If you are interested in the quality of your sound system, then make your speakers your first priority. The best amplifier or AV receiver in the world cannot make up for poor quality speakers. Finding the right speakers is easier said than done, though. It's not because there are too few to choose from, but because there are too many. Do you choose your speakers by brand? Do you choose them by model? Should you buy the most expensive speakers on the market?

The answer is, "None of the above." Yes, some brands are better than others and as a rule, the more expensive speakers are more expensive for a reason. However, the quality of speakers on the market is so high that you will need to have a buying strategy in place before you start looking, just in order to narrow down the field. Our speakers buying guide will help you get started.