A good home theater system creates a real immersive effect on the picture on the screen, and its surround sound allows you to be in the thick of things. Once you hear how it works, and you no longer want to return to your usual TV viewing with its monotonous, monotonous sound. If you are already ready to spend several thousand to buy a cinema, it's time to get acquainted with the best of them. I studied the recommendations of experts, a lot of user reviews who have already purchased DK, and I'm ready to present you my rating of the best home theaters in 2019.
Best low-cost home theaters
Samsung HT-J4550K
With a fairly budgetary price, Samsung's HT-J4550K DC will give you everything that a standard user wants. Cinema - with Blu-Ray: If you like to watch movies in high definition and in excellent quality, then the device will give you the content you need. There is even support for Blu-ray 3D, but in 2019 you will not surprise anyone with this, and no one uses it. The acoustics produce 5.1-channel sound - more than enough for the average user.
The sound quality is excellent - Samsung knows how to make high-quality sound for relatively little money. The model implements technologies and decoders: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS, DTS-HD MA. They are enough to watch films with a margin, and you can listen to music if you are not quite an esthete. The total power is 500 watts. The competitor Sony BDV-E3100 has a total power of 1000 W - this is with a smaller size, but 500 W is enough even for a small disco, not to mention the usual watching of movies or TV shows with family and friends. There are even Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, which is also a very important detail.
Benefits:
- Power Bass mode;
- support for major codecs Dolby and DTS;
- there is a reverse channel ARC;
- My Karaoke function for 2 microphones;
- 15 preset FM tuners.
Disadvantages:
- few interfaces for external connections;
- no Wi-Fi adapter included.
Verdict
Samsung has launched a high-quality inexpensive TV on the market, which will definitely suit a standard user - a lover not only watching a movie with his family, but also singing in karaoke, for example. 500 W of power is enough for all these needs. Externally, the recreation center looks good, it will easily fit into a room with any interior. Price - 14,500 rubles.
Sony BDV-E3100
This model turned out to be quite compact when compared, for example, with the competitor Samsung HT-J4550K. Watching movies with your family, sports broadcasts, music videos with support for 5.1 audio tracks will become more enjoyable and realistic. You can simply listen to multi-channel music through speakers or connect wireless devices via Bluetooth. The acoustics power is 1000 W, which is a very good indicator for such dimensions. The model implements technologies and decoders: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS ES, DTS Neo 6, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD MA. Video playback is available in Full HD resolution from Blu-Ray and DVD discs, 3D format is supported. Transfer music from smartphones, tablets with Bluetooth and NFC - with one touch. Built-in Wi-Fi will allow you to broadcast entertainment content wirelessly through devices connected to the public network.
Benefits:
- total power - 1000 W;
- compact design;
- karaoke function with connection of 2 microphones;
- Sony Entertainment Network branded service;
- you can use your smartphone as a remote control.
Disadvantages:
- the speakers are compact, but made of ordinary plastic, they look unattractive;
- the noise of the cooling fan is clearly audible.
Verdict
The model turned out to be quite interesting. Sony engineers were able to create a home theater system that is relatively small, but with a larger headroom of 1000 watts. This is 2 times more than Samsung HT-J4550K. Price - 17,500 rubles. The system is suitable for lovers of minimalism and loud music. If the design of the DC is important, then I would advise you to take the Samsung HT-J4550K, which looks more attractive, its volume reserve is enough for watching movies, and it costs 3000 rubles less.
Samsung HT-J5530K
Another Samsung model added to my rating. The recreation center turned out to be attractive in appearance, inexpensive and multifunctional. The speaker produces 5.1-channel sound in floor-standing performance, supports 3D, Full HD, Smart TV, plays 3D Blu-Ray and DVD, media content from USB-carriers, reads all popular video and audio formats, including FLAC, has an FM tuner, wireless and wired network interfaces. Acoustics with a total power of 1000 W, which is twice that of the HT-J4550K. The model implements fewer technologies and decoders than Samsung HT-J4550K and Sony BDV-E3100: Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD MA. DLNA function will ensure that all your devices are connected to a single digital network.
Benefits:
- total power 1000 W;
- multi-format;
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth;
- BD Live technology;
- karaoke with performance evaluation;
- Beautiful design.
Disadvantages:
- a small number of decoders;
- very short wires.
Verdict
Samsung never ceases to delight us with such high-quality home theater systems as this model. Outwardly, it looks very nice, has a considerable power - 1000 W, a small number of decoders compared to competitors. For example, in Sony, the sound remained the same loud, clear, spacious. The main disadvantage of the system is that the wires are too short. This will cause a lot of inconvenience when choosing where and how to put or attach the speakers.
