Monoprice HT-35 Premium 5.1-Channel Home Theater System - Charcoal, With Powered Subwoofer, Low Profile Speaker Grilles, Secure Mounting Option

I've had dinners at resturants more expensive than this speaker system cost, so I think this is a great value all things considered. Yes it's not a top quality system, but it's much higher quality than I expected once I got it in person. The fit and finish are nice, removable speaker grills are a nice touch, and I like the speaker wire push posts better than the generally cheaper spring clips you usually find on low end gear. I'm using a Sony STRDH590 5.2-ch receiver, so I have a complete system for less than $500 dollars, and turning up the volume to half way is enough to make my wife say "it's too loud!" so I think this is just fine. Watching movies/TV there's a noticable difference in sound quality and the stereo seperation between left/right/surround channels, very much worth the upgrade from the sound bar I was using previously.

I wanted an upgrade to my two-homepod sound system for my home theater, but I didn't want to spend a lot of money. This set was the perfect choice, as I already had a Yamaha 5.1 amplifier that wasn't being used. The speakers sound very good, and the sense of surround is much better than the two-homepod setup. Action movies really shine, as I can hear things like helicopters, trains, bullets, etc. move all around me. I've also been playing vinyl through these with 5-channel stereo setting on my amp, and it really makes a difference in the listening experience. I am not an audiophile, and these sound much better than "good enough" to me. Plus, I got them on sale for $40 off the regular price, so I'm very happy. I highly recommend.