Speakers

How Much Should I Spend On Speakers?

Speaker prices vary greatly. As a general rule, more expensive speakers produce better sound, particularly in the bass frequencies. The key to smart spending is determining the optimal point between the speakers you want and the speakers you need.

In car talk, that means, "You might want a Porsche. You don't need a Porsche to take you back and forth to the neighborhood convenience store. But you might buy a Porsche if you commute an hour to work each day."

Good floor-standing speakers generally start at about $400 a pair, bookshelf models at $150, and subwoofers at $150. Subwoofer/satellite systems start at about $250, while home theater speaker systems range from as little as $350 to as much as you'd like to spend. When shopping for speakers, you should consider three basic criteria: How you will use your speakers, where you will use your speakers, and the power rating of your receiver.

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