A good home theater system creates a real immersive effect on the picture on the screen, and its surround sound allows you to be in the thick of things. It’s worth hearing how it works, and you don’t want to return to your usual TV viewing with its monotonous, monotonous sound. If you are already ready to spend several thousand to buy a cinema, it's time to get acquainted with the best of them. I have studied the recommendations of experts, many user reviews that have already purchased DC, and I am ready to present you my rating of the best home cinema of the year.
Best low-cost home theaters
Samsung HT-J4550K
With a fairly budgetary price, the Samsung HT-J4550K DC will give you everything that a standard user wants. Cinema - with Blu-Ray: if you like to watch movies with high resolution and in excellent quality, the device will give you the necessary content. There is even support for Blu-ray 3D, but in this year you will not surprise anyone, and nobody uses it. Acoustics produces 5.1-channel sound - it is more than enough for the average user.
In terms of sound quality, everything is fine - Samsung knows how to make high-quality sound for relatively little money. The model implements technologies and decoders: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS, DTS-HD MA. To watch movies, they are enough with a margin, and you can listen to music, if you are not quite an esthete. The total power is 500 watts. The competitor Sony BDV-E3100 has a total power of 1000 watts, which is smaller, but 500 watts is enough even for a small disco, not to mention the usual watching movies or TV shows with family and friends. There are even Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, which is also a very important detail.
Benefits:
- Power Bass mode
- support for major Dolby and DTS codecs;
- there is a reverse channel ARC;
- My Karaoke function for 2 microphones;
- 15 preset FM tuner settings.
Disadvantages:
- few interfaces for external connections;
- No Wi-Fi adapter included.
Verdict
Samsung has launched a high-quality inexpensive TV on the market that will definitely suit a standard user - a lover not only watching a movie with his family, but also singing in karaoke, for example. 500 W of power is enough for all these needs. Externally, the recreation center looks good, easily fits into a room with any interior. Price - .
Sony BDV-E3100
This model turned out to be quite compact when compared, for example, with the competitor Samsung HT-J4550K. Watching movies with your family, sports broadcasts, music videos with support for 5.1 audio tracks will become more enjoyable and realistic. You can simply listen to multi-channel music through speakers or connect wireless devices via Bluetooth. The acoustics power is 1000 W, which is a very good indicator for such dimensions. The model implements technologies and decoders: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS ES, DTS Neo 6, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD MA. Video playback is available in Full HD resolution from Blu-Ray and DVD discs, 3D format is supported.Transfer music from smartphones, tablets with Bluetooth and NFC - with one touch. Built-in Wi-Fi will allow you to broadcast entertainment content wirelessly through devices connected to the public network.
Benefits:
- total power - 1000 W;
- compact design;
- karaoke function with connection of 2 microphones;
- Sony Entertainment Network branded service;
- you can use your smartphone as a remote control.
Disadvantages:
- the speakers are compact, but made of ordinary plastic, they look unattractive;
- the noise of the cooling fan is clearly audible.
Verdict
The model turned out to be quite interesting. Sony engineers were able to create a home theater system that is relatively small in size, but with a large headroom of 1000 watts. This is 2 times more than the Samsung HT-J4550K. Price - ... The system will suit lovers of minimalism and loud music. If the design of the DC is important, then I would advise you to take the Samsung HT-J4550K, which looks more attractive, its volume reserve is enough for watching movies, but it costs cheaper.
Samsung HT-J5530K
Another Samsung model added to my rating. The recreation center turned out to be attractive in appearance, inexpensive and multifunctional. The speaker outputs 5.1-channel sound in floor-standing performance, supports 3D, Full HD, Smart TV, plays 3D Blu-Ray and DVD, media content from USB-media, reads all popular video and audio formats, including FLAC, has an FM tuner, wireless and wired network interfaces. Acoustics with a total power of 1000 W, which is twice that of the HT-J4550K. The model implements fewer technologies and decoders than Samsung HT-J4550K and Sony BDV-E3100: Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD MA. DLNA function will ensure that all your devices are connected to a single digital network.
Benefits:
- total power 1000 W;
- multi-format;
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth;
- BD Live technology;
- karaoke with performance evaluation;
- Beautiful design.
Disadvantages:
- a small number of decoders;
- very short wires.
Verdict
Samsung never ceases to delight us with such high-quality home theater systems as this model. Outwardly, it looks very nice, has a considerable power - 1000 W, a small number of decoders compared to competitors. For example, in Sony, the sound remained the same loud, clear, spacious. The main disadvantage of the system is that the wires are too short. This will cause a lot of inconvenience when choosing where and how to put or attach the speakers.
