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If you’re looking for an affordable, high-performance 5.1-channel home theater speaker system, we recommend Sony DAV-TZ145 Home Theater System. We came to this conclusion after nearly 48 hours of research that evaluated over 50 home theatre systems. Sony HT-IV300/M-E12 Home Theater System is our top pick under the budget of Rs. 25,000. And if you are someone looking for the best features and awesome sound without any budget constraint then Sony BDV-E4100 Home Theater is what you should buy.
Top Pick
A powerful 5.1 music system with surround sound.
Sony HT-IV300/M-E12 Home Theater System
1000 W output with 5.1 channel cinematic surround sound, one-touch NFC, Bluetooth connectivity, DTH direct plug-in, S-Master digital amplifier, Miracast screen mirroring, 4K Ultra HD quality and more.
To buy the best music system for your home we highly recommend you to read out our Home Theatre Buying guide at the end of this article.
Top 10 Best Home Theater Systems in India (2019)
Best 5.1 speakers under Rs 5000
We have found our best home theatre systems under 5K INR.
1. Zebronics BT6860RUCF Multimedia Bluetooth Speakers
This 5.1 home theatre system from Zebronics features 100 W (RMS) total audio output, with 70 W Subwoofer and 40 W Satellite speakers 6 W x 5.
With Bluetooth connectivity, you can connect any Bluetooth device to enjoy the enhanced audio output. Multiple connectivity options like USB, SD/MMC, Aux make it easier for you to enjoy audio directly from USB drives, memory cards etc.
You can also connect this 5.1 home theatre with your LED TV, mobile phone, laptop, DVD player or Blu-ray player. Built-in FM provides you with an alternate option for entertainment.
Nice and clean design and LED display make it quite attractive and modern. Full function remote control and preset equalizer make it very easy to operate.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Host of connectivity features like Bluetooth, USB, SD/MMC Card, and Aux | Bass is not up to the mark |
| Built-in FM tuner | |
| Clean design with LED display | |
| 100 W (RMS) output |
2. Tronica Republic Series Home Audio Speaker with Bluetooth
At the time of writing this post, this is the best selling home theatre on Amazon.in. And we are not surprised at all, this isn’t the best in terms of features or quality of sound, but it provides great value for the price.
If you are looking for an affordable home theatre system under Rs. 5,000 then this is not a bad choice at all.
The average buyer rating of 4.3/5 on Amazon tells us a lot about how happy the customers are after buying this product.
This stylish looking home theater comes with 40W 5.1 multimedia speakers with a wide range of connectivity options like USB, SD Card, FM, Aux, and Bluetooth. Featuring an impressive 3500w PMPO output, Tronica Republic Series 5.1 home theatre provides rich audio and extended bass to enjoy music, movies or PC games.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth connectivity and several other connectivity options like USB, SD Card, and Aux. | Not a leading brand |
| Built-in FM tuner is a great addition for all FM lovers | Audio quality is not that great. But if you look at the price and other products in this price range then it is definitely better |
| Stylish design with a glossy finish | |
| 40 W 5.1 home theatre at this amazing price |
Best 5.1 speakers under 10K
Save yourself from the humiliation of the awful sound of your TV. Choose a home theatre from the below list to enjoy heart-thumping music and theatre-like sound while your neighbors look on with envy!
Below listed speakers are our best pick home audio systems under the budget of INR 10000.
3. Philips SPA8000B Home Theater
Philips SPA8000B home theatre features a truly immersive 5.1 surround sound audio experience. Enjoy your movies and music with rich audio and hear every beat of your favourite music track or enjoy action-packed Hollywood movies with thumping sound that seems to be coming from every angle of your room.
This 5.1 home theatre is elegantly designed and looks ultra-modern. Philips SPA8000B home theatre will complement the modern interiors of your living room.
Features like 120 W audio output, Bluetooth connectivity, USB & SD Card playback, built-in FM tuner, full function remote and bass level control make it a truly best 5.1 home theatre under Rs. 10,000.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| 120 W output with surround sound | No HDMI |
| 8” Subwoofer with 45W output | Keeping in mind the price, the audio output could have been little better |
| Elegant and modern design | |
| Bluetooth connectivity. USB, Memory Card and Aux connectivity options also available | |
| Built-in FM tuner |
4. Sony DAV-TZ145 Home Theater System
Sony DAV-TZ145 5.1 home theatre system is unarguably the best 5.1 home theatre system under Rs. 10000. Sony DAV-TZ145 is a home theatre in a true sense as it comes with a digital amplifier that delivers high-quality audio while the HDMI output gives you HD quality visuals. Most of the other home theatres in this price range do not offer HDMI connectivity.
