What Speakers Go With the PS3?

PS3 Home Theater Options

Like any other video game system, PS3 connects directly to your entertainment center. It was designed to be a total media center. The PS3 not only functions as a gaming console, but also incorporates a Blu-ray player, HD storage and access to online entertainment. Since it connects directly to your TV, your audio options are limitless. You could purchase surround sound options from premier speaker companies like Bose, Samsung and Panasonic. Depending on the complexity and quality of the system you buy, you can expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $1,000 on your speaker setup.

The PS3 is Internet connectible. This means that you can go online to browse the Web or game with other users across the world. Gaming goes one step further with the use of a headphones. Many PS3 headphone options not only provide a high-quality speaker alternative, but also incorporate a microphone so you can communicate with other users during game play. Headphones come in both wired and wireless options and will cost around $200, depending on the model and features.

A relatively new game accessory is the gaming chair. Many of these types of chairs sit low to the floor and have a crescent moon shape designed to cradle you as you play. Some rock back and forth, and many are made of stain-resistant material. Nearly all incorporate a set of speakers into their design. Gaming chairs are a comfortable option for long game play, and the speakers built into the headrest bring the action as close as possible, while providing theater-quality sound. The chairs can also be a less expensive alternative to headphones, with some models costing as little as $70.

Some people don't have the space for a fancy six-piece home theater set, but still want the sound quality it creates. Sony has developed an alternative to large home-theater speaker options. The Sony Sound bar is one speaker bar that was developed specifically for the PS3. It is said to deliver the same sound quality and effect as a multiple speaker system, with the use of only one speaker. In addition to being a space-saving alternative, it is also an economical option at $200.