BIG SOUND, SMALL BUDGET

Building a home theater may sound daunting, but don’t go thinking that you need to spend thousands of dollars on a 4K projector. Simply pair the TV with an AV receiver and loudspeakers — okay, throw in a subwoofer for good measure — and the fam will be the envy of the neighborhood.

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KLIPSCH R-41M BOOKSHELF HOME SPEAKERS

Don’t be fooled by their small footprint — these versatile bookshelf speakers are powerful enough for a home-theater system.

$229

DENON AVR-S540BT

This affordable AV receiver will work with most 4K TVS. It supports Dolby Atmos and comes with built-in Bluetooth. $299

KLIPSCH R-12SW SUBWOOFER

The downside to using bookshelf speakers in a home-theater system: no bass. This subwoofer more than makes up for that.

$249