Sony DAV-TZ145 features a console, 60 W subwoofer and 5 speakers of 60 W each, making the total output an impressive 360 W RMS. This home theatre offers you a theatre-like a movie viewing experience with Dolby quality sound.
Featuring a sleek and neat design in black, Sony DAV-TZ145 perfectly blends into the décor of your home. The compact speakers make their presence felt with thumping sound.
We are also impressed with the specs of each individual speakers, each speaker gives you 60 W of powerful sound that blends magically with the bass from the subwoofer.
The console supports multiple formats like DVD, DVD+R to DVD-RW, CDs, MP3 and JPEG and you can also connect your USB drives.
Video upscaling provides the best possible video quality and lets you watch even your old collection (in standard quality) in HD quality. The user-friendly On Screen Display makes it very convenient to operate. Surround sound technologies like Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic get the best out of the compact speakers, giving you a theatre-like sound experience.
In-built FM Tuner with 20 presets means you never run out of options for entertainment.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| 360 W powerful output with Dolby quality surround sound | No Bluetooth connectivity |
| Impressive looks, compact design | |
| Console with the capability to play CD, DVD and MP3 | |
| In-built FM with 20 preset stations | |
| HDMI connectivity and video upscaling |
Best 5.1 speakers under Rs 25000
Your friends and neighbours will be jealous and wish they had an amazing home theatre system just like Yours! Here are our best pick home audio systems under the budget of 25K INR.
5. Sony HT-IV300/M-E12 Home Theater System
If I had to buy one home theatre today, I’ll blindly buy the Sony HT-IV300/M-E12 home theatre. I am in love with this absolutely stunning 5.1 home theatre system ever since I first saw this.
1000 W output with 5.1 channel cinematic surround sound, one-touch NFC and Bluetooth connectivity, DTH direct plug-in, S-Master digital amplifier, Miracast screen mirroring, 4K Ultra HD quality and the list goes on.
The highly compact looking speakers might deceive you with their powerful surround sound output.
Apart from the amazing list of features shown above, features like Digital Music Enhancer enhance the sound experience by preventing volume jumps and providing consistently good sound. ClearAudio+ automatically converts stereo audio into 5.1 audio. Dolby Surround Pro Logic converts stereo audio to surround sound for a truly immersive experience.
Two HDMI inputs and one HDMI output let you connect up to 2 HDMI compatible devices like a set-top box, Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, etc.
Enjoy music, videos and movies from your smartphone onto the large screen of your TV with the in-built Miracast mirroring technology. Wi-Fi Direct lets you connect your smartphone or tablet without the need of a Wi-Fi network.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Heart thumping 1000 W audio output with surround sound | No built-in FM |
| One-touch NFC and Bluetooth connectivity | |
| Two HDMI inputs and One HDMI output | |
| Smartphone screen mirroring with Miracast | |
| Compact yet powerful speakers for clean and wire-free installation | |
| Built-in 4K Ultra HD upscaling | |
| Bravia Sync for controlling power, volume and channel from single remote |
6. Samsung HT-J5100K/XL Home Theater System
Samsung HT J5100K/XL delivers powerful bass for impressive audio that makes even the low notes clearly audible. Powerful audio gives you cinematic experience right in your living room.
This powerful 5.1 home theatre uses a unique patented technology called ‘Crystal Amp Pro Technology’. What this technology essentially does is it enhances the audio quality by amplifying the average-sounding sound signals to great-sounding sound signals.
This home theatre also gives you an option to change the equalizer settings for a more personal and customized audio experience. These equalizer settings are accessible on TV display making it very user-friendly to change the levels of each frequency as per your liking.
Features like powerful 1000 W audio, Karaoke scoring, fanfare, key control, microphone with music USB record, CD ripping, TV sound, USB recording (Data disc to USB) and built-in FM make it a good choice.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| 1000 W output with powerful bass | No Bluetooth connectivity |
| Karaoke scoring, fanfare, key control, microphone with music USB record, CD ripping, TV sound, USB recording (Data disc to USB) | |
| Change equalizer settings easily by looking at the same on TV | |
| Built-in FM | |
| HDMI ARC connectivity |
7. Sony HT-RT3 Sound Bar Home Theater System
Two rear speakers, subwoofer and 3 channel soundbar offer you a truly cinematic experience with 5.1 channels of real surround sound.
