14 best music centers - from microsystems to extremely powerful devices

Now you can listen to music using a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, portable speakers and even a TV. In short, any electronic equipment seems to be able to play MP3 files. But she does it, if I may say so, carelessly. If you are a real music lover, then you should get a music center. With it, you can hear your favorite music in perfect or close to that quality. Not to mention the fact that stereos can sound very loud. In a word, it is about them that will be discussed in this rating.

Rating of the best music centers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best music centers - microsystems	1	Denon Ceol N9	32 800 ₽
	2	YAMAHA TSX-B235 Black	32 990 ₽
	3	Onkyo CS-375D	24 900 ₽
The best low-cost stereos	1	Pioneer X-PM12	13 200 ₽
	2	BBK AMS115BT	6 405 ₽
	3	LG CM2460	7 050 ₽
The best music centers in the middle price segment	1	Onkyo CS-265	16 400 ₽
	2	Sony CMT-SBT100	11 945 ₽
	3	Philips FX10	8 999 ₽
	4	Pioneer X-CM66D-B	16 435 ₽
The best premium audio systems	1	YAMAHA PianoCraft MCR-N670	-
	2	Pioneer P2-K	74 990 ₽
	3	Sony CMT-SX7	30 360 ₽
	4	Denon D-M41	24 990 ₽

The best music centers - microsystems

Denon Ceol N9

Rating: 4.9

This microsystem may seem rather expensive, because over 35 thousand rubles are asked for it. But the product is completed with sturdy speakers, the total power of which reaches 120 watts. This is quite enough for the sound to fill not only your cottage, but several neighboring areas. But the big money is not even asking for it. If you understand audio equipment, then you know how high-quality products are manufactured by Denon. She uses excellent sound processing algorithms, as a result of which you can hear each musical instrument (provided you play music in FLAC format).

This micro system is endowed with a large number of wired and wireless interfaces. The first are USB port and line-in. With their help, you can play music from a regular flash drive, or connect a smartphone. The second type includes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The presence of the latter can greatly surprise an unprepared buyer. In fact, everything is very simple. Denon Ceol N9 includes not only an ordinary radio operating in the FM and AM bands, but also a full-fledged Internet radio! Of course, there is also a CD player here (DVDs are not supported).

It remains to add that each column is two-way - the high price is also due to this. That is, a separate 120-mm speaker is responsible for reproducing low frequencies. Perhaps all of the above makes this model the best choice. For that kind of money, there is simply nothing similar.

YAMAHA TSX-B235 Black

Rating: 4.8

Our rating can not do without the products of the company YAMAHA. The Japanese know a lot about sound, a good example of which are their digital pianos and synthesizers. Also, this manufacturer produces speakers and, of course, stereos. The model called TSX-B235 belongs to the class of microsystems. The width of this device is barely 37 cm, and this is taking into account the two diameters built into the case. That is, the product turned out a little larger than an ordinary tape recorder. Although, according to its possibilities, the music center is much further, which is why it costs absolutely different money - in Russia the price tag reaches 33 thousand rubles.

The device has a CD-deck. However, many buyers do not use it at all. The fact is that the music center has a large variety of interfaces. For example, it allows you to output sound to 15-watt speakers from a smartphone. To do this, use either Bluetooth or a line input. By the way, the wireless connection will speed up significantly if there is an NFC chip in the phone. Also on the case you can find a USB port. With it, the device plays music from a flash drive. Present in this music center and FM radio.

Unfortunately, the device is deprived of any additional features, which makes it not the best choice. But all the modules and connectors present here work without interruption, and the sound quality of seemingly not very powerful speakers is very decent. There would be a price for the music center a little lower - absolutely everyone could recommend its purchase.

Onkyo CS-375D

Rating: 4.7

This micro system comes with freestanding columns. The power of each of them is 20 W, which is enough for a small apartment or even a country cottage. The painted device is black. It weighs only 4.8 kg, which greatly simplifies transportation. Like other audio equipment sold under this brand, the stereo system allows you to separately adjust the timbre of the low and high frequencies. This is facilitated by the above-mentioned columns, which are two-way. A low frequency is reproduced by a speaker with a diameter of 130 mm, while a 25 mm tweeter is responsible for the high frequencies.

