The best surround sound speakers make you feel part of the action. But there are a lot of things to consider, from the number of speakers (such as 5.1, 7.1, and 9.1 setups) to connectivity, which can also be a concern when hooking up multiple speakers to a single source. Here are our recommendations for the best surround sound speakers for your home entertainment system.

If you want full surround sound with thumping bass, but don’t want to invest in a pricey home theater receiver, the Nakamichi Shockwave Elite soundbar is a smart choice. This system packs plenty of power with 14 drivers (including two down-firing wireless woofers on the Elite version). You’ll get the Dolby Atmos soundbar, two 8-inch wireless subwoofers, and two (two-way) rear surround speakers in the package. Together, the system sounds better than most traditional surround sound speaker setups.

The soundbar features an HDMI ARC port, three additional HDMI ports, an optical port, and a coaxial input, so you can easily connect your games console, TV, projector, or Blu-ray player and get started. With Dolby Vision and HDR pass-through, you get a clear picture with your surround sound. Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream music wirelessly, while the system’s sleek, compact design makes your theater room look great.

Channels: 7.2 | Wireless: Yes | Inputs: 3in/1out (ARC) | Digital Assistant: None | Number of speakers: 2