The sounds of life come at us from all directions but for generations, audio systems only gave us sound that was essentially coming from one direction. Not anymore. Today’s audio experts have given us surround sound, that marvelous miracle of technology that immerses us in the music, dialogue and even the most subtle background sound from whatever we’re listening to. But, there are pedestrian surround sound systems and then there are the three “Best Of” systems the 3LUXE research team has found for you. Experience these stupendous systems and you’ll not only be surrounded by sound, you’ll be blown away by it.
Finding the perfect surround sound system can be tricky business. Get an inferior one and you’ll find yourself struggling to understand dialogue in a movie as the background noise overpowers it. Hearing the car whiz by is fun, but what did that guy just say? That’s frustrating enough to turn it off and just use the TV speakers. But there’s a solution—the Ascend Acoustics CMT-340 SE/CBM-170 SE surround sound system that combines award-winning components for dazzling results. This “Best O... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $1,118
When you’re seeking a “Best Of” product, it’s always a good thing when you hear the word ‘obsession’ because you know its makers have gone above and beyond to produce their best. That’s the case with the Wilson Audio Surround Sound system, a “Best Of” that takes a sound experience to a level few in the world have witnessed. You want extreme? Wilson’s XS-subwoofer is 7 feet tall and when paired with the company’s acclaimed X-2 loudspeakers, new plateaus are reached in both qual... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $100,000+
If you’re an audiophile and you don’t mind shelling out the money to feed your need for sound, Krell Industries has the ultimate surround sound system for you. The KRELLHEAT Inferno surround system is outrageous by any measure, a system that knows no limits. This “Best Of” starts with the Evolution 707 preamp/processor and Evolution 525 DVD source. Each of seven LAT-1000s is powered by its own Evolution One amplifier to deliver absolute perfection. Krell’s LAT-1000 4-way Floor Standing L... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $250,000+
