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Top 4 Wireless Home Theater Systems
Wireless technology is taking over the home entertainment market, with systems popping up at every price point and for every lifestyle. Join us as we set out to compare wireless home theater systems to find out which systems shout out loud and which get silenced by the din of the crowd.
What Criteria Did We Use to Compare Wireless Home Theater Systems?
In our bid to compare wireless home theater systems, we focused on the factors consumers mention most in forums and reviews. Specifically, we will compare wireless home theater systems for overall reliability, performance, ease of use, and value for the dollar. We used each system’s rating for each of these criteria to determine the top 4 wireless home theater systems. Our top picks are listed below. Number 1 represents our pick for the best wireless home theater system, and number 4 represents our third runner-up.
#1- Bose Lifestyle 650 Home Entertainment System
The BOSE Lifestyle 650 home entertainment system’s anodized aluminum casing has the high-end modern look and feel that we expect from BOSE. And the Omni Jewel satellite speakers with 360-degree surround sound make sure the performance is as modern and innovative as the appearance. The ADAPTIQ sound calibration system makes set-up and fine-tuning tasks simple.
The BOSE system is one of the premier wireless systems on the market and features several extra features that the mid-range systems lack. Support for WiFi, Bluetooth, and Alexa combined with SoundTouch technology allows you to stream music from sites like Pandora or Spotify or from your own music collection with ease. Most wired components can be connected easily using one of the 5 HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI ARC output, 2 optical, 2, coaxial, and 2 RCA ports offered.
However, all of this functionality does not come cheap. The Bose Lifestyle 650 home entertainment system costs more than twice as much as the other list entries, but if you have the means to afford the high price tag, the BOSE Lifestyle 650 is definitely in a class of its own.
System Components
- Anodized aluminum console with 5 HDMI input, 1 HDMI ARC output, 2 optical, 2, coaxial, and 2 RCA ports and full WiFi or Bluetooth support
- Omni Jewel satellite super slim surround sound speakers provide 360-degree surround sound
- One super slim center channel speaker completes the 36- degree sound immersion experience and provides crisp dialogue
- Acoustimass wireless bass module provides deep, rich bass wherever you like without the mess of wires
Criteria Analysis
- Excellent reliability: BOSE is known for producing a high-quality product, and the Lifestyle 650 is no exception
- Excellent performance: BOSE performance is hard to top
- Fair value: the price tag on the Lifestyle 650 is fair considering the quality and extreme performance options, but it may be too much for most budgets
#2 – Sonos 5.1 Surround Sound System
The Sonos 5.1 Surround Sound System is controlled by the Sonos PLAYBAR soundbar, which connects to your television using a single optical cable and power cord. Connect any DVD players, cable boxes, or gaming consoles to your television in the normal fashion, and PLAYBAR takes control from there. PLAYBAR links wirelessly to the included subwoofer and 2 rear channel speakers.
Sonos earned our top honor for its superb sound quality and easy set-up and configuration using the Sonos app. Best of all, consumers who purchased the Sonos system previously are so pleased with its performance that they frequently return to add new components to the original system years later.