Best audio deals: Save on headphones and speaker system upgrades
This week's best audio deals include great prices on headphones, speakers, and more.
Headphones from JBL and Skullcandy are among the audio deals offered this week from Dell Home, Fry's Electronics, and others.
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If your living room has been sounding a little hollow, it's time to fill it with this week's best audio deals. From speaker systems to headphones, read on to save hundreds on a new setup.
LG 9.1-Channel Blu-ray Home Theater System
Store: Dell Home
Price: $579 with free shipping
Lowest By: $220
Is It Worth It?: If you're looking for a true living room upgrade, look no further. You'll save $220 on this LG 9.1-channel surround sound system. It includes nine speakers, a subwoofer, and a 3D Blu-ray player. The player features WiFi and LG Smart TV apps with access to Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Instant Video.
Klipsch Quintet 5-Channel Speaker System
Store: Newegg
Price: $199.99 via coupon code "EMCAPKN74" with free shipping
Lowest By: $139
Expires: March 18
Is It Worth It?: Should the system above feel like overkill, opt for the Klipsch Quintet instead. Coupon code "EMCAPKN74" drops this 5-channel speaker set to $200, although you'll have to proceed to final checkout to see this price. Still, that's an Editors' Choice savings of $139. It includes four satellite speakers and a center-channel speaker; these handle 50 watts and 75 watts of power RMS, respectively.
Polk Audio R300 Floorstanding Speaker
Store: Fry's Electronics
Price: $49 with free shipping
Lowest By: $81
Expires: March 14
Is It Worth It?: If you want to get the most out of your home theater system, you really need a pair of floorstanding speakers. The Polk Audio R300 speaker delivers the rich, complex sound you crave, boasting a 3/4" shielded dome tweeter, 6-1/2" shielded cone woofer, and a frequency response of 45Hz to 24kHz. Right now, you can pick up a pair for $49 each (they're sold separately), which is an $81 savings.
JBL J88i Premium Over-Ear Headphones
Store: Newegg
Price: $39.95 via coupon code "AFHEAD39C" with free shipping
Lowest By: $20
Is It Worth It?: Perfect for multitaskers, the JBL J88i Premium headphones sport 180-degree pivoting earcups, so you can keep one ear on the music and one on your surroundings. You'll save $20 on these headphones after coupon code "AFHEAD39C". They feature an 8Hz to 24KHz frequency response, 50mm drivers, a microphone, and a three-button remote that's compatible with iOS devices.
Skullcandy Lowrider Headphones
Store: Lenovo
Price: $12.99 via coupon code "USP1MA252719" with free shipping EXPIRED
Lowest By: $10
Expires: March 18
Is It Worth It?: The Skullcandy Lowrider headphones have dropped $17 from our past mention, making them a $10 current price low and an easy Editors' Choice pick. They feature a foldable design with swivel ear cups, a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, 40mm drivers, and a microphone.