The device is able to play music from a variety of sources. The easiest way to keep on hand is a USB flash drive, the connector for which is located on the front panel. Also, the device includes a CD-deck (as is the case with the music centers already reviewed in this rating, DVDs are not supported). You can output the sound to the speakers and through other devices. For example, music can be transferred via Bluetooth from any mobile gadget. If you want to achieve a minimum loss of quality, it is better to use an AUX cable, one end of which is inserted into the line input.

It remains to add that the micro system is supplemented with an FM radio receiver with memory for 30 stations. There is also DAB + support here, but in our country this is not relevant.

The best low-cost stereos

Pioneer X-PM12

Rating: 4.8

One of the most inexpensive single-block systems in our ranking. The device has a very compact size, especially the main unit (the height of the columns is already quite decent 29 cm).The weight of the entire set does not exceed 4.48 kg, with the transportation of such a music center are unlikely to have any problems. Despite the low cost, equal to about 8,500 rubles., The manufacturer tried to achieve a good sound. For this, he made each column two-way. Bass reproduction is entrusted to a 90 mm speaker, while mid and high frequencies are generated by a 50 mm tweeter. The total power of the speakers is 76 W - very good for such a small micro system!

As expected, the device is endowed with an FM radio with RDS support. The maximum memory can contain 50 radio stations. Also, music can be played from a CD (DVD is not traditionally supported). There is on the case and a USB-connector, which is connected to the flash drive with MP3-music. Unfortunately, the FLAC format is not recognized. But playing music in such high quality can be launched on a smartphone, transferring sound to the micro system via Bluetooth.

In short, this is a very good music center, albeit without Internet radio and other unusual features. If the size of the subwoofer seem insufficient, then no one forbids connecting a separate subwoofer - the connector for it should be found on the rear panel.

BBK AMS115BT

Rating: 4.7

The Chinese company BBK Electronics manufactures various household appliances, which are sold for little money. Including you can find her music centers in stores. BBK AMS115BT could not but fall into our rating, as this product, with a very affordable price tag, has a lot of positive reviews. In fact, buyers are confused only by the strange appearance of the device, even, one might say, frightening. But much more important is the fact that the music center sounds great. Although it is impossible to call a particularly loud sound, because the total power of the speakers does not exceed 20 watts.

This device, oddly enough, does not have a CD deck. The manufacturer suggests that it is now much easier to play music from a USB flash drive. He also introduced a Bluetooth module into his creation, thanks to which the signal from a smartphone or tablet is transmitted directly through the air. If you want to achieve minimal loss in sound quality, it is better to connect a mobile gadget via an audio cable, the input for which is also present here.

The rest is a typical mini-system, whose weight is 8.48 kg. Here there is a radio receiver operating in the UHF and FM bands (50 stations are memorized). The only significant difference from the above music centers is the presence of two microphone inputs, which allows the device to be used as a simple karaoke machine.

LG CM2460

Rating: 4.6

Another micro system in our ranking. Its cost varies from 6600 to 7900 rubles. For the money you should not expect any advanced features. Here, the manufacturer saved on the functionality, but did not do it at the volume of the sound. Each supplied speaker has a power of 50 W, which is quite enough for an ordinary user. As for the main unit, it is supplemented with a CD player (DVD is not supported) and an FM tuner. The maximum device is able to memorize 50 radio stations.There is also support for RDS.

Of course, you can play music not only from CDs. On the case of the device there is a USB-connector, which is much easier to use. By the way, the device even recognizes music stored in the FLAC format, which has a minimum compression level. Also, the music center is able to independently record the radio on a flash drive. Like the previous examples considered, the LG CM2460 is able to receive a signal from a smartphone. For this purpose, you can use a wired connection (you need an AUX cable) or transfer music via Bluetooth.

In short, this is a very good music center. But the authors of expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ never forget about the shortcomings. Traditionally, this model is not trained to recognize folders on a USB drive. But most of all the device disappoints with the sound quality. If you are a music lover, then the flat sound may scare you away, so it is better to consider the option of buying a more expensive music center.

