Best home theater ratings for 2020

Visiting cinemas is conditioned by many reasons: high-quality image on a huge screen, good sound, transmission of some special effects. However, for many moviegoers, such trips incur significant budget losses. The advent of home theaters has saved owners money and opened up many opportunities for them. The best home theaters for 2020 are presented to the attention of buyers.

General understanding of home theaters: classification and selection criteria for technology

Home theater is a collection of audio and video equipment. According to technical data, it is not much different from a professional cinema apparatus. The equipment can be equipped with additional functions that are intended not only for watching movies (for example, for karaoke). In order to understand how to choose the right model of the product, the complete set is considered first. All types of cinemas consist of 3 main elements:

• a device displaying an image (it can be a TV, LCD or plasma panel, or a projector with a screen);
• speaker system + AV receiver;
• DVD-player.

Depending on the sound quality, home theaters are classified into three conditional groups: multimedia, Hi-Fi, Hi-End. Popular models - with Hi-Fi equipment, as they most accurately reproduce the sound of the original recording. Hi-End for audiophiles: it embodies unconventional technical solutions, very expensive equipment.

What to look for when buying a home theater? Each user appreciates both the combination of functions and technical characteristics, and the individual properties of technology. The following recommendations will be useful both for beginners in this matter and for professionals:

1. The number of elements to connect. The multi-link acoustic circuit provides the highest quality sound. Also popular are soundbars - a combination of a subwoofer and a universal speaker. For example, if the number 1 is indicated, it means that the equipment is equipped with 5 speakers and one subwoofer. This model is suitable for a medium-sized apartment. Modern breakthrough - home theaters with monoblocs providing surround sound.

The more channels, the more realistic the sound.

2. View of the video transmission device. The simplest and most common is the TV. A projector is expensive and requires a lot of wall space for display.
3. Monitor cover. The screen can be matte, glossy or smooth with a special coating.Gloss gives a brighter and sharper image, and if there is no special coating, the monitor will give reflections. The matte screen, in terms of picture quality, is inferior to the glossy display, but is considered more practical.
4. Functional. You need to pay attention to connection ports, functions, decoders, technology support (for example, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or AirPlay - for users of Apple equipment).

Premium Home Cinema is equipped with the most advanced and high quality components, many features and capabilities. But, one drawback of such goods is the high cost.

Improved still picture quality can be obtained with the home theater's progressive video output, but not all TVs support it.

Customer reviews, which describe the shortcomings of a particular model of technology, will help not to make mistakes when choosing a cinema. It is useful to watch a video review of the selected product before buying. Huge help is provided by sales consultants who will give practical advice on choosing, tell which company is better to buy a home theater and, if necessary, analyze the product units.

Each manufacturer in the kit puts a manual for household appliances, where a detailed description is given: how to connect the system, configure the equipment, make installation, etc.

Rating of quality home theaters for 2020, according to buyers with 5.1 acoustics

This category includes cinemas that, according to buyers, correspond to the price and quality. The following companies became the sales leaders:

• "Sony";
• Onkyo;
• "Samsung";
• "LG".

All models are valued for high-quality assembly and image and sound transmission. In addition, all the cinemas presented are equipped with 5 speakers and one subwoofer, and the main unit is a one-block system.

Model "HT-S5805" from the manufacturer "Onkyo"

Home theater with one main unit in black. Construction with AV receiver, without DVD player, made of durable plastic. You can adjust the treble and bass tone. The device can handle video from an Ultra HD Blu-ray player. This kit requires connection to a TV or projector which is not included.

Specifications:

Element sizes (centimeters):	43,5/16/32,8;
	15,5/46,7/18,3;
	11,5/23/9,6;
	40,9/11,5/12,1;
	23/42,5/41
Connecting link:	Bluetooth
Number of inputs:	19 pcs.
Outputs:	headphones, subwoofer, HDMI
Support:	DVD-Audio
DSP Modes:	4 things.
Decoders:	Dolby True HD, DTS-HD MA
Total kit weight:	50 kg 500 g
DAC:	24 bit
Power (W):	340
Speaker diameter (cm):	20 - subwoofer, 8 - rear speakers, center channel: LF - 8, HF - 2.5; front speakers: LF - 12, HF - 2.58
Number of strips (pieces):	speakers: 2 - front, 1 - rear; 2 - central channel
Radio:	AM, FM
Number of radio stations stored in memory:	40 pcs.
By price:	50,000 rubles

• Supports Blu-Ray;
• Multifunctional;
• Clear intuitive connection to the amplifier;
• Optimal sound distribution across all speakers;
• Convenient operating schemes for the receiver;
• Opportunities;
• Build quality and packaging;
• Easy to calibrate;
• Can make SmartTV out of any TV;
• The equipment works as stated by the manufacturer.

