Are you looking for a great home stereo system but confused by the number of options available? Do you want to know the pros and cons of popular music centers? If you answered yes to one or both questions, then you have come to the right place. In today's review, we will show you how to choose a music center for your home, based on sound quality and price.
The rating of music centers in 2019 is based on the choice of experts from specialized Internet portals, such as What Hi-Fi, 429records, as well as reviews of Yandex.Market users.
10. Denon D-M41 black
Average price - 27 990 rubles
Characteristics:
- minisystem
- power 2 × 30 W
- CD playback
- FM radio
- support for MP3 formats
- connection: bluetooth
- line audio input
- headphone connection
The successor to the award-winning D-M40 comes with a pair of SC-M41 speakers that are rated for 30W each. They are equipped with high quality woofers and tweeters for natural, smooth and powerful sound that is ideal for small to medium sized rooms.
The Denon D-M41's discrete analog amplifier circuitry delivers greater clarity by reducing signal path. And triple noise cancellation maintains signal purity and eliminates distortion from three noise sources.
pros: You can manually disable the Bluetooth function, two digital inputs, allowing you to stream your favorite tunes via Bluetooth and connect a TV, set-top box or other sources for superior sound quality.
Minuses: Lots of buttons on the remote that are easy to get confused at first, no internet connection available.
9.Panasonic SC-UX100EE-K
Average price - 8 990 rubles
Characteristics:
- microsystem
- CD playback
- FM radio
- support for MP3 formats
- USB playback
- connection: bluetooth
- line audio input
One of the best music centers up to 10,000 rubles provides power up to 300 W (RMS). This should be more than enough to please (or stun) any party member.
The speakers are equipped with a 13 cm woofer and a 5 cm tweeter.
With ample power and large speakers, this system outperforms most competitors in quality and price.
pros: Equalizer has presets to suit certain genres of music, stylish design.
Minuses: short wires (about 120 cm).
8. Sony SHAKE-X10D
Average price - 25 985 rubles
Characteristics:
- minisystem
- DVD playback
- FM radio
- support for MP3 formats
- USB playback
- connection: HDMI, Bluetooth
- line audio input
- karaoke function
The most powerful music center in our ranking provides many great features and great sound thanks to its 1200 W (RMS).
This is one of the models featuring Sound Pressure Horn technology, which creates acoustic pressure for stronger, fuller bass. If you are a fan of the genres of heavy music, you will love the sound of the Sony SHAKE-X10D.
pros: clear, beautiful, juicy sound, 7-band equalizers, good radio reception, Japanese build quality.
Minuses: No audio cable and microphone included, no support for FLAC and APE formats.
7. Philips FX10
Average price - 9,990 rubles
Characteristics:
- minisystem
- power 2 × 115 W
- CD playback
- support for MP3 formats
- connection: bluetooth
- line audio input
This is a quality home music system that has all the features you need for great sound. It is equipped with a CD player that is compatible with CD-mp3 files and CD-R / RW formats. And the presence of Bluetooth allows you to play music from any smart device.
The dual amplifier reduces cross-talk between the woofer and tweeter. As a result, the sound reproduced by the Philips FX10 sounds fresh and clear.
You can turn up the volume as needed while maintaining the same sound at all volume levels.
pros: excellent bass, compact size, clock and timer included.
Minuses: no headphone jack.
6. LG RK1
Average price - 6,030 rubles
Characteristics:
- minisystem
- acoustics 2.1
- total power 50 W
- without optical drive
- FM radio
- support for MP3 formats
- USB playback
- connection: bluetooth
- line audio input
- card reader
In our rating of music centers in terms of sound quality in 2019, there are systems that are more powerful, but only the LG RK1 has such a slender vertical case.
Amateur audiophiles agree: This music center delivers amazing sound at an amazing price. Although in terms of the richness of functionality, it may not correspond to more expensive "brothers", but it is one of the best budget models on the market.
LG RK1 has useful features such as Bluetooth and 5 equalizer presets. This stylish, compact device will be a true decoration of your room.
pros: Has a timer, clock and card reader.
Minuses: Total output power is only 50W.
