As we know this is the century of music. Everyone wants the best and most incredible sound experience while watching movies, listening to music, or playing games.
Therefore the multi-channel home theater systems are the foremost priority of music lovers.
These systems come with many speakers, subwoofers, and sometimes with a soundbar.
All these devices combine together to produce unrivaled sound and bass.
I know these systems are much more costly than a single speaker and subwoofer but believe me, the sound quality of these systems is much much better and finest than those.
They are costly because many companies used modern technologies in their systems to boost the sound experience.
Table of Contents
Reviews Of Best Multi Channel Home Theater Systems
OUR PICKS
- VIZIO SB36514-G6 36″ 5.1.4 Premium – Our Winner
- Rockville HTS56 1000W 5.1 – Powerful Monster
- LG LHD 657 Multi-Channel – Easy to Use
- Polk Audio 5.1 – Great Output
- Harman Kardon HKTS 16BQ 5.1 – Perfect Sound
- Klipsch Black Reference Theater Pack 5.1 – Sound Specialist
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GREAT OUTPUT
Polk Audio 5.1
OUR WINNER
VIZIO SB36514-G6
SOUND SPECIALIST
Klipsch Black Ref.
1- VIZIO SB36514-G6 36″ 5.1.4 -Dolby Atmos and Wireless Subwoofers
Key Features
UNIQUE FEATURES
Soundbar + Dolby Atmos:-
This sound system gives the experience of Dolby Atmos. You will experience 3D and equal sound from every corner of your room. You will feel like you are sitting in a cinema.
The best thing is that you don’t need to purchase any extra soundbar.
This system includes a soundbar of 36 inches.
Soundbar will not impact the bass but enhance the sound quality.
Soundbar is very slim and smart and you can place it in front of your TV easily.
Wireless + Wired System:-
Subwoofers are wireless and you can easily connect them with your mobile phone and TV etc.
But the speakers are wired. Complete wires and installation guide have been given.
There are HDMI cables/ports and USB Type-A ports are available for better connectivity.
Google Assistant:-
Man, this is the era of modern technology. Everyone is shifting to advancement.
Therefore, Vizio took a marvelous step and introduced a Google assistant feature in this product.
With the help of this feature, you can’t only connect your theater system with other Google speakers but also can control them via voice command.
This feature relaxes the users and now you don’t need a remote and buttons for any command and volume adjustment.
Just sit down on your seat and say “Hey Google Please Turn Up the Volume” and it does.
Easy Setup:-
As I discussed earlier, the whole package comes with wireless subwoofers and wired speakers.
But don’t worry, it is very easy to connect them.
How To Connect?
There are only two things you have to keep in mind while connecting wires.
First of all, match the wire colors with the ports.
This means red indicated wire will be plugged in a red port and black in a black port.
Second, the HDMI cable will be plugged into the HDMI port (especially in the case of TV), and so on.
Sound and Bass Quality:-
Because it comes with Dolby Atmos therefore you don’t need to worry about its performance.
Dolby Atmos is the most perfect and gorgeous technology ever built-in audio devices.
Not only the TV’s sound but every kind of music will be produced perfectly.
In simple words, this home theater system is just as you wish.
Their wireless subwoofers are specially designed to produce equal and undistorted sound from every side or corner of the room.
The mixture of unrivaled bass with Dolby Atmos takes the user’s experience to the next level.
What We Like
What We Don’t Like
What are the users saying?
“Amazing sound and easy to set up”
“Like a movie theater in the comfort of home”
What’s inside the box?
- Remote
- Wall Mount Kit
- Whole Package
- Manual Guide Book
Conclusion
This is our favorite H.T. system of all time. It is completely loaded with salient features.
Being user-friendly and easy to use, this is the selling product of Vizio.
Lastly, I just wanna say that there is no good alternative to this product.
FAQs
2- Rockville HTS56 1000W 5.1 Channel Home Theater
Key Features
UNIQUE FEATURES
High Output Power:-
Just like LG LHD 657, this is also a great sound-producing device because of its enormous power output.
This whole package not only has great power output efficiency but also can maintain the continuous power of 250 Watts RMS.
Used in Large Cinemas:-
Due to its greater power output and unrivaled audio quality, this is the favorite product of cinema owners.
It produces equal and undistorted sound from all sides and hence doesn’t impact the listener’s ear,
Budget Friendly:-
This product is our winner because this gives more in less.
Usually, all the audio devices which give this much have too much price and are hard to buy for a normal user.
But Rockville dominates the market by introducing this amazing budget-friendly product.
There is almost no product in the market that will give you these premium features at this price.
This is a dream for every user to have a sound system of up to 1000 watts for less than 200$. Rockville helps to make this dream true.
