Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 (white)

The good: Beautifully finished six-piece, 5.1 channel home theater speaker package with advanced driver technology; amazingly potent 8-inch, 250 watt powered subwoofer; compact size.

The bad: Unusual setup required for best sound quality.

The bottom line: The Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 surround speakers pack a mighty wallop for their small size, but the system needs some extra care during setup to sound its best.

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Description: The Definitive Technology Procinema 600 is a five speaker, midsize surround sound system. Compared to other midsize speaker systems on the market, it is midpriced at around $800. Includes a 8 inch active subwoofer.

Pros: Has a 250 watt output power, which is more favorable than some similarly priced speaker systems. Going with 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 seamless, natural, and immersive sound experience.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for medium size rooms.

Value: Overall, this speaker system's features are in line with its 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.