If you don’t want a full home cinema system and only need the speakers then these are for you. Remember to always read customer reviews before deciding what is best to buy. This list is in no particular order.
 

Sony HTAS5 5.1 Channel Satellite Speaker Surround Sound System

Price: £unavailable – Visit Retailer

This bad-boy has a combined subwoofer and amplifier which give 1000W power via the 5.1 channel surround sound. Smart simple styling.

Onkyo HT-X22HDX 3D Ready Ultra Compact 2.1

Price: £254.75 – Sellers Page

These speakers use immersive sound to achieve the effect of multiple speakers. 3D ready and supports video processing in full 1080p HD. To learn about the connectors this has and basic setting up scroll further down the page for a featured video. It also gives you a good idea of what it looks like.

Logitech X-540 w/ 70 Watts Power

Price: £unavailable – Visit Retailer

This Logitech kit is an excellent low cost option. Please note: you can NOT connect this system directly into your TV, it can be connected through CD, MP3 and DVD players as well as Playstations, Xboxs, and PCs / Macs.

Jamo A102HCS5 Trendy Set

Cost: £unavailable – See Sellers

This is a very cool system from the manufacturer Jamo, with small but smart speakers. 5.1 channel, total 500W.

Logitech Z5500 505Watt

Price: £449.99 – View Sellers

Logitech Z5500 is a very popular system with great sound quality. Please note: you can NOT connect this system directly into your TV, it can be connected through CD, MP3 and DVD players as well as Playstations, Xboxs, and PCs / Macs.

Sony 5.1 Surround Sound System With Slim Design Receiver

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This is a Sony 5.1channel surround sound system ideal for a home cinema. It has a slim design receiver to match a SonyBlu-ray Disc player if you already have one.

Remember to shop around to get the best price on the kit you would like to buy. We link to Amazon as they provide an excellent service and are always competitively priced on products for sale. Others to check out are sites like Dabs and Play. If you want a bargain having a search around eBay is also a must!

The featured video for this page is of the Onkyo and shows all of the connectors which should make the possibilities of this bit of kit be known! It also gives you an excellent idea of it’s size, look and overall quality. Click the play button to begin viewing.

Questions And Answers

Here is a set of frequently asked questions on the topic, which we see time and time again on forums and other social communities.

Where am I able to test these products? Having a go with systems is a wise idea, you get a real feel for the quality, see how it looks in the flesh and picture it in your house. Unfortunately it isn’t always that easy to find them in the flesh. You can try your regular electrical retailers such as Comet and Currys. Often they are only easy to find online. If the product you are interested in is a major brand such as Sony, you can try going to a ‘Sony Centre’ shop to try it there.

Can I get a refund if I’m not happy with what I buy? Legally (UK) within 7 days you can cancel your order for a full refund, without giving a reason. The seller must then give you a refund within 30 days. So don’t worry about what you’re buying may not be perfect, you can always send it back.

Where can I read customer reviews of the above items? If you click on them it will take you to Amazon listings. Often they have existing customer reviews so you can read peoples opinions. Alternatively try the review websites, such as ReviewCentre, or an aggregator like TestFreaks that brings together multiple sources.

Why do you always link to Amazon, are they always cheapest? Not always, we are not a price comparison website so finding the cheap prices is not our aim, we are finding the best products. Amazon provide a fantastic service, and are highly competitive when it comes to the cost, so we link to them due to their level of overall service.

Still got a question? You can ask it in the section below and hopefully someone can help you.

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This surround sound system has some good design elements built – in. The speakers are 3D ready, and feature an auto calibration element which optimises the sound regardless of where the speakers are positioned in the room. They have a combined subwoofer and amplifier which give 1000 W power via the 5.1 Channel surround sound. The built – in Bravia Syc technology means that one remote control can be used to control compatible devices.

