Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for speakers under 500.
Speakers are the lifeblood of any home entertainment system. They're what bring your favorite movies and music to life, and they're what you'll listen to when you want to watch a movie in bed or play your favorite music in the shower. Browse the top-ranked list of speakers under $500 below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Klipsch - Reference Series 4" 100-Watt Passive 2-Way Height Channel Speakers (Pair) - Black
Model: 1069858 R-40-SA IISKU: 6501477Top comment"The R-40-SA speakers are a nice additions to my speaker setup, I had a soundbar with speakers that fired up to bounce of the roof to provide an immersive experience, I was happy to see that Klipsch had speakers to accommodate this so that I can keep that in my setup. ...When combined with the Klipsch 600F tower speakers, they can be connected right to the speaker without the need to hanging them on the ceiling. ...Height speakers with an elegant presence...Great pair of Atmos speakers!"
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Immersive sound comes alive from all directions (including overhead) with these Dolby Atmos enabled speakers. Add them to any monitor or tower speaker or use as surround speakers for a hemisphere of rich, detailed sound.Top comment"The R-40-SA speakers are a nice additions to my speaker setup, I had a soundbar with speakers that fired up to bounce of the roof to provide an immersive experience, I was happy to see that Klipsch had speakers to accommodate this so that I can keep that in my setup. ...When combined with the Klipsch 600F tower speakers, they can be connected right to the speaker without the need to hanging them on the ceiling. ...Height speakers with an elegant presence...Great pair of Atmos speakers!"
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Immersive sound comes alive from all directions (including overhead) with these Dolby Atmos enabled speakers. Add them to any monitor or tower speaker or use as surround speakers for a hemisphere of rich, detailed sound.See all Bookshelf SpeakersYour price for this item is $419.98The previous price was $599.98JBL - Boombox3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Model: JBLBOOMBOX3BLKAMSKU: 6514475Top comment"Best speaker brand ever!!!! will continue to get JBL brand speakers!!!!...Amazing speaker...It’s something else to be honest usually speakers that are this expensive are really good but this one is out of this world, the sound is extremely loud and clear which is something that most speakers struggle with. 100 percent recommend it"
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Massive sound. All day long. We just made our most powerful portable Bluetooth speaker even better. The iconic silhouette of the JBL Boombox 3 has a bold update featuring a sturdy metal handle with silicone grips, twin sidecaps, and waterproof and dustproof signature fabric. It’s been redesigned inside too, added with an improved subwoofer unleashing much deeper bass and massive JBL original pro sound, all with lower distortion. And 24 hours of play time takes you all the way from your morning workout to a late-night hang with your friends. And for sound that’s practically limitless, instantly connect multiple speakers with the JBL Portable app.Top comment"Best speaker brand ever!!!! will continue to get JBL brand speakers!!!!...Amazing speaker...It’s something else to be honest usually speakers that are this expensive are really good but this one is out of this world, the sound is extremely loud and clear which is something that most speakers struggle with. 100 percent recommend it"
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Massive sound. All day long. We just made our most powerful portable Bluetooth speaker even better. The iconic silhouette of the JBL Boombox 3 has a bold update featuring a sturdy metal handle with silicone grips, twin sidecaps, and waterproof and dustproof signature fabric. It’s been redesigned inside too, added with an improved subwoofer unleashing much deeper bass and massive JBL original pro sound, all with lower distortion. And 24 hours of play time takes you all the way from your morning workout to a late-night hang with your friends. And for sound that’s practically limitless, instantly connect multiple speakers with the JBL Portable app.See all Bluetooth & Wireless SpeakersYour price for this item is $449.99The previous price was $499.99Ultimate Ears - HYPERBOOM Portable Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker with Big Bass - White
