Best speakers for 2020: Bose, Sonos, Yamaha, Vizio and Elac

Whether you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker, a soundbar or a full surround set for your home theater, these are the best speakers for the money.

Speakers can take numerous structures - from an individual Bluetooth speaker, to a brilliant speaker with Amazon Alexa to a full Dolby Atmos framework - yet regardless of what we as a whole need the best execution for our cash. Right now spread a huge number of various speakers from $50 as far as possible up to $2,500, every one of them the best in their class, and including spending items, for example, the amazing Vizio SB3621n-E8 soundbar. The vast majority of these frameworks are controlled, yet the rundown likewise incorporates detached amplifiers like the Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 - simply include an extraordinary AV recipient.

Best soundbar for the money

Vizio SB3621n-E8

Sarah Tew/CNET The Vizio SB3621n-E8 is the best budget soundbar we've ever heard, and it's super easy to set up. It may not have cutting edge features -- no voice assistant or HDMI here -- but it does offer excellent value. 

Best sounding smart speaker

Sonos One

With great sound, a compact size and the option of either Google Assistant or Alexa, the Sonos One reaffirms its place as the best smart speaker for the money. 

Best smart soundbar

Yamaha YAS-209

Sarah Tew/CNET The Yamaha YAS-209 is one of the most fully featured soundbars the company has ever offered -- especially at the price. With Amazon Alexa, HDMI connectivity and a wireless subwoofer this soundbar isn't wanting for anything. It sounds great too

Best bookshelf speakers

Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2

Sarah Tew/CNET If you're looking to set up a dedicated hi-fi or home cinema setup on a budget, the Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 bookshelf is where I'd start. Build quality and sonic performance this fine shouldn't be as affordable as this.  

Best Bluetooth speaker

Bose SoundLink Revolve Plus

Sarah Tew/CNET There are plenty of cheaper Bluetooth speakers, but none of them sound as good as the Bose SoundLink Revolve Plus. It offers a portable, sturdy design and sonics which will reach every corner of your next cookout.

Best budget Bluetooth speaker

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom

Sarah Tew/CNET While it's since been replaced by the Wonderboom 2, you can still find the original on sale. It offers a compact build, waterproof casing and a bass-rich frequency response.

Best budget surround package

Pioneer SP-PK52FS

Sarah Tew/CNET If you're looking at a full surround set it usually costs a lot for full-size speakers, but not so for the Pioneer SP-PK52FS. With proper floorstanding speakers at the front and a dedicated subwoofer, the Pioneer system offers home theater power that the smaller systems just can't match. 

Best high-end soundbar

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar

Sarah Tew/CNET If you want the most realistic Dolby Atmos surround sound from a single speaker, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar is the best there is. And for $2,500, it'd better be.