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by Anokhi Admin

Turn It Up

Aug 12, 2013

Check out ANOKHI’s picks of the ultimate loudspeaker systems with form, function and price tag in mind.

If you are planning to build a surround-sound system for your home or condo, you have to be careful in selecting your loudspeakers. They are not only important components of the surround-sound system but also part of your décor. Purchasing loudspeakers could be a challenge, as there are so many to choose from. Moreover, the price range of loudspeakers can vary from a few hundred dollars to more than $20,000 USD. Here, we will look at some loudspeakers that are the crème de la crème choices in an affordable price range (between $700 to $1,500 USD).

Infinity Total Solutions TSS-750

$749
The Infinity Total Solutions TSS-750 (www.infinitysystems.com) is a complete multi-channel music and home theatre loudspeaker system. This system has compact and versatile design. While the centre channel can easily be placed on top of, or on a shelf below the television, the satellite speakers can be placed virtually anywhere. With shimmering treble clarity, an open sounding midrange, punchy and well-integrated bass, and disappearing act imaging, TSS-750 is a fantastic starter surround system for audiophiles on a budget.

Energy act6

$800
act6 from Energy Speaker Systems (www.energy-speakers.com) is a great surround system of small, high style speakers designed to work well in any listening room. As the speakers occupy little floor space, act6 is well suited for small to medium-sized rooms. act6's particular strengths are its deep and solid bass, warm and open midrange, clear treble that never sounds brittle and smooth surround imaging. Priced at $800 USD, act6, whose sound decisively outclasses that of typical inexpensive sound systems for home theatre, is valuefor- money and certainly one of the best surround systems in its price class.

Bowers & Wilkins XT4

$1250
The newly released XT4 from Bowers & Wilkins (www.bwspeakers.com) is an audiophile performance, floor-standing three-way speaker – an example of leading-edge acoustic engineering designed for music or home theatre use. XT4’s cultured, contemporary look and minimal visual bulk makes it ideal for modern condos. Priced at $1250 USD, this elegant speaker's combination of performance and aesthetic style is unrivalled, and it is genuinely high-end hi-fi.

KEF KHT 2005.2

$1499
KHT 2005.2 from KET (www.kefamerica.com) is a mini-sub/sat system with egg-shaped aluminum satellite speakers complete with KEF’s UNI-Q concentric transducer. KHT 2005.2 has an appealing character that’s slightly laidback yet open and expressive. It's an ideal partner for smaller RPTVs or direct-view sets and wall-hanging plasma TVs.

All of these loudspeakers have great design and engineering and provide exceptional value. Choose your loudspeakers based on the size and decor of the room they’re going into and your budget. You can definitely get quality loudspeakers without paying sky-high prices, and then sit back, relax, and turn up the volume.

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