Model: 984-001803SKU: 6507300Top comment"Great speaker...Been waiting to get this speaker for quite awhile, i have other UE speakers and the quality and loudness is really amazing, this speaker here is worth the money...great speaker get the black if you want better pri...Love this speaker! I have some very high end bluetooth speakers and sounbars in the past but I can say without a doubt that this is prob the best portable speakers I have owned. "
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HYPERBOOM rocks a supermassive sound and extreme bass that takes your party into the stratosphere. Its phenomenal dynamic range brings your tracks to life, rendering every sound level in gorgeous detail. The brainy adaptive EQ reads the room—or patio, or rooftop—and automatically customizes the speaker’s sound until it’s utterly perfect for the space. Two Bluetooth, one auxiliary and one optical inputs let you and your friends connect four devices and easily switch between them, so the music never has to stop! With a rechargeable up to 24 hour battery, HYPERBOOM goes all night—and anywhere—from your living room dance-off to the ragin’ roof party.Top comment"Great speaker...Been waiting to get this speaker for quite awhile, i have other UE speakers and the quality and loudness is really amazing, this speaker here is worth the money...great speaker get the black if you want better pri...Love this speaker! I have some very high end bluetooth speakers and sounbars in the past but I can say without a doubt that this is prob the best portable speakers I have owned. "
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HYPERBOOM rocks a supermassive sound and extreme bass that takes your party into the stratosphere. Its phenomenal dynamic range brings your tracks to life, rendering every sound level in gorgeous detail. The brainy adaptive EQ reads the room—or patio, or rooftop—and automatically customizes the speaker’s sound until it’s utterly perfect for the space. Two Bluetooth, one auxiliary and one optical inputs let you and your friends connect four devices and easily switch between them, so the music never has to stop! With a rechargeable up to 24 hour battery, HYPERBOOM goes all night—and anywhere—from your living room dance-off to the ragin’ roof party.See all Bluetooth & Wireless SpeakersYour price for this item is $399.99The previous price was $449.99Polk Audio - MagniFi Mini AX Atmos Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer - Black
Model: MAGNIFIMINIAXSKU: 6500021Top comment"Great speakers...This is my 2nd set of Polk Audio speakers and they dound great!! Looks like I will be sticking to Pok Audio for a long time....Don’t let the size foul you! This small speaker has great sound and the bass is also great. "
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With an advanced five-speaker array, the Polk MagniFi Mini AX high-performance home theater sound bar delivers Dolby Atmos and DTS:X certified cinematic surround sound audio that make movies, TV, video games and music come to life. It features patented SDA surround technology and 3D audio mode for a wider, more immersive sound stage with a virtual height dimension. The Polk’s Voice Adjust technology works with MagniFi’s integrated center channel speaker to deliver crystal clear dialogues without affecting the rest of the soundtrack. Stream your favorite music from your smartphone, tablet or PC via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, or Spotify Connect. With an easy, one-cable set-up via HDMI eARC/ARC (HDMI cable included), optical, or AUX inputs, the MagniFi sound bar works with most TV. Comes with an included next-gen, plug-and-play subwoofer that features a 5x7” downward-firing driver. Place the sub up to 30 feet from the sound bar and experience deep, impactful bass. Use the BassAdjust to maximize the bass impact. Add a pair of Polk SR2 wireless surrounds (sold separately) to the sound bar system to create a 5.1 immersive, multi-dimensional surround sound systemTop comment"Great speakers...This is my 2nd set of Polk Audio speakers and they dound great!! Looks like I will be sticking to Pok Audio for a long time....Don’t let the size foul you! This small speaker has great sound and the bass is also great. "