5. Onkyo CS-265 Black
Average price - 18 131 rubles
Characteristics:
- minisystem
- power 2 × 20 W
- CD playback
- FM radio
- support for MP3 formats
- USB playback
- connection: bluetooth
- iPod support
- line audio input
- headphone connection
This music center is compact in size but is capable of delivering a total of 40 watts, so it should be loud enough for everyday use.
It has a dual-mode superbass feature that allows the user to enhance low frequency response if needed to best match the device's location.
The Onkyo CS-265 also has treble, bass, and bass presets that let you customize the equalizer settings to suit your personal preferences.
pros: fast loading of CDs, there is support for NFC.
Minuses: Changing radio stations can only be done with the remote control, and replacement remotes are not sold separately.
4. YAMAHA ISX-80
Average price - 19,990 rubles
Characteristics:
- microsystem
- power 2 × 15 W
- without optical drive
- FM radio
- connection: wifi, bluetooth
- line audio input
Of course, the rating of music centers cannot do without mentioning the products of one of the pioneers in the field of creating audio and video equipment.
Model ISX-80 has an unusual futuristic design that makes it an organic addition to any interior, and can even be placed on the wall.
It is equipped with 2 two-way speakers, supports wireless Bluetooth music playback and listening to internet and FM radio. And with the MusicCast app, you can control the music center from your smartphone or tablet, from anywhere in your home
pros: Supports DLNA and AirPlay, this music center sounds amazing in a small room.
Minuses: remembers only 6 FM radio stations, inconvenient remote control (but not really needed), not too powerful bass.
3. Sony CMT-SBT100
Average price - 14,790 rubles
Characteristics:
- microsystem
- power 2 × 25 W
- CD playback
- radio receiver AM, FM
- support for MP3 formats
- USB playback
- connection: bluetooth
- line audio input
The purebred Japanese man delivers 50 watts (RMS) of power with an exclusive Sony S-Master amplifier driving two two-way speakers. Full support for AM / FM radio and USB and Bluetooth streaming is also available.It all adds up to a truly versatile home audio system.
The sound quality you get from the Sony CMT-SBT100 is very consistent across many genres of music: crisp highs, pronounced mids and good bass.
The USB port has a charging function, so you can use it to charge your iPad or any mobile device. And the NFC connection works well and remembers the last connected mobile device.
pros: The system uses convenient and intuitive bass and treble controls to help you fine-tune EQ parameters, there is a 3.5mm audio input, and a convenient remote control.
Minuses: only one AUX input, combined aerial plug for AM and FM bands, CD listening "rocks": at first it sounds mediocre to users, but it gets better over time.
2. LG XBOOM FH2
Average price - 12,990 rubles
Characteristics:
- minisystem
- without optical drive
- FM radio
- support for MP3 formats
- USB playback
- connection: bluetooth
- line audio input
- karaoke function
If you are thinking about which music center to choose, so that both your family and guests would say: “Wow!”, Then you are the ideal candidate. This is not just a music center, it is essentially a brutal 10 kg speaker that you can take with you wherever you go.
XBOOM FH2 is equipped with a rechargeable battery that will last on a single charge up to 15 hours, a telescopic handle and wheels for easy portability.
The sound of this model is very detailed and clear. The high frequencies sound bright without harshness, and the bass is juicy and elastic.
pros: there is FM radio with 10 radio stations in memory, stylish appearance, supports music playback from external USB devices and via Bluetooth.
Minuses: you cannot change the preset equalizer modes, at maximum volume the bass is slightly wheezing.
1. BBK AMS115BT
Average price - 6 510 rubles
Characteristics:
- minisystem
- without optical drive
- FM radio, VHF
- support for MP3 formats
- USB playback
- connection: bluetooth
- line audio input
- karaoke function
It's amazing how a device with small 10cm drivers can deliver such clear, high-quality sound at all frequencies. But the fact remains that in terms of sound quality, this model bypasses most competitors from the price range of up to 10 thousand rubles.
So if in doubt which music center is better to buy for home and summer cottages, and the budget is limited, take the BBK AMS115BT - you can't go wrong.
This music center has the ability to manually adjust a five-band equalizer, and a useful "feature" that is absent in more expensive music centers is the presence of a VHF range. That is, you can listen to your favorite radio broadcasting in this range at any time.
pros: original and beautiful design, optimal quality / price ratio.
Minuses: no remote control, too small volume and setting knobs.