The soundbar design makes for a clean design by replacing 3 speakers with a single soundbar. It is also much easier to install as compared to other 5.1 channel home theatre systems as you have fewer speakers and fewer wires to connect.
NFC and Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream your favourite music wirelessly. The total power output of 600 W coupled with high-quality surround sound from 5.1 separate audio channels with Dolby Digital gives you a theatre-like TV viewing experience.
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) lets you connect to your TV with a single cable, without the need for an extra audio cable. Optical input allows you to use an optical cable to connect your TV, DVD or Blu-ray player and enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital surround sound.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Easy Bluetooth and NFC connectivity | No built-in FM tuner |
| HDMI ARC and Optical Input | No DVD/CD/Blu-ray player |
| Fewer speakers mean fewer wires and cleaner setup | |
| A total power output of 600 W with 5.1 channel real surround sound |
8. Sony DAV-DZ350 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System
Yet another Sony home theatre makes it in our list of 10 best home theatre in India. This post is so dominated by Sony home theatres that this post at first may seem a little biased towards Sony. However, the actual fact is, we tried very hard to find home theatres from all leading brands and when we sat for comparing the features and price most Sony home theatres beat the competition quite comfortably.
Sony DAV-DZ350 5.1 Channel DVD home theatre system comes with Stylish Quartz Monolithic designed 5.1 channel speaker system with a DVD player and a host of useful features.
Like other Sony Home Theater Systems in this price range, Sony DAV-DZ350 also features S-Master Digital Amplifier that reproduces the best quality digital audio with significantly less noise.
You can also connect your Bluetooth enabled devices like smartphone and tablet to enjoy your favourite music wirelessly.
1000 W audio output coupled with Dolby Digital surround sound and thumping bass is a pure delight for all music lovers and fans of high action Hollywood movies. Dolby Pro Logic automatically converts 2 channel stereo to give you an enthralling surround sound experience.
Unlike other HDMI compatible devices which require an extra audio cable with HDMI cable to carry audio and visual. This home theatre from Sony features HDMI ARC which makes connecting this home theatre with your TV easy and clutter-free as a single HDMI cable carries both high-resolution video and sound.
You can also use an optical cable for high-quality audio. Connect your USB drive to the front USB port to enjoy your favourite playlists and easily control playback with the remote.
Bravia Sync is another interesting feature that lets you control the most often used functions of your TV and home theatre, such as power, volume, and channel selection, using a single remote control.
Built-in FM with 20 preset stations is an extra surprise for all radio lovers.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Easy Bluetooth connectivity | HDMI ARC cable may not work with all TVs and you may have to use two cables i.e. HDMI for visuals and an optical cable for audio |
| HDMI ARC and Optical Input | FM Antenna/Cable should be longer |
| Powerful output of 1000 W with 5.1 channel real surround sound | |
| Karaoke features let you sing along | |
| DVD Player | |
| Stylish Quartz Monolithic Design |
Best High-End 5.1 speakers in India
Are you crazy for the music and looking out for high-end music systems? Then following home audio systems are just for you if budget is not a concern for you.
9. Sony BDV-E4100 5.1 Home Theater
Sony BDV-E4100 5.1 is definitely a home theatre that has got everything that a true music fan or cinema lover can ask from a home theatre system.
Sony BDV-E4100 features two tall front speakers in it’s 5.1 channel surround sound setup. These tall speakers not only give you a sophisticated home theatre setup but also produce cinema like dynamic sound.
1000 W output, two tall speakers, two satellite rear speakers and a subwoofer give you powerful surround sound that puts you in the center of all the action.
Enjoy your favourite music wirelessly all thanks to Sony BDV-E4100’s NFC and Bluetooth connectivity. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you easily connect your smartphone, tablet or laptop or connect directly to the Internet with no wires or cables whatsoever.
Connect to your home Wi-Fi network to stream videos, music or movies or access anything with the in-built web browser and many apps.
