Subwoofers is a new category for the Brand Analysis. Sonos debuts as the leader, likely riding the popularity of its soundbars and wireless whole-house audio capabilities, followed by Klipsch, Bowers & Wilkins, Sunfire and Episode.

Sonance maintains a strong leadership while Origin Acoustics has become a force in the category in just three years.

Joining perennial leaders Klipsch, B&W and Paradigm, Sonos jumps into the top three and Leon into the top five.

Making the biggest gains over the past year are Origin Acoustics and Episode, while Sonance adds five and paces the category again.

Thinking about giving in and going the soundbar route? These 25 versatile speakers offer a wealth of features that support their integration into the modern home.

Sonance, Klipsch, and Bowers and Wilkins lead the way in the most used architectural loudspeaker brands in the 2016 CE Pro 100 Brand Analysis.