The best music centers in the middle price segment

Onkyo CS-265

Rating: 4.9

This device exists in several colors - sky blue, white and black. Such mini-system is on sale for 16-17 thousand rbl. The price tag in this case does not indicate high power - only 20-watt speakers are supplied with the main unit. But on the other hand, they give out sound of very good quality, it will be difficult to find fault even to an ardent music lover. I am glad that the speakers were created using two-way technology. This means that a separate speaker deals with the reproduction of low frequencies - it has a 100-millimeter diameter. It also allows the user to adjust the bass and treble.

You can play music from different sources here. In particular, there is a CD-drive here (according to tradition, it does not read DVDs). Among the connectors, you can find a USB port for a flash drive and a line input for any devices with a headphone jack. You can receive sound from your smartphone via Bluetooth, but this way you will quickly notice a loss in quality. There is also an FM radio with memory for 30 stations.

Sony CMT-SBT100

Rating: 4.8

In our rating could not get the stereo from Sony - a company that made a name for itself on all kinds of audio equipment. Sony CMT-SBT100 is a micro system sold in Russia for 13-15 thousand rubles. As it should be, basically it is sharpened for playing CD albums. However, other options are also available here - on the case you can easily find a USB connector for connecting a flash drive. Also, 25-watt speakers can be output from a tablet, smartphone, or even an MP3 player. For these purposes, use either an AUX cable or Bluetooth. In the second case, the sound will be slightly lower quality. You can also enjoy music through the radio, which operates in the FM and AM bands. Up to 20 stations can be stored in the first range, only 10 in the second.

The satellites here are two-way, a separate speaker is responsible for playing the bass. A nice bonus to the possibility of changing the timbre of the low and high frequencies can be considered an equalizer. The whole set weighs 4.6 kg.

Philips FX10

Rating: 4.7

This mini-system pleases both with its design and some characteristics. In particular, each of the two speakers used here has a power of 115 watts. The stock volume of the ordinary buyer is more than enough! And each satellite is, which is important, two-way. Reproduction of all kinds of bass is entrusted to a 130-mm woofer, while the other sounds are output using a 51-mm tweeter.

Like the other music centers reviewed in this rating, Philips FX10 is designed to work not only with CDs. The device has a pair of stereo inputs, with which you can output sound from an MP3 player, smartphone, tablet or some other gadget. Also somewhere inside the device is a Bluetooth module. And on the front panel you can see the USB-connector, which allows you to connect a flash drive. Unfortunately, only MP3 files can play the music center on their own, and you will have to forget about high-quality FLAC.

Pioneer X-CM66D-B

Rating: 4.7

Excellent music center, the body of which was created from plastic, painted in the colors of wood. It belongs to the class of microsystems, and it comes with a remote control. Columns of this device have a 15-watt power, which is quite enough for a small apartment. Much more important is the fact that they are two-way. That is, the low frequencies are given by a separate speaker, which has a diameter of 94 mm. As for the tweeter, its diameter is 50 mm.

You can get the best sound when listening to music from a CD album. Also available here is the ability to connect a USB-carrier, but only MP3-files recognize the music center, and they, as you know, have some compression. The quality becomes even worse when receiving a signal from a smartphone via Bluetooth. When playing music from a portable gadget, it is better to use the AUX cable, since the connector for it is present here. And the product has an Ethernet port and built-in Wi-Fi. They need to connect to the router to work Internet radio.

The best premium audio systems

YAMAHA PianoCraft MCR-N670

Rating: 4.9

A very nice device, the main unit of which has a body, buttons and knobs of silver color. The music center belongs to the class of mini-systems, so expect a very loud sound from it. But the device is capable of very clear sound. The device will appreciate any music lover. He will definitely listen to his favorite CD albums with the help of this music center. USB flash drives are also available here, and the device will play not only MP3s, but FLAC files as well.