Simple Connectivity:-
Most people think that wired speakers are hard to handle and need too much time and skill to connect them to TV or any other devices.
But this time you don’t need to worry. Although these are wired speakers but have the simplest connectivity mechanism.
How To Connect?
Simply, you just need to connect the cables to TV’s RCA input through RCA connectors.
The cables are lengthy so you can adjust them accordingly.
Durability:-
All the items are made up of MDF material (a high-quality wood scrape) which gives them durability and long-lasting.
Volume Adjustment:-
Only a few home theater channels have a “solo speakers volume controlling” feature.
In this, all the speakers have their respective volume-controlling knobs by using them you can easily adjust the volume according to your taste.
What We Like
What We Don’t Like
What are the users saying?
“Good find, setup was easy and sounds great”
“I really Love this system and will buy again if needed”
What’s inside the box?
- Whole System
- Signal Cable
- Satellite speakers mounting kits
- Manual Guide and Many More
Conclusion
This product is good for those who have less budget but still want to experience high-quality music.
I think this product has everything which a music lover wants.
FAQs
3- LG LHD 657 Multi-Channel Home Theater System
Key Features
UNIQUE FEATURES
Company Reliability:-
As you know LG is the most excellent company especially known for producing electronic devices.
Customers blindly believe in LG’s products because of their trustworthiness and reliability.
LG has stepped into the market of audio devices and amazingly they are doing very well.
Their sound systems (especially Home Theater Systems) are fabulous in terms of quality and price.
Easy to Use and Install:-
If you will ask me to tell about the highlighted feature of this product. So, I will say that it is very easy to install and handle.
You don’t require any type of technical knowledge and a proper installation guide to install and mount it.
High Power Output:-
The other remarkable thing is that it can produce power up to 1000 watts, which is serious enough to enjoy vibrating sound and bass.
Due to this power output, this 5.1 system will sound like 7.1.
Easy to Mount:-
As we know most people have more space vertically than horizontally.
By keeping this point in mind, LG designed the tower speakers so users can easily place them where they want.
Because of vertical installation, there is no need for more space.
Due to less space-eating ability people love to mount them in the room’s corner where they look good.
Brand Warranty:-
LG gives 3 Years of brand warranty with this item. This shows the reliability and trustworthiness of their products.
Easy to Configure:-
After installation, the next step is configuring the device.
This one is much easy to configure through the remote and buttons present on the device.
Bluetooth Connectivity:-
As I discussed earlier, LG brings a revolutionary change in the audio market.
Now they are making devices that can easily be connected to your mobile phone, soundbars or TV etc via Bluetooth.
What We Like
What We Don’t Like
What are the users saying?
“I have had this for 6 years, still has a strong sound”
“The device is very good and the sound is just like as I want”
What’s inside the Box?
- DVD Player
- Speakers
- Manual Book
- HDMI Cable
Conclusion
LG’s this product is perfect from all sides. Not only it has great power output but also is easy to install and place in a confined space.
In terms of its sound quality and power efficiency, it is more cost-effective than others of the same quality.
FAQs
Comparison Between Polk Audio 5.1 and Harman Kardon HKTS 16BQ 5.1 Systems
4- Polk Audio 5.1 Channel Home Theater System
Key Features
UNIQUE FEATURES
Powerful Subwoofer:-
The subwoofer that comes with it, is so powerful that the bass and sound will vibrate your room.
Space-Friendly:-
Although it is a huge setup, believe me, it is designed so nicely that you can mount it in a very small area.
This is best for small or medium size rooms.
Budget-Friendly:-
If you will buy these devices (5 Speakers and a Subwoofer) separately, it will be costly.
But this combo saves you money by giving you a huge discount.
Compatibility:-
Most of the AV receivers are only compatible with specific kinds of theater systems.
But this system is “Universal” which means, can be connected with any type of AV receiver.
Zero Distortion:-
Polk company designed it so excellently that it gives a 3D sound experience with minimal or zero sound distortion.
It produces equal and loud sounds from all sides, so you can enjoy the music by sitting anywhere in your room.
What We Like
What We Don’t Like
What are the users saying?
“Absolutely, great and loudspeakers in this cost”
“I’m very happy to purchase it. I love the speakers and subwoofer. Excellent”
What’s inside the box?
- 5 Speakers
- 1 Subwoofer
- Manual Guidebook
Conclusion
This theater system is good for those who have medium or small size rooms.
Its superb 3D sound quality will never bore you.
FAQs
5- Harman Kardon HKTS 16BQ 5.1 Speaker Package
Key Features
UNIQUE FEATURES
Professional Sound Quality:-
Almost all the channel systems which come with subwoofers have the greatest sound quality. This is one of them.
