Home Cinema Speakers
Home cinema speakers are an essential component of a home theatre system, designed to deliver high-quality audio for an immersive movie-watching or gaming experience. These speakers are specifically engineered to reproduce clear and dynamic sound across a wide range of frequencies.
Home cinema speakers are an essential component of a home theatre system, designed to deliver high-quality audio for an immersive movie-watching or gaming experience. These speakers are specifically engineered to reproduce clear and dynamic sound across a wide range of frequencies.
Home cinema speaker systems come in various configurations, such as 5.1, 7.1, 9.1, and more. The numbers represent the total number of speakers and subwoofers in the setup. More channels typically mean a more immersive audio experience, especially when combined with advanced audio formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, which support height channels for three-dimensional sound.
The size and design of home cinema speakers vary. Larger speakers tend to produce more powerful and detailed sound, while smaller speakers are more compact and may fit better in smaller rooms. Speaker design can range from traditional box-style to sleek and modern designs, allowing you to choose speakers that match your room aesthetics.
Wharfedale Diamond 9.CS Centre Speaker, White
Wharfedale D300 3D Surround Speakers (Pair), Black
Wharfedale Diamond SW-150 Subwoofer, Walnut
Bowers & Wilkins M-1 Satellite Speaker (Single), Matte White
Q Acoustics Q 3060S Subwoofer, Graphite Grey
KEF T101 Satellite Speakers (Pair), White
DALI Alteco C-1 Height Speakers (Pair), Walnut
Klipsch Flexus Core 100 Soundbar, Black
SVS Prime Satellite Speaker 3 Pack, Gloss White
REL TZero MKIII Subwoofer, White
Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Soundbar, Black
Wharfedale Evo 4.C Black Centre Speaker (Single)
JBL Stage 240H Height Speakers (Pair), Black
KEF T301 Satellite Speakers (Pair), Black
Wharfedale DX-3 HCP 5.1 Speaker Package, Walnut
Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3 Centre Speaker, Black
SVS Prime Elevation Speakers (Pair), White
Sonos ARC Premium Smart Soundbar, Black - Secondhand
SVS SB1000 Pro Subwoofer, Black Ash
Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 5.1 Home Cinema Speaker Package, Black
Monitor Audio Radius 380 Subwoofer, Satin White
Sonos ARC Premium Smart Soundbar, White
JBL Bar 800 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer
SVS PB1000 Pro Subwoofer, Black Ash - Secondhand
Monitor Audio Radius 390 Subwoofer, Satin White
SVS PB1000 Pro Subwoofer, Black Ash
Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 HCP 5.1.4 Speaker Package, Walnut
SVS SB2000 Pro Subwoofer, Gloss Black
SVS SB3000 Subwoofer, Black Ash
Q Acoustics Q 5000 Series 5.1 Speaker System Builder
Sennheiser AMBEO Max Soundbar
REL HT/1510 Predator Subwoofer
SVS SB4000 Subwoofer, Black Ash
SVS PB16 Ultra Subwoofer, Black Oak
About Home Cinema Speakers
Traditionally, Home Theatre Systems consist of the following speakers:
Front Speakers: These typically include left and right speakers and are responsible for delivering the main audio channels, including dialogue and music. Often times these are the largest or most powerful speakers in the system.
Centre Channel Speaker: The centre speaker is crucial for clear dialogue. Most of the dialogue in movies comes from the centre of the screen, and the centre channel speaker is positioned above or below the screen for optimal positioning and playback. There is a dedicated centre channel in the film or TV shows soundtrack that includes all of the dialogue and this information is fed solely to the centre speaker.
Surround Speakers: Surround speakers are responsible for creating an enveloping soundstage, immersing viewers in the audio. They are usually placed to the sides or behind the viewing area giving you a 360 degree sound field.
Height Channel Speakers: Also referred to as Dolby Atmos speakers, these speakers provide the sensation of audio coming from above thereby creating a three-dimensional audio experience. It is most common to see ceiling speakers being utilised as height channel speakers for this reason, but if you can’t permanently install ceiling speakers into your space there are other options with up-ward firing modules for a similar effect.
Subwoofer: The subwoofer is dedicated to producing deep bass frequencies. It adds impact to explosions, rumbles, and low-frequency effects, enhancing the overall cinematic experience. Arguably, this is what gives you that immersive ‘cinema’ sound.
Whilst dedicated home theatre systems will undoubtedly provide the best sound quality and immersive movie watching experience, there are alternative options for people that don’t have the space to house multiple speakers around their homes or who just want a simpler solution. Soundbars have become increasingly popular as the next best solution. These products offer a one box solution to home cinema that sits comfortably underneath your TV with minimal set up required.
Home Cinema Speakers FAQs
How can I get cinema sound at home?
To get cinema sound at home start by getting a high-quality audio-video (AV) receiver. Choose speakers that match your room size and layout. For the best experience, consider a 5.1, 7.1, or even a Dolby Atmos speaker configuration. Lastly, use streaming services or physical media that offer high-resolution audio and video content.
What is the difference between home theatre speakers and stereo speakers?
The main difference between home theatre speakers and stereo speakers is the configuration and layout. In home theatre setups, surround sound is often employed, featuring five or more channels (e.g. 5.1 or 7.2.4). In contrast, stereo speaker systems rely on only two speakers, one for the left channel and one for the right.
Are soundbars as good as surround sound?
While soundbars can provide improved audio compared to built-in TV speakers, they may not offer the same immersive, three-dimensional soundstage that a full surround sound system with multiple speakers and audio-video (AV) receiver can achieve.