• Many unnecessary buttons on the remote control;
• Dear.

Model "BDV-E4100" from the manufacturer "Sony"

An inexpensive home theater system with many features and capabilities. There is a timer, radio, various outputs and inputs. Can connect the keyboard wirelessly for gaming activities. Watching movies can be started from any media and via the Internet resource. Ideal for a home with children. All details of a compact size, modern design, will fit into any interior of the room.

Specifications:

Element dimensions (centimeters):	43/5,05/29,6;
	26/120/26;
	9/20,5/9,1;
	24/9,5/8,5;
	22,5/36,5/34,5
Total weight of the installation:	28 kg 900 g
The overall power of the speakers:	1 thousand watts
Included:	5 speakers, 1 subwoofer
Pairing devices:	USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
DSP Settings:	6 pcs.
Support:	DLNA, BD-Live, external hard drives, wireless keyboard, media: Blu-ray Disc and 3D; CD and DVD: R, RW and regular
Inputs:	audio stereo and optical
Outputs:	HDMI
Storing radio stations in memory:	20 pcs.
Video:	1080p (HD)
Average price:	23,000 rubles

• Length of wires;
• TV remote control;
• Design;
• In terms of sound quality, it is one of the best devices: you can have parties in the apartment;
• Functional;
• Customization options;
• Inexpensive;
• Powerful SAB;
• Interface support.

• The material attracts dust, leaves fingerprints;
• Lack of automatic sound tuning;
• There is no manual equalizer.

Model "HT-J5530K" from the manufacturer "Samsung"

Home setup with audio line inputs and outputs in a black plastic case. There is an equalizer, you can connect two microphones, which make it clear that the theater is with karaoke. There is an FM radio and BD-Live supported. The ability to watch movies from the Internet if additional equipment is connected, since the model itself does not have built-in Wi-Fi.

Specifications:

Acoustic package:	5.1
RMS Power:	1000 watts
Decoder:	Dolby Digital, DTS: 96/24, HD MA, standard
Input signal:	HD
Inputs:	microphone, stereo audio
Pairing device:	Bluetooth
Total weight of the installation:	26 kg 530 g
Parameters of all elements (centimeters):	43/5,5/22,4;
	8.34/105,3/10,1;
	8,3/12,9/10,1;
	26,9/8,8/10,1;
	22,1/38,1/36,5
The ability to use media:	Blu-ray Disc and 3D, BD R and Re, all types of CD and DVD
Manufacturer country:	China
How much is:	22,000 rubles

• Good sound;
• Reads all file formats: music, video, photo;
• Powerful;
• Compactness of parts;
• Works great: no complaints from customers;
• Resistance of the case to physical damage;
• Appearance;
• The set justifies its cost;
• All types of entertainment: karaoke, games, watching movies and photos.

• Inconvenient remote control;
• High frequency background.

Model "LHB655NK" from the manufacturer "LG"

Cinema with childproof function for families with great functionality. There is a timer, thanks to which you can control the pastime of children at the equipment. With the "Private Sound" function, you can reproduce the sound emitted by your home theater through your smartphone. There is support for NTFS (hard disk) up to 2 TB and DLNA. Wired type subwoofer. The installation can be used as a karaoke, for this it is provided to read any files and connect two microphones. Home theater with wireless speakers that connect from the rear.

Specifications:

Dimensions of all elements (centimeters):	29/110/29;
	36/6,05/29,9;
	22/9,85/9,72;
	17,2/39,1/26,1
Video mode:	HD
Video DAC:	12 bit
Decoders:	Dolby Digital Plus and Standard, Dolby TrueHD, DTS: Standard, -HD HR and MA
Carriers:	all kinds of CD, DVD, BD
The overall power of the speakers:	668 Wt
Inputs:	audio stereo and optical, two microphones
Outputs:	HDMI
Interfaces:	USB type "A", Ethernet, Bluetooth
DSP Modes:	2 pcs.
Radio frequency:	87.5-108 MHz
Remembers radio stations:	50 pcs.
Average cost:	21,000 rubles

• Childproof kit;
• The manufacturer's warranty is increased (up to 2 years);
• Functional;
• Easy connection to TV;
• Supports almost all types of media except DVD-RAM;
• Multi-brand remote control.