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With an advanced five-speaker array, the Polk MagniFi Mini AX high-performance home theater sound bar delivers Dolby Atmos and DTS:X certified cinematic surround sound audio that make movies, TV, video games and music come to life. It features patented SDA surround technology and 3D audio mode for a wider, more immersive sound stage with a virtual height dimension. The Polk’s Voice Adjust technology works with MagniFi’s integrated center channel speaker to deliver crystal clear dialogues without affecting the rest of the soundtrack. Stream your favorite music from your smartphone, tablet or PC via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, or Spotify Connect. With an easy, one-cable set-up via HDMI eARC/ARC (HDMI cable included), optical, or AUX inputs, the MagniFi sound bar works with most TV. Comes with an included next-gen, plug-and-play subwoofer that features a 5x7” downward-firing driver. Place the sub up to 30 feet from the sound bar and experience deep, impactful bass. Use the BassAdjust to maximize the bass impact. Add a pair of Polk SR2 wireless surrounds (sold separately) to the sound bar system to create a 5.1 immersive, multi-dimensional surround sound systemSee all Sound BarsYour price for this item is $499.99Klipsch - Reference Series Dual 6-1/2" 400-Watt Passive 2-Way Floor Speaker (Each) - Black
Model: 1069852 R-600-F IISKU: 6501478Top comment"Elegant floor speakers with power to match...I have these speakers set up with: Onkyo TX-NR6100 7.2 Channel THX Certified Network A/V Receiver Klipsch Reference Series 40SA Surround Sound Speakers Klipsch Reference Series 30C Center-Channel Speaker Klipsch Reference Series 50M Bookshelf Speakers (2) Klipsch Reference Series 101SW – 10’ Subwoofer The speakers themselves stand at 43 inches, there are two sets of binding posts on the back. ...Out of the box, there is some assembly required to mount the stands to the base of the speakers. The speakers come with two stands for each speaker. "
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Surround yourself with the rich tones of this Next Gen Klipsch Reference floor standing speaker. The 1-inch aluminum tweeter minimizes distortion and is paired with a square Tractrix horn for clean, natural sound. This Klipsch Reference II floor standing speaker features two 6.5-inch spun-copper woofers that provide deep, vibrant bass for the ultimate listening experience.Top comment"Elegant floor speakers with power to match...I have these speakers set up with: Onkyo TX-NR6100 7.2 Channel THX Certified Network A/V Receiver Klipsch Reference Series 40SA Surround Sound Speakers Klipsch Reference Series 30C Center-Channel Speaker Klipsch Reference Series 50M Bookshelf Speakers (2) Klipsch Reference Series 101SW – 10’ Subwoofer The speakers themselves stand at 43 inches, there are two sets of binding posts on the back. ...Out of the box, there is some assembly required to mount the stands to the base of the speakers. The speakers come with two stands for each speaker. "
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Surround yourself with the rich tones of this Next Gen Klipsch Reference floor standing speaker. The 1-inch aluminum tweeter minimizes distortion and is paired with a square Tractrix horn for clean, natural sound. This Klipsch Reference II floor standing speaker features two 6.5-inch spun-copper woofers that provide deep, vibrant bass for the ultimate listening experience.See all Floor SpeakersYour price for this item is $499.98Klipsch - Next Gen Reference Series Quad 3-1/2" 400-Watt Passive 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker - Black
Model: 1069856 R-30-C IISKU: 6501485Top comment"Excellent central speakers!!...Excellent central speaker for home theather, the sound is clear, but you will need to calibrate your home theather to get the most of the speaker, don't forget to set the frequency according to your room...This middle speaker really compliments the new floor standing Klipsh speakers I have"
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Upgrade your home theater with the Klipsch Next Generation Reference 30C center channel speaker. The aluminum tweeter with linear travel suspension and all new spun-copper thermoformed crystalline polymer (TCP) woofer with steeper anglies of the cones for a smoother response and improved accuracy and transparency. The Next Gen Klipsch Reference center channel speaker has a slim design that compliments todays flat panel TVs with an unobtrusive footprint.Top comment"Excellent central speakers!!...Excellent central speaker for home theather, the sound is clear, but you will need to calibrate your home theather to get the most of the speaker, don't forget to set the frequency according to your room...This middle speaker really compliments the new floor standing Klipsh speakers I have"