Features YAMAHA PianoCraft MCR-N670 is incredibly wide. He will offer absolutely everything you might want from the music center. For example, the FM tuner here is supplemented by the Internet radio feature. Connecting to the router can be carried out using a network cable or via Wi-Fi.Continuing the theme of wireless modules, the device is endowed with a "blue tooth", with which you can interact with your smartphone. Moreover, for iOS and Android even released special applications that simplify the management of the music center. Also here is support for DLNA. This technology will allow you to play music from a computer or external hard drive connected to the router.

Perhaps this is one of the most advanced music centers in our ranking. It would be possible to talk about it for a very long time. Of course, this device is not limited to the capabilities of its own two-way speakers. On its back wall are connectors for connecting other satellites and even a separate subwoofer. In a word, it remains to be regretted that they are asking for more than 60 thousand rubles for this music center. Not every Russian is ready to fork over that amount.

Pioneer P2-K

Rating: 4.8

One of the most expensive products under the Pioneer brand. For P2-K in our country they ask for at least 73 thousand rubles. Any buyer wants to get the maximum possible for such money. And he really gets it! With one exception. There is no optical drive. It is assumed that you either buy a CD player separately, or start listening to music in any other way. For example, there is an input for a USB flash drive, which can store MP3 and FLAC music. Also, the music center is able to interact with other devices via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The first module is used to work with a hard disk connected to a router. The second is necessary to play music contained on a smartphone or tablet. And here there is Internet radio, which complemented the usual FM-tuner.

The included speakers are made on two-way technology. The bass is produced by a subwoofer having a 120-millimeter diameter; a 25-millimeter tweeter is responsible for the remaining frequencies. The power of each speaker is 75 watts. If two satellites seem small, then you can connect additional ones - a scattering of connectors on the rear panel is intended for this purpose (there is even an optical output).

Sony CMT-SX7

Rating: 4.7

Top, but relatively inexpensive music center from Sony. It looks just perfect, on its case there is not a single extra detail. With the functionality of the device, too, everything is in order. In particular, the product is capable of playing virtually any music from a USB drive, including saved in FLAC format. You can also bring sound to the speakers directly from your smartphone. And for this, it is not necessary to use one of the two stereo inputs available here. Bluetooth can be activated by speeding up the connection via NFC. The Wi-Fi module is also integrated into the music center, so you can use it too. There is also support for DLNA - technology for remote playback of audio files from a computer or an external hard drive.

The Japanese device could not get a radio, because it was from the production of such devices that Sony's story began at one time. The radio operates in the AM and FM bands, you can save up to 30 stations. Not forgotten and support for RDS, which is sometimes very useful. As for the CD-drive, it is completely normal here - the DVD is not supported. Columns please much more.They are implemented on two-way technology, a separate 100-mm speaker is responsible for the low frequencies. The total power of the speaker is 100 watts. Unfortunately, a separate subwoofer will not work, as the corresponding connector is simply not there. Perhaps, it was on the audio outputs that the Japanese manufacturer saved the most.

Denon D-M41

Rating: 4.7

Very good music center from the world-famous manufacturer of high-quality audio. There are two versions. The first is painted black, while the case of the premium version was created from chipboard. The cost of these music centers is about 25 and 27 thousand rubles. respectively. It is impossible to call a particularly loud device, the total power of the speakers used here does not exceed 60 watts. As expected, the satellites are two-way. The user can easily adjust the timbre of the low and high frequencies, as well as carry out balancing.

The Denon D-M41 includes a traditional CD-ROM drive that cannot recognize a DVD. But this sin all the stereos considered in this rating. Another device has FM radio. But much more often the user will transmit sound to the acoustics from any smartphone or tablet. For these purposes, you can use a regular audio cable or, if not at all worried about the loss of quality, a Bluetooth module. Another device has an optical input that allows you to use the stereo system in a pair with, for example, a TV or game console. Also on the back is the output to the subwoofer, which is extremely rare in the devices in this price segment.

A significant disadvantage of the music center is exactly one. There is no USB port here, so listening to music from a flash drive is excluded.

Conclusion

This is the list of the best music centers available in Russian retail. We assure you that the purchase of any of the models considered will not definitely disappoint. However, be sure to remember the shortcomings that you have to deal with - one or other shortcomings, as you may have noticed, has absolutely any device, even the most expensive one.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.