Sharp looks and flawless style inspired by Quartz design, cut-glass edges and gleaming facets of rock crystal. From speakers, console to remote control, each single piece is artistically designed to make a bold style statement.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| 5.1 channel surround sound with two tall speakers and 1000 W output gives audio real impact of movie effects | No built-in FM |
| NFC and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity | Rear speakers should have been wireless |
| Built-in Wi-Fi for easily connecting to the internet. Stream videos, movies and access a host of online services and apps | |
| Impeccable design that will enhance the interiors of your home | |
| Turn your smartphone or tablet into a remote control using TV SideView app | |
| The Blu-ray Disc Player upscales DVDs to near HD quality so you can play all your classic DVDs again with more detail | |
| Support for 3D playback |
10. Sony BDV-E3200 Blu Ray Home Theater
Sony BDV-E3200 is an amazing option for people who appreciate quality and are ready to pay a little higher. Sony BDV-E3200 comes with 5.1 channel speaker setup with a powerful subwoofer, 5 speakers and an advanced Blu-ray player.
Turn your home into your personal theatre with the powerful 1000W output and 5.1 channel surround sound. This high-end home theatre from Sony features innovative technologies like DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD for highly precise and intensely detailed theater like surrounds sound.
Features like S-Master Digital Amplifier and ClearAudio+ provide highest quality reproduction of digital signals and converts stereo audio into 5.1 channel audio.
NFC One Touch and Bluetooth let you easily pair your smartphone or tablet to enjoy your favourite music without the hassles of connecting any wires or cables.
The Blu-ray player lets you enjoy your collection of DVD or Blu-ray Discs in Full HD quality. You can also enjoy 3D movies with full 3D experience with this home theatre system.
Built-in Wi-Fi with DLNA lets you wirelessly stream music and videos from the internet. Football Mode gives you a stadium like feel when you are watching any sports event on TV.
Connectivity options like Analogue Audio Input, Ethernet/LAN, HDMI Output, Optical Audio Input, USB Input and built-in FM provide you with a wide choice of entertainment options.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Powerful 1000W output and 5.1 channel surround sound | Rear speakers should have been wireless |
| NFC and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity | |
| Built-in Wi-Fi with DLNA for easily connecting to the internet. Stream online music and videos | |
| Stylish Sense of Quartz design | |
| The Blu-ray Disc Player upscales DVDs to near HD quality so you can play all your classic DVDs again with more detail | |
| Support for 3D playback |
Home Theater System Buying Guide
Speaker Layout
Which speaker configuration is best for your room, 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1? The most popular speaker layout in India at present is 5.1.
The choice of speaker layout basically depends on two main things: size of your room and your budget. If you have a very small room, a 2.1 speaker setup might be sufficient.
However, we feel you should go for a 5.1 speaker setup because cost is no longer a constraint as you can get a decent 5.1 home theater system in as low as Rs. 3,000.
Number of speakers has an impact on the quality of surround sound.
Does that mean buying a home theater system with more number of speakers is always the right choice?
More number of speakers would mean a more complicated set-up and higher cost. Apart from the room size and budget, your personal choice would also play an important role. If you are a hardcore music or movies fan then it is always better to invest in a high quality 5.1 home theater system.
Connectivity Options
Home Theater systems nowadays offer multiple options to connect multiple devices like TVs, Gaming Consoles, DVD Players, Blu-Ray Players, USB Drives, Smartphones and more.
You should carefully check all the connectivity options before choosing a home theater system. Most common connectivity options being, HDMI, aux, Bluetooth, optical cable etc. High-end home theater systems also come with connectivity features like Wi-Fi and NFC.
Make a list of connectivity options that you would need most often and choose a home theater accordingly.
Wired or Wireless Speakers
If you thought setting up a home theater system is full of hassles and will leave you with electrical wires scattered all over your room or will spoil the beautiful interiors, then a home theater with wireless speakers is what you need.
Wireless speakers are not only easy to install but also compliment the interiors of your room. However, wireless home theater system cost more. So, you will have to weigh the benefits of wireless home theater system over it’s cost.
If budget is not a constraint then home theater system with wireless speakers is always a good choice.
Looking for portable speakers? Check Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers in India.
Sound Quality
Sound quality is an important factor because one of the main purposes of buying a home theater system is to enjoy quality audio.
However, there is no set criteria to define what quality sound is. Because all of us have different views, what sounds great for one person might not sound so good to another.
Generally the cheaper home theater systems would not have as good sound quality as the more costly ones. You should always try to find Home theater systems that offer the best sound quality within your budget. That means you should choose the one which offers you best value for your money.
That is why we have provided you best home theaters under Rs. 5,000 and Rs 10,000 and best options for people with higher budget.
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