10 Best High End Home Theater Speakers (Full Guide!)

This article on the 10 best high end home theater speakers is here to help you with your search by answering all of your questions about high-end speakers and home theater systems, giving you some advice, and presenting you with our top recommendations.

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Join us as we depart from our usual budget or type-restricted speaker article format to examine a few products that would make an excellent addition to a surround system setup, as we select the 10 best high-end home theatre speakers.

We have been very selective with our criteria this week because a larger system can be assembled piece by piece, and the options available are nearly infinite. The speaker systems market is oversaturated with products, and there are some very innovative space-saving solutions when it comes to surround sound.

We'll walk you through some of the best in-wall, in-ceiling, center channel, lefts and rights, and even LCR combos available to give you an idea of what to look for.

We've also compiled our recommendations into a handy buyers guide to help shed some light on the subject for those of you who are unsure.

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1. Pyle Home PIC8E 300 Watt High-End 8-Inch Two-Way In-Ceiling Speaker

To kick off today's review sections, we've got a high-quality pair from the pros at Pyle Audio. The Pyle 8″ PIC8E In-Ceiling speaker is made up of a well-made pair of high-quality 2-way stereo speaker systems with a 300-watt power output.

Each 8″ poly cone woofer is made of UFLC (Urethane Film Laminated Cloth) and powered by a powerful driver. Because of their directional pivots, the silk dome 1″ tweeters can be adjusted to send high-performance sound quality where you want it.

Another useful feature of the speaker system is its built-in mounting hardware for simple installation; the template and instructions that come with it are very simple to follow, and anyone can do it.

As if the high-quality sound quality at this price isn't enough, each speaker systems has adjustable treble controls for the perfect tone, and they're very light, weighing just over 3 pounds each. This is a natural comfort because their best feature has to be the space-saving ‘In-Ceiling' design, which allows you to fit them in any room without taking up even the smallest amount of floor space.

Pros:

• Space saving in-ceiling set.
• High quality build including stain resistant white covers.
• Integrated mounting hardware.
• Competitively priced.

Why We Liked It – They have good-sized woofers and a great crossover that allows for EQ tailoring to the individual. They are a great way to go in a larger home system setup because they have no footprint, as long as you are willing to install them within your ceiling.

2. Orb Audio: Mod1 Mini 5.1 Home Theater speaker systems

Orb Audio has released a very cute high-end entry with compact spherical satellite designs. They are very aesthetically pleasing and make for a very capable self-contained 5.1 system option, saving you the headache of figuring out your channel options and leaving you with only the placement to worry about.

They are an audiophile quality set with unrivaled sound quality, but they are also one of today's most expensive options.

The entire system is made up of 5 ‘orbs' and a 9″ subwoofer that work together to effectively handle a wide frequency range for broad audio-soundscapes rich in textures and crisp detail.

The components chosen by the various driver delegations are of exceptional quality and are handcrafted in the United States.

Because of their convex shape, the orbs have a very wide dispersion. They have gold terminals and must be wired to the system's heart. They are available in six different finishes to complement your home theatre decor, as well as a variety of brackets to provide versatility in terms of mounting methods.

The dedicated subwoofer has dual underside ports, providing it with the same capabilities and deliverance as larger cabinets. It has a carefully calibrated enclosure with adequate dampening and good rubber supports to lift it off the floor.

Pros:

• Entire 5.1 system.
• Aesthetically charming.
• Great dispersion.
• Handmade.

Why We Liked It – They are visually appealing and extremely versatile, they deliver exceptional dimensional surround sound, the subwoofer has no distortion, and they are a reasonably priced solution given that no additional speakers are required.

3. Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System

Installing a home surround system can be a large investment, so we've hand-picked a reasonable package solution for you.

The Take Classic home theatre System delivers high-quality sound at a reasonable price and is simple to set up.

Energy acclaimed 5.1 Surround Sound with over four decades of engineering experience.

It is classy and handsome in its glossy black finish, with all six of its components made of high-quality MDF cabinets and intelligent tweeter/woofer orientation from the Convergent Source Module (CSM).

