Whether you’re laughing your way through You People or groovin’ to Post Malone’s “Chemical,” speakers are undeniably the single most important link in the audio chain. The quality of your speakers can make or break the illusion of being in the middle of the action or up close and personal with your favorite musicians. And that goes for traditional stereo systems and multi-speaker surround-sound setups, all of which start with a minimum of five speakers plus a subwoofer that adds visceral impact to music and movie soundtracks.