Tech & Auto
The Best Budget-Friendly Alternatives To Bose Surround Sound
By DAVID BIXENSPAN
Energy Take Classic
The Energy Take Classic surround speaker set has been around for almost two decades and outperforms its small physical size while being reasonably priced.
Over the years, reviewers have praised the speaker set. In 2024, the main place to buy the Take Classic appears to be Accessories4Less.com for $349.
Monoprice 33832
While Monoprice is a relatively young company, it has a reputation for high-quality budget audio equipment, such as the 5.1.4 channel 33832 set for $209.99.
The follow-up to the 10565, the 33832 features Dolby Atmos-compatible drivers on all its speakers. AVSForum.com user KenH confirmed it is indeed the 10565’s spatial successor.
LG S75QR
Although it has few professional reviews, RTINGS.com gave the LG S75QR semi-wireless 5.1.2 channel surround system a positive assessment.
The system retails at Best Buy for $449.99 but can often be found on sale for $349.99. Among 1,295 Best Buy customers, the system has a 4.4 out of five stars.