Because of its Flat On-Axis response, the sound is produced in a uniform manner across a wide range of frequencies, and the sound quality is crisp and clear, as each has been designed optimally to keep all distortion at bay.

All woofers are housed in a patented ribbed elliptical surround, which reduces distortion and maximizes efficiency. In order to avoid interfering with the mid and high ranges, the 200W subwoofer has a directional front port and an 8″ driver.

Each satellite and center speaker has a detachable front grille and wall mounts for ease of installation.

Pros:

• Compact size compared to its closest competitors.
• Wide, consistent, and constant audio dispersion.
• High quality, crisp sound.
• High impact bass.

Why We Liked It – Overall, it is a good quality surround sound system that is far less expensive than other manufacturers' offerings, and it would look good in any front room.

Center Speakers – Your center speakers will be the most important speakers in your home theatre setup because they will provide the majority of the sound in the distribution between speakers. It is best to locate these speakers in the center of the room. Check that the size of the central speakers matches the size of the other speakers in your setup.

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4. Klipsch CDT-5650-C II In-Ceiling Speaker

Another great in-ceiling option is this set from Klipsch's CDT series, which allows you to have sound wherever you want it while taking up no floor or surface space.

The high-quality titanium tweeters are outfitted with a flared opening TracTrix horn, which we have extensively discussed in many other Klipsch reviews. The horn's shape provides efficient dispersion and reduces internal reflections, expelling air away from the tweeters and allowing them to function optimally for a more detailed sound quality.

The CDT-5650-C IIs blend in with any decor thanks to their white SlimTrim magnetic covers, which snap into place leaving a seamless finish and can be painted to match their surroundings.

The cones simply swivel into the optimal position to ‘point' your sound where you want it to go. Installation is simple and can be done in any ceiling, even suspended ones (using a piece of plywood to reduce unwanted vibration), and the cones then simply swivel into the optimal position to ‘point' your sound where you want it to go.

They work well in pairs for stereo music in any room, and the Cerametallic finish is even heat and moisture resistant, allowing them to be installed in a bathroom or kitchen, and they can be multiplied for a very high-quality surround system.

Pros:

• Space-saving design and SlimTrim covers blend these loudspeakers in with your decor.
• Swiveling gimbals with Control Dispersion Technology (CDT) directs the sound
• Crisp, detailed sound from high quality titanium tweeters

The CDT-5650-C IIs blend in with any decor thanks to their white SlimTrim magnetic covers, which snap into place leaving a seamless finish and can be painted to match their surroundings.

Why We Liked It – We love Klipsch's TracTrix horn technology because it allows for very efficient high-frequency handling and thus better audio dynamics.

5. Polk Audio 265RT (Ea) 3-way In-wall Speaker

Another exciting easy mount model from Polk Audio's popular Vanishing series, which is appropriately named for its extremely low profiles. It is a single speaker option that can be mounted on the wall or on the ceiling.

The 265-RT, as a 3-Way speaker, covers a much wider range of frequencies to round out your audio experience. The array is made up of dual 6.5″ woofers and a very hardworking 1″ pivoting silk-dome tweeter made of a high-grade polymer composite. They deliver a great frequency response, with deep bass, detailed mids, and crystal-clear highs, thanks to Polk's patented Power Port bass venting system devices.

The venting system helps to eliminate distortion risks and keep turbulence to a minimum, but it is important to note that this set should be connected to a dedicated subwoofer for the best bass handling.

The Reflective Room feature allows you to plan the wall distance settings and tailor the frequency response regardless of room shape.

They're well-made and incredibly durable for such a low price. The magnetic grilles fit extremely close to the wall and function flawlessly when combined with the other Polk speakers in the range.

They can be used as a center, front, or satellite module in a surround system, or in pairs for high-quality stereo sound.

It has built-in switches that allow users to tailor their sound to their specific room and installation.

They are simple to install due to their simple installation design, which includes twist clamp attachments to grab the drywall, and their Sheer grilles can be painted to match the color of your wall.

