Best home audio systems for a movie theatre experience
If you’re ready to turn your living room into a home cinema, we’ve rounded up a range of brilliant home sound systems to help.
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Whether you unwind by playing your favourite music or cocooning yourself on the couch to watch a movie, the quality of your sound system will make a big difference. Investing in a quality home audio system will turn your TV room into a home theatre and give you a truly immersive music experience. Keen to find the right option for you? We’ve rounded up the best systems for you.
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COMPLETE HOME AUDIO SYSTEMS
Complete home audio systems offer comprehensive surround sound that ensures you’ll hear everything from the crackle of branches underfoot in a crime series to the bass of your favourite tune. No, they’re not cheap but they provide unparalleled sound that packs a punch.
Yamaha 51CH Home Theatre Pack, Bing Lee, $544
With 3D movie compatibility, 135W total output and the ability to connect with your other devices, this home audio system means you can bring a deluxe movie theatre experience into your own home.
Tuned by Oscar-winning sound engineers to amplify the audio of your favourite TV series and movies, this is the pinnacle of home theatre kits.
SOUNDBARS
If you don’t fancy adding more clutter to your TV room, a soundbar is a good option. A sleek design that sits inconspicuously beneath your TV, it offers a home theatre feel without taking up a lot of space.
Panasonic 31 Inch Soundbar 300W, The Good Guys, $549
With 300W output and wireless capacities, this sound system will complete your home audio set up. Plus, the included subwoofer means those action movie explosions will pop.
Bose Soundbar 700, on sale $699, (down from $1,199.95), Amazon Australia
A truly deluxe offering, the Bose Soundbar 700 promises to deliver epic sound to your loungeroom. With superior voice pick-up, Wi-Fi and bluetooth connectivity and a built in voice assistant, this device doubles as a music player.
LG SN5Y 21 Inch Sound Bar System, $475, Bing Lee
Sleek and unobtrusive, this LG option will blend right into your home audio set up. However, its high resolution audio and bluetooth connectivity will ensure you notice its sound.
JBL Bar 2.0 Channel All In One Soundbar, on sale $195, Harvey Norman
Compact and equipped with bluetooth capabilities, this affordable option uses JBL Surround Sound technology to deliver crisp, clear sound.
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