Home Audio Equipment & Portable Audio Components

Anyone hosting frequent video calls or online meetings will notice the difference this makes for clear, room-filling audio without wearing a headset. It's a solid pick if you're setting up a shared office space where multiple people need to be heard around one table. Buy Now at Newegg

Ceiling speakers like these suit anyone building out a whole-home audio setup without wanting visible boxes cluttering a room, and KEF's Uni-Q driver design aims for consistent sound across a wide listening area rather than one sweet spot. Best Buy has this pair for $350, which is $249 off the $599 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Designed for permanent installation in ceilings, the KEF Ci-C Series works well for whole-home audio setups or dedicated listening rooms where you want clean sound without visible speakers. This 6-1/2-inch model is priced at $400, which is in line with KEF's typical retail for this series. Buy Now at Best Buy

A center-channel speaker built around MartinLogan's electrostatic panel technology, the ElectroMotion C2 is aimed at serious home theater setups where dialogue clarity and vocal accuracy are the priority. At $2,200, there's no discount here, but this is a specialty speaker that rarely shows up at a lower price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Designed for dedicated home theater installations where you want high-performance audio hidden inside the wall, the KEF Ci3160RLM-THX is a THX-certified 3-way speaker built for serious setups rather than casual listening rooms. At $2,300, there's no discount from list price, so this is simply the current retail price for a speaker at the upper end of the in-wall category. Buy Now at Best Buy

Floorstanding speakers in this price range are built for dedicated listening rooms or home theater setups where you want room-filling sound without a subwoofer, and the XT F200 uses MartinLogan's folded motion tweeter design, which is a notable departure from conventional dome tweeters. At $3,000, there's no discount here, so this is simply the standard retail price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Suited for anyone building a dedicated home theater who wants a clean, speaker-free ceiling look without sacrificing sound quality, since the adjustable aperture lets you fine-tune dispersion to the room. It's currently priced at list, so there's no discount factored in at $1500. Buy Now at Best Buy

Update: The price has changed to $164.99 since this was originally published.

Vinyl beginners get a turntable with built-in speakers, so there's no need to buy separate audio equipment to get started, and it's currently $110 (41%) off the $270 list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

A cardioid polar pattern focuses on sound coming from directly in front of the mic, which cuts down on background noise from your room or roommates, making this a practical starter mic for streaming, recording, or voice chat. At $53, it's at its standard list price with no discount applied. Buy Now at Best Buy

Streamers and podcasters running multiple audio sources will get the most use out of this mixer's built-in effects and channel controls, and at $42 it's about $13 (24%) below the $55 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Best suited for gamers who want reliable wireless audio without tying up a phone or console for pairing hassles, though at $180 it's currently priced the same as list with no discount to speak of. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone setting up a desktop or small living room system without the clutter of a separate receiver will get solid mileage out of these, since Bluetooth, optical, and RCA inputs are all built in at 120W of power. Newegg's version comes with wireless and wired connectivity already covered, so you're not hunting down extra cables to hook up a turntable or TV. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone tight on desk or shelf space but still wanting real bass will appreciate this 2.1 setup, since the subwoofer handles the low end while the bookshelf speakers stay compact. Bluetooth pairing means you can skip the cable clutter and stream straight from your phone or laptop. Buy Now at Newegg

Truckers and off-roaders running a CB radio often find cabin noise drowns out the built-in speaker, and this external unit from Cobra clears that up with dedicated audio output. It's priced at $30, matching the standard list price with no current markdown. Buy Now at Best Buy

Worth a look for anyone building a discreet in-wall or on-wall home theater setup who doesn't want visible speaker boxes cluttering the room, and at $350 it's currently priced at the list rate with no added discount right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Built for reliable high-power output across two channels, this amp suits anyone setting up a serious home theater or live sound system where consistent performance matters. It's currently priced at Best Buy for $1,595, matching the standard list price with no current discount. Buy Now at Best Buy

Multi-room streaming with a built-in 80-watt amp makes this a solid pick for anyone wanting to power passive speakers without adding a separate receiver to the setup. Best Buy has it listed at its regular $1,299 price, so there's no current markdown to factor in. Buy Now at Best Buy

Built for in-ceiling or in-wall installation, this KEF Ci160ES suits anyone setting up a whole-home audio or home theater system where visible speakers aren't an option. It's currently listed at $400 with no markdown from Best Buy's standard price, so there's no added savings to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Home theater purists who want in-ceiling or in-wall speakers built to THX reference standards will get the most out of this one, and Best Buy has it listed at full price with no current discount. Buy Now at Best Buy