Current Price on Amazon: £unavailable

Spec:

• 5.1 Channel with 1000W Power
• 3D Over 3x HDMI Pass Through
• BRAVIA Sync
• S-Master Circuit Device
• Variable A/V SYNC
• Designed for connecting multiple high definition source with 3 HDMI Inputs
• One box solution with a combined amplifier and subwoofer
• Auto calibration ensures perfect acoustics regardless of speaker location
• Power Output (Total) 1000W (5x167W,1x165W)
• Optional bluetootg/Wi-Fi and iPod
• Power Requirements 220V-240V 50/60Hz
• Power consumption 110W
• Stand By Power Consumption 0.3W
• Front Speaker Size (WxHxD)(mm) 75x225x71
• Front speaker weight 0.45 KG
• Subwoofer size (WxHxD)(mm) 196x450x410.5
• Subwoofer weight 10.4Kg

If you are looking for a good surround system, or are looking to upgrade your existing one, then this should be under consideration. One of the main features of this system is its 3D capabilities, as this will become the next feature of television. For the price, you get a good system which is ready for the next big thing in TV.

Make sure you read as many customer reviews as possible to check this is the right system for you.

 

Concerned about Refunds?

Though at first glance the HT-X22HDX appears as just a sub woofer / amplifier and a couple of speakers, there is more than meets the eye to this surround sound system from Onkyo. These speakers use immersive sound to achieve the effect of multiple speakers which saves space and the complicated network of wires that trail around the room with most surround sound systems. The system is 3D ready and supports Video processing in full 1080p HD.

Current Price on Amazon: £254.75

Spec:

• 2.1 Channel System
• Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Audio
• 2 x 25W + 50W Subwoofer
• 3 x HDMI In 1 x HDMI Out Sockets
• Virtual Surround function
• HDMI® 1.4a Support for 3D Video and Audio Return Channel
• 1080P Video Processing via HDMI
• Convenient Overlaid On-Screen Display via HDMI
• Immersive Surround Sound from Just Two Speakers
• Multi-speaker modes that you can use if you augment the HTX-22HDX with Onkyo’s optional SKS-22X center and surround speaker packageTechnical Details
• Power Output:FL/FR/C/SL/SR 25 W/Ch(6 O, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, IEC):Subwoofer 50 W (3 O, 100 Hz, 1%, 1 channel driven, IEC)
• Frequency Response:Subwoofer 35 Hz–200 Hz
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio 105 dB (Line, Direct mode, IHF-A)
• Speaker Impedance 6 O–16 O
• Speaker Driver 16 cm cone
• Power Supply AC 230 V~, 50 Hz
• Power Consumption 140 W
• Dimensions (W x H x D) 217 x 337 x 310 mm
• Weight 9.5 kg
• Front Speakers
• Speaker Type Full-range, Bass reflex
• Drivers 8 cm cone
• Impedance 6 O
• Output Sound Pressure Level:80 dB/W/m
• Frequency Response 70 Hz–20 kHz
• Dimensions (W x H x D) 101 x 161 x 111 mm
• Weight 0.8 kg

Costs £254.75

This system is the one to go for if you are short on space, or you do not like the idea of having a room full of speakers. Onkyo have created a quality system, without the need for trailing wires and a speaker in every corner of the room. A pretty good buy for a 2.1 channel system.

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Please note: you can NOT connect this system directly into your TV, it can be connected through CD, MP3 and DVD players as well as Playstations, Xboxs, and PCs / Macs.

Here is info about this Logitech system which currently costs £unavailable to buy online. You may also post public questions in the form below.

The X-540 speakers produce a uniform soundfield anywhere in the room. Immerse yourself using the selectable matrix mode, which automatically creates 5.1 surround sound from common 2-channel stereo sources. The compact satellites are wall-mountable, and a special clip lets you place the center channel speaker on top of most flat-panel monitors to reduce desktop clutter. Use the control center to for volume and bass levels.

Very good value for money cheap surround sound system.

Costs £unavailable

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The retailer has this on sale for £unavailable. You can read the spec below or ask questions further down.

