Ranking of the best home theaters for 2022

There are many reasons for visiting cinemas: a high-quality image on a huge screen, good sound, and some special effects. However, for many moviegoers, such trips incur significant losses in the budget. The advent of home theaters has saved owners money and opened up many opportunities for them. Attention is presented to the best, according to buyers, home theaters for 2022.

General idea of ​​home theaters: classification and criteria for choosing equipment

A home theater is a combination of audio and video equipment. According to technical data, it is not much different from a professional cinema apparatus. The equipment can be equipped with additional functions that are intended not only for watching movies (for example, for karaoke). To understand how to choose the right product model, the equipment is first considered. All types of cinemas consist of 3 main elements:

• a device that displays an image (it can be a TV, LCD or plasma panel, or a projector with a screen);
• speaker system + AV receiver;
• DVD player.

Depending on the sound quality, home theater is classified into three conditional groups: multimedia, Hi-Fi, Hi-End. Popular models are with Hi-Fi equipment, as they most accurately reproduce the sound of the original recording. Hi-End for audiophiles: embodies unconventional technical solutions, very expensive equipment.

What to look for when buying a home theater? Each user appreciates both the combination of functions and technical characteristics, as well as the individual properties of equipment. The following recommendations will be useful for both beginners in this matter and professionals:

1. The number of connected elements. A multi-link acoustic circuit gives the highest quality sound.Soundbars are also popular - a combination of a subwoofer and a universal speaker. For example, if the number 1 is indicated, then this means that the equipment is equipped with 5 speakers and one subwoofer. This model is suitable for the average room of the apartment. A breakthrough of modernity - home theaters with monoblocks that provide surround sound.

The more channels, the more realistic the sound.

2. Type of video transmission device. The simplest and most common is the TV. A projector is expensive and requires a lot of wall space for display.
3. Monitor cover. The screen can be matte, glossy or smooth with a special coating. Gloss gives a brighter and sharper image, and if there is no special coating, then the monitor will give reflections. The matte screen, in terms of picture quality, is inferior to the glossy display, but is considered more practical.
4. Functional. You need to pay attention to connection ports, functions, decoders, technology support (for example, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or AirPlay - for users of Apple equipment).

The premium home theater is equipped with the most advanced and high-quality elements, many features and capabilities. But, one disadvantage of such products is the high cost.

Improved still picture quality can be obtained from the home theater's ability to generate video in "progressive" mode, but not all televisions support it.

Customer reviews that describe the shortcomings of a particular model of equipment will help you not to make mistakes when choosing a cinema. It is useful to watch a video review of the selected product before buying.Sales consultants are of great help, they will give practical advice on choosing, tell which company is better to buy a home theater and, if necessary, analyze the commodity units.

Each manufacturer puts in the kit a manual for the operation of household appliances, which gives a detailed description: how to connect the system, set up the equipment, install it, etc.

Rating of high-quality home theaters for 2022, according to buyers with acoustics 5.1

This category includes cinemas, which, according to buyers, correspond to the price and quality. The sales leaders were the commodity units from the following companies:

• Sony;
• Onkyo;
• "Samsung";
• LG.

All models are valued for high-quality assembly and transmission of images and sound. In addition, all presented cinemas are equipped with 5 speakers and one subwoofer, and the main unit is a single-unit system.

Model "HT-S5805" from the manufacturer "Onkyo"

Home theater with a main unit for one system in black. Design with AV receiver, no DVD player made of durable plastic. You can adjust the treble and bass tone. The device can work with video from an Ultra HD Blu-ray player. This kit requires connection to a TV or projector, which is not included.

Specifications:

Dimensions of elements (centimeters):	43,5/16/32,8;
	15,5/46,7/18,3;
	11,5/23/9,6;
	40,9/11,5/12,1;
	23/42,5/41
Connecting link:	Bluetooth
Number of inputs:	19 pcs.
Outputs:	headphones, subwoofer, HDMI
Support:	DVD Audio
DSP modes:	4 things.
Decoders:	Dolby True HD, DTS-HD MA
Total weight of the kit:	50 kg 500 g
DAC:	24 bit
Power (W):	340
Speaker diameter (cm):	20 - subwoofer, 8 - rear speakers, center channel: LF - 8, HF - 2.5; front speakers: LF - 12, HF - 2.58
Number of strips (pieces):	speakers: 2 - front, 1 - rear; 2 - central channel
Radio:	AM, FM
Number of radio stations stored in memory:	40 pcs.
By price:	50000 rubles

• Supports Blu-ray;
• Multifunctional;
• Clear intuitive connection to the amplifier;
• Optimal distribution of sound across all speakers;
• Convenient receiver operation schemes;
• Capabilities;
• Build quality and packaging;
• Easy calibration;
• From any TV can make SmartTV;
• The device works as advertised by the manufacturer.