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Upgrade your home theater with the Klipsch Next Generation Reference 30C center channel speaker. The aluminum tweeter with linear travel suspension and all new spun-copper thermoformed crystalline polymer (TCP) woofer with steeper anglies of the cones for a smoother response and improved accuracy and transparency. The Next Gen Klipsch Reference center channel speaker has a slim design that compliments todays flat panel TVs with an unobtrusive footprint.See all Center-Channel SpeakersYour price for this item is $499.98Edifier - S360DB Bookshelf Speaker & Wireless Subwoofer, Computer Speakers - Bluetooth v4.1 aptX Wireless - 2.1 Speaker System - Wood/Black
Model: S360DBSKU: 6418142Top comment"Overall, the speakers are extremely well made. The controls for volume/bass/treble being directly on the main speaker literally is genius. ...Under $500 cant be beat"
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Entertain family and friends with this Edifier 2.1-channel wireless speaker system. The wireless subwoofer features an 8-inch driver and a right-firing port for clean, thumping bass, while the wooden MDF cabinets reduce resonance to maintain audio quality. This Edifier 2.1-channel wireless speaker system boasts a planar tweeter to bring high-frequency sounds to life.Top comment"Overall, the speakers are extremely well made. The controls for volume/bass/treble being directly on the main speaker literally is genius. ...Under $500 cant be beat"
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Entertain family and friends with this Edifier 2.1-channel wireless speaker system. The wireless subwoofer features an 8-inch driver and a right-firing port for clean, thumping bass, while the wooden MDF cabinets reduce resonance to maintain audio quality. This Edifier 2.1-channel wireless speaker system boasts a planar tweeter to bring high-frequency sounds to life.See all Bookshelf SpeakersYour price for this item is $499.99Klipsch - Reference Series 12" 400W Powered Subwoofer - Black
Model: 1070408 R-121-SW IISKU: 6501481Top comment"Great speaker...This speaker is amazing great quality sound and beautiful speaker....Added this to my Klipsch Reference 800 series speakers and the sound really comes alive. Fills the room with great sound."
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Get earthshaking bass with the all new Next Gen Klipsch Reference subwoofer. The 12-inch spun-copper woofer produces rich, detailed base from the top to the bottom of the frequency response range from 28Hz to 120Hz. The all-digital amplifier in this Klipsch Reference II subwoofer provides a peak of 400W for powerful bass with a max output of 118dB.Top comment"Great speaker...This speaker is amazing great quality sound and beautiful speaker....Added this to my Klipsch Reference 800 series speakers and the sound really comes alive. Fills the room with great sound."
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Get earthshaking bass with the all new Next Gen Klipsch Reference subwoofer. The 12-inch spun-copper woofer produces rich, detailed base from the top to the bottom of the frequency response range from 28Hz to 120Hz. The all-digital amplifier in this Klipsch Reference II subwoofer provides a peak of 400W for powerful bass with a max output of 118dB.See all Subwoofer SpeakersYour price for this item is $419.98The previous price was $599.98Klipsch - Reference 800 Series Dual 8" 600-Watt Passive 2-Way Floor Standing Speaker (Each) - Black
Model: 1069851 R-800-F IISKU: 6501480Top comment"Great speaker, sounds awesome....I would definitely recommend these speakers…..especially when they were on sale....Klipsch 800 Series Reference Floor Tower Speakers...I like this speaker, very powerful. It’s the best you will love your speakers,bass,treble and midrange all there. "
