Humans from all walks of life enjoy entertainment to destress and take a break from their routine. Music and movies are the most popular forms of entertainment today. Advancements in technology have made modern-day audio and video entertainment devices highly sophisticated and state of the art. Home audio systems are sound systems and electronic devices such as surround sound speakers and stereos that greatly enhance the sound experience of music or a movie.
Home audio systems typically consist of various immersive sound systems and devices such as speakers, receivers, amplifiers, stereo shelf systems, wireless audio, and sound bars. They also include home audio accessories like audio cables, connectors, speaker mounts, headphones, and speaker accessories.
Things to consider when shopping for a good home audio system
It can be challenging to keep up with the latest technology, and the vast varieties of products available can complicate the customer’s buying decision. A good audio system should be chosen based on criteria such as the following:
Personal preference
What is going to be the primary use of the home audio system based on your personal preference? For example, whether you prefer listening to music or are looking to enhance a movie viewing experience, whether you want the system in the living room or multiple rooms.
Size of living space
The size of the living space matters as it determines how big the parts of the audio system should be, and by how much can they enhance your audio experience within that living space.
Budget
You can splurge on a high-end audio system or get a good quality one that fits your budget.
Type
Wall hanging, stereo shelf, receivers and amplifiers, multi-room and wireless audio, sound bars etc.
Buying from reputed brands
The audio system of a reputed brand that has been tested by professionals and has positive reviews will ensure that you will get value for your money and a high-quality result.
Popular home audio systems have been listed below. This can act as a guideline to help you decide on which one suits your requirements the best.
Bose SoundTouch 30 Series III Wireless Music System
The Bose SoundTouch 30 series is easy to setup, a one-piece audio system that will capture every minute sound of your music or audio and greatly enhance your audio experience. It is built to provide a living space of any size with intense and powerful sound. Bose is compatible with home-Wi-Fi and devices enabled with Bluetooth, thus making it easy to stream music or audio from any device, like your laptop or mobile using an app called SoundTouch. Music can be streamed on the Bose SoundTouch 30 using music playlists or from internet radio services like WFMU, Pandora, and Spotify.
Sonos Play: 1
This is a one-piece wireless-only audio system that can be set up effortlessly. The device weighs 1.8 kg and is not easily portable. The woofer and amps can plug into a wall connector and provide good volume and sound. Sonos is the ideal choice for someone who wants simple audio system within a budget.
LG CM4550: 700W Mini Shelf System
This system comes with a tray-loading CD player, two speakers, and a subwoofer. It has a Bluetooth interface that allows you to stream music through it from any device. It comes with a remote and an FM antenna. It has one L/R auxiliary output and two USB ports to allow connectivity.
Acoustic Audio AA5170 Home Theater 5.1 Bluetooth System.
This is a powerful audio system that is ideal for large rooms. It comes with six speakers that cover all areas of the room. It has Bluetooth connectivity, an FM tuner, a subwoofer, five input/output speakers for a riveting and enveloping sound effect, SD card input, and 3.5mm auxiliary to RCA wires.
Sony CMT-SBT100 Micro Music System with Bluetooth and NFC
This system is ideal for small rooms. It has a power of 50W, a CD player, radio, a USB input for music playlists, Bluetooth connectivity and Near Field Communication that enables you to stream music from any device. The USB port also allows you to charge your mobile while playing music from it simultaneously.