Especially their satellite speakers and subwoofers (because of high power) deliver the ear relaxing sound and bass.
Surround Sound:-
This is the plus point. It not only gives you a 3D sound experience but also will saves the effort and time of adjustment and placement.
Otherwise, you know how the correct adjustment and placement of an audio device are important.
In surround sound, you will experience equal sound from every corner of your room just like in cinema.
Just simply, place the speaker and subwoofers in the corners of the room and enjoy.
Special Speakers and Subwoofers:-
The satellite speakers are designed to produce two-way sound. The powerful subwoofers + powerful speakers + two-way sound flowing, all these features combine together to give extremely fantastic sound and bass quality.
The other plus point is that all the satellite speakers used the same driver to ensure the undistorted sound quality.
Programmable:-
If you are listening to music at night and you know I will sleep after an hour.
So you don’t need to bother to get up from your bed and turn it off after an hour.
Just set the time and be relaxed. It will automatically turn off at the set time.
Durability and Long Lasting:-
Because it is made up of premium quality and lightweight material, therefore, its durability is too much and will remain for years and years.
Because of its lightweight material, it is easy to pick up and place.
Don’t Eat Much Space:-
Its slim and smart design helps to place it wherever you want without any hindrance and doesn’t consume much space.
What We Like
What We Don’t Like
What are the users saying?
“Fantastic Sound and Look”
“I bought it with a sale going on and it’s completely worth it”
What’s inside the box?
- Whole Package
- Manual Guide Book
Conclusion
This is the most cost-effective surround sound system. It has many more salient features than any other typical surround sound system.
It provides incredible bass and sound quality. A system with a powerful subwoofer and satellite speakers at this price is just phenomenal.
FAQs
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6- Klipsch Black Reference Theater Pack 5.1
Key Features
UNIQUE FEATURES
Distortion Less:-
World’s most excellent speakers or subwoofers which have zero or minimal distortion are embedded with an advanced technology called Linear Travel Suspension (LTS).
This technology not only makes speakers and subwoofers distort less but also ensures the resistance to less flow of sound.
Top Notch Subwoofer:-
The subwoofer is designed to produce sound at the lowest frequency (2.4GHZ) and highest bass.
The size and shape of the subwoofer are kept slim and small so it can be adjusted anywhere in the room.
Because the subwoofer is wireless, you can connect it to a TV and your smart mobile phone via Bluetooth.
Top Notch Speakers:-
The speakers are also designed for confined spaces.
It has two keyholes which do not help to place them perfectly but make them flexible.
Speakers are surround sound type, therefore you don’t need to manage them more
They themselves have the ability to produce sound according to the shape and area of your room.
Sound Quality:-
The speakers have tweeters made up of aluminum, which makes the sound crunchy and soft.
Actually, they use THT (Tractrix Horn Technology) to make the sound more user-friendly.
Premium Look:-
The woofer has a graphite black color which gives Uniqueness to your room.
A smart and slim device with such a marvelous color combination is another level of nostalgia.
What We Like
What We Don’t Like
What are the users saying?
“After reviewing all the systems, this system blows everyone else away”
“Best Extra surround 5.1 system I have ever bought”
What’s inside the box?
- Whole package
- Manual Guide Book
Conclusion
Overall this product is superb. The use of advanced sound technologies shows that the company is seriously providing unbeatable sound quality to its customers.
Amazingly, the product has not much cost in ratio to its features.
BUYING GUIDE
Many of the channel systems come along with many technical and mechanical things.
You should have to keep many things in mind before purchasing them. Careful buying can save you time, money and don’t distaste the music experience.
Here are some ultra-golden tips or things you should know for professional purchasing.
1. Drivers
Here I will highlight two things regarding drivers.
Quality of Drivers
The drivers should be made up of reliable and long-lasting material. There are many companies like Harman that focus on making products that have long lives.
The drivers should have hard but elastic material so they can’t hurdle vibration while playing high-end music.
Size of the Drivers
The second thing is the driver’s size. It is important to note that increasing the size of the driver will increase the audio and bass intensity as well as quality.
The drivers of 4 and 6 inches have more sound than the 2 inches.
Pro Tip:- Always select the driver size according to your need, the size of the room, or the place where you want to install it.
You have to keep in mind both points (the size and the quality as well), none of them should be compromised.
2. Number of Speakers
As excess of everything is bad, similarly the shortage of things is also not good.
You should have to buy the perfect number of speakers according to your need and room size. More speakers can make your room noisy while a less number of speakers can produce too low a bass to enjoy.
First, you should need the perfect placement of your speakers and subwoofers in the room according to their dimensions and size.