Pros:

• High performance handling.
• 3-way class pair.
• Easy installation.
• Reflective Room tech.
• Power port bass venting.
• Well built.

Why We Liked It – We impressed before with products from the Polk Vanishing series, they are very well designed put together they provide a wide frequency response, and even sound pretty good as a stand alone pair.

6. Fluance Signature Series HiFi Two-Way

Now for a fantastic 3-way class center channel option from Fluance's esteemed signature series, which has quickly become a home theatre audio powerhouse.

They have acoustically inert cabinets made of precision engineered wood that has a natural dampening effect and eliminates wave cancellation. They are finished with a black ash veneer and have a very appealing appearance.

Underneath their refined exteriors, they house dual 5″ mid-range drivers with glass fiber cones. The rigidity of the fabricated materials, combined with their lightweight nature, reduces secondary movement, allowing them to deal with higher outputs with precision.

The mid-range drivers are complemented by a one-of-a-kind pointed dome ultra high-frequency tweeter that has been meticulously designed to perform flawlessly as the result of years of dedicated research. It has neodymium magnets and can handle extremely high volumes.

The chosen driver combination results in a very powerful mid-range with pinpoint accuracy in the highs. When combined with a larger system, they produce some of the most natural that is surround sound speaker reproduction available.

Pros:

• Accurate highs, great vocal clarity.
• Stunning aesthetics.
• Acoustically inert engineered wood cabinet.

Why We Liked It – Stunning look, with or without the magnetic front soft grille (we prefer without).

7. Fluance XLBP Wide Dispersion Bipolar Surround Sound

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Here's another Fluance model with a lot to brag about. Because of their bipolarity, they can provide a convincing representation of a much larger set up and are marketed as a stand-alone alternative to a full surround system.

The drivers work in opposite directions, back to back in their cabs at a 45-degree angle from one another. This results in a much wider omnidirectional dispersion than a traditional speaker devices. They are designed to resemble a cinema surround system setup and are intended to be placed beside or behind the listener for 3-dimensional, sonic immersion.

With a very generous crossover, the dual combination provides a broad frequency response covering all ends of the spectrum, giving the mids (which are often overlooked) a far more dynamic feel. The resulting audio is densely layered, with excellent definition and warmth.

The speakers are well-designed and executed, and are powered by neodymium magnets. They are housed in a fashionable precision engineered MDF enclosure with low natural resonance.

Pros:

• Bi-Directional Ultra wide dispersion.
• Audio akin to a 5.1 system.
• Precision engineered enclosure.

Why We Liked It – Having two entire full-range loudspeaker, essentially back to back in one box creates superb soundscapes.

8. Polk Audio Signature S35

If you want to set up a surround sound speaker system but don't have enough space, a sound-bar might be a good center channel option for you.

This slimline option from Polk Audio's signature series is only 4″ tall and 24.4″ long, and is designed to tuck away neatly, taking advantage of otherwise wasted space beneath your television or monitor screen.

The enclosure is well-made, with acoustically inert materials to help dampen unwanted vibrations, and it has a significant amount of depth when compared to other that surround sound speaker bar devices options in a similar price range.

The array consists of 7 different drivers totaling 6x 3″ cones and a tiny 1″ Terylene tweeter. Each is dedicated to a specific frequency range, and they work in tandem to provide an excellent L/C/R combination.

It has an excellent frequency response, allowing it to play modern high-resolution audio. The signature series has a high-resolution certification and has significantly raised the bar for its competitors.

Pros:

• Central sound-bar speaker.
• Space saving.
• Combination of 7 individual speakers.
• High resolution audio.

Why We Liked It – We are real fans of Polks products, even the lower regions tend to impress, but this is a very capable central option indeed.

9. Fluance Signature Series Hi-Fi Bipolar Surround

Our final Fluance option is another of their innovative bipolar beauties, this time a very capable but more traditional mid-range woofer tweeter configuration. They feature, as the name implies, Fluances' unique angular configuration for super-wide audio dispersion, giving the sound a surround feel.