LG LHB-655NK
Home theater is made in a pleasant style and attractive design. Classic black color, floor-standing front and rear satellites, neat and compact turntable unit. The speakers deliver 5.1-channel sound with a total power of 1000 W, like the competitors Samsung HT-J5530K and Sony BDV-E3100. A wired network connection (Ethernet) is available, from wireless ones Wi-Fi, Bluetooth are introduced. Available drives play Blu-Ray, DVD / CD discs. Supports 2D / 3D video in Full HD 1080p resolution. There is a USB port, an HDMI connector (cable included). Technologies and decoders of this model are Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD MA. Additionally, I would like to note the trouble-free work with most formats, including MKV, the Private Sound function (sound through a smartphone). You can play sound from your home theater through your smartphone via Wi-Fi by connecting headphones to it. Buying expensive wireless is no longer required.
Benefits:
- Beautiful design;
- playback from USB-carriers, the ability to record;
- access to content providers on Smart TV LG;
- Private Sound function.
Disadvantages:
- overcharge;
- sound is not powerful enough, low bass.
Verdict
Outwardly, the model looks very attractive, it implements all the necessary functions and technologies, it has a decent power reserve, but all this is not worth it ... For less money, you can take a similar DC, for example, Samsung HT-J5530K, which has a total power, like LG's - 1000 W, but it sounds several times better.
The best models from the middle price segment
Samsung HT-J5550K
This system can be characterized as follows: the average price, decent sound power and very attractive design are good enough reasons for including this model in my rating. The acoustics provide 5.1-channel sound, the total output power is 1000 W.The main unit, combining the functions of a 3D Blu-ray player, an AV receiver, does not stop reading DVDs and does not experience problems playing Full HD content from USB drives. Technologies and decoders - Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD MA. There is a function of scaling the resolution of standard content to 1080 px. The digital FM tuner has 15 presets. DLNA support, Wi-Fi, Bleutooth connection, the ability to use a smartphone or tablet instead of a remote control, the availability of more than 250 applications from the Opera TV Store online store.
Benefits:
- Beautiful design;
- loud, surround sound;
- many applications in the Opera TV Store;
- convenient control panel.
Disadvantages:
- insecure Bluetooth connection, does not require a password and permission;
- short wires.
Verdict:
Samsung released beautiful DK for ... The price is too high: with the same indicators you can buy another Samsung model, but cheaper - HT-J5530K. But they will have a common problem - these are short wires that will give you a lot of inconvenience. The J5550K also has an unsecured Bluetooth connection: anyone can connect to your TV, and you won’t even know about it.
Sony BDV-E6100
Home theater with great functionality and a good headroom - that's about the Sony BDV-E6100. The acoustics available here will please with a total power of 1000 W, and the Bass Boost technology will make the bass powerful: the resonating sounds will be kept in tension when watching action-packed moments. Cinema explosions or percussion instruments sound very realistic from the speakers. You can output sound to the speakers from your favorite smartphone - for this, a wireless secure (unlike Samsung HT-J5550K) connection is used - Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Decoders - Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, DTS ES, DTS Neo 6, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD MA. The home theater has various smart features such as Triluminos Color, which delivers good color reproduction with a wide range of tones to achieve picture depth.
Benefits:
- Bass Boost Technology
- Triluminos Color function;
- secure bluetooth connection;
- a large number of decoders.
Disadvantages:
- design. Such sharp edges will not appeal to everyone;
- overpriced;
- Wi-Fi takes a long time to load the Internet;
- the cooling fan is heard.
Verdict
Sony has developed a good home theater system with many different features and technologies, but not all of them work flawlessly: the same Wi-Fi works intermittently, unlike Samsung or LG DCs. But the Sony BDV-E6100 has a bass and picture enhancement feature, which is a big plus. Price - ... This is its biggest disadvantage.
LG BH-9540TW
This model is the flagship of LG's premium lineup with wireless rear speakers. DK with a real 9.1-channel speaker system, unique sound technology Cinema 3D Sound. Four vertical channels are added to the usual 5.1-channel system - located on the tops of the columns, vertical ones direct sound waves upwards - this is how the “sound dome effect” is formed. The SOUND FIELD EXPANSION effect expands the sound field and increases the sweet spot. Viewers, even if there are many of them, feel themselves in the center of the same quality sound. DC supports Blu-ray discs and immersive 3D videos. The total power of the speakers is 1460 W, which is more than the Sony BDV-E6100 and Samsung HT-J5550K. With the fast-growing volume of 3D Blu-ray content, the LG BH9540TW is the ideal platform for watching 3D movies with the sharpest realistic 3D image and high-quality sound. DC converts the image to Ultra HD (2160 px), and converts the 2D image to 3D. The model is equipped with the advanced LG Smart TV function and a full-fledged Internet browser with direct convenient access to a wide range of online content. DK reads 3D video files in MKV / MVC / TS formats from external media (NTFS, up to 2 TB). Transferring multimedia content from your home theater to other devices without using an access point is made possible by Wi-Fi Direct technology. Using the Private Sound mode, you can watch movies without disturbing your loved ones with a loud sound, playing it while watching movies via your smartphone via Wi-Fi.
