Perhaps most famous today for their pianos, keyboards, and other musical instruments, Yamaha is also one of the leaders in the consumer electronics industry, especially home audio components and systems. Their all-in-one home theater in a box receiver and speakers packages offer tremendous value. But what if you've already got a home theater receiver or have your eye on one, and you just need a 5.1 surround sound speaker package to go with it? You are in luck.

Yamaha's entry level NS-SP1800 system includes four two-way satellite speakers each with a ½" dome tweeter and 2½" cone woofer. The center channel speaker adds a second 2½" cone woofer. Bass is provided by an 8" 50-watt powered subwoofer.

The step-up NS-SP3800 system's four satellites and center channel speaker each combine a ¾ "silk dome tweeter and dual 2½" cone woofers for fuller, richer sound. An 8" 100-watt powered sub supplies the bass.

Last, but certainly not least, is the beautiful piano black NS-SP7800PN package which includes two tall-boy floor standing speakers for the front left and right channels, plus a center speaker and surrounds each with a ¾" silk dome tweeter and dual 2¼" white cone woofers. The 6½" 130-watt slim subwoofer is barely over 6" deep to match flat panel displays.