This is a very cool system from the manufacturer Jamo, many people in the UK still haven’t heard of them but this product comes with lots of rave reviews from previous buyers on Amazon.

The speakers are small but nicely designed, and despite the size they can punch out 500W. This is a 5.1 channel bit of kit. Ideal for those who already have a TV and DVD or blu-ray player so only want a set of swanky speakers at a reasonable price.

Costs £unavailable

Please note: you can NOT connect this system directly into your TV, it can be connected through CD, MP3 and DVD players as well as Playstations, Xboxs, and PCs / Macs.

This product is available to buy for £449.99. Plenty of information here or you can ask a question about it via the form at the bottom.

Logitech Z-5500 Digital, a THX-certified, 500-watt 5.1 surround sound speaker system that offers everything you could possibly want. And some things you didn’t even know you needed. And once you plug in your PC, DVD or music player, or video game console, you’ll never want to listen to anything else.

Powerful, distortion-free bass: The new, larger 10-inch long-throw subwoofer driver with flared bass port delivers 188 watts of thunderous bass.
Innovative driver technology: Polished aluminum phase-plug satellites combine two drivers into one–the clarity of a tweeter with the richness and fullness of a separate mid-range.
Digital equalization: The Z-5500 Digital actively adjusts frequency response in real time for the cleanest, most accurate sound reproduction.
DTS® 96/24 support: Enjoy studio-quality sound thanks to the Z-5500′s support for 96 kHz / 24-bit digital audio streams
Amazingly powerful controls: The Digital SoundTouch™ Control Center lets you control volume to all speakers, set inputs, and much more. And the separate wireless remote is great for home theaters and video game consoles.
Innovative satellite design: Cloth grilles are removable for a pro-audio look. Pedestals rotate for easy wall mounting or desk placement. Center channel can be mounted on wall, above or below monitor.
Connect to multiple sources: Simultaneously connect 6 audio sources including PCs, video game consoles, and DVD, CD & portable music players, and control it all from the Digital SoundTouch™ Control Center.

Total FTC power: 505 watts RMS
Sub-woofer: 188 watts RMS (into 8 ohms, @ 100Hz, @ 10% THD)
Satellites:
+ Left/Right: 62 watts RMS x 2 (into 8 ohms, @ 1khz, @ 10% THD)
+ Center: 69 watts RMS (into 8 ohms, @ 1kHz, @ 10% THD)
+ Rear Left & Right: 62 watts RMS x 2 (into 8 ohms, @ 1kHz, @ 10% THD)
Total Peak power: 1010 watts
Maximum SPL: >115 dB
Frequency response: 33 Hz — 20 kHz
Amplifier: Ultra-linear, high-capacity analog
Signal to noise ratio: >93.5 dB, typical 100
Input impedance: 8,000 ohms

Drivers:
Satellites: 3″ polished aluminum phase plug drivers
Subwoofer: 10″ high-excursion ported driver with 6th order bass reflex enclosure

Surround sound effects
Hardware decoding for Dolby® Digital, DTS®, and DTS®, 96/24 soundtracks
Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie and Music modes)
6 Channel Direct
Stereo x2
Stereo

Supported digital formats:
Dolby Digital
DTS and DTS 96/24
PCM (uncompressed stereo): 44.1 kHz / 16 bit through 96 kHz / 24 bit

Source Inputs:
Digital optical for DVD or CD players, PlayStation®2, Xbox®
Digital coaxial for DVD or CD players or PC sound cards (requires coaxial cable, sold separately)
6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 2, 4, or 6 channel PC sound cards OR
6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 3 stereo analog mini audio sources, like CD and DVD players, Playstation 2, Xbox, or 2 channel PC sound cards (somedevices may require stereo mini to dual RCA adapter, sold separately)
Analog stereo-mini (on side panel of control center) for portable CD, MP3,or MiniDisc® players

Costs £449.99

Compatibility

• PC/Mac
• CD
• MP3
• DVD
• PlayStation®
• Xbox®

Guarantee
2 years warranty from the manufacturer.