Aperion Intimus 4T Hybrid SD (cherry)

The good: Six-piece home theater speaker package with slender towers; compact center and surround speakers; remote controlled subwoofer with adjustable equalization; gorgeous furniture grade real cherry wood or black gloss finishes; 10 year warranty; 30 day in-home trial; free shipping.

The bad: Subwoofer equalization may require an expert touch for best sound.

The bottom line: Anchored by its minitower speakers, the Aperion Intimus 4T Hybrid SD is an exceptional surround speaker system that ably combines good looks and superior sound.

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Description: The Aperion Intimus 4T is a five speaker, full size surround sound system. Compared to other full size speaker systems on the market, it is expensive at around $1,570.

Pros: Has a 150 watt output power. Selecting a speaker system (rather than mixing and matching components) ensures your home theater will have voice-matched speakers. Matched speakers in a stereo speaker system will result in a more flawless, natural, and immersive sound experience.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for larger rooms.

Value: Overall, this speaker system's features are as expected for this price.

Suggestions: (1) Visit CNET's surround sound speaker guide for more information about buying packaged systems. (2) Learn more about home theater speakers at CNET's surround sound buying guide.