LG LHB-655NK
Home theater is made in a pleasant style and attractive design. Classic black color, floor-standing front and rear satellites, neat and compact turntable unit. The speakers produce 5.1-channel sound with a total power of 1000 W, like the competitors Samsung HT-J5530K and Sony BDV-E3100. A wired network connection (Ethernet) is available, from wireless ones Wi-Fi, Bluetooth are implemented. Available drives play Blu-Ray, DVD / CD discs. Supports 2D / 3D video in Full HD 1080p resolution. There is a USB port, an HDMI connector (cable included). Technologies and decoders of this model are Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD MA. Additionally, I would like to note the trouble-free work with most formats, including MKV, the Private Sound function (sound through a smartphone). You can play sound from your home theater through your smartphone via Wi-Fi by connecting headphones to it. Buying expensive wireless is no longer required.
Benefits:
- Beautiful design;
- playback from USB-carriers, the ability to record;
- access to content providers on Smart TV LG;
- Private Sound function.
Disadvantages:
- overcharge;
- sound is not powerful enough, low bass.
Verdict
Outwardly, the model looks very attractive, it implements all the necessary functions and technologies, it has a decent power reserve, but all this does not cost 23,900 rubles. For less money, you can take a similar DC, for example, Samsung HT-J5530K, which has a total power, like LG's - 1000 W, but it sounds several times better.
The best models from the middle price segment
Samsung HT-J5550K
This system can be characterized as follows: the average price, decent sound power and very attractive design are good enough reasons for including this model in my rating. The acoustics provide 5.1-channel sound, the total output power is 1000 W. The main unit, which combines the functions of a 3D Blu-ray player, AV-receiver, does not shun reading DVD discs, does not experience problems with playing Full HD content from USB drives. Technologies and decoders - Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD MA. There is a function of scaling the resolution of standard content up to 1080 px. The digital FM tuner has 15 presets.DLNA support, Wi-Fi, Bleutooth connections, the ability to use a smartphone or tablet instead of a remote control, more than 250 applications available from the Opera TV Store online store.
Benefits:
- Beautiful design;
- loud, surround sound;
- many applications in the Opera TV Store;
- convenient control panel.
Disadvantages:
- unsecured Bluetooth connection, does not require password and permission;
- short wires.
Verdict:
Samsung has released a beautiful DC for 26 thousand rubles. Overpriced: with the same performance, you can buy another Samsung model, but cheaper - HT-J5530K. But they will have a common problem - these are short wires that will cause you a lot of inconvenience. The J5550K also has an unsecured Bluetooth connection: anyone can connect to your TV without even knowing about it.
Sony BDV-E6100
Home theater with great functionality and a good headroom - that's about the Sony BDV-E6100. The acoustics available here will delight you with a total power of 1000 W, and the Bass Boost technology will make the bass powerful: resonating sounds will keep you in suspense when watching thrilling moments. Cinema explosions or percussion instruments sound very realistic from the speakers. You can output sound to the speakers from your favorite smartphone - for this, a wireless secure (unlike Samsung HT-J5550K) connection is used - Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Decoders - Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, DTS ES, DTS Neo 6, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD MA. The home theater has various smart features such as Triluminos Color, which provides good color reproduction with a wide range of tones to achieve picture depth.
Benefits:
- Bass Boost technology;
- Triluminos Color function;
- secure Bluetooth connection;
- a large number of decoders.
Disadvantages:
- design. Such sharp edges will not be to everyone's liking;
- overpriced;
- Wi-Fi takes a long time to load the Internet;
- the cooling fan is heard.
Verdict
Sony has developed a good home theater system with many different functions and technologies, but not all of them work flawlessly: the same Wi-Fi works intermittently, unlike Samsung or LG DCs. But the Sony BDV-E6100 has a feature for improving bass and picture quality, which is a big plus. Price - 30 thousand rubles. This is its biggest disadvantage.
LG BH-9540TW
This model is the flagship of LG's premium lineup with wireless rear speakers. DK with a real 9.1-channel speaker system, unique sound technology Cinema 3D Sound. 4 vertical channels have been added to the usual 5.1-channel system - located on the tops of the speakers, the vertical channels direct sound waves upwards - this is how the “sound dome effect” is formed. The SOUND FIELD EXPANSION effect broadens the sound field and widens the sweet spot. Viewers, even if there are many of them, feel themselves in the center of the same quality sound. DC supports Blu-ray discs and immersive 3D videos. The total power of the speakers is 1460 W, which is more than the Sony BDV-E6100 and Samsung HT-J5550K. With a rapidly growing volume of 3D Blu-ray content, the LG BH9540TW is the ideal platform for watching 3D movies with the clearest, most realistic 3D picture and quality sound. DC converts the image to Ultra HD (2160 px), and converts the 2D image to 3D. The model is equipped with the advanced LG Smart TV function and a full-fledged Internet browser with direct convenient access to a wide range of online content. DK reads 3D video files in MKV / MVC / TS formats from external media (NTFS, up to 2 TB). Transferring multimedia content from your home theater to other devices without using an access point is made possible by Wi-Fi Direct technology. Using the Private Sound mode, it is possible to watch movies without disturbing loved ones with loud sound, playing it while watching movies via a smartphone via Wi-Fi.
