While home theater kits can be pricey, you can still find starter options that won’t break the bank. Whether it’s a traditional system with speakers and a receiver or a more modern soundbar, there are plenty of budget-friendly options to enhance your TV’s audio while you’re watching shows and movies or streaming music.

We've rounded up our top picks for the best home theater starter kits so you can decide which one best fits your budget and space.

Bose has been one of the biggest and most trusted names in home audio for years, and its Smart Soundbar 300 is one of the best you can buy. It features four speaker drivers for room-filling audio. Using Simple Sync or the Bose Music app, you can connect it to other Bose home audio products to play your favorite music or audio from shows and movies throughout your home. The app also lets you set up multiple user profiles, so if you have movie buffs, audiophiles, and TV fanatics under one roof, everyone can create an audio setup that works for them.

The Smart Soundbar 300 works with Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free voice control and better integration into your smart home theater or home network. It’s also compatible with Apple AirPlay and Spotify Connect to wirelessly stream music from your smartphone or tablet with or without an internet connection.