• Lots of unnecessary buttons on the remote control;
• Expensive.

Model "BDV-E4100" from the manufacturer "Sony"

Inexpensive home theater with many features and capabilities. There is a timer, radio, various outputs and inputs. You can connect a wireless keyboard for gaming activities. Watching movies starts from any media and through the Internet resource. Ideal for a home with children. All details of the compact size, modern design, will fit into any interior of the room.

Specifications:

Dimensions of elements (centimeters):	43/5,05/29,6;
	26/120/26;
	9/20,5/9,1;
	24/9,5/8,5;
	22,5/36,5/34,5
Total installation weight:	28 kg 900 g
Total speaker power:	1 thousand W
Included:	5 speakers, 1 subwoofer
Interface devices:	USB, WiFi, Bluetooth
DSP settings:	6 pcs.
Support:	DLNA, BD-Live, external hard drives, wireless keyboard, media: Blu-ray Disc and 3D; CD and DVD: R, RW and normal
Inputs:	audio stereo and optical
Outputs:	HDMI
Storing radio stations in memory:	20 pcs.
Video:	1080p (HD)
Average price:	23000 rubles

• Wire length;
• TV remote control;
• Design;
• In terms of sound quality - one of the best devices: you can have parties in the apartment;
• Functional;
• Possibility of settings;
• Inexpensive;
• Powerful SAB;
• Interface support.

• The material attracts dust, leaves fingerprints;
• Lack of automatic sound settings;
• No manual equalizer.

Model "HT-J5530K" from the manufacturer "Samsung"

Home setup with line-level audio inputs and outputs in a black plastic case. There is an equalizer, you can connect two microphones, which make it clear that a cinema with karaoke. There is an "FM" radio and BD-Live is supported. The ability to watch movies from the Internet if additional equipment is connected, since the model itself does not have built-in Wi-Fi.

Specifications:

Acoustics package:	5.1
RMS Power:	1000 W
Decoder:	Dolby Digital, DTS: 96/24, HD MA Standard
Input:	HD
Inputs:	microphone, audio stereo
Interface device:	Bluetooth
Total installation weight:	26 kg 530 g
Parameters of all elements (centimeters):	43/5,5/22,4;
	8.34/105,3/10,1;
	8,3/12,9/10,1;
	26,9/8,8/10,1;
	22,1/38,1/36,5
Ability to use media:	Blu-ray Disc and 3D, BD R and Re, all types of CD and DVD
Producing country:	China
What is the price:	22000 rubles

• Good sound;
• Reads all file formats: music, video, photo;
• Powerful;
• Compactness of parts;
• Works great: no complaints from buyers;
• Body resistance to physical damage;
• Appearance;
• The set justifies its cost;
• All types of entertainment: karaoke, games, watching movies and photos.

• Inconvenient remote;
• High frequency background.

Model "LHB655NK" from the manufacturer "LG"

Cinema with child protection function for family people with great functionality. There is a timer, thanks to which you can control the pastime of children at the equipment. With the "Private Sound" function, you can enjoy the sound of the home theater through your smartphone. There is support for NTFS (hard disk) up to 2 TB and DLNA. Wired subwoofer. The installation can be used as a karaoke, for this it is possible to read any files and connect two microphones. Home theater with wireless speakers that connects from the back.

Specifications:

Dimensions of all elements (centimeters):	29/110/29;
	36/6,05/29,9;
	22/9,85/9,72;
	17,2/39,1/26,1
Video mode:	HD
Video DAC:	12 bit
Decoders:	Dolby Digital Plus and Standard, Dolby TrueHD, DTS: Standard, -HD HR and MA
Media:	all kinds of CD, DVD, BD
Total speaker power:	668 W
Inputs:	audio stereo and optical, two microphones
Outputs:	HDMI
Interfaces:	USB Type A, Ethernet, Bluetooth
DSP modes:	2 pcs.
Radio frequency:	87.5-108 MHz
Stores radio stations:	50 pcs.
Average cost:	21000 rubles

• Child proof kit;
• Extended manufacturer's warranty (up to 2 years);
• Functional;
• Easy connection to TV;
• Supports almost all media types except DVD-RAM;
• Multi-brand remote.