Benefits:
- high power level - 1460 W;
- various technologies and functions;
- support for external media up to 2 TB;
- 4K support;
- Private Sound mode;
- smart Smart TV.
Disadvantages:
- high price;
- the system takes up a lot of space;
- sometimes crackling is heard in the speakers.
Verdict
Price - 39,900 rubles. The price of the cinema is not small, but the recreation center is worth it. It implements a variety of functions and technologies, unlike competitors Sony and Samsung.The system has the highest power - 1460 W, technologies for improving sound quality. He makes a stunning impression.
TOP 3 premium home theaters
Onkyo HT-S7805
Magnificent DK 5.1.2 of a famous Japanese brand. It includes a powerful AV receiver with all the necessary features for an unforgettable entertainment experience: high-precision dynamic amplification, Dolby Atmos technology - sound effects fill the entire living room in three dimensions, even from the ceiling. You will literally find yourself in the center of events. Onkyo integrates a number of technologies to enhance stereo and multi-channel sound quality with its AccuEQ calibration. This technology is effective and very easy to use. Enables playback of 7.1 formats at 96 kHz without downsampling. And for ultimate stereo clarity, AccuEQ adjusts the front channels for natural sounding with unchanged DSP, DTS: X *, 4K / 60Hz / HDR video and FireConnect multi-room audio. Streaming audio from smartphone apps or streaming services is done via Google Cast, AirPlay and Wi-Fi. Onkyo's high quality acoustics are the result of 70 years of experience creating premium hi-fi products.
Benefits:
- powerful AV receiver - 160 W per channel;
- support for advanced formats Dolby Atmos / DTS: X;
- very high quality surround sound;
- FireConnect technology for connecting with wireless speakers;
- AccuEQ technology;
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi;
- complete acoustic set 5.1.2.
Disadvantages:
- takes up a lot of space;
- high price.
Verdict
The Onkyo HT-S7805 is the perfect home theater for the price. There is no better - I know what I'm talking about. It has all the modern technologies for improving sound quality, wireless connections, control via a smartphone - everything you need is already in this model. Of course, this system takes up a lot of space, it weighs decently, but the sound it gives out overshadows these small cons. Price - 84,500 rubles.
Onkyo HT-S9800THX
Another model of the Japanese brand Onkyo. It stands out from the first with the ending THX. This is a quality mark issued by a certified THX laboratory. It means that Onkyo has managed to achieve the reference quality home theater for rooms up to 35 meters. Our previous member of the rating, Onkyo HT-S7805, does not have such an important factor. In this home theater, the user will receive high-quality cinema sound, including playback of Dolby Atmos and DTS: X soundtracks. Dual-band Wi-Fi supports Blackfire's FireConnect technology for multi-room music distribution, built-in Chromecast and DTS Play-Fi. Spotify, AirPlay and Bluetooth technologies enable fast wireless music streaming from smartphones. Rigorous bench testing ensures high power and precise speaker control, while the premium DAC enables Hi-Res Audio playback using the Onkyo Controller app for network file selection. This very clear and simple multi-room control app already has TIDAL, TuneIn and Deezer music services built-in thanks to HDMI inputs supporting Dolby Vision, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), HDR10 and BT.2020 transmission. If you purchase this recreation center, the technology will delight you with high-quality premium content today and in the future.
Benefits:
- a full-fledged home theater with the THX quality mark;
- proprietary advanced technologies;
- wide functionality.
Disadvantages:
- the system takes up a lot of space;
- very high price.
Verdict
If you buy this recreation center, then for a very long time you will not want to buy another. It has everything that is possible. I can call it perfect sound. Experts from research laboratories even called it "reference" and issued a THX certificate. This is a very serious indicator that brings this model to the TOP of my rating. Price - 99,800 rubles.
Harman Kardon BDS 880
It is an ideal, compact, stylish, elite, high-tech, multifunctional, high-quality home theater from the American company Harman / Kardon. The two-unit system, consisting of a networked 3D Blu-ray player and 5.1-channel speaker system, attracts with a strict style and surprisingly compact design. At the same time, the main brand quality of the Harman / Kardon line is not affected - crystal clear sound.Five power amplifiers together with passive acoustics, an active subwoofer provide precise, dynamic, effective and spacious sound with amazing clarity. A 200-watt active subwoofer with a closed design is responsible for low-frequency sound. Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth, NFC, DLNA 1.5 technologies, built-in Wi-Fi and much more greatly expand the possibilities of using this DC.
Benefits:
- crystal clear sound;
- AirPlay wireless function;
- Near Field Connection (NFC) support;
- UHD playback and scaling;
- natural sound processing technology;
- auto-calibration of the output sound;
- compactness;
- DK is available in black and white.
Disadvantages:
- only the price.
Verdict
This system is the TOP-1 of my rating. I consider it the perfect home theater in 2019. The main advantages are incredibly clear sound, which is even slightly better than the Onkyo HT-S9800THX, compactness, design and build quality. In all respects, this is the best system. Its price is 119,000 rubles, but the equipment is worth every penny spent.
