Best 5.1 System
Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6
$598-$800A wired 5.1 surround system that brings back the Home Theater in a Box approach with modern performance. Delivers immersive surround sound for movies with dedicated left, center, right, and surround speakers.
what experts say
- >“At a time when slimmer, stand-alone soundbars with upfiring Dolby Atmos speakers and Wi-Fi connection rule the high-end soundbar market, the System 6 goes the other way.”— WIRED
- >“Best 5.1 soundbar system with dedicated surround speakers”— RTINGS
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +True 5.1 surround sound with dedicated left, center, right, and surround speakers
- +Wired system provides stable, interference-free audio
- +Immersive surround sound experience for movies
- +Home Theater in a Box approach with complete system included
- +Professional-grade surround sound setup
[-] what's not
- -Requires running wires for surround speakers throughout room
- -More complex installation compared to wireless soundbars
- -Larger footprint and more visible components
- -Higher price point for wired system
- -Less flexible placement options due to wiring requirements
