble sets the standard for style and sound. Specs: home theater speaker system , Silver , 2-way Active subwoofer, passive satellites , 150 Watt, 100 Watt

Infinity TSS-4000 (platinum) Released: 11/15/2004	8.3 Excellent	Email me when product is available	Infinity's seriously svelte TSS-4000 speaker package combines gorgeous styling with refined sound.

Harman/Kardon HKTS 14 Released: 01/15/2004	8.0 Excellent	Email me when product is available	That formidable, 12-inch powered subwoofer is this high-style 5.1-speaker package's not-so-secret weapon. Specs: home theater speaker system , Active subwoofer, passive satellites , 86 dB, 200 Watt

Klipsch Quintet III Released: 10/01/2005	7.8 Very good	$289	The Klipsch Quintet III speaker system belts out a hugely impressive sound despite the speakers' small size. Specs: home theater speaker system , Passive , 50 Watt, 75 Watt

Yamaha YSP-800 Digital Sound Projector (silver) Released: 09/15/2005	7.7 Very good	$509	Yamaha's second-generation single-speaker YSP-800 Digital Sound Projector is more affordable and easier to set up, and it sounds better than last year's model. Specs: five channel speaker , 31.5 in x 4.5 in x 6 in , Silver , Active , 82 Watt

Polk Audio RM6900 Released: 09/15/2004	7.6 Very good	Email me when product is available	Polk's new plasma-friendly home-theater solution looks the part--and sounds pretty darn good, too. Specs: home theater speaker system , Titanium silver , Active subwoofer, passive satellites , 89 dB, 100 Watt

Infinity TSS-750 (charcoal) Released: 04/01/2004	7.5 Very good	Email me when product is available	Infinity's microsatellites belt a seductively sweet sound, and the burly subwoofer takes care of business down below. Specs: home theater speaker system , Charcoal , Active subwoofer, passive satellites , 150 Watt

Polk Audio SurroundBar (black) Released: 09/09/2005	7.3 Very good	$399-$949 from 5 stores	A single-speaker surround system, the Polk Audio SurroundBar works best as a home-theater solution for small rooms. Specs: five channel speaker , 42.6 in x 5.1 in x 4.4 in , Black , Active , 8 Ohm, 89 dB