• Not enough power.

Rating of the best home theaters, according to buyers, for 2020 with various speaker configurations

This category includes premium economy units, they all come with a one-block system. The following companies became the sales leaders:

• "Mystery" from the series "budget options";
• Premium class from "Onkyo";
• Mid-range from LG.

Model "MSB-111" from the manufacturer "Mystery"

Installation on a single bootable disc reads almost all CD / DVD media formats. Available radio "FM" and adjust the frequency of the sound or add the desired sound using the equalizer. The set includes a control panel and operating instructions in various languages, thanks to which you can explore other features of this set.

Specifications:

Acoustics:	soundbar (2.1)
Overall Strength:	300 watts
Decoder:	Dolby Digital
DSP variations:	4 things.
Video Resolution:	720p, 1080p / i
Radio frequency:	87.5-108 MHz
Connecting link:	Universal Serial Bus
Colour:	the black
Average price:	6200 rubles

• Lots of sound effects;
• Great sounding;
• DVD drive;
• Value for money;
• Small size;
• Modern design.

• Automatic EQ adjustment only;
• A small number of audio and video formats.

Model "HT-S9800THX" from the manufacturer "Onkyo"

A multichannel home theater system with AV receiver and iPod support that can adjust the treble / bass and balance. It is equipped with all the modern gadgets of the new generation: for example, surround sound and the highest video resolution. All parts are made of durable plastic, small size. Frame color - black.

Specifications:

Acoustics:	7.1
RMS Speaker Total Power:	1035 Wt
DSP Modes:	5 pieces.
Total weight:	45 Kg
Element sizes (centimeters):	43,5/17,3/37,8;
	15,8/43,3/19,9;
	20/27,5/16,9;
	38/44,4/42,9
Remembers radio stations:	40 pcs.
Radio:	FM, AM
LF / HF diameter (centimeters):	12/2,5;
	13/25
Bit depth (DAC):	32 bit
Decoders:	Dolby TrueHD and Atmos, DTS: -HD MA and: X
Supports formats:	SACD, DVD-Audio
Interfaces:	everything, even Ethernet
Inputs:	22 pcs. different types
Outputs:	subwoofer, headphones, HDMI
Cost:	115,700 rubles

• Multifunctional installation;
• Build quality;
• Technical properties;
• Design;
• Easy to set up;
• Good sound;
• New: market entry was made this year (summer);
• Various entrances.

• Expensive.

Model "LAS655K" from the manufacturer "LG"

Home theater made of plastic in a black case with karaoke, equipped with an equalizer. You can adjust the treble / bass tones, listen to the radio (FM). The device supports DLNA

Specifications:

A type:	soundbar
Acoustic panel:	2.1,
DSP:	8 pcs.
Dimensions (centimeters):	106,6/7,6/5,3;
	17,1/39/26,1
Supports formats:	MKV, MPEG4 / 1/2, AVCHD, WMV, WMA, MP3
Overall Strength:	320 watts
By weight:	8.9 kilograms
Inputs:	3 pcs: audio optical and 2 microphones
Output:	HDMI
Pairing device:	USB, Ethernet (100 Mbit / s), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11 n)
Production:	China
Average price:	10,500 rubles

• Design;
• Various mounting methods: hanging, surface mounting;
• Compactness;
• A light weight;
• The presence of Bluetooth;
• Functional.

• Lack of HDMI cable;
• Electronics does not always work well: periodic loss of acoustics.

Output

The best manufacturers in the production of home theaters are considered to be three firms: "Sony", "Onkyo" and "Samsung". Each of them, according to buyers, perfectly conveys images and sounds. The popularity of the models of the selected companies also develops due to their characteristics. For example, Samsung has become famous for the fact that its home theaters are capable of streaming music to the iPhone and iPad. In expensive models of cinemas, for example, with karaoke, the song presentation system has been improved (very realistic). You can take advantage of various gadgets: select the next musical composition during song playback; create your own list of songs; use T9 to find your favorite melody, etc. This kind of karaoke is called MIX karaoke.

The review shows one model of cinemas from different companies with different acoustics, which conditionally gives a definition of what settings are. Which is the best cinema to buy is everyone's personal business.