Home Theater Speakers - How to Choose the Right Speaker For Your Room

It can be very confusing when you want to buy a new set of speakers for your room.

There seem to be so many choices to make that it can be difficult to know where to start. So here is a list of things to think about when you want to buy new speakers for your home theater system.

1. What type of speaker configuration do you want?

• 2.0 stereo system


• 2.1 stereo system with a subwoofer


• 5.1 surround sound system


• 7.1 surround sound system


• 7.2 surround sound system with two subwoofers

2. What size of speaker do you want?

• Satellite


• Bookshelf


• Floor standing


• In-wall


• In-ceiling

3. What technical ratings do you need to consider?

• Power ratings


• Sensitivity


• Impedance


• Match these with the ratings of your amplifier or receiver

4. How do you want to buy your speakers?

• An all-in-one package with all the speakers included?


• Buy separates and put together your system one speaker at a time?

5. What make of speakers do you want? Some major brands are:

• Infinity


• Klipsch


• Yamaha


• B & W


• Mission


• Paradigm


• Kef

Once you have worked you way through this checklist, then you will have a much better idea of the speakers that you you want for your home theater system.

The important thing is to take each point at a time and don't over complicate your choices. You will find it much easier to choose the best speakers for your room when you are clear with what you actually need - or what will best suit your home theater setup.