3. Warranty
Most of the multi-channels come with 1 to 2 years warranty. But try to buy those who at least claim a warranty for 3 years.
The more warranty years, the more will be its reliability. A 4 or 5 years warranty proves that this device is very reliable and long-lasting.
I think if your device survives for 3 to 4 years after the warranty ended, this would be a great deal.
4. Compatibility
I think this is the most important thing you should check first. You have to check whether my system is compatible with the receiver and the amplifier I’m going to attach.
If there’s a small fault in compatibility, nothing will work properly and you will never enjoy the real taste of music.
There are few audio systems and speakers in the market that have universal compatibility (means compatible with every amplifier and receiver).
Most of the systems only are compatible with their respective devices.
5. Peak Output
Many people are confused about this term. They thought we should buy a system with the highest peak output.
No this is not true. You should buy a system that has compatible peak power with your taste.
I mean if you want to enjoy movies or games you don’t need high peak power. So you should select your select system accordingly.
But if you want to enjoy high-end music with full volume and bass then you may go with the highest peak power.
Note:- Peak Power is the maximum power a system can bear while giving you the perfect music experience.
6. Budget Friendly
Ensure that the system I’m going to buy justifies my price. In our list, Polk Audio 5.1 is the perfect deal for you.
It gives the experience of a 5.1-channel system at the price of 2 or 3.
Pro Tip:- The budget-friendly product is that who has a warranty of almost 1 year, made up of long-lasting and reliable material, and can give you perfect sound without any turbulence in the price less than your expectations.
How To Install Multi-Channel Home Theater System
As you know this is the most complicated audio device ever. Therefore their installation is not too easy.
But I will give you some awesome tips for a great installation.
Note:- If you will not install your system properly, it will not sound as good as it should be.
Here are some installation guides.
1. Placement
This is the most important point ever you should keep in mind while installation.
The correct placement means the perfect audio quality.
For good placement, always put your speakers on either side of the TV. Then place the floor-standing speakers on the floor but it should be elevated from the floors.
Pro Tip:- Try to change the location and position of your speakers in the room until you find the best location where it sounds equal, undistorted, and perfect.
2. Wiring
This is the most confusing part of the installation. First of all, you should choose a compatible wire size. It is also termed a Wire Gauge.
After selecting the appropriate wire size now it’s to connect them with your system.
First of all, see which connection type your system supports. Whether it is a USB port, HDMI port, or RCA port.
Wire quality and length are also important.
3. Connect to AV Receiver
AV receivers are used to control the sound and volume settings. You can use HDMI or RCA cable to connect your system to RV Receiver.
I’m again repeating that your receiver should be compatible with your system.
4. Install Mobile App
For proper bass and sound controlling and accessing other technical features you should install the mobile app according to the respective company of your system.
If you are using the theater system of Polk’s company you should install their mobile app and by using this you can not only calibrate your audio settings but also can control everything remotely.
Conclusion
All the listed items are well-researched and tested. We explained every possible pro and con and unique feature of all the items honestly.
By reviewing all these products we select VIZIO SB36514-G6 36″ 5.1.4 Premium Home Theater System as our Winner.
Because it comes with Dolby Atmos and wireless subwoofers. Many other modern technologies like the support of google assistant are impregnated in this device.
We highly recommend you check out this.
I can understand that multi-channel systems are more complex and expensive than any other audio device. Their purchasing to installation is the most teasing journey. But we explained everything in simple words so you can get it easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which one is best, Stereo or Multichannel audio?
Multichannel sound mode is the best thing than stereo.
In stereo, only two channels (Left and Right) are used for producing sound.
While in the Multichannel more than two (normally four) channels are used for sound production.
The four channels are Front Left and Right, Surround Left, and Right, Center, and Subwoofer.
Because it uses more channels to produce sound therefore it has better sound quality and experience than stereo.
Is there any audio lag in the wireless subwoofers?
No, because modern wireless technologies are coming with RF Connectivity.
RF Connectivity has the ability to synchronize the sound and doesn’t get lag. So don’t worry, if you are going to buy a wireless device you will not face any lagging issues.
Which Amplifier should I use with them?
I will recommend you use the amplifier which should be compatible and have a greater power wattage rating than all the speakers combined.
But there are also some other points which you can’t ignore. For example the resistance, peak power, connectivity type, and of course the compatibility.
Why should we have a multi-channel system?
As I said earlier multi-channel systems are the most powerful and high sound and bass-producing audio device ever.
If you are a party man and want some kind of high music all the time then you should go for this.
These are made up of large gatherings, home theaters, large parties or picnics, etc.
It gives you unforgettable music goosebumps even in an open area.
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