Benefits:
- high power level - 1460 W;
- various technologies and functions;
- support for external media up to 2 TB;
- 4K format support;
- Private Sound mode;
- smart Smart TV.
Disadvantages:
- high price;
- the system takes up a lot of space;
- sometimes crackling is heard in the speakers.
Verdict
Price - ... The price of the cinema is not small, but the recreation center is worth it. It implements a variety of functions and technologies, unlike competitors Sony and Samsung. The system has the highest power - 1460 W, sound quality enhancement technologies. He makes a stunning impression.
TOP 3 premium home theater systems
Onkyo HT-S7805
Magnificent DK 5.1.2 of a famous Japanese brand. It includes a powerful AV receiver with all the necessary features for an unforgettable entertainment experience: high-precision dynamic amplification, Dolby Atmos technology - sound effects fill the entire living room in three dimensions, even from the ceiling. You will literally find yourself in the center of events. Onkyo integrates a range of technologies to enhance stereo and multi-channel sound quality with its AccuEQ calibration. This technology is effective and very easy to use. Enables playback of 7.1 formats at 96 kHz without downsampling. And for ultimate stereo purity, AccuEQ adjusts the front channels for natural sounding with unchanged DSP, DTS: X *, 4K / 60Hz / HDR video and FireConnect multi-room audio. Streaming audio from smartphone apps or streaming services is done via Google Cast, AirPlay and Wi-Fi. Onkyo's high quality acoustics are the result of 70 years of experience in creating premium Hi-Fi products.
Benefits:
- powerful AV receiver - 160 W per channel;
- support for advanced formats Dolby Atmos / DTS: X;
- very high quality surround sound;
- FireConnect technology for connecting with wireless speakers;
- AccuEQ technology;
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi;
- full acoustic set 5.1.2.
Disadvantages:
- takes up a lot of space;
- high price.
Verdict
The Onkyo HT-S7805 is the perfect home theater for the price. Better not anymore - I know what I'm talking about. It has all the modern technologies for improving sound quality, wireless connections, control via a smartphone - everything you need is already in this model. Of course, this system takes up a lot of space, it weighs decently, but the sound it gives out overshadows these small cons. Price - .
Onkyo HT-S9800THX
Another model of the Japanese brand Onkyo. It is distinguished from the first by the ending THX. This is a quality mark issued by a certified THX laboratory. It means that Onkyo managed to get a home theater of reference quality for rooms up to 35 meters. Our previous member of the rating, Onkyo HT-S7805, does not have such an important factor. In this home cinema, the user will receive high-quality cinema sound, including playback of the Dolby Atmos and DTS: X soundtracks. Dual-band Wi-Fi supports Blackfire's FireConnect technology for multi-room music distribution, built-in Chromecast and DTS Play-Fi. Spotify, AirPlay and Bluetooth technologies enable fast wireless music streaming from smartphones. Thorough bench tests guarantee high power and precise speaker control, and the premium DAC allows you to play Hi-Res Audio using the Onkyo Controller app to select network files. This very intuitive and simple multi-room management application already has TIDAL, TuneIn and Deezer built-in music services thanks to HDMI inputs supporting Dolby Vision, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), HDR10 and BT.2020. If you purchase this recreation center, then the equipment will appreciate high-quality premium content today and in the future.
Benefits:
- a full-fledged home theater with the THX quality mark;
- proprietary advanced technologies;
- wide functionality.
Disadvantages:
- the system takes up a lot of space;
- very high price.
Verdict
If you buy this recreation center, then for a very long time you will not want to buy another. It has everything that is possible. I can call it perfect sound. Experts of research laboratories even called it a “reference” and issued a certificate of THX. This is a very serious indicator that displays this model in the TOP of my rating. Price - .
Harman Kardon BDS 880
It is an ideal, compact, stylish, elite, high-tech, multifunctional, high-quality home theater from the American company Harman / Kardon. The two-unit system, consisting of a networked 3D Blu-ray player and 5.1-channel speaker system, attracts with a strict style and surprisingly compact design. At the same time, the main corporate quality of the Harman / Kardon line - crystal clear sound - was not affected. Five power amplifiers, together with passive acoustics, an active subwoofer provide precise, dynamic, effective and spacious sound with amazing clarity. For low-frequency sound meets 200-watt active subwoofer, which has a closed design. Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth, NFC, DLNA 1.5 technologies, built-in Wi-Fi and much more greatly expand the possibilities of using this DC.
Benefits:
- crystal clear sound;
- AirPlay wireless function;
- Near Field Connection (NFC) support;
- playback and scaling of UHD;
- natural sound processing technology;
- auto-calibration of the output sound;
- compactness;
- DK is available in black and white.
Disadvantages:
- only price.
Verdict
This system is the TOP-1 of my rating. I find her the perfect home cinema in year. The main advantages are incredibly clear sound, which is even slightly better than the Onkyo HT-S9800THX, compactness, design and build quality. In all respects, this is the best system. Her price - but the technique is worth every penny spent.