They are simpler than the first back-to-back set model we reviewed, but they deliver powerful sound with high definition. They are the next model up from the larger surfaced cone, allowing for a more sensitive response and better handling of higher output tasks.

The cones are made of a very rigid fiberglass cotton composite that serves as an ideal sounding board devices. The mid-range pointed dome has a larger surface area inside and produces some of the best cinematic sounds in its class.

They share the same highly calibrated enclosures made of pressure-treated MDF wood, which aids in the elimination of unwanted resonant frequencies within the chambers.

Pros:

• Bi-polar set-up.
• Wider dispersal.
• Great enclosure design.
• Hardworking drivers.
• Premium components.

Why We Liked It – It provides a more premium sound and isn't a huge step up where cash is concerned from its flagship model.

10. Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 5.1

We're wrapping up our best home theater surround sound reviews with another 5.1 complete set-up recommendation.

It has a dedicated low-frequency bass radiator, an excellent center channel speaker, and four identical satellites with BDSS technology and pressure-coupling for left and right front and rear placement. They share the audio workload to deliver cinematic surround sound speaker that fills the room.

The audio has a lot of different dynamics. For the ultimate jump scares on movie night, the low-frequency sound effects are directed to the radiating 10″ subwoofer. It has a densely rigid cone that is seated in a flexible, snug surround to prevent distortions at maximum outputs.

Its SuperCube features a 250-watt amplifier for powerful sound. The center channel is specifically designed to handle the majority of the work and is highly efficient due to the assistance of two mid-range side firing radiators. They have excellent dispersion, and the pure aluminum dome tweeter tops it all off by preserving the treble frequencies.

Pros:

• Well-balanced.
• Expertly designed and developed.
• Incredible center channel speaker.

Why We Liked It – It is a good example of a package deal where each of the elements are equally matched in their quality.

Surround Sound – Place your surround speakers in your home theater under, to the side of, or behind the seats. This will produce a sound that will put you in the middle of the action. Before you buy, decide between 5.1 channel and 7.1 channel systems.

High End Home Theater Speakers Buying Guide

The majority of modern televisions are designed with a focus on high visual resolution rather than sound, with the main reason being that audio should be handled by an amplifier and speaker system.

Even a 2.1 system will surround sound speaker that noticeably better than a standard TV set. If you've never set up a surround sound system before, it can be intimidating, so here's some helpful information.

What to look for in High-End Home Theater Speakers?

Your primary criteria for consideration are the type of media (movies/audio or both? ), the size of the room, and the amount of power consumed.

Your amplifier's capabilities will determine the power allowance and, indeed, channel configuration. Many amplifiers have some wiggle room in the form of switchable channel impedance suited to higher or lower watts.

Whether you're aiming for 5.1 or 7.1, you'll need a solid center channel option.

The center channel loudspeaker is an essential component in any system, arguably one of the most important because it handles the majority of the soundtrack. It is essential for clear dialogue and, due to its central location, provides the most directional sound.

A dedicated woofer or subwoofer is required to cope with the lower frequencies that really tax the other speakers, making your mids far less clear. The majority of the details are found in the middle-range frequencies, and allowing a sub to relieve them of their lower response makes them far more efficient.

In a smaller space, you might want to go with an in-wall or even an in-ceiling mount. Installation is much easier than you might think, but there are some things to consider, which we discuss in greater detail in our article on the 10 best in-wall best speakers in 2023.

Conclusion

On the current market, there are a plethora of options that perform admirably in their intended surround fields. They are all designed to be team players, and while some are capable of working alone, they perform best when they are part of a larger group.

Knowing your amplifier's capabilities is critical for channel selection, as is knowing where to place them.

Finding the right solution for your needs should be relatively simple, and it shouldn't cost the earth in today's world.

We have reviewed a wide range of High End Home Theater best speakers models in the hopes of exposing the benefits of each type, the duties expected of it, and whether or not it is right for you as an individual.

Our recommendations, combined with the information in our buyer's guide, should provide you with everything you need to know before making a purchase, but feel free to peruse our other articles for additional reassurance.

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