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The New Reference Series 800 Floor Standing Speaker features the most dramatic upgrades since the series' inception, including many technologies derived from the Klipsch Reference Premiere Series. The Spun-copper thermoformed crystalline polymer woofers utilize trickle-down technology from Klipsch's highly acclaimed Reference Premiere series of speakers. The two 8-inch injection-molded graphite woofers provide deep, distortion-free bass, while the exclusive Klipsch 1-inch aluminum LTS tweeter and larger 90 x 90 square Tractrix Horn provides improved coverage, bandwidth and directivity control. Easy to setup, supports Dolby Atmos, and has amazing sound that will blow you away!Top comment"Great speaker, sounds awesome....I would definitely recommend these speakers…..especially when they were on sale....Klipsch 800 Series Reference Floor Tower Speakers...I like this speaker, very powerful. It’s the best you will love your speakers,bass,treble and midrange all there. "
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The New Reference Series 800 Floor Standing Speaker features the most dramatic upgrades since the series' inception, including many technologies derived from the Klipsch Reference Premiere Series. The Spun-copper thermoformed crystalline polymer woofers utilize trickle-down technology from Klipsch's highly acclaimed Reference Premiere series of speakers. The two 8-inch injection-molded graphite woofers provide deep, distortion-free bass, while the exclusive Klipsch 1-inch aluminum LTS tweeter and larger 90 x 90 square Tractrix Horn provides improved coverage, bandwidth and directivity control. Easy to setup, supports Dolby Atmos, and has amazing sound that will blow you away!See all Bookshelf SpeakersYour price for this item is $419.98The previous price was $599.98Bose - Smart Soundbar 600 with Dolby Atmos and Voice Assistant - Black
Model: 873973-1100SKU: 6517621Top comment"Sound Bar 600, Bass Module 500 and surround sound speakers. The bass hits just as hard as a movie theater system with great clarity....I replaced my Bose TV speaker with the Bose 600. I have added the Bose 500 for better bass. "
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Experience fully immersive sound in a sleek, compact package with the Bose Smart Soundbar 600. Featuring Dolby Atmos, proprietary TrueSpace technology, and two upward-facing transducers, this TV speaker has the power to make you feel everything you play – whether you’re binging a new series, streaming this summer’s blockbuster, rocking out to your favorite artist, or playing a video game. For full immersion all the time, Bose TrueSpace technology intelligently analyzes signals other than Dolby Atmos, like stereo or 5.1, and upmixes them to create a multi-channel sound experience. The acoustic architecture of this Dolby Atmos soundbar squeezes five transducers – including two that fire upward – into a compact frame that fits perfectly under any television. With the Bose Smart TV Soundbar 600, you can stream content any way you want thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Chromecast compatibility. This Bluetooth soundbar also has Bose Voice4Video technology and Amazon Alexa built in, so you can control your soundbar, TV and cable or satellite box with just your voice. Get a captivating sound experience that goes beyond simply watching with the Bose Smart Wireless Soundbar 600.Top comment"Sound Bar 600, Bass Module 500 and surround sound speakers. The bass hits just as hard as a movie theater system with great clarity....I replaced my Bose TV speaker with the Bose 600. I have added the Bose 500 for better bass. "
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Experience fully immersive sound in a sleek, compact package with the Bose Smart Soundbar 600. Featuring Dolby Atmos, proprietary TrueSpace technology, and two upward-facing transducers, this TV speaker has the power to make you feel everything you play – whether you’re binging a new series, streaming this summer’s blockbuster, rocking out to your favorite artist, or playing a video game. For full immersion all the time, Bose TrueSpace technology intelligently analyzes signals other than Dolby Atmos, like stereo or 5.1, and upmixes them to create a multi-channel sound experience. The acoustic architecture of this Dolby Atmos soundbar squeezes five transducers – including two that fire upward – into a compact frame that fits perfectly under any television. With the Bose Smart TV Soundbar 600, you can stream content any way you want thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Chromecast compatibility. This Bluetooth soundbar also has Bose Voice4Video technology and Amazon Alexa built in, so you can control your soundbar, TV and cable or satellite box with just your voice. Get a captivating sound experience that goes beyond simply watching with the Bose Smart Wireless Soundbar 600.See all Sound BarsYour price for this item is $499.99