• Not enough power.

Rating of the best home theaters, according to buyers, for 2022 with various speaker systems

This category includes premium economy units, all of which come with a single unit system. The sales leaders were the commodity units from the following companies:

• "Mystery" from the "budget options" series;
• Premium class from Onkyo;
• From the middle price category from LG.

Model "MSB-111" from the manufacturer "Mystery"

Installation on one bootable disc reads almost all formats of CD/DVD media. Available radio "FM" and adjust the frequency of the sound or add the desired sound using the equalizer. The set includes a remote control and an instruction manual in various languages, thanks to which you can explore other features of this set.

Specifications:

Acoustics:	soundbar (2.1)
Total Power:	300 W
Decoder:	Dolby Digital
DSP Variations:	4 things.
Video resolution:	720r, 1080r/i
Radio frequency:	87.5-108 MHz
Connecting link:	Universal Serial Bus
Color:	the black
Average price:	6200 rubles

• Lots of sound effects;
• Excellent sound;
• DVD drive;
• Value for money;
• Small size;
• Modern design.

• Only automatic equalizer adjustment;
• A small number of audio and video formats.

Model "HT-S9800THX" from the manufacturer "Onkyo"

Multi-channel home theater with AV receiver and iPod support, with adjustable treble/bass and balance. It is equipped with all modern gadgets of the new generation: for example, surround sound and the highest video resolution. All parts are made of durable plastic, small size. Frame color is black.

Specifications:

Acoustics:	7.1
Total speaker power RMS:	1035 W
Number of DSP modes:	5 pieces.
Total weight:	45 kg
Dimensions of elements (centimeters):	43,5/17,3/37,8;
	15,8/43,3/19,9;
	20/27,5/16,9;
	38/44,4/42,9
Stores radio stations:	40 pcs.
Radio:	FM, AM
LF/HF diameter (centimeters):	12/2,5;
	13/25
Bit depth (DAC):	32 bit
Decoders:	Dolby TrueHD and Atmos, DTS: -HD MA and :X
Supports formats:	SACD, DVD-Audio
Interfaces:	everything, even Ethernet
Inputs:	22 pcs. different type
Outputs:	subwoofer, headphones, HDMI
Price:	115700 rubles

• Multifunctional installation;
• Build quality;
• Technical properties;
• Design;
• Easy to set up;
• Good sound;
• New: Launched this year (summer);
• Various inputs.

• Expensive.

Model "LAS655K" from the manufacturer "LG"

Home theater made of plastic in a black case with karaoke, equipped with an equalizer. You can adjust the timbres of HF / LF, listen to the radio (FM). The device supports DLNA

Specifications:

Type of:	soundbar
Acoustic panel:	2.1,
DSP:	8 pcs.
Dimensions (centimeters):	106,6/7,6/5,3;
	17,1/39/26,1
Supports formats:	MKV, MPEG4/1/2, AVCHD, WMV, WMA, MP3
Total Power:	320 W
By weight:	8.9 kilograms
Inputs:	3 pieces: audio optical and 2 microphones
Exit:	HDMI
Interface device:	USB, Ethernet (100 Mbps), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11n)
Production:	China
Average price:	10500 rubles

• Design;
• Various mounting methods: hanging, surface mounting;
• Compactness;
• A light weight;
• The presence of Bluetooth;
• Functional.

• No HDMI cable;
• Electronics do not always work clearly: periodic loss of acoustics.

Conclusion

The best home theater manufacturers are considered to be three companies: Sony, Onkyo and Samsung. Each of them, according to buyers, perfectly conveys the image and sounds. The popularity of the models of the selected companies is also due to their own characteristics. So, for example, the Samsung company became famous for the fact that its home theaters are able to transfer musical compositions to the iPhone and iPad. In expensive models of cinemas, for example, with karaoke, the song delivery system has been improved (very realistic). You can use various gadgets: select the next musical composition during song playback; create your own song list; use T9 to search for your favorite tune, etc. This kind of karaoke is called karaoke MIX.

The review contains one model of cinemas from different companies with different acoustics, which conditionally defines what kind of installations there are. Which movie theater